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…
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…
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….
Finding an In-Network Provider
…navigation or type UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus into the search box For Medical, select View Providers For Behavioral Heath, select Behavioral Health Directory Who can I contact for help? Carpenters’ Participant Services is available to serve you during our regular business hours. After January 1, UMR customer service will be available before and after hours for support Monday – Friday, 7am – 8am, and 4:30pm – 7pm. Simply call Carpenters’ Participant Services and follow the prompts for assistance with medical claims and benefits outside normal business hours. How to contact us Phone: Call Carpenters’ Participant Services, 877.232.3863, option 1 Website: umr.com…
Stating the Case for Dietary Fiber
The benefits of eating an adequate amount of fiber are limitless. Studies have shown that eating a high-fiber diet likely reduces the risk of colorectal cancer. Consuming high-fiber foods can also help lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation. Fiber-rich foods generally include beneficial vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Eating the right amount of fiber can also promote regular bowel movements and maintain overall digestive health. It is recommended that adult females consume about 25 grams of fiber per day, and adult males consume about 38 grams of fiber per day. Foods that can help you achieve this fiber intake goal include…
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…
Health Fair – Kansas City
…Retirees Mercy MAP, Carpenters Health Plan’s Member Assistance Program for Active participants VSP, Carpenters Health Plan’s Vision network partner for Active participants Express Scripts, Carpenters Health Plan’s Pharmacy network partner for Active participants Delta Dental, Carpenters Health Plan’s Dental network partner for Active participants Peak Sport & Spine, Carpenters Health Plan’s physical therapy partner National Coalition of Labor (NCL) Life, AD&D, Accident and Critical Illness – Voya/Kocher Insurance Group Short Term Disability – MetLife/Group Benefits Associates Financial Planning – Megent Financial Discounted Hearing Aids and Protection – Start Hearing Chill Health Club Edward Jones Kansas City Bone & Joint MyoCore…
