News

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Enhanced Hearing Aid Benefit for Participants Under 16

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...

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Medicare Retirees: Learn About Your Plan

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 how to...

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Understanding the No Surprises Act

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...

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Changes to Retiree Medicare Plan

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...

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New Dollar Bank System Began September 1, 2021

With the new dollar bank system, eligibility is month to month instead of quarterly, and you need to have just $1,235 per month contributed for coverage. This change will allow new participants to get insurance much quicker, helping us recruit new members. In...

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Attend Virtual Benefits Meetings

We are hosting virtual benefit meetings for all hourly active participants to discuss the dollar bank change, the defined contribution plan, and other benefits available to you. To participate, you must have a computer, tablet, or smartphone. On the day of the...

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You Pay Nothing for Your COVID-19 Vaccine

FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are covered with no out-of-pocket cost and no deductible, regardless of where the vaccine is administered. If you have questions, please contact the Fund Office.

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