IBEW Local #98 Sound and Communication Workers Health and Welfare Plan is a division of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The organization represents electrical workers specializing in sound and communication systems installation and maintenance. Local 98 was chartered in 1892 and has grown to become one of the largest IBEW locals in the United States. The Sound and Communication Workers Health and Welfare Plan specifically manages healthcare benefits and welfare programs for members working in the telecommunications, security systems, and audio-visual sectors of the electrical industry. The plan provides comprehensive healthcare coverage, dental benefits, vision care, and prescription drug coverage to eligible members and their dependents. IBEW Local 98 maintains strong partnerships with contractors throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and provides extensive training programs through their apprenticeship center. The organization is known for its commitment to workplace safety, fair wages, and maintaining high standards of workmanship in the electrical and communications industry. Members work on various projects, including commercial buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and industrial complexes, installing and maintaining communication infrastructure, security systems, and audio-visual equipment.