The BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS LOCAL 2 ALBANY NY HEALTH BENEFIT FUND (BAC Local 2) is a labor union-affiliated health benefit fund serving union members in the Albany, New York region. Established as part of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers union structure, the fund provides healthcare coverage and related benefits to qualified members working in the masonry, tile, terrazzo, and restoration trades. The fund operates as a multi-employer trust fund, collecting contributions from signatory employers based on collective bargaining agreements. These contributions finance various health insurance benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for eligible members and their dependents. The fund is governed by a board of trustees consisting of both labor and management representatives, as required by the Labor Management Relations Act. BAC Local 2’s health benefit fund is administered in accordance with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) regulations and maintains compliance with federal and state insurance laws. The fund serves union members primarily in New York’s Capital Region, including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and surrounding areas. Through its website bac2.org, the fund provides members access to benefit information, forms, and important updates regarding their healthcare coverage.