One of the most effective ways to alleviate the stress associated with medical appointments is through adequate preparation.

California offers premium assistance through the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program for your qualified beneficiaries with full-scope Medi-Cal coverage.

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.

This is a reminder of the availability of your Notice of Privacy Practices and how to obtain a copy.

For PacFed to best serve your needs, we must have accurate contact information for you on record.

Be sure you’re clear on the ins & outs of enrolling in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

Millions of Americans mistakenly believe that HMOs and other group health plans never cover procedures often referred to as “plastic surgery.” That is incorrect.

Substance use disorder (SUD) records are protected by federal law (42 CFR Part 2), requiring patient consent for most disclosures, stricter than general HIPAA rules.

With research suggesting nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine and alcohol, it’s not surprising people often struggle with quitting tobacco products. If you’re ready to quit for good — and you should be — here are a few things you can expect along your road to recovery.

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, 2024.

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.

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.

How much a person is overweight has a bearing on risk, according to studies examining the link. Most believe a linear relationship exists for cancers like colon and post-menopausal breast cancer. This means that the heavier someone is, the greater the risk he or she has of developing cancer.

Antibiotic resistance has become a global health problem and will require a coordinated effort from large groups of the population to bring about a solution.

Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men, but many men with the disease live long lives, especially if it is caught early. Regular screening, such as PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests, can help detect the cancer before symptoms arise.

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.

Now is not the time to be lazy about getting vaccine shots with the cold or flu or any kind of virus spreading around. We all know what can happen with a virus gets out of control. Protect yourself!

Regular checkups, also known as well-child visits, allow children to receive the preventive care they need to stay healthy and prevent medical issues, such as obesity and diabetes, that can affect them when they are adults.

You deserve quality care from someone who cares. Match with licensed therapists and prescribers today.

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.