Welfare Notes - October 2014

October, 2014

Flu season is here again. Check with your doctor to see if flu shots are recommended for you or your family.

Enrollment in Medical and Dental Plans for Active Participants

HMO medical enrollment options for California residents are Kaiser and Health Net. HMO dental enrollment options for California residents are Delta Care and United Health Care/Pacific Union Dental. After reviewing your options, please be sure to send in enrollment requests for only one medical plan and one dental plan.

The HMO medical and Dental plan for Oregon residents is Kaiser Portland Oregon.

The HMO medical plan for Washington state residents is Group Health Cooperative. The HMO dental plan for Washington state residents is Dental Health Services of Washington. Residents of some southern Washington counties may choose the Kaiser Portland Oregon plan.

The HMO medical and dental plan available to Hawaii residents is Kaiser Hawaii.

The Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plan and Dina Dental Plan are available for Louisiana residents.

For participants living in other areas the Health Net PPO medical plan and U.S. Life dental plan are available. Members can also choose to enroll in the HMO plan in the port where they ship.

Please contact the SUP Welfare Plan for any questions about your enrollment or eligibility. Also please inform the Plan office of any changes including death and divorce and the addition of new dependents.