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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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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!

 
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MetLife Financial Education Workshops

Jun 21, 2023

Mid-America Carpenters Regional Benefit Services is now offering financial education workshops to help you plan for retirement and set yourself up for success after your working years.

 
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Medical Out-of-Pocket Changes & New ID Cards

Apr 17, 2023

New medical ID cards are in the mail. Read more about why you’re receiving new cards and what to do if you don’t receive them.

 
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Participant Benefit: Site of Care Incentives

Apr 13, 2023

To incentivize the use of lower cost services, Carpenters Health Plan has removed or reduced the cost for lab and radiology services, respectively, when specific facility-types are used.

 
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Participant Benefit: Orthopedic Health Support

Apr 13, 2023

Get connected with specialized nurses and quality providers, receive improved treatment and outcomes, and save yourself time and money. Find out how.

 
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Vacation Redemption 2023

Mar 03, 2023

Vacation benefits will be available for redemption online beginning Monday, May 22, 12:01 a.m. 

 
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Your Medical Home

Mar 01, 2023

Carpenters Wellness Center’s patient success is based on a medical home model. Choosing a medical home for your regular medical care can help you manage your day-to-day and long-term healthcare needs.

 
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Finding an In-Network Provider

Jan 31, 2023

Finding an in-network UMR provider is easy. Visit umr.com and follow these instructions to find the provider you’re looking for today.

 
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Medical Insurance ID Cards Coming Soon

Dec 20, 2022

Your cards will be in the mail 12/29. Read more about what you need to know if you need to use them before you receive them.

 
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Our New Network Partner

Nov 30, 2022

Effective January 1, 2023, your medical and behavioral health network is moving to UnitedHealthcare (UHC)/UMR. Find out more about this update

 
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New Medical and Behavioral Health Network coming January 1, 2023

Oct 31, 2022

After evaluating health care networks very carefully, the St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Health Plan Board of Trustees approved moving to UnitedHealthcare (UHC)/UMR, a new medical and behavioral health network, effective January 1.

 
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Beneficiary 411

Jul 29, 2022

Name it so they can claim it. Why listing a beneficiary can be life-changing.

 
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Take the Challenge

Jul 05, 2022

Take the challenge to tour our new site and be entered to WIN! TEN hammer icons 🔨 are hidden in plain site on different pages onthis website. Find all 10 and send an email with the locations of all 10 [email protected] by July 31, 2022 to be entered to winone of three $100 Visa gift cards. Start here!

 
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An Uphill Battle

Mar 31, 2022

A financially strong health plan is critically important for you and your family, both now and for years to come. To ensure financial strength means making hard decisions. Inside our March issue of the Builder, you will find important changes to this Plan.

 
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Annuity Distributions Begin May 2022

Mar 30, 2022

Beginning May 2022, participants may be eligible for a standard distribution from the Annuity Fund if they meet certain requirements.