Member Benefits – Page 14

UnitedHealthcare Corporation and the American Medical Association – Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Suit and Final Settlement Hearing

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgJune 16, 2010Member Benefits

Members whose benefits are administered by United Healthcare under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan or AmPlan may have received a Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action and Final Settlement Hearing regarding a Class Action Lawsuit between the American Medical Association, et. al vs. United Healthcare Corporation. If you received a notice,

Railroad Enrollment Service Begins Final Effort to Collect Dependent Social Security Numbers To Comply With New Federal Law

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgJune 16, 2010Member Benefits

Federal Law now requires the reporting of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) for covered dependents to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition, if a covered dependent is eligible for Medicare, then the Medicare Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) is also required. In order to comply with these reporting requirements, Railroad Enrollment Services

United Health Care Announces that the COBRA Subsidy has been Extended

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMay 5, 2010Member Benefits

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

United Behavioral Health (UBH) ‘Point of Entry’ Pilot Project

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgApril 6, 2010Member Benefits

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

Good News: GAO Audit Gives Railroad Occupational Disability Program a Clean Bill of Health

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMarch 25, 2010Member Benefits

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

IAM Initiative UCubed Helps the Jobless

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMarch 2, 2010Member Benefits

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

Railroad National Health and Welfare Plan Workers Fully Covered for Swine Flu Vaccine

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgNovember 6, 2009Member Benefits

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),

Links to Health Providers and Other Programs

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgNovember 2, 2009Member Benefits

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 Provides Help for Members in Flood-Affected Georgia

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgOctober 1, 2009Member Benefits

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

Union Sportsman Journal Now Available Online

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 28, 2009Member Benefits

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

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