CWA Local 1033
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
Category: Health Benefits
NJ Direct Primary Care Week June 18-22, 2018
The New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) offers employees and their covered dependents the opportunity to join a Direct Primary Care doctor’s office at no additional cost.
Read MoreSummary of the CWA State of New Jersey Executive Branch Tentative Agreement – July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019
Summary of the CWA State of New Jersey Executive Branch Tentative Agreement – July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019
This agreement is subject to ratification by the members of the A, P, R and S bargaining units of the Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
Beginning January 1, 2018, OptumRX is replacing Express Scripts as the prescription drug benefit manager
ATTENTION: Beginning January 1, 2018, OptumRX is replacing Express Scripts as the prescription drug benefit manager. For nearly all of our members it will simply have a new prescription drug card in your wallet with no change in drugs coverage.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the State Health Benefits Plan in 2018
CWA has been on the cutting edge of trying to push back health care costs without cost-shifting. Chapter 78 has harmed our members, caused healthcare to be too expensive, and has encouraged cost-shifting instead of cost containment. A new Administration and a reasonable Governor will hopefully lead to a more reasonable cost sharing on healthcare– but if you can, you should consider reducing your costs with these union-negotiated plans.
Read MoreCWA Fights Health Care Cuts, Wins Savings in New Jersey
After a year of work and advocacy by CWA and other public sector union representatives on New Jersey’s State Health Benefits Design Committee, nearly 40,000 CWA public workers will see no increase in health care costs in 2018 due to…
Read More0% Increase in SHBP Rates for 1/1/18 for Actives; Retiree Rates FALL; New PBM 1/1/18
0% Increase in SHBP Rates for 1/1/18 for Actives; Retiree Rates FALL; New PBM 1/1/18 No Change in Rates for Active Members; Retiree Rates Go Down Effective January 1, 2018 there will be no increase in premiums for any…
Read MoreMembership Info for New Jersey Members | Paladina Health
Membership Info for New Jersey Members | Paladina Health
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R-Health Direct Primary Care
(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbuNTb3lKyY) The R-Health Direct Primary Care program is a free enhanced benefit for members of the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) and School Employee’s Health Benefits Plan (SEHBP). There are no co-pays, deductibles, or any other hidden…
Read MoreCWA REPORT ON STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN 2017
Revised October 3, 2016 There are significant changes to the State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) for 2017 . Your employer will distribute open enrollment information during the month of October and before January. We are publishing some beginning information so…
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CWA National News
- After American Airlines Authorizes $2 Billion in Stock Buybacks, over 30 Members of Congress Call on Company to Raise Wages for Passenger Service Agents June 19, 2018
- Workers' Freedom to Negotiate Act Provides Critical Support for Working People June 19, 2018
- CWA Legislative-Political Conference Focuses on Returning Power to Working People June 14, 2018
- Bargaining Update June 14, 2018
- Organizing Update June 14, 2018
- UPTE-CWA Local 9119 is CWA STRONG June 14, 2018
- CWAers Rally in DC for Poor People's Campaign June 14, 2018
- #StopSinclair: CWAers Protest Attempted Merger between Sinclair and Tribune Media June 14, 2018
- AT&T's Acquisition of Time Warner Must Include Good Union Jobs June 14, 2018
- CWA Urges FCC to Protect All Consumers from Unauthorized Wireless Charges June 14, 2018
