Posts Tagged ‘benefits’
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Open Enrollment FAQ’s
It’s almost time to review and enroll in your benefits for 2027. Starting October 19-November 6, 2026, both active and retired members of Local 689 will have the opportunity to review benefit coverage, make changes, or update information for the upcoming plan year. Whether you’re enrolling for the first time or simply reviewing your current …
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Your New Judi Rx Card Is on the Way!
For members enrolled in a CareFirst HMO/PPO (Non-Medicare) plan, Judi Rx (formerly Capital Rx) is the current pharmacy benefits manager (PBM). Your benefits, support, and access to care are not changing due to this transition. There is no change to: Judi Rx ID CardsAs of July 20, 2026, Judi Rx mailed new prescription ID cards to all …
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Vendor Slideshow Recap: 2026 Educational Seminar
We’re excited to announce that the vendor slideshow presentations from our Educational Seminar on March 21st are now available for viewing! If you attended the event or couldn’t make it, this is your opportunity to review key insights and information from our medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy vendors. These presentations provide valuable details about the …
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2025 Medicare Seminar
Are you eligible for Medicare, planning to retire soon, or just preparing for the future? Join the Health and Welfare team on September 13, 2025, for our first-ever Medicare Conference! This event will take place in person at the Local 689 Union Hall and will also be live streamed via Zoom and Facebook. On-site vendors …
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Vendor Slideshow Recap: Educational Seminar Presentations Now Available!
We’re excited to announce that the vendor slideshow presentations from our Educational Seminar on March 22nd are now available for viewing! If you attended the event or couldn’t make it, this is your opportunity to review key insights and information from our medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy vendors. These presentations provide valuable details about the …
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Notice of Changes to Your Prescription Drug Benefit for 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, Capital Rx will take over the administration of your group-sponsored prescription drug benefit. Under this change, Capital Rx will manage the retail pharmacy benefit, while OptumRx will continue to handle the mail-order component. Capital Rx and Transit Employees’ Health and Welfare are working closely to minimize disruptions. However, there may be …
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Save the Date: 2024 Open Enrollment! (October 28-November 15, 2024)
Open Enrollment is just around the corner! This is your once-a-year opportunity to make important changes to your benefits for the upcoming year, including: ✅ Changing medical & dental plan elections✅ Opting out (if applicable)✅ Updating beneficiary forms through MetLife✅ …and so much more! Keep an eye on your mailbox! Your Open Enrollment booklet will …
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Jumpstart your 2025 Opt-Out Request this October!
Transit Employees Health and Welfare will begin accepting 2025 Opt-Out requests from October 1st through November 15th. Please note that members must renew their Opt-Out election every year during Open Enrollment. *Effective January 1, 2025, members with an outstanding premium balance may still opt-out of plan coverage. However, they will not be eligible for the $1,500 …
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Important Updates: Changes to Your MetLife Beneficiary Benefits
We’re excited to share some important news! Starting August 1, 2024, MetLife will be the new administrator and record keeper for Transit Employees’ Health and Welfare Plan Group Term Life Insurance program. All Local 689 members should have received a letter by mail from MetLife announcing this change. You can easily and securely designate your …
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Important Update on Group Term Life Insurance with Metlife
We’re excited to share some important news! Starting August 1, 2024, MetLife will be the new administrator and record keeper for Transit Employees’ Health and Welfare Plan Group Term Life Insurance program. All Local 689 members should have received a letter by mail from MetLife announcing this change. What Does This Mean for You? Your …
