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March 26, 2021
To the membership:
BEWARE - Metlife Dental
In past years Metlife has paid claims that were out of network , in 2021 all out of network members will be required to pay at least 50% including preventive procedures like cleaning . Members are reporting charges in access of $1000 .
MEMORANDUM
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To: All TWU Local Officers and MembersFrom: Alex Garcia, International Executive Vice President
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Re: 2021 Michael J. Quill Scholarship Program
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Date: January 13, 2021
Applications are now being accepted for the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will offer fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members a scholarship worth $4800.00.
There is a new Tech Ops podcast posted and the links are below:
Download URL: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j8rv99/episode_00006-Recent_ASAP_Trends.mp3
Episode URL: http://podcast.twu.org/e/twuiam-techops-recent-asap-trends/
Share URL: https://www.podbean.
We became aware that Lincoln Financial sent letters to members regarding changing their method of payment to electronic (ACH). The letters were sent in error and members can disregard. Members do not need to covert to ACH and can keep their current method of payment (most are via JetNet). The account manager is investigating why these letters were sent.
All of the insureds who had active Lincoln Financial Accident and/or Critical Illness Insurance, have already been moved over to Continental American Insurance Company effective 1/1/2021. It does not make sense why Lincoln Financial would send these members any correspondence at this point.
Members do not need to do anything, but please have them NGP if they have questions or need assistance. Their number is (800) 344-9016.
Thanks-
Karen
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Brothers and Sisters,
We have received reports of members upon checking
their 2021 benefit elections finding errors. Several members
are reporting they did not get the medical benefits they selected
on the 20201enrollment period.
We are asking that all 591 members please double check their
benefit elections to make sure it is correct.
If you find that your selections are not correct please contact the
AA Benefits Service Center at (888)860-6178.
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Local 591 American Airlines Benefits
Enrollment Period Benefits Explained
Videos
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Brothers and Sisters,
TWU Local 591 EAP / Benefits Representatives Tony Lepore and
Ken Morse Have spent some time doing videos that will hopefully
make the benefit enrollment changes less confusing. While neither
Tony or Ken will be applying for Actors Guild Union card anytime
soon, we still hope that the videos contain information that will be
valuable to our members during this benefit enrollment process.
The Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance Program is committed to assisting members and their families, with all their needs including but not limited to: Drugs, Alcohol, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder and Marriage & Family needs. When necessary we have qualified professional we can refer you to who will address your needs accordingly. We can also assist you with benefit questions; including your AA, STD, LTD, FMLA and IOD or other benefits needs.
Good afternoon-
We became aware that Lincoln Financial sent letters to members regarding changing their method of payment to electronic (ACH). The letters were sent in error and members can disregard. Members do not need to covert to ACH and can keep their current method of payment (most are via JetNet).
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March 2021
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women Who Changed Psychology
(excerpts from verywellmind.com)
Anna Freud
The famous psychoanalyst's daughter Anna was a well-known and influential psychologist in her own right.
Download: EAP Newsletter March 2021.pdf
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February Edition 2021
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Benefits and you
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There has been a lot of questions about the Dental plan, Below is just part of the Summary plan Description. The 2021 Plan description in not complete and will be on Jetnet as soon as its completed. Please note cleanings are covered 100% twice per year.
Download: EAP Feb 2021 Newsletter.pdf
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Happy New Year!! I hope 2021 will bring us some better days. The Team and I would like to say Thank you all for everything you did in 2020. There were many issues we had to deal with last year and all the challenges the Virus has caused us. Many times I heard from you and everyone had the same feelings of being overwhelmed at times.
Brothers and Sisters,
We have received reports of members upon checking their 2021 benefit elections finding errors. Several members are reporting they did not get the medical benefits they selected during the 2021 enrollment period. We are asking that all 591 members please double check their 2021 benefit elections to make sure it is correct.
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With the beginning of a new year and signs of hope that we at at the beginning of a return to normalcy, we need to turn to a problem that is becoming as large as the substance abuse and mental health issues that are emerging. On line and legalized gambling have become a silent, yet huge problem.
Hi all,
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I hope that you all had a great Holiday !
Tony and I just finished what we think is a relevant and time sensitive video. With your approval, we would like to have this posted and distributed as soon as possible.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4_n2YCHykhrUQYeYCmWWW4gF1q41Y2KZEzEZQ7QSCIWa6njIdlI9P8Kn1IsBkPdB.5PHG1u2nfmXfL3R5.
