CWA Local 1033
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
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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 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 MoreR-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…
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CWA National News
- New Report Reveals Safety Hazards at American Airlines January 17, 2019
- Verizon Wireless Exposed for Union-Busting January 17, 2019
- Tell Congress: It's Time for a Fair and Functioning Democracy January 17, 2019
- Texas CWA Members Urge Legislators to Protect Call Center Jobs January 17, 2019
- CWA Urges California Public Utilities Commission to Reject T-Mobile/Sprint Merger January 17, 2019
- UCW Members Make Major Progress towards Living Wages January 17, 2019
- Bargaining Update January 17, 2019
- If You're a New Yorker, It's Now Easier to Vote! January 17, 2019
- CWA Supports Teachers on Strike in Los Angeles January 17, 2019
- Gate and Ramp Agents at American Airlines Subsidiary Report Hazardous Conditions January 14, 2019
