| MEDICAL and HOSPITAL |
You have a choice of PPO Coverage or an individualized indemnity program. Other benefits include maternity coverage, emergency care and coverage for major medical. Claims are processed by a professional firm of administrators and paid out of the union's trust funds. |
| DENTAL and ORTHODONTIC |
20% discount or no out of pocket expense (depending on your plan coverage, not exceeding the maximum plan benefit and provided you have coverage for the month of services.
For Union members without coverage, a 20% discount will be given off of the total visit charge.
For a list of providers who discount or waive "out-of-pocket" costs to Union members, click on one of the links below:
Phoenix/Metro Areas
Tucson/Metro/Southern Arizona Areas
Northern Arizona Areas |
| CHIROPRACTIC and PODIATRY |
Members and their families receive high-quality chiropractic (spine-related) and podiatry (foot care) either fully paid or at substantially reduced prices.
Many programs provide care at no cost to members and their families. In addition, orthodontic benefits keep out-of-pocket expenses to a minimum.
For a list of providers who discount or waive "out-of-pocket" costs to Union members, click on one of the links below:
Phoenix/Metro Areas
Tucson/Metro/Southern Arizona Areas
Northern Arizona Areas |
| PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
Paid prescription coverage is our most-used benefit. Thousands of prescriptions are filled each month for a nominal service charge. |
| VISION CARE |
Members and their families receive high-quality eye examinations and optical accessories either fully paid or at substantially reduced prices. |
| EMAP (Employee member Assistance Program) |
United Food and Commercial Workers & Employers Arizona Health and Welfare Trust offers the "Employee Member Assistance Program (EMAP). It is a confidential, professional support service and referral program established by the Board of Trustees for eligible participants of the United Food and Commercial Workers & Employers Arizona Health and Welfare Trust. It is designed to assist you and your family members cope with a wide range of personal and work-related problems such as:
- Stress/Anxiety
- Parenting
- Aging
- Grief
- Depression
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- Marriage/Family
- Workplace Concerns
- Alcohol/Drugs
- Legal/Financial
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For more information or to make an appointment, