benefit buzz
jUNE edition
Why do we need an Injury/Illness Claim Form?
We get this question often, so we thought we would give you the reason behind the form. When we receive a claim from your provider, we only receive the diagnosis (i.e., pain in the foot) with no explanation for the reason for the visit. Completing this form provides us with the missing details so we can process the claim.
MAY Edition
Member I-Site Portal
Did you know you can access your information on the
I-Site Portal anytime? I-Site is an online portal for our members
and their dependents that provides access to their current information. You can access the portal online at www.stllaborers.com by clicking on the “Member” tab and then the “I-Site Login.”
APRIL edition
Are you being told you are not insured?
Did you recently have a visit with a provider (i.e., doctor, urgent care, etc.) and were told you are not insured? We have received several calls from participants that were told this when they went to their doctor, particularly Mercy and BJC providers.
MARCH Edition
2021 Wellness Program Results
We just wrapped up another successful Wellness Program! Last year was another challenging year however, we were pleased to be able to offer one on-site event and are hopeful to offer more this year. With that being said we still had a great turnout and would like to share the results.
january edition
Everside Health Clinics
We are excited to introduce a newly added benefit, Everside Health Clinics for all covered individuals*. The clinics offer an easy, more convenient, all-inclusive healthcare option with no out-of-pocket costs.
december Edition
Were you recently told you are
not insured?
Did you recently have a visit with your provider (i.e., doctor, urgent care, etc.) and were told you are not insured? We received several calls from participants that were told this when they went to their doctor.
NOVEMBER edition
Where are you working?
This is an important question because the jurisdiction that you are working in is where your hours will be sent. If you are working outside of the St. Louis jurisdiction, your hours will be sent to the Home Fund in the area you are working in. For example, if you work in St. Charles County, your hours will be sent to the outstate Fund office located in Kansas City.
october Edition
Medicare Open Enrollment
Learn about the 2022 Laborers’ Advantra (HMO), Gold Advantage (HMO) and Aetna Medicare Advantage benefit plans and changes. This is Medicare open enrollment which means you can switch to one of the three plans offered through the Laborers’.
september edition
Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is never an easy topic to talk about. However, it’s important to know, you are NOT alone.
Last year suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and 1.4 million Americans attempted suicide. Suicide is alarmingly high in the construction industry, which has the 2nd highest rate of suicides among all occupations. Construction can be a high-stress job that also has high rates of alcohol and drug use.
AUGUST Edition
Benefits 101: Dental
Did you know it is recommended that you visit the dentist every six months? Dental Health is an important part of your overall health. Your mouth can show signs of some nutritional deficiencies and general infections. It can also be linked to health problems like cardiovascular disease, stroke, and bacterial pneumonia.
JULY Edition
Website Features
Recently we updated our website to give it a cleaner look and make it more user friendly for our participants. We also added new features such as videos, mobile-friendly, etc.
You will now notice on the home page there are three main sections, Members, Contractors and Trustees.
may edition
Laborers' Addiction Program
An addiction could be to pain pills, alcohol or illegal drugs. Sadly, almost everyone knows someone who has an addiction or may be battling addiction themselves. In
February of 2018, the Trustees, Consultants and Benefit Office Staff formulated a program to help our laborers and their dependents fight this devastating epidemic.
