Cigna’s January VitaMin
Vital health information in a minute Working Together: Benefits of Building Positive Relationships at Work Everyone has ups and downs at work. When you have the support of your co-workers, it’s easier to manage the workload and maintain a positive outlook. Cultivating good relationships at work can benefit you in a number of ways, both personally and professionally. 1. Manage stress. Working with a team can help you handle stressful situations more effectively. Just being able to talk about your stress to someone who understands the situation can make a difference. 2. Get support. Sometimes it’s hard to admit when you…
Cigna’s March VitaMin
Vital health information in a minute Declutter your life – Be happy and healthy Having too much clutter in your life can be a burden. A cluttered living space can zap your energy at home. A disorganized desk or digital life can be distracting. An overbooked calendar can be exhausting to maintain. Clutter in any shape or form can ramp up your stress without you even realizing it. You have the power to declutter your life and choose what makes you happy. And doing so may actually improve your health and boost your mood. Here are some benefits of decluttering…
HOW TO GET COVERED & STAY COVERED UNDER THE HEALTH PLAN.
…Depending on the type of qualifying event, “qualified beneficiaries” would include members, the member’s spouse and the member’s dependent children. “Qualified beneficiaries” would continue the same coverage as active members. Note: When continuing coverage under COBRA Continuation Coverage, members are not eligible for Short Term Disability or Life insurance. Member’s coverage and benefits will end on the date a Member is found to have engaged in employment in the construction industry by an Employer who is not obligated to contribute to the Plan. Please note: If there are any discrepancies from the Plan document in this article, the Plan document will prevail….
Participant Benefit: Orthopedic Health Support
for Active participants & Pre-Medicare retirees UMR offers Optum’s Orthopedic Health Support (OHS) program, which connects those with diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions to specialized nurses and quality providers. If you’re looking for information and support to relieve back, knee, or hip pain, OHS can help. It’s already a part of your benefits, so there’s no extra cost. Get the quality care you need, so that you can get back to your favorite activities. Even more, when you participate in the OHS program through a center of excellence, your coinsurance will decrease from 20% (standard in-network coinsurance) to 10%. This benefit is…
An Uphill Battle
…hours were lost due to covid, resulting in lost revenue of almost $15,000,000. Medical costs of treating covid have taken a unprecedented toll. Since the healthcare system halted elective services, serious health conditions went undetected and are now even more costly to treat. For the Plan to continue providing quality health benefits for its nearly 50,000 covered lives, the Trustees of the St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Health Plan approved significant changes to the health plan. These plan modifications will ensure the financial strength of the Plan and are detailed in the first four pages of our March Builder newsletter….
Relating To and Managing Stress
…our physicians feel a referral to our behavioral health counselors are necessary, they can get you scheduled quickly. Schedule an appointment through Carpenters Member Assistance Program (MAP) by calling Mercy MAP at 314.729.4600, or 800.413.8008, and press 2. For more information, find Mercy MAP online at Members « Mercy Managed Behavioral Health & EAP (mbh-eap.com), or view more information on our website. Use your Cigna Behavioral Health benefits through myCigna.com, or call 800.CIGNA24 (1.800.244.6224). Search for an in-person or virtual care provider near you, or take advantage of MDLive and speak to a licensed therapist by phone or video chat….
Financial Health
…Space out your financial decisions. Willpower can get depleted when tested repeatedly in a short span of time. Find support. Surround yourself with people who want to help you succeed. Remember what’s important. Relationships matter more than material objects. If you feel like your stress is becoming a problem, reach out to a healthcare professional. A medical provider will be able to assess your symptoms and create a healthcare plan that is right for you. Carpenters Wellness Center is an excellent place to start the process, or check out your Cigna and Mercy MAP mental health benefits on our website….
Why You Need An Annual Physical
…can discuss when it’s time to start mammograms. Are you a man over 40 years old? Your nurse or doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screenings. Screenings help identify health concerns before they are advanced and complicated which often leads to a less invasive, less costly treatment, less time off work and most importantly, better health outcomes! #4 Disease Management It’s hard to predict when we may get sick; in the event of an illness, having an established health care provider helps ensure that you get care in a timely manner with someone who knows you….
New Medical and Behavioral Health Network coming January 1, 2023
…transition. PLEASE OPEN THIS LETTER FROM UMR AND READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. You will have access to a new member portal with UMR to help you know your medical plan of benefits and how to best use them for you and your family. Is the Plan design staying the same in 2023 with UMR/UHC? Yes, good news! Your plan design continues to be the same as it was in 2022 but you will be using the new Choice Plus network with UMR/UHC. Carpenters Health Plan will mail you new ID cards in December. If you have coverage under the…
Medical Insurance ID Cards Coming Soon
…below is the critical information you would need, should you need to access your benefits prior to receiving your card. To use your UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Network coverage effective 1/1/2023, you will need: Issuer ID: (80840) 911-39026-02 Group: 76-415833 Your Member ID: 371-[your current Member ID] Your new Member ID will be the same for you and your covered dependents. For your UHC ID, you will use the numbers “371” prior to your current Member ID. Your current Member ID can be found on your current medical ID card. SAMPLE Medical ID FRONT of card effective 1/1/23, *card does not…
