The Trustees have made significant efforts to help the current medical enrollees to retain their coverage for 2022, while continuing to protect and preserve the financial future of the Trust for the coming years.
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The Trustees are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic deeply affected musicians. During the last two and a half years, the Trust paid for musicians’ premiums out of Fund reserves in order to ensure that musicians continued to receive health coverage, despite the gross reduction in employer contributions. However, the Trustees, after much careful deliberation, determined there was a need for changes.
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A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel carrying blood and nutrients to the brain is blocked or bursts, causing brain cells to die.
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While you may have a short period after contracting COVID-19 during which you have a heightened natural immunity, it diminishes over time, leaving you susceptible to the virus again.
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For PacFed’s staff to best serve your needs, your current and accurate personal information must be on file. Even if you have notified your union and employer of changes, you still must inform PacFed. None of this is done automatically, so please be proactive with your benefits.
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New regulations to protect patients against unexpected medical bills from out-of-network providers are in effect. Here’s what the legislation means for consumers.
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Beginning January 15, 2022, and in accordance with new federal guidance, the Plan will cover the cost of FDA-approved over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests, or “rapid antigen home tests,” purchased without a health care provider’s order or individualized clinical assessment.
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Whether you plan on scheduling your first telemedicine visit in the near future or just want to make the most out of your next visit, you can follow these tips to improve your experience.
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Many health problems can be controlled or even eliminated when they are detected early through regular physical exams and diagnostic screenings.
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Have you recently lost your employer-sponsored health insurance coverage? While this situation may seem stressful and overwhelming, these tips can make it easier to select the best coverage options for you and your family.
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For the most part it doesn’t get cold or dreary for long periods of time in Southern California, even in the winter. However, for some, the climate within the mind can become as dark as the skies of the Arctic Circle.
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Wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and washing hands also help reduce the virus’ spread, but we must also receive the vaccine in order to get the disease under control. Only through vaccinations can we develop widespread immunity and return to a long-awaited sense of normality.
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Participants get a lot of value from their benefits, but it is important to use those benefits wisely. Here are some ways to save money while keeping the Professional Musicians, Local 47 & Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund strong for everyone.
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Here are a few reasons to trust the effectiveness of the vaccines if you are still on the fence about receiving one.
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As part of Blue Shield’s ongoing initiative to improve and enhance our members’ digital experience, Blue Shield of California has made updates to our online account, making our member portal easier to use.
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers' Health and Welfare Fund, Employer Identification Number 95-2645284, a multiemployer plan, for the year ended March 31, 2020.
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Though, as usual, there are some changes to the Plan, the Trustees have made every effort to help our participants retain their coverage for 2021, even as we continue to protect and preserve the financial future of the Trust for the coming years.
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Routine vaccination is an essential preventive care service for children, adolescents and adults, including pregnant women. Vaccines should not be delayed because of COVID-19.
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Too many teenagers experience violent situations firsthand. These teens need the support of people who love them, whether they've seen a violent act or have been a victim. Of course, you need to make sure they're okay physically — but as a parent or guardian, it's also important to listen, remain open and available, and let them know you're there for them.
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Musicians who qualify for enrollment as Participants with the benefit plans offered by the Fund may sometimes decline enrollment in the Fundʹs benefit plans for themselves or their dependents.
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