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Training Center Open House and Health Fair
All are Welcome to the Training Center Open House and Health Fair on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Elk Grove Village Training Center located at 1256 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove Village, I ...Read More

Plan Investments – Change Notice Effective 6-1-2012

This letter contains information about changes to the investment options currently offered in the Supplemental Retirement Plan.

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Welfare Fund Summary Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/11, Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA) and HIPPA Privacy Notice

Provides basic financial statement, information on WHCRA and information on how to obtain the Fund’s Privacy Notice.

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Delta Dental Newsletter
On average, a child in Illinois doesn’t see a dentist until they are 3 ½ years old when in fact it’s recommended that a child should go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth comes in.   Click her ...Read More

Annual Enrollment for Adult Dependents – Retiree Plan

This packet contains information about and an enrollment form for the Annual Open Enrollment of Adult Dependents ages 19-26 in the Retiree Health Care Plan of Benefits.

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Health Report Newsletter, Spring 2012

Articles on Sleeping Right, Allergies, Dental Health, Meal Planning and Exercise plus more.

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on the Level Newsletter, Spring 2012

Articles on “Mandatory on-line completion of 2012 Participant Information Form, Free Physicals, Free Diagnostic Testing and Free Counseling Sessions and more.

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The Fund is partnering with Secova to assist with the on-line collection of the 2012 Participant Information Forms

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Health Dynamics Provider Listing – February 2012

Get a free comprehensive physical through Health Dynamics.  Saturday appointments are available at some locations.

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Annual Waiver Notice for the Low Cost Plan of Benefits

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Member Assistance Program (MAP) through ComPsych Guidance Resources

Learn about free counseling session for stress, anxiety, financial information, work life solutions and more.

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Newsletter – on the Level, Winter 2011-12

Read about: Information on Medco’s Step Therapy and Prior Authorization Programs, Get a Free Physical, Change in COBRA Rates and Free MRI’s, CT Scan, etc., through DBM. and more. . .

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Supplemental Retirement Plan - Fund Change Notice

Information on changes to the investment lineup that are effective 12/23/2011.

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COBRA Rate Change for Active Plan of Benefit

Effective 1/1/12, COBRA rates increase for the Active Plan of Benefits.

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Plan Changes to the Active, Low Cost and Retiree Plans of Benefits (SMM 11-2011)

Effective 1/1/11, Preferred Drug Step Therapy and Preferred Therapy Prior Authorization programs have been implemented to help mitigate expenses.  Read more to find out if a drug you are taking will be affected.

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Notice on Medicare D Creditable Coverage, October 2011

Information on Medicare Part D coverage.

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on the Level Newsletter, Summer 2011

Articles on “Understanding Specialty Medications”, Paying COBRA and Low Cost Premium Payments On-Line” and more.

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Newsletter – Health Report – Fall 2011

Articles on:  How to prevent COPD and ease symptoms of this chronic lung disease; Germ-free is the way to be; More Fiber Lowers Some Cancer Risk and more  . . .

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Pay COBRA and Low Cost Premiums via Electronic Payment

Pay your monthly COBRA and Low Cost payments via a secure on-line electronic payment from your checking, savings or credit card account.

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Pay Employer Contributions via Electronic Payment

Employers may now pay their Employer Contributions via a secure on-line electronic payment from their checking, savings or credit card account.

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Enrollment for Adult Dependent Children - Active & Low Cost Plans

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Enrollment for Adult Dependent Children – Retiree Plan

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ComPsych – The Member Assistant Program (MAP)

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is available to you 24/7 and can help with family and marital issues, stress and depression, emergency food and shelter and much more.

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Low Cost Medical Plan of Benefits - Changes regarding Preventive Benefits, Change to Definition of Dependent, Open Enrollment for Dependents Ages 19 to 26 and Notice about Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, Effective 7/1/11, (SMM 05-2011)

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Active Plan of Benefits - Changes regarding Preventive Benefits, Change to Definition of Dependent, Open Enrollment for Dependents Ages 19 to 26 and Notice about Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, Effective 7/1/11, (SMM 05-2011)

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Retiree Plan of Benefits – Changes regarding Preventive Benefits for Group 50445, Change to Definition of Dependent, and Notice about Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, Effective 7/1/11 (SMM 6-2011)

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Active and Low Cost Medical Plans: Changes regarding the Internal Claims Appeal Process and External Review Process and the acceptance of electronic payments for COBRA and Low Cost premiums

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Retiree Plan of Benefits – Changes Regarding Adverse Claim Determination Appeal Process (SMM 7-2011)

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Notice to Dependents Age 19 and older re: COBRA Continuation Procedures and HIPPA Privacy Notice

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Low Cost Medical Brochure Effective, Effective 7/1/2011

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Delta Dental Newsletter, May 2011, Pregnancy Awareness

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Welfare Fund - Summary Annual Report, 07-01-09 thru 06-30-10

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Newsletter - on the Level - Spring 2011

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Supplemental Retirement Plan - Fee Disclosure Notice

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Active Plan - Effective January 2011- Added Out of Pocket Maximum for Single Source Drugs.

