Mid-America Carpenters Regional Benefit Services

Medicare 2026 Benefit Review Virtual session
2026-01-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Workshop
Join UHC Medicare Advantage for a 2026 Benefits Presentation
UnitedHealthcare is hosting an informative session to walk you through your 2026 benefits. This presentation will cover important updates and resources to help you make the most of your Medicare Advantage plan. Following the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session.

Join link (linked below)
Webinar number: 2663 325 8807
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (78505221 when dialing from a video system)
Join by phone 1-763-957-6400 US/Canada (Preferred) Access code: 266 332 58807

Downloadable flyer

Medicare 2026 Benefit Review Virtual session
2026-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Workshop
Join UHC Medicare Advantage for a 2026 Benefits Presentation
UnitedHealthcare is hosting an informative session to walk you through your 2026 benefits. This presentation will cover important updates and resources to help you make the most of your Medicare Advantage plan. Following the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session.

Join link (linked below)
Webinar number: 2664 060 4765
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (78505221 when dialing from a video system)
Join by phone 1-763-957-6400 US/Canada (Preferred) Access code: 266 406 04765

Downloadable flyer

Mercy MAP online seminar
2026-01-20
Mercy Member Assistance Program’s January 2026 online seminar

Staying on Track: 7 Practical Strategies for Goal Commitment
Learn practical tools to stay consistent, overcome setbacks, and achieve what matters most. We’ll also explore simple ways to stay motivated and build habits that keep you moving forward.

Visit your home page on or after January 20 to access the online seminar. (The seminar will continue to be available online after January 20.)
Enter the username and password as shown below:
USERNAME: CARP
PASSWORD: map
Scroll down and click on “Online Seminars”
ALWAYS AVAILABLE | FREE | CONFIDENTIAL
24/7 Counseling Support: 800-413-8008 #2

Mercy MAP online seminar
2026-02-17
Mercy Member Assistance Program’s February 2026 online seminar

The Role of Hobbies in Work-Life Balance
Discover how hobbies and personal interests can reduce stress, improve focus, and help you balance work and life. Learn strategies to make time for activities that recharge your energy and creativity.

Visit your home page on or after February 17 to access the online seminar. (The seminar will continue to be available online after February 17.)
Enter the username and password as shown below:
USERNAME: CARP
PASSWORD: map
Scroll down and click on “Online Seminars”
ALWAYS AVAILABLE | FREE | CONFIDENTIAL
24/7 Counseling Support: 800-413-8008 #2

Mammogram Screening
2026-02-19 08:15 - 15:00 | Carpenters Wellness Center St. Louis, 1403 Hampton Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63139, United States
The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is offering mammograms to women age 40 and over. Mammograms are available at no cost to women covered under the health plan who qualify. Patients under the age of 40 must have a physician’s order.

Available at no cost to women who qualify (are covered under the plan).
Carpenters Health Plan allows for one baseline screening between ages 35-39 with a physician’s order, then every year for women 40 and over.
Your most recent screening mammogram should be 12 months or more prior to the current mammogram for insurance coverage reasons.
You will also need a photo id, your insurance card, and the name of your primary care physician.

Call Siteman Cancer Center to schedule your appointment at 314.747.7222 or 800.600.3606, select option 2.

Minimum Difference payments due
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31
Please note: Minimum Difference packets are running late, but they are on their way. If you have any questions about coverage or payment amount due, please visit your Member Portal or call our office. We apologize for the delay. Thank you.
Eligible participants: Your full quarterly payment is due one month prior to the Benefit Quarter in which you need coverage. Coverage for April – June 2026 is due March 1; however, payments are accepted for 31 days, or until March 31, 2026.
Payments accepted: Credit card*, ACH**, and Check
*Credit card payments are ONLY accepted through the Member Portal.
**ACH payments may be made using the Member Portal; however, ACH may still be taken over the phone by fund office staff during office hours.
Call Participant Services with questions at 877.232.3863, option 1.
Only ONE “One Time Exception” late payment is permitted. Participants must complete the appropriate paperwork for consideration.

Minimum and Difference payment calculations & self-payments
All payments are based on 330 credit hours. The number of credit hours you worked in the Contribution Quarter will be subtracted from 330 hours. This total will be multiplied by the current Journeyman health plan contribution rate specified in the labor agreement. The result is the payment amount due. If you work no hours, you pay for the full 330 hours. You can view your hours worked and/or make a payment to extend your health coverage by logging into your Member Portal.
Minimum and Difference payments due
The full quarterly payment is due one month prior to the Benefit Quarter. Coverage beginning April 1, 2026, is due March 1; however, payments are accepted for 31 days, or until March 31, 2026. Make a payment in the portal or call the office during office hours to make an ACH payment. All credit card payments must be made through the portal.

Stress Management Webinar
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
Join Jesse Sieve, Clinical Behavioral Therapist from Carpenters Wellness Center-Kansas City, for a hands-on Stress Management webinar. Learn practical ways to keep stress from taking over your day.
In this session, you will:

See how stress impacts your body and mind
Spot the early warning signs before stress builds up
Pick up easy, real-world tools to manage stress every day

Register to attend using the link provided below.

Carpenters Wellness Centers Q2 promotion
2026-04-01 - 2026-06-30
Your next health promotion begins April 1.
NEW patients who schedule and complete three (3) behavioral health appointments between April 1 and June 30 will be entered for a chance to win a pair of Bose noise canceling headphones.
Behavioral health services at Carpenters Wellness Center are FREE with no appointment limits.
Call your wellness center to schedule your appointments today!

