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- Preventative care and screenings
- Lab tests (covered blood work performed at LabCorps and Quest Diagnostics)
- Maternity care and support
- Breast cancer screenings
- Tobacco cessation program
- Accidental injury outpatient services within 72 hours
- Generic oral diabetes medications
- Visits to a registered dietician/nutritionist
- No primary care provider (PCP) requirement
- Freedom to use network and out-of-network providers
- Your own Personal Care Account (PCA) helps pay for medical expenses
- Preventative care and screenings
- Maternity care and support
- Breast cancer screenings
- Tobacco cessation program
- No primary care provider (PCP) requirement
- Freedom to use network and out-of-network providers
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Current Charleston P&DC proposed changes ***URGENT***
2023 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
In accordance with Article 8, Sections 4 and 5 of the APWU Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a consecutive four-week period each year during December.
The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2023 will begin Pay Period 26-2023, Week 1 (December 2, 2023) and end Pay Period 01-2024, Week 2 (December 29, 2023).
Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
December 2 - 29, 2023
2024 Health Benefits Open Season is November 13 - December 11
NEW 2024 NETWORK!
Choose between two smart medical plans that feature a nationwide UnitedHealthcare network of 1.7+ million providers; 7,000 hospitals and healthcare facilities; and no referrals are needed.
Premiums for Tribal employees are shown under the monthly premium rate column. The amount shown is the maximum you will pay. Your Tribal employer may choose to contribute a higher portion of your premium. Please contact your Tribal Benefits Officer for exact rates.
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With low copays and low deductibles, the High Option is a premier plan in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. 100% Coverage for in-network services |
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The Consumer Driven Option is a proactive alternative to conventional healthcare that can save you money. 100% Coverage for in-network services |
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| One Pass Gym Discount | Maven | United Hearing |
| One Pass Select is a fitness and well-being subscription-based network that provides access to over 16,000 gyms and studios | Maven provides free, 24/7 virtual support for pregnancy, postpartum and returning to work after parental leave. | United Hearing members can access over 2,000 name-brand models and styles of hearing aids at significant savings through UnitedHealthcare Hearing. |
2024 HIGH OPTION PREMIUM RATES
Low copays: $10 for 24/7 virtual visits; $25 for office visits, including specialists; $30 for urgent care; $10 for retail non-specialty tier 1 drugs.
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Self Only
enrollment code 471
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Bi-weekly $124.52 |
Monthly $269.79 |
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Self Plus One
enrollment code 473
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Bi-weekly $244.95 |
Monthly $530.73 |
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Self & Family
enrollment code 472
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Bi-weekly $304.05 |
Monthly $658.77 |
2024 CONSUMER DRIVEN OPTION - PREMIUM RATES
Your own Personal Care Account (PCA) helps pay for medical expenses. In January, the Health Plan funds a PCA members can use for covered medical services. Members are covered 100% until the PCA is exhausted. The Plan funds the PCA at $1,200 for Self Only and $2,400 for Self Plus One and Self & Family.
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Self Only
enrollment code 474
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Bi-weekly $76.78 |
Monthly $166.36 |
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Self Plus One
enrollment code 476
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Bi-weekly $166.88 |
Monthly $361.58 |
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Self & Family
enrollment code 475
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Bi-weekly $182.05 |
Monthly $394.45 |
APWU SPECIAL RATES BI-WEEKLY
Special rates (charged bi-weekly) apply to APWU Career Bargaining Unit Employees for the Consumer Driven Option.
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APWU career less than 1 year in FEHB
$76.78 |
PSE
$76.78 |
APWU career more then 1 year in FEHB
$15.36 |
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Self Plus One
enrollment code 476
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APWU career less than 1 year in FEHB
$166.88 |
PSE
$166.88 |
APWU career more then 1 year in FEHB
$33.38 |
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Self & Family
enrollment code 475
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APWU career less than 1 year in FEHB
$182.05 |
PSE
$182.05 |
APWU career more then 1 year in FEHB
$36.41 |
OPEN SEASON HOTLINE:
1-(800) PIC-APWU or 1-(800) 742-2798
(hotline opens November 13)
email: virtualopenseason@apwuhp.com
(response within 48 hours)
for more information, visit: www.apwuhp.com
Disclaimer: This is a summary of benefits and features offered by the APWU Health Plan. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the Plan's Brochure (RI 71-004).
List of Honorary Members
Paula Barker-Harless
Gary Shorter
Glenn Wilson
Susan Swiney
Drew Myers
Rita Jackson
Art Underwood
Federal Retirement Fairness Act Reintroduced
The Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 5995) was reintroduced on October 19 by Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), and David Valadao (R-CA-22).
The Federal Retirement Fairness Act (FRFA) would allow eligible employees who converted from temporary to career positions to “buy back” time towards their retirement.
Prior to 1989, postal workers who began as non-career employees were able to make additional contributions to their retirement benefits to make up for time lost when they were not eligible for these benefits. This allowed eligible employees to retire on time and with full benefits. This also created parity between temporary and career employees, ensuring they had equal access to retirement benefits. Unfortunately, this authority expired and was never reinstituted.
“The APWU is in strong support of the Federal Retirement Fairness Act and applauds the bipartisan leadership on this critical issue,” said Mark Dimondstein, President, APWU. “This legislation would allow more than 100,000 postal workers who converted from temporary to career positions to retire on time with their full benefits. Regardless of an employee’s initial hiring status, all postal and federal employees should have access to the benefits they have earned for their dedicated work.”