GoGreen for a Chance to Win
…– to receive all required documents via email instead of mail. For participants, these documents include: Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) Pension Annual Funding Notice (AFN) Summary Annual Reports (SARs) Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) Builder newsletter, including Summary of Material Modifications (SMM) Pension statements Annuity statements Set up your personal Member Portal account, accept the GoGreen Terms and Conditions by April 30, 2024, and you will automatically be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card. The GoGreen winner will be notified to the email associated with their portal account in May 2024. Go to the Member Portal now….
Stop the Stigma
Stopping the stigma starts with you. Addiction is a chronic but treatable medical condition, just like diabetes or high blood pressure. People do quit smoking (and stay smoke-free!), and you could be one of them. Start a conversation with Pelago about how they can help you quit or cut back on tobacco or nicotine. Pelago is available to you [and your eligible family members] at no cost as part of your Carpenters benefits. What is Pelago? Pelago is an app and support system that can help people quit or cut back on tobacco or nicotine and embrace a healthier lifestyle….
That “TIGHT” Muscle May Actually be a “WEAK” Muscle
…exercise -it takes work! Exercise increases the size of fibers which provides more strength or endurance to stand longer, walk further, and lift more effectively so you no longer feel “tension” in muscles from these activities. Physical therapists specialize in guiding you gradually through strength + endurance exercises to make activities more comfortable without that pain or “tightness” in your muscles. Physical therapy services are included in your benefits under the health plan. Peak Sport & Spine is your go-to source for physical therapy at no additional cost to you, with no copays for services provided. Peak Sport & Spine…
Check Your Hours
The health, pension, annuity and vacation benefits you earn are based on the number of work hours reported by and related contributions paid by your employer. It is important to check your hours periodically to make sure your employer has reported and paid for all the hours you have worked. Mid-America Carpenters Regional Benefit Services has a new Member Portal. Verifying your work hours through the MACRBS Member Portal is easy! First, use the following instructions to set up your Member Portal Account. Visit laborfunds.org From a mobile phone or tablet Select the 3 red lines in the top right…
Our Health Fairs are Back!
Our health fairs are returning to Kansas City and St. Louis in September. MAKE YOUR HEALTH A GAME CHANGER Open to our Active and Medicare Advantage populations, our sports-themed health fairs will offer all participants and families a fun and safe environment to better connect with your health, as well as recognize and understand your health benefits. Find out more on our website: Health Fair – Mid-America Carpenters Regional Benefit Services (laborfunds.org) Visit our pages to learn more and to register or RSVP…
First Annuity Statements are in the Mail
…are eligible for benefits based on retirement age. The Plan is focused on building assets and reserves during these first three years. Assets and reserves will build faster by waiting through this three-year period. After May 1, 2022, eligible participants may apply for a distribution in writing to Retirement Services. All inquiries should be directed to: Retirement Services – Annuity Plan St. Louis – Kansas City Carpenters Regional Benefit Office 1419 Hampton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone: 1.877.232.3863, Press #2 Email: [email protected] After May 1, 2022, the Annuity Plan provides for qualified hardship withdrawals (up to 25% of a…
How Do You Spend Your Healthcare Dollars?
…or facility is substantially higher for the health plan because there is not a contract in place to allow the Plan to control what is actually payable. As a member, your out-of-pocket is significantly higher as well. Out-of-network providers can bill whatever they want and the Plan has very little control on how they bill you. The benefit level reimbursed for out of network is 50% after you meet a specific out-of-network deductible of $600 individually. Refer to your Medical Schedule of Benefits for more information on copays and deductibles. It is your responsibility to verify the provider you visit is…
