Regular checkups, also known as well-child visits, allow children to receive the preventive care they need to stay healthy and prevent medical issues, such as obesity and diabetes, that can affect them when they are adults.
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You deserve quality care from someone who cares. Match with licensed therapists and prescribers today.
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With temperatures pushing beyond 100 along most of the United States, many health experts are concerned for the public’s safety. It’s been a long hot summer already, and all signs say there is a lot of heat yet to come.
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One of the most effective ways to alleviate the stress associated with medical appointments is through adequate preparation.
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California offers premium assistance through the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program for your qualified beneficiaries with full-scope Medi-Cal coverage.
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If you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and you are also eligible for employer sponsored health coverage through a plan such as the Multi Union Security Trust Fund, you may be eligible for premium assistance programs that are provided by some states.
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While some chronic diseases are detected at a young age, others develop later in life. Each of us can make healthy choices to reduce the risk of developing one of these serious medical conditions.
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Just as physical exercise strengthens your body, mental activity helps your mind stay sharp and resist effects of the cognitive aging process.
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There are many ways to stay healthy. A great way to safeguard your health is to ensure you have a primary care doctor.
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Millions of Americans mistakenly believe that HMOs and other group health plans never cover procedures often referred to as “plastic surgery.” That is incorrect.
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Multi-Union Security Trust Fund, E.I.N. 93-1146155, Plan No. 501, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Our new OPTIONS Rider is designed to give you increased flexibility in your selection of outpatient services. It provides you and your family members the opportunity to receive selected outpatient services from any physician.
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Be sure you’re clear on the ins & outs of enrolling in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
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You should never get a bill for services that are authorized. If a bill from a doctor or medical facility arrives in the mail, then it may be a mistake and PacFed can fix it.
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Temporary suspensions of certain participant deadlines, such as those for electing COBRA continuation coverage, making COBRA premium payments, requesting HIPAA special enrollment after a qualifying event such as birth, adoption, or loss of other group coverage, and for filing claims and appeals, will end on July 10, 2023, which is 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency, unless your plan specifically provides otherwise.
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California state laws add six months to the federal COVID-19 public health emergency requirements on health plans to continue covering COVID-19 tests, vaccines and therapeutic treatment from any licensed provider (in- or out- of-network) with no prior authorization or enrollee cost sharing. The public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, and state laws extend these requirements for six months through Nov. 11, 2023.
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Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF or a “racing heart,” is an irregular heartbeat that causes the upper chambers of the heart to function ineffectively, leading to potential blood clots, heart failure and stroke.
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Diabetes is a serious medical condition that can affect people of any age or weight. If not controlled, it can lead to devastating complications such as heart disease, blindness, amputations and even death.
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A variety of mental health options, including telemedicine, is available to union members. The important thing to realize is you’re not alone. Help is available.
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Multi-Union Security Trust Fund, E.I.N. 93-1146155, Plan No. 501, for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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