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Notice of Health Fund Merger

Mar 27, 2025

The health funds in the Northern Illinois and St. Louis-Kansas City regions are merging effective April 1, 2025. What changes can you expect and what will stay the same?

 
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Vacation Redemption 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Vacation benefits will be available for redemption online beginning Monday, May 19, 12:01 a.m. 

 
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Carpenters Dental Center Coverage Update

Mar 17, 2025

Effective May 1, 2025, Carpenters Dental Center will be a part of the Delta Dental PPO Provider Network.

 
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Continuing Eligibility Rules: Look-Back Rule Updated

Mar 13, 2025

The Look-Back Rule eligibility test is improved, requiring less hours to maintain eligibility, effective with hours worked on or after 5/1/2025.

 
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Celebrate World Hearing Day with Better Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

March 3rd is World Hearing Day, which aims to raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss and promote better hearing healthcare around the globe.

 
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Humira Brand Coverage Update

Dec 19, 2024

Express Scripts by Evernorth® wants you to know about an important coverage change for Humira — and how they can help.

 
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Trending Upward

Dec 19, 2024

For the first time in years, the health plan is consistently seeing a substantial improvement in the plan’s financials. Read more to find out what’s improving January 1.

 
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The Clock is Ticking

Oct 28, 2024

Have new or unused vision benefits? Follow these three tips to get the most out of your vision plan. That means low out-of-pocket costs while seeing your eye doctor and getting high-quality eyewear. 

 
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Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act

Oct 01, 2024

If you or a loved one is covered under the Plan and require a mastectomy – there are rights provided under federal law. Read more to find out more.

 
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A Fond Farewell

Aug 20, 2024

Ron Laudel, MACRBS Benefit Plan Administrator, retires after 39 years of service to our participants and families.

 
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Your Member Portal Awaits

Aug 15, 2024

We’ve made access to your benefit information simpler and more secure. You just have to sign up to get started.

 
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Carpenters Wellness Center – Kansas City

Aug 07, 2024

Now Open! Schedule an appointment with one of the providers to begin your new experience in healthcare, the way it should be.

 
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Extension of Hours-Based Eligibility for Disability

Apr 24, 2024

Effective December 1, 2023, health coverage has been updated for participants with verified Total Disability. Read more to find out how this affects you.

 
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Newborn Enrollment Guidelines Updated

Apr 24, 2024

Newborn enrollment has been updated to allow participants 90 days to submit required paperwork. Read the article for details.

 
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Continuing Eligibility Rules: Quarterly Test Updated

Apr 23, 2024

The Quarterly Rule eligibility test is improved, requiring less hours per quarter to maintain eligibility, effective with hours worked on or after 5/1/2024.

 
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Kansas City Wellness Center Approved

Apr 19, 2024

Exciting news! There’s lots of work ahead, but Carpenters Wellness Center in Kansas City is moving in the right direction!

 
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Vacation Redemption 2024

Mar 29, 2024

Vacation benefits will be available for redemption online beginning Monday, May 20, 12:01 a.m. 

 
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GoGreen for a Chance to Win

Feb 19, 2024

MACRBS has a new Member Portal, so making a payment to continue health coverage is easier than ever. Now, credit and debit card payments must be made online through our secure site.

 
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Making Health & Welfare Payments in the Member Portal

Feb 09, 2024

MACRBS has a new Member Portal, so making a payment to continue health coverage is easier than ever. Now, credit and debit card payments must be made online through our secure site.

 
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Check Your Hours

Jan 16, 2024

MACRBS has a new Member Portal. Verifying your work hours through our Member Portal is easy!