UFCW LOCAL 1776 and PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS
HEALTH and WELFARE FUND
Table of Contents
Summary Plan Description
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Introduction
How it works
Who Provides My Benefits ?
Tax Advantages
How to use This Booklet
Reimbursement
Benefits at a Glance
"Use It or Lose It"
Who is Eligible
Medical Emergency Benefit
Changes in Coverage
Allergy Benefit Plan
Retiree Benefits
Mental, Nervous, Drug & Alcohol Benefits
If You Terminate Employment
Dental Coverage
If You Become Disabled
Prescription Drug Benefits
Termination of Dependents' Coverage
Prescription Incentive Program
Continuing Coverage Under COBRA
Overview of the Program
Other Federal Law Requirements
Medical Expenses Reimbursable
Under the Program
Medical Coverage
Vision Care Plan
Personal Choice Preferred Provider Network
Disability Benefits
Convenience and Security Across the Country
How to file a Claim
How the BlueCard PPO Program Works
Coordinating With Third Parties
(Subrogation or Reimbursement)
Plan Provisions
Life Insurance Benefits
Pre-certification
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
How to Submit Claims
Child Care Assistance
What the Plan Covers
Educational Benefit Program
General Exclusions
Physical Well-Being Program
Keystone Point Of Service (KPOS) Program
Claim Filing Deadlines
How the KPOS Program Works
Appealing a Denied Claim
Some Important Terms
Coordination of Benefits ("COB")
You Need Medical Care
Coordinating With Medicare
Pre-certification
Important Information
Dual Income Option
ERISA Statement
Administrative Information