Summer 2022 Spotlight on Benefits Newsletter Now Available

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Board of Trustees Announces New Infertility Benefit Beginning July 1, 2022. The Health Plan has partnered with Carrot Fertility (“Carrot”) to offer infertility benefits for covered participants and dependent spouses. The benefit covers a total lifetime maximum of $30,000 each for eligible participants and their dependent spouse for medically necessary infertility treatment received for a medical diagnosis of infertility. For information on who qualifies for this benefit, coverage details, and getting started with Carrot,  read the full article here.
• More Coverage of Non-Routine Eye Care Services Now Included With Vision Benefits. Beginning July 1, 2022, the Health Plan’s vision benefit will cover additional exams and more non-routine eyecare services in the new Essential Medical Eye care program (which expands and replaces the Diabetic Eyecare Plus program). The expanded services will be covered under the same $20 per visit co-payment as the previous program. View the full range of services here.
• Expired or Unused Medication? Your Guide to Safe Disposal. For most people, taking prescription or over-the-counter medication is an essential part of managing health. But what do you do with medication that is no longer needed or expired? There are many safe ways to dispose of expired or unused medication, including options available through the Health Plan’s prescription drug benefit manager, CVS Caremark. View the complete guide to safe and secure medication disposal, including at home options, here.
• The Plans Office Has Reopened to Visitors