by admin | Jun 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Effective January 1, 2022, the hearing aid benefit has been enhanced to cover 100% of the cost of a replacement hearing aid, up to a maximum of $2,000 annually (no deductible), if the replacement hearing aid is purchased for a Participant aged 15 years and under. This...
by admin | Apr 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Congratulations on reaching your 65th birthday! As a Medicare retiree, it’s important to understand how your medical plan works. Watch this short presentation to learn more about: Medicare basics; plan benefits, programs and features; what to expect next; and...
by admin | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
A recent Summary of Material Modification (SMM) outlines recent changes to your health benefits. Two highlights include: New Maternity Leave Benefit for Active Employees Active Employees are eligible to receive a maternity benefit payable as a lump of $3,000. To be...
by admin | Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
New legislation provides plan participants protections from balance billing and cost sharing. Don’t accidentally give up your protections against balance billing! Read any consents you are given before you receive health care. Learn more in the letter sent to...
by admin | Jan 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Beginning January 1, 2022, the Fund transitioned to the UnitedHealthcare® Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) plan for your medical benefits and UnitedHealthcare and Sav-Rx plans for your Part D Prescription benefits. If you were already enrolled in the Retiree Medicare...
