TO ALL HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND PARTICIPANTS
LATEST ON COVID - 19 TESTING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING VISITING THE FUND OFFICE:
If you need to come to the Fund Office for any reason, please call ahead for an appointment (312) 738-2811. Thank you!
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE LOCAL 705 HEALTH & WELFARE PLAN:
COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
The Plan will cover diagnostic testing (as approved or authorized by the FDA) to detect COVID-19 at no cost to Plan participants.
Telehealth Visits
From March 18 through September 30, 2020, the Plan will cover in-network Telehealth visits for the same cost sharing amount as doctor’s office visits. Your visit does not need to be related to COVID-19.
COVID -19 UPDATE
3/13/2020
Teamsters Local 705 is committed to making sure we are doing everything we can to ensure your safety as the Coronavirus spreads across the United States and Chicago. PLEASE BE AWARE that the Local 705 I.B.T Health and Welfare Fund will provide diagnostic testing for COVID-19, when medically necessary and consistent with CDC guidelines, at ZERO cost to participants and their families. We will keep you abreast of the situation as developments arise, such as how you can determine if you qualify for Coronavirus testing.
