Once again, the eligibility period for the COBRA subsidy has been extended. On April 15th, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4851). This new legislation is an amendment to The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and extends the eligibility period for the 65% Cobra subsidy program
Announcing a ‘Pilot Program’ from United Behavioral Health (UBH) United Behavioral Health (UBH) to begin testing a “Point of Entry” Pilot Program. Beginning in April 2010 and continuing through June, 2010, the Point of Entry program will be available for participants covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or the National Railway
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) just issued its second review of the Railroad Retirement Board Occupational Disability Program. And once again it found no problems. “This was a major accomplishment for rail labor,” says TCU President Bob Scardelletti. “Occupational Disability is a vitally important program for members who need it. It’s the best
If you’re one of the nation’s 15 million officially jobless workers—or one of the more than 16 million who are underemployed or have dropped out of the job market—there are likely times you feel isolated and powerless. A new community service program by the Machinists (IAM) can put you in touch with other men and
In an effort to minimize the occurrence of H1N1 flu among Railroad Plan participants and their dependents, the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan and the National Railway Carriers and their healthcare providers (Aetna, Highmark as well as the Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan and its medical vendor United Healthcare),
Aetna Medical (800) 842-4044 Aetna National Dental Plan (877) 277-3368 Aetna (formerly Broadspire) Carmen Supplemental Sickness Benefit Plan R-5000 (800) 205-7651 AMTRAK AmPlan Helpline (800) 481-4887 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (866) 267-3320 Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (Prescription drug card and mail order program)
United Healthcare is addressing the needs of our members affected by the recent floods in Georgia by offering: Assistance for members in locating an in-network care provider Free help line for individuals in need of counseling Effective September 22, 2009 through October 6, 2009, these benefits will be available to members residing in the
The third issue of The Union Sportsmen’s Journal a 12-page newspaper was recently mailed to active USA members. It was also distributed at union and USA events. There has been very good feedback from the more than 800 USA members who took an online survey about the publication and the union members that have been
Federal Law now requires your health plan to report Social Security Numbers (SSNs) for all covered dependents to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In addition, if a covered dependent is also eligible for Medicare, the Medicare Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) must be reported. The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan recently
Wellness Programs available for participants covered under the National Health and Welfare Plan sponsored by the National Freight Railroads. Illness brought on by smoking and obesity is in large part preventable, and so is the human suffering and expense that is a part of it. That’s why the National Railroad Plans want to join forces
