Category Archives: Member Benefits

Beware: Quest Diagnostics No Longer in UnitedHealthcare Network Effective January 2007

UnitedHealthcare has announced that effective this January 1 (January 31 for the State of Washington), Quest Diagnostics will no longer be a network provider of laboratory services. This will apply to all participants whose health care benefits are administered by UnitedHealthcare, whether under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Group Policy GA-23000) or

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Employee Benefits

TCU members working on railroads have a variety of benefits, won through negotiation or legislation. The employer bears the major portion of the cost of these and other fringe benefits. Among these are: The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan — Provides health insurance for the member and eligible family members. Also provides life insurance

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TCU’s Social Services Department

International Vice President Russ Oathout  oversees the Social Services Department which assists members with questions or problems concerning retirement, unemployment or sickness benefits, health and welfare coverage, or Medicare for railworkers. If TCU staff cannot answer or resolve the specific concern, the staff will put you in touch with the right person to help you. Each

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