Important Dates
- March 15: Final Claim submission on SIMON Portal
- March 31: Final day to use SIMON portal
- April 1: BPA Member Portal opens (Create new Member Account and Submit Claims)
- April 1: BPA Employer Portal opens (Create new Employer Account and Submit contribution reports)
- March 12, 18 and April 7: BPA Employer Webinars
MEMBER FAQs
What is changing with the PORAC RMT?
The RMT Board of Trustees has awarded the third-party administrator (TPA) contract to Benefit Programs Administration (BPA), effective April 1, 2026. Members will be required to set up a new account on the BPA member portal after April 1, 2026. A member guide will be posted to this page closer to the date of transition.
What deadlines should I be aware of in March?
File claims by March 15, 2026, to receive reimbursement by March 25, 2026. Claims filed after March 15 will be reimbursed around April 25.
When will the SIMON claims portal shut down?
Your SIMON portal will no longer accept claims submissions on March 16, 2026.
When can I access my new BPA online account via the Member Portal?
To access your account, you must register and create your new BPA PORAC Member Portal starting on April 1, 2026.
Where can I find instructions for registering my online account?
Instructions will be posted on PORACRMT.org as well as a pdf on this transition page. During initial account creation, you will be required to provide SSN, DOB, Zip Code in addition to your first and last name for account verification purposes.
Will the Trust office phone number change?
No. The phone number remains (877) 808-5994.
Will we need to provide bank account information?
No. Unless your bank account information has changed after March 31st.
Will the claim submission process change?
Yes. Beginning April 1, 2026, all claims must be submitted through the new BPA Member Portal or via the updated contact methods listed below. The SIMON portal will no longer be available.
Will claim reimbursement timing change?
No. Claims must still be submitted by the 15th of the month for reimbursement on the 25th of the same month.
Will I need to update my personal information in the member portal?
No. However, we strongly encourage you to review and confirm your address, dependent, and beneficiary information to ensure accuracy.
What is the updated contact information effective April 1, 2026?
PORAC RMT
1200 Wilshire Blvd, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (877) 808-5994
Fax: (562) 463-5894
Email: PORACRMT@bpabenefits.com
Who may I contact for additional help?
Terry Moore
Phone – (530) 588-5117
Email – cpoaprez@sbcglobal.net
Earl Titman
Phone – (415) 497-3043
Email – earltitman@gmail.com
EMPLOYER FAQs
When will Vimly stop accepting contributions?
Vimly will stop accepting contributions on March 31, 2026. Beginning April 1, 2026, all contributions must be submitted through BPA’s new online employer portal or via mail.
Will the employer process for reporting contributions change?
Yes, you will be required to report contributions through the BPA PORAC Employer Portal. Employer portal guide will be made available upon registering for one of three webinars below.
How do employers get access to the new BPA PORAC Employer Portal?
Registering for one of the live training webinars provides BPA with the necessary information to set up your Employer Portal login. After attending a session, employers will receive a follow-up email with login instructions. A recording will be available if you cannot attend live, but you are still required to register for a webinar for BPA to create your employer portal account.
- Register for the Employer Webinar on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00a.m. PT
- Register for the Employer Webinar on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00a.m. PT
- Register for the Employer Webinar on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00p.m. PT
What is the security level on the BPA PORAC Employer Portal?
The Employer Portal is secured using industry-standard encryption protocols and requires two-factor authentication (2FA) for every session, ensuring strong access control and regulatory compliance. Please ensure that the email and phone number you provide are current when registering for the webinar.
When are the Webinars?
BPA is offering live training webinars on:
- Register Here – Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00a.m. PT
- Register Here – Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00a.m. PT
- Register Here – Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00p.m. PT
A recording will be available if you cannot attend live, but you are still required to register for a webinar for BPA to create your employer portal account.
How do you register for the Webinar?
- Register Here for Employer Webinar Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00a.m. PT
- Register Here for Employer Webinar Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00a.m. PT
- Register Here for Employer Webinar Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00p.m. PT
What if I cannot attend the Employer Training Webinar?
A recording will be available if you cannot attend live, but you should still register for BPA to create your employer portal account.
Will the Trust’s banking information change?
No, the Trust’s banking information will not change.
April 1, 2026, Contribution Checks Mailed To:
PORAC RMT
c/o Benefit Programs Administration
1200 Wilshire Blvd, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
What is the updated contact information effective April 1, 2026?
PORAC RMT
1200 Wilshire Blvd, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (877) 808-5994
Fax: (562) 463-5894
Email: PORACRMTER@bpabenefits.com
