Category Archives: Member Benefits

Spouse Eligibility Audit is Now in Progress Under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan

The spouse eligibility audit is now in progress under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan, which commenced on January 1, 2020. As of January 22, 2020 Railroad Enrollment Services has not received verification of eligibility for 68,935 spouses. Every married employee must verify that their existing spouse currently meets the eligibility requirements by

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Rail Unions Stand Together, Collective Effort Results in Major Past Practice Win on Long Island Railroad

Just before the 2018 holiday season, LIRR revoked its long standing practice of allowing early release for all non-essential employees on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. TCU & IAM, along with SMART-TD, NCFO, IRSA, and BRS all grieved this issue. SMART TD brought the case before an arbitrator, who has just ruled in favor

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Emergency Resources for Those Impacted by Hurricane Dorian

The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan insurance companies are offering emergency resources to those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. They released information on details and contact numbers for affected individuals in need of emotional support, prescription supplies, vision wear, dental, medical care and more. HealthAdvocate services are available to help locate in-network providers in

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Health Advocate Online – TCU/IAM Members can Enter to Win a Fitbit

As part of the last National Agreement, Health Advocate services were implemented to offer members assistance when an issue of balance billing arises; answer questions about the right medical treatment; assisting with coordinating medical care, or answering general benefit questions. As an incentive for accessing Health Advocate online, eligible members can enter to win a

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