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Retiree Plan - Effective January 2011 -Added Out of Pocket Maximum for Single Source Drugs.

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Newsletter - Health Report - Spring 2011

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Newsletter - on the Level - Winter 2011

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Getting Ready to Retire? - Health Benefits Highlights Brochure, Effective 1/1/2011

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Highlight Brochure for Current Retirees, Effective 1/1/2011

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Highlights Brochure for the Active Plan of Benefits, Effective 1/1/2011

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COBRA & Low Cost Premium Changes Effective, Effective 1/1/2011

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Changes to the Active Benefit Plan Effective, Effective 1/1/2011

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Retiree Coverage Changes, Effective 1/1/2011

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Newsletter - on the Level - Fall 2010

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Newsletter Special Edition for Retirees - Fall 2010

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Dependent Audit Announcement

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Changes to Low Cost Plan, Effective 1/1/2011

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Fall 2010 Health Report

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Change in Coverage for Dependent Grandchildren, Effective 1/1/2011

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Annuity Plan "Spinoff" to Supplemental Retirement Plan

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Changes to the Supplemental Annuity Plan Effective July 1, 2010

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Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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Newsletter - on the Level - Summer 2010

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Michelle's Law Notice 6-2010

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Health Dynamics Handout - May

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Newsletter - on the Level - Spring 2010

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Construction Pension - Improvements to Disability Pension Payment Options & Additional Rollover Options (SMM 4-2010)

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New Dental Network for the Active Plan - Delta Dental PPO and Premier Networks - Effective 4-1-2010

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Privacy Notice - HIPAA-HITECH - Feb. 2010

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Newsletter - on the Level - Winter 2010

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Medco Generic Medication Newsletter

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Active Welfare Plan - New Network and Benefit Changes for Behavioral Health and Non-PPO Hospital & Comprehensive Medical Co-Insurance, Effective Jan 1, 2010 (SMM 11-2009)

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New Behavioral Health Program

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Newsletter - on the Level - Fall 2009

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Newsletter - on the Level - Summer 2009

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Active Welfare Plan - New Discount Hearing Benefit With EPIC (SMM 7-2009)

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Retiree Welfare Plan - New Discount Hearing Benefit With EPIC (SMM 7-2009)

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Mercer and Putnam Announce New Service Agreement for Taft-Hartley Market

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Swine Flu Anxiety and Prevention
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Pfizer Offers Free Rxs to Unemployed
Free Lipitor, Viagra, other drugs for jobless   By LINDA A. JOHNSON, AP Business Writer Linda A. Johnson, Ap Business Writer 1 hr 54 mins ago TRENTON, N.J. – Pfizer Inc. says it will provide 70 of its most widely ...Read More

Millmen Pension – Addition of 75% Husband & Wife Payment Option (SMM 5/2009)

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Construction Pension - Addition of 75% Husband & Wife Payment Option (SMM 4/2009)

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Newsletter - Spring 2009, ARRA Relief available in the form of reduced COBRA premiums

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Active Welfare Plan - Developmental Disability Benefit Increase (SMM 3-2009)

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Active Welfare Plan - Reduction of Hours Relating to Eligibility Requirements (SMM 3-2009)

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Active Welfare Plan - Health Dynamics Preventative Care Program (SMM 12-2008)

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Construction Pension - Bonus Payment for Pensioners & Beneficiaries (SMM 10/2008)

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Construction Pension - Pension Benefits ("Pop-Up") After Divorce (SMM 10/2008)

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Construction Pension - Prohibited Employment (SMM 10/2008)

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Supplemental Annuity Plan - In-service Distributions & Additional Hardships (SMM 10/2008)

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Newsletter - on the Level - Fall 2008

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Millmen Pension - Partial Lump Sum Option (SMM 8/2008)

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Millmen Pension - Prohibited Employment (SMM 8/2008)

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Supplemental Annuity Plan - Additional Foreclosure Hardships (SMM 7/2008)

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Retiree Welfare Plan - Colorectal Screening Benefit (SMM 6/2008)

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Millmen Pension - Accrual Rate Increase and Bonus (SMM 5/2008)

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