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SHEET METAL #10 BENEFIT FUND
May 2023
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PLAN PARTICIPANTS
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PLAN PARTICIPANTS
The declared National Emergency related to Covid-19 ends on Thursday May 11, 2023. The National Emergency had compelled the Plan to provide 100% coverage for certain Covid-19 services related to diagnostic testing, anti-virals, vaccines and over-the-counter test kits.
The end of the National Emergency will impact the coverage of those Covid-19 related medical benefits under the Plan. While coverage for most benefits continues, how the Plan will pay for those benefits is reflected in the table below:
The end of the National Emergency will impact the coverage of those Covid-19 related medical benefits under the Plan. While coverage for most benefits continues, how the Plan will pay for those benefits is reflected in the table below:
Covid-19 Benefit |
Current Plan Coverage |
Plan Coverage as of May 12, 2023 |
Covid-19 Diagnostic Testing |
100% coverage |
Coverage continues subject to member cost-share. (deductible/coinsurance) |
Covid-19 Anti-Virals |
100% coverage of dispensing fee. |
Dispensing fee is subject to member cost-share. |
Covid-19 Vaccines and Boosters |
100% coverage |
100% coverage as a routine immunization/vaccine. |
Covid-19 At-Home Test Kits |
100% coverage of up to 8 OTC test kits per eligible person per month. |
No longer covered by the Plan. Member pays 100% of the cost. |