APWU News Bulletin #12-2007, Oct. 17, 2007| PDF
The APWU has slashed premium costs of the Consumer Driven Option for active postal employees who are members of APWU. And the High Option features reduced premium costs as well, while maintaining outstanding benefits in 2008. APWU Health Plan puts money back in your pocket this year. Switch to APWU Health Planand give yourself a raise.
Consumer Driven Option
The Collective Bargaining Agreement that APWU members ratified this year made APWU Health Plan’s Consumer Driven Option an exceptional bargain. Active postal employees who are members of the union will pay much less in 2008 — only $7.77 biweekly for individuals and $17.48 biweekly for families. That’s a reduction of $10.63 for individuals and $23.92 for families. You get money back and outstanding coverage, too:
 A better plan at a better price;
Personal Care Account (PCA) covers 100% of medical expenses, including dental and vision care up to certain limits; and
Rollover any unused PCA funds for future use.
High Option
The top-rated High Option has reduced costs in 2008, and continues its tradition of excellence in providing fl exibility and choices. It’s a great price for a top-rated plan:
Premium costs are lower in 2008 than in 2007;
Prescription drug program with no deductible and low co-payments;
100 percent coverage for children’s physical exams, immunizations, and lab work; and
A huge PPO network, but with a choice of using doctors and hospitals in or out of the network.
How to Enroll
Complete a Health Benefits Registration Form (SF 2809) by calling PostalEASE at 877-477-3273. You must have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to enroll. You can also enroll on the PostalEASE Employee Web on the Intranet (from the Blue Pages) if you have access.
For questions about either way of enrolling, contact your local personnel office. The enrollment options are: High Option Self Only (471); High Option Self and Family (472); Consumer Driven Health Plan Self Only (474); and Consumer Driven Health Plan Self and Family (475).
Open Season Hotline: 800-PIC-APWU (800-742-2798) 800-622-2511 (TDD-Hearing Impaired)
Hotline available Oct. 15 through Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday-Friday
This is a summary of features of the APWU Health Plan. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the Plan’s Brochure (RI 71-004). |
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