UFCW LOCAL 1776 and PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS
HEALTH and WELFARE FUND
Table of Contents
Introduction
Medical Coverage (Option B only)
Who Provides My Benefits ?
Personal Choice Preferred Provider
Network Program
How to use This Booklet
Convenience and Security
Across the Country
Benefits At Glance - Option A
How to BlueCard PPO Works
Benefits At Glance - Option B
Plan Provisions
Who is Eligible
Pre-certification
Changes in Coverage
How to Submit Claims
If You Terminate Employment
What the Plan Covers
If You Become Disabled
General Exclusions
Continuing Coverage Under COBRA
Mental, Nervous, Drug & Alcohol
Benefits - Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage (Option B only)
Other Federal Law Requirements
Claim Filing Deadlines
Dental Coverage (Option A and B)
Appealing a Denied Claim
Vision Care Plan (Option A and B)
Coordination Of Benefits ("COB")
Mental, Nervous, Drug & Alcohol Benefits - Referral Only (Option A only)
Coordinating With Medicare
Physical Exam (Option A only)
Important Information
Child Care Assistance (Option A only)
ERISA Statement
Education Benefit Program (Option A only)
Administrative Information
Physical Well-Being Program (Option A)