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….
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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…
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…
Building Resilience for 2023
…remember the tips above to help you persevere. Becoming more resilient takes time and practice. Consider talking to a mental health professional. With guidance, you can improve your resiliency and mental well-being. 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 (call 314.955.9355) or check out your UMR and Mercy MAP mental health benefits on our website. Sources: NIH.gov, PositivePsychology.com, WebMD.com, MayoClinic.org…
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…
