We want to ensure our members and their families to get the most out of the benefits we provide them by providing the most up-to-date library of resources.
Metro Imaging Centers are no longer free-standing facilities. This affects what you pay when you visit these imaging facilities.
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Retired & Working
Jun 23, 2025
Refunds may no longer apply if you are working after retirement. Find out what happens when they don’t.
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Minimum Difference Rules Updated
Jun 23, 2025
Minimum Difference Rules have been improved to extend coverage for three (3) quarters. Read more for details.
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Life Insurance Benefits Improved
Jun 23, 2025
The improved life insurance benefit is effective August 1 for all Premium and Basic Plan participants and their covered dependents.
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New Maternity Leave Benefit
Jun 23, 2025
Now, active, working female carpenters can take necessary time off work for the birth of her child. There is a new maternity benefit effective July 1. Read more.
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Vacation Redemption 2025
Mar 31, 2025
Vacation benefits will be available for redemption online beginning Monday, May 19, 12:01 a.m.
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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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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.
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.