St. Louis Wellness Center

Kansas City Wellness Center

314.955.9355

816.884.9355

You and any eligible dependents ages 18 and older can meet with a licensed clinical therapist either virtually or in person. Available services include individual, couples, and family therapy. Licensed therapists may help with:

Depression
Substance abuse
Family conflict
Sleep issues
Stress management
Anxiety
PTSD
ADHD
Grief

Promotion Details
All three (3) appointments must be attended between April 1 and June 30, 2026.
Must be 18 or older to be entered to win.
Member must be in good standing with the union.
Winner must be able to pick up prize in July.
Medicare patients are not eligible due to restrictions under federal law.

Medicare Advantage Virtual Session
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Are you nearing Medicare age? Do you have questions about Carpenters’ Medicare Advantage program through UnitedHealthcare? Join this WebEx virtual session to learn more so you can make an informed decision about your health coverage after you are Medicare-eligible.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 1:00 PM | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
To dial in as a guest:
Join link: https://uhc.webex.com/uhc/j.php?MTID=m2d8596c6ddddc5a9803dd7057b5d00f5
Webinar number: 2662 587 5236
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (20262363 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: +1-650-479-3208 United States Toll Access code: 266 258 75236

MACB Offices closed
2026-04-03
Our St. Louis and Kansas City Benefit offices will be closed in observation of Good Friday.

MACB Offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers closed
2026-05-25
Our Benefit offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.

MACB Offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers closed
2026-07-03
Our Benefit offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City will be closed in observation of Independence Day.

Medicare Advantage Zoom session
2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Are you nearing Medicare age? Do you have questions about Carpenters’ Medicare Advantage program through UnitedHealthcare? Join this WebEx virtual session to learn more so you can make an informed decision about your health coverage after you are Medicare-eligible.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:00 AM | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
To dial in as a guest:
Join link: https://uhc.webex.com/uhc/j.php?MTID=m4579bbd1ce04e9564496c18e387fa746
Webinar number: 2664 000 2493
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (20262363 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: +1-650-479-3208 United States Toll Access code: 266 400 02493

MACB Offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers closed
2026-09-07
Our Benefit offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City will be closed in observation of the Labor Day holiday.

Mammogram Screening
2026-09-18 08:15 - 15:00 | Carpenters Wellness Center St. Louis, 1403 Hampton Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63139, United States
The Siteman mammography van will be onsite in the Carpenters St. Louis Wellness Center parking lot on Friday, 9/18/26.
The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is offering mammograms to women age 40 and over. Mammograms are available at no cost to women covered under the health plan who qualify. Patients under the age of 40 must have a physician’s order.
Call Siteman Cancer Center to schedule your appointment at 314.747.7222 or 800.600.3606, select option 2.

Kansas City Health Fair
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Kansas City Carpenters Training Center, 8955 E 38th Terr, Kansas City, MO, 63129, United States
Save the Date for our Kansas City Health Fair! The Kansas City health fair will precede the Kansas City Annual Local picnic.
Health Fair: 9 am – 12 pm
Picnic: 12 pm – 4 pm

Mammogram Screening
2026-09-22 08:00 - 16:30 | Carpenters Wellness Center Kansas City, 8965 E 38th Terr, Kansas City, 64129, United States
Diagnostic Imaging Centers (DIC-KC) Mammography van is coming to the Kansas City Carpenters Wellness Center/Training School parking lot to serve our participants and spouses who qualify.

When scheduling your mammogram, tell the scheduler that the appointment is on the mobile coach for the date listed above.
Women 35-39 years of age are eligible for a screening baseline mammogram. They should check with their insurance provider prior to the screening for plan eligibility and coverage.
Women 40 years or older do not need an order.
Your most recent screening mammogram should be 12 months or more prior to the current mammogram for insurance coverage reasons. Please check with your insurance provider for coverage if you are earlier than 12 months.
You will also need a photo id, your insurance card, and the name of your primary care physician.

Call DIC-KC to schedule your appointment at 913.344.9989

St. Louis Health Fair
2026-09-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Carpenters Regional Council Hall – St. Louis, 1401 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63139, United States
Save the Date for our St. Louis Health Fair! The St. Louis health fair will precede St. Louis’s Annual Local picnic and will be held in the Council Hall.
Health Fair: 8 am – 12 pm
Picnic: 10 am – 4 pm

Mammogram Screening
2026-09-26 08:00 - 12:30 | Carpenters Wellness Center St. Louis, 1403 Hampton Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63139, United States
Siteman Mammography van will be in the Carpenters Wellness Center lower lot during our St. Louis Health Fair.
The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is offering mammograms to women age 40 and over. Mammograms are available at no cost to women covered under the health plan who qualify. Patients under the age of 40 must have a physician’s order.
Call Siteman Cancer Center to schedule your appointment at 314.747.7222 or 800.600.3606, select option 2.

Medicare Advantage Zoom session
2026-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Are you nearing Medicare age? Do you have questions about Carpenters’ Medicare Advantage program through UnitedHealthcare? Join this WebEx virtual session to learn more so you can make an informed decision about your health coverage after you are Medicare-eligible.
Monday, October 26, 2026 11:00 AM | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
To dial in as a guest:
Join link: https://uhc.webex.com/uhc/j.php?MTID=med8f748c2f5e77d6987a653ae187a0ca
Webinar number: 2662 513 4112
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (20262363 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: +1-650-479-3208 United States Toll Access code: 266 251 34112

MACRBS Offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers closed
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27
Our Benefit offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.

MACB Offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers closed
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25
Our Benefit offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City will be closed in observation of the Christmas Eve & Christmas holidays.

MACB Offices closed
2026-12-31
Our Benefit offices in St. Louis and Kansas City will be closed in observation of the New Year’s Eve holiday. Our St. Louis and Kansas City wellness centers are open today.

MACB Offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers closed
2027-01-01
Our Benefit offices and Carpenters Wellness Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City will be closed in observation of the New Year’s Day holiday.