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December Edition 2020
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Benefits and you
As Stated before with the aging workforce and the threat of death from the covid-19 please be prepared for an unfortunate and untimely death, for the EAP/MAP team to assist your beneficiary in an effective and timely way please complete the Bereavement Checklists available on Local591.
Download: EAP Newsletter December 2020.pdf
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December 4, 2020
For all our members who are current holders of the TWU Hartford LTD policy. As of Jan 1 2021, the company will no longer be taking your TWU LTD premiums out of your paycheck.
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How to check for QPSA on JetNet
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What is QPSA? Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity
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Why should I check it? If you die prior to retirement, your survivor will receive 50% of your pension. If you select the QPSA your survivor will receive 100% of your pension minus approximately $30 per month.
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How do I select QPSA.
Download: QPSA Handout.pdf
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11/3/20
To the Membership,
For those members choosing to keep their Union sponsored Hartford LTD plan, Union Benefits Planner (UBP), who administers the plan, will be communicating directly with you to set up their new deduction process through JetNet.
Download: UBP LTD 2021 Post 11-03-20.pdf
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
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November 2020
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How to Stop Feeling Anxious Right Now
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(excerpts from webmd.com, Locke Hughes)
Everyone can benefit from ways to reduce stress and anxiety with lifestyle changes such as eating a well-balanced diet, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and taking time for yourself.
Download: EAP November 2020 Newsletter.pdf
Brothers and Sisters,
TWU Local 591 EAP Representatives Tony Lepore and Ken Morse Have spent some time doing videos that will hopefully make the benefit enrollment changes less confusing.
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
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October 2020
COVID-19 and your mental health
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(excerpts from MAYO clinic staff)
Worries and anxiety about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming. Social distancing makes it even more challenging. Learn ways to cope during this pandemic.
Download: eap newsletter October 2020.pdf
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September 2020
September is Suicide Prevention Month
(excerpts from NAMI.org, Risk of Suicide)
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic.
Download: September 2020 EAP Newsletter.pdf
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August Edition 2020
Problem-Solving Strategies
(excerpts from verywellmind.com, March 20,2020)
Problem-solving is a mental process that involves discovering, analyzing, and solving problems.
Download: EAP AUG 2020 News Letter.pdf
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
July Edition 2020
How to Stay Mentally Healthy During the
Coronavirus Pandemic
(Excerpts from verywellmind.com. By Amy Morin, LCSW Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD Published on March 19, 2020)
Managing mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic is vital to your overall well-being.
Download: july 2020.pdf
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June Edition 2020
Strategies to Cope with Corona Virus Anxiety
(Excerpts from Medical Xpress, March 10, 2020)
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1. Practice tolerating uncertainty
Intolerance of uncertainty, which has been increasing in the U.S., makes people vulnerable to anxiety.
Download: EAP june 2020-1 News Letter.pdf
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Special Edition VI 2020
Work Relationships During Corona Virus
Excerpts from Psychology Today by Jeremy S. Nicholson, M.A., M.S.W.
As states open up their societies, workplace policies and procedures are changing. Along with the new policies and procedures, work relationships will need attention.
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May Edition 2020
May is Mental illness Awareness Month
(excerpts from SAMHSA.gov)
Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
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May Edition 2020
May is Mental illness Awareness Month
(excerpts from SAMHSA.gov)
Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
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Special Edition IIII 2020
Protect yourself financially from the impact of Corona Virus
Keep up with your bills
There are ways to get help if you are struggling to pay your bills due to the financial impact of COVID-19. If you can still pay your bills, you will likely be better off staying on track.
4/16/2020
To the Membership,
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic please know the Telehealth option:
For more information about Telehealth services and technological requirements, visit Doctor on Demand via
Website: doctorondemand.com
Phone: 1-800-997-6196.
You can also find information on Doctor on demand on jetnet under the Team Member Services link at the top of the page.
Download: Telehealth MD on Demand Info 4-16-20.pdf
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
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Special Edition II 2020
What is telehealth?
(excerp0ts from SAMhSA.gov)
Telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage your health care.
Download: EAP April 2020 Special Edition II.pdf
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April Edition 2020
Ways to Support Yourself During Social Distancing,
Quarantine, and Isolation
UNDERSTAND THE RISK
Consider the real risk to yourself and others around you. The public perception of risk during a situation such as an infectious disease outbreak is often inaccurate.
