CWA Local 1033
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
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State Health Benefits Plan Year 2021 Open Enrollment
Annual Health Benefits Plan Open Enrollment will be different this year as it has adjusted to COVID-19 times. It will be all virtual with some differences in how to enroll in a different plan or add a dependent between state and…
Read MoreState Health Aetna Members Must Switch but CWA Negotiated Strong Options – What You Need to Know
State Health Aetna Members Must Switch but CWA Negotiated Strong Options Starting in January 2020, Aetna will NO longer provide plans through the NJ State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) medical plan for active employees and early retirees. SHBP recently…
Read MoreCWA Local 1033 General Membership Meeting 1/24/19 @ Patriots Theater War Memorial Building 4:30pm
CWA Local 1033 union membership meeting 1/24/19
Read MoreNJ 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 MoreBeginning 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
- Solar Alliance Southeast Workers Vote to Form Union with CWA June 2, 2023
- AT&T Mobility Worker Discusses Impact of AI with White House Staff June 1, 2023
- CWA Call Center Workers Protest Illegal Layoffs June 1, 2023
- Bargaining Update June 1, 2023
- Worker Power Update June 1, 2023
- CWA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Billion-Dollar Federal Contractor Maximus on the Heels of Worker Protest Outside HHS Headquarters, Says Maximus Retaliated Against & Intimidated Workers for Engaging in Union Activity May 25, 2023
- Hedge Fund Takeover of Local News Fails Thanks to CWA Efforts May 25, 2023
- Tower Climbers Release Report Exposing Safety Hazards and Mobilize for Bill of Rights to Improve Conditions May 25, 2023
- Bargaining Update May 25, 2023
- Worker Power Update May 25, 2023