Behind the Scenes: Winter, 2023

Read the latest on our support for participants health coverage affected by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. We also discuss our plans to hold CAPP charges steady for the six-month period starting April 1, 2024.
Finally, we share important updates and announcements on R-MRP, Plan C MRP, Pension, Annuity and Vacation funds. Learn about our medical healthcare benefits and home delivery of prescription drugs, too!

Click here to read.

Your IATSE National Health & Welfare Fund Plan C Open Enrollment Statement is in the Mail

As a reminder, your coverage and / or enrollment selection for January 1, 2024 must be made online, or if mailed, must be received at the Funds lockbox by December 15, 2023. For those enrolled in the Medical Reimbursement Program (MRP) as a stand-alone option for 2024, you must provide proof that you have employer or union sponsored group health insurance the meets the minimum value standards of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will cover you and/or your family in 2024. More information about remaining in the MRP program can be obtained by reading the Annual Reminder Notice for MRP Enrollees .

RELIEF FOR FUND PARTICIPANTS AFFECTED BY THE MOTION PICTURE/TELEVISION INDUSTRY STRIKES

* EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024 *

 

Please click here to read an important announcement regarding Trustee approved relief for certain participants in Health & Welfare Plan C and the IATSE Annuity Fund

For Health & Welfare inquiries, please contact PSC@iatsenbf.org and for Annuity inquiries, please contact annuity@iatsenbf.org.

End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency

 

Please click here to read the announcement that details the change in coverage for COVID-19 related benefits.

CarelonRx is the new prescription carrier effective March 1, 2023.
You can contact CarelonRx at 833-396-0317 and speak to a CarelonRx representative.

 

Click here for information on registering on the Empireblue.com website to see information regarding your pharmacy benefits.
Or you can download the Sydney app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

 

If you need a Prior Authorization form to give to your medical provider, click here.

The Plan C CAPP Rate notice for quarterly costs beginning October 1, 2023 has been mailed. Click here to view the notice. You can also view the CAPP rates here.

NEW TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT BENEFIT FOR COVERED PARTICIPANTS IN HEALTH PLANS A AND C

Click here to read an important notice pertaining to this new Board of Trustees approved benefit.

 

Click here for the travel and lodging claim form.

 

 

HEALTH & WELFARE PLAN C NOTIFICATION

Important changes have been made to the appeal rules. Please click here for more information.

Surprise Billing Rights Notice

 

When you get emergency care or get treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing or balance billing. Please click here for more information.

 

Please click here to access Empire’s provider directory.

The best way to reach us is via our website, www.iatsenbf.org, or through email at the following addresses:

 

Participant services: psc@iatsenbf.org   Appeals: appeals@iatsenbf.org

Annuity Fund: annuity@iatsenbf.org      Claims: claims@iatsenbf.org

Pension: pension@iatsenbf.org             Contracts: contract-inquiries@iatsenbf.org