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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!

 
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Direct Access Physical Therapy

Dec 04, 2023

A new Missouri law allows anyone to schedule an appointment with a licensed physical therapist without the need for a physician’s referral.

 
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Announcing our Benefit Services’ Member Portal

Nov 28, 2023

Available to members and dependents, we’re changing the way you can access your benefits!

 
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Carpenters Wellness Center Executive Announcement

Nov 22, 2023

Effective December 5, 2023, Marathon Health will take over management of Carpenters Wellness Center. There are no changes to your clinical care team and you should experience no disruption of services. Find out more.

 
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Allsup: Your Social Security Disability Claim Expert

Nov 07, 2023

Sometimes the unexpected happens. If accident or injury strikes and you’re unable to work, do you know how you’ll provide for your family? Allsup can help.

 
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The Great American Smokeout Challenge

Oct 20, 2023

Will you go “cold turkey” for a cold turkey?

 
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Pharmacy Benefit: Maintenance Medications

Oct 18, 2023

Use mail order or the Restricted Retail Pharmacy network for your maintenance medications or pay the full cost of the drug.

 
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Use them or lose them

Oct 02, 2023

Use your vision benefits before they expire by following these 3 simple tips.

 
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Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act

Oct 01, 2023

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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Carpenters Wellness Center Recognized

Sep 28, 2023

Dr. Tina Trost was named 2023 Healthcare Associate of the Year and attributes her award to all the providers in Carpenters Wellness Center.

 
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Medicare Open Enrollment & Carpenters Medicare Advantage Plan

Sep 21, 2023

It’s that time of year for Medicare Open Enrollment. What do you need to do?

 
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Say hello to Pelago

Sep 15, 2023

Unlock a healthier, tobacco free lifestyle and get up to $50 in gift cards.

 
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Our Health Fairs are Back!

Sep 01, 2023

Our health fairs return this September!