Download: April 2020 EAP News Letter-1.pdf
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Coronavirus Special Edition 2020
How to Prioritize Your Bills When You Can’t Pay Them All (excerpts from Clark.com)
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1. Food
At the top of the list is food.
Download: Coronavirus special edition EAP Update.pdf
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March Special Edition 2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
(from SAMSHSA.
Download: EAP March Special 2020 News Letter.pdf
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
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March 2020
Benzodiazepines might be a 'hidden element' of the US'
overdose epidemic
By Jen Christensen, CNN (excerpts)
Doctors have been increasingly prescribing benzodiazepines, also known as "benzos," in recent years.
Download: March 2020 EAP News Letter.pdf
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
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March 2019
Benefits and You
March BENEFIT REPORT
Please check your 401(k) Special Elections options and handle accordingly for a 3/8/2019 profit sharing post.
Benefit Team had discussions with Anthony Giandiletti on the stats of FMLA.
To the membership:
3/1/19
With the unfortunate number of recent deaths for our membership, while still active, our team would like to bring to your attention the Funeral Assignment benefit.
We are hoping this information will relieve some of the stress associated with your tragic event.
Please note this benefit is for all who have the company voluntary life insurance.
To the Membership,
A few things to keep in mind as we move towards 2019 Benefits. (TWU VOL Benefits Line)
1) Lincoln Term Life premium increased 13% with a two-year rate guarantee, beginning 2019. The entire increase was applied to the open active policy, which includes Active and Retirees.
Download: October UBP Letter 10-8-18.pdf
Local 591 EAP / Member Assistance
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October 2018
Recovery
(excerpts from SAMSHA Recovery Month P age)
Recovery Is Possible
Recovery is defined as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Download: October is Recovery 2018 c (1).pdf
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September 2018
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Cyberbullying
(Stopbullying.gov)
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is an attempt to badger and intimidate another that takes place using electronic technology.
Download: September 2018 Local 591 EAP News Letter.pdf
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July 2018
The Treatment Process
(Excerpts from addictionblog.org)
What Happens During Alcohol Rehab Treatment.
Download: July 2018 Newsletter.pdf
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June 2018
Mindfulness - A Primer
(Excerpts from mindful.org)
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Download: EAP June 2018 News Letter.pdf
TWU Local 591
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Volunteer EAP Peer Coordinator Appointment
4/18/18:
4/19/18
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Sometimes our jobs and our personal lives can get a little stressful. We have an Employee Assistance Program that can help not only with stress but also with many other problems that life may bring to us.
Download: DFW EAP Peer Cord App Post 4-19-18_1.pdf
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April 2018
The focus this month is on workplace bullying. The team will try to describe what bullying is and what you can do about it. Bullying is different from sexual harassment - but can have common elements. Workplace bullying is difficult to discern.
Download: EAP News Letter- April 2018 Workplace Bullying.pdf
March 30, 2018,
To the Membership,
The EAP/MAP Team would like to take this time to inform our membership about the opioid epidemic and give some supporting documentation. With the US DOT updated drug testing regulations in full swing, Please take time to review this information and any problems please contact your EAP/MAP Team at your convenience.
Download: opioids.pdf
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Types of Opiates.pdf
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Opiates presentation 2018 .pdf
Local 591,
Below is one of the most comprehensive Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) calculators on the web. You can enter the number of drinks you've had and the time since your last drink to get an estimate of your BAC.
Know the rules and know your limits. AA rules state that a BAC of .02 or higher is beyond acceptable limits for reporting for duty.
In regards to the Benefits Enrollment and LTD not showing, your members still have LTD. Please make sure you relay that to them when they ask, this was a misunderstanding with the new deduction company AON. It is only not showing up for the enrollment process, but our members still have their coverage.
Subject: ESI Site for Annual Enrollment
All,
There is currently a site live with Express Scripts with updated information for active 2015 benefits. It includes information regarding the new SMART90 program and 2015 formulary exclusions. The URL is www.express-scripts.com/americanairlines.
Beware of MetLife Dental 3-26-21.pdf
TWU STD BHS.PDF
January 2019 proto.docx
2018 TWU Annual Conference - True-up Match scenarios - FINAL.xlsx
Payroll Authorization Form 2017.doc
