The Newsletter for Labor and Shared Claims Processing Accounts
 

Fall 2021

Medicare Advantage plans have been growing in popularity and member satisfaction is high. Nearly 40% of Americans eligible for Medicare now choose these plans. Medicare members find that they deliver more benefits and services, access to care and value.

Advantages to Labor Funds and members. When a Labor fund provides retirees with a Group Medicare Advantage plan, it replaces the Fund’s retirement health plan. And there are many good reasons why your Fund should consider making the switch.

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Investing in the Future of Labor with Apprentice Programs

To maintain a healthy future, it’s vital that unions continue to recruit new members. According to CISCO’s Jamillah Muhammad, outreach, collaboration and apprentice programs can help bring young people, women and minorities to the trades.

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Message in a Bottle: Opioids Are Not the Answer to Chronic Pain

Physical labor and job-related injuries can take a toll on workers’ bodies. Too often it results in a cycle of injury, chronic musculoskeletal pain and opioid use. More effective solutions tailored to worker’s needs can help them get back on track.

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Someone You Should Know

Meet Michael O’Malley, fund administrator, Teamsters Local 710 Health Welfare & Pension Funds.

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This and That: Labor Fund News

Fund administrators and guests joined the Labor Affairs team for golf and socializing; recent appointments to new positions and retirements.

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To Your Good Health: Help Your Members’ Children Catch Up on Wellness

Share these resources to help your members’ children get up to date on their routine vaccinations.

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