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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

2022-07-19T16:45:15-04:00

Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, [...]

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline2022-07-19T16:45:15-04:00

Read the Summer 2022 edition of “The Gauge”

2022-06-09T12:48:50-04:00

Dear Plan Participants, We are pleased to share that the summer edition of The Gauge, the Local 4 Benefit Funds newsletter, is now available online! View it now on the website and make sure to [...]

Read the Summer 2022 edition of “The Gauge”2022-06-09T12:48:50-04:00

Pain and your brain

2022-05-05T12:13:42-04:00

If you experience ongoing pain and discomfort, you probably know your emotions often feel just as intense. Dealing with long-term pain can fuel depression and anxiety, which can make your pain feel even worse. But [...]

Pain and your brain2022-05-05T12:13:42-04:00

Read the Spring 2022 edition of “The Gauge”

2022-02-22T17:46:17-05:00

Dear Plan Participants, The spring edition of our Local 4 Benefit Funds newsletter, The Gauge, is now available online. Make sure to check your mailbox for the print edition in the next few days. Highlights [...]

Read the Spring 2022 edition of “The Gauge”2022-02-22T17:46:17-05:00

OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) COVID-19 Testing Benefit

2022-01-27T17:23:19-05:00

Dear Participant: The Trustees of the IUOE Local 4 Health & Welfare Fund are pleased to announce a new benefit for over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests for claims incurred on and after January 15, 2022 through [...]

OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) COVID-19 Testing Benefit2022-01-27T17:23:19-05:00

Update: COVID Oral Antiviral Products

2022-01-13T12:52:48-05:00

Effective December 22, 2021 and during the current COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, eligible Local 4 members and dependents will be able to receive oral antiviral products when prescribed by a provider as the result of [...]

Update: COVID Oral Antiviral Products2022-01-13T12:52:48-05:00

Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

2022-01-13T12:54:08-05:00

When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing. What is “balance billing” (sometimes called [...]

Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills2022-01-13T12:54:08-05:00

Important Update on Form 1095-B

2022-01-13T12:55:57-05:00

In accordance with guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, the IUOE Local 4 Health & Welfare Fund will not be distributing Form 1095-B to individuals documenting coverage for the tax year 2021.  You will continue [...]

Important Update on Form 1095-B2022-01-13T12:55:57-05:00