March 12, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find an answer to your question? Please feel free to
submit a question
to the fund office.
1)
Which Plan am I enrolled in?
2)
When can I change from one plan to another?
3)
How do I add newly acquired dependents to my existing coverage?
4)
If my (or my dependent's) coverage ends, when will I receive notice about continuation (COBRA) coverage?
5)
What is the cost of COBRA coverage?
6)
Can I complete my son or daughter's full-time student status form?
7)
How often do you require a full-time student status form?
8)
Do I need a prescription drug I.D. card?
9)
Should my dependents have separate I.D. cards?
10)
I just recently retired. Can I continue my coverage by self-paying?
11)
Can you deduct my monthly self-pay premium from my pension benefit?
12)
Why are my claims not being paid?
13)
Why do I have to fill out an accident letter?
14)
Where can I get a medical or disability claim form?
15)
How can I apply for disability benefits?
16)
Do I ever get reimbursed for the three waiting days of disability?
17)
Why do my prescription drugs cost so much?
18)
Why do I have to supply the Fund Office with a copy of my marriage license, divorce decree or children(s) birth certificates?
19)
When will my Health & Welfare coverage become effective?
20)
What do I do if I am hurt on the job or have an illness that I think could be related to my job?
21)
I didn’t know I had a deductible or co-pay. Why didn’t you tell me?
22)
My physician wants me to have a baseline mammogram at age 35 as per new guidelines, will this be a denied claim?
St. Louis Graphic Arts Joint Health & Welfare Fund
14323 South Outer Forty Rd. - Suite S106
Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
Fund Office: (314) 878-1579
twesthues@slgahw.org
Fax: (314) 275-2640
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