There are many ways to stay healthy. A great way to safeguard your health is to ensure you have a primary care doctor.
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Millions of Americans mistakenly believe that HMOs and other group health plans never cover procedures often referred to as “plastic surgery.” That is incorrect.
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Multi-Union Security Trust Fund, E.I.N. 93-1146155, Plan No. 501, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Our new OPTIONS Rider is designed to give you increased flexibility in your selection of outpatient services. It provides you and your family members the opportunity to receive selected outpatient services from any physician.
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Be sure you’re clear on the ins & outs of enrolling in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
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With temperatures pushing beyond 100 along most of the United States, many health experts are concerned for the public’s safety. It’s been a long hot summer already, and all signs say there is a lot of heat yet to come.
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You should never get a bill for services that are authorized. If a bill from a doctor or medical facility arrives in the mail, then it may be a mistake and PacFed can fix it.
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Temporary suspensions of certain participant deadlines, such as those for electing COBRA continuation coverage, making COBRA premium payments, requesting HIPAA special enrollment after a qualifying event such as birth, adoption, or loss of other group coverage, and for filing claims and appeals, will end on July 10, 2023, which is 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency, unless your plan specifically provides otherwise.
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California state laws add six months to the federal COVID-19 public health emergency requirements on health plans to continue covering COVID-19 tests, vaccines and therapeutic treatment from any licensed provider (in- or out- of-network) with no prior authorization or enrollee cost sharing. The public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, and state laws extend these requirements for six months through Nov. 11, 2023.
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If you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and you are also eligible for employer sponsored health coverage through a plan such as the Multi Union Security Trust Fund, you may be eligible for premium assistance programs that are provided by some states.
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Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF or a “racing heart,” is an irregular heartbeat that causes the upper chambers of the heart to function ineffectively, leading to potential blood clots, heart failure and stroke.
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Diabetes is a serious medical condition that can affect people of any age or weight. If not controlled, it can lead to devastating complications such as heart disease, blindness, amputations and even death.
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A variety of mental health options, including telemedicine, is available to union members. The important thing to realize is you’re not alone. Help is available.
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Multi-Union Security Trust Fund, E.I.N. 93-1146155, Plan No. 501, for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Even in our sun-blessed portion of the planet, as fall slips into winter and the days get shorter, suppers are eaten in the dark and people can slip into a bad funk.
Read MoreEffective June 23, 2023, a new Summary of Material Modification (SMM) modifies some of the information contained in the Summary Plan Description (SPD).
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A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel carrying blood and nutrients to the brain is blocked or bursts, causing brain cells to die.
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While you may have a short period after contracting COVID-19 during which you have a heightened natural immunity, it diminishes over time, leaving you susceptible to the virus again.
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As part of your benefits, you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers a wide range of no-cost support services and resources. Learn more!
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When you’re looking for care in a hurry, you want to receive it safely and quickly. If it’s not a life-threatening emergency and your doctor isn’t available, you have other options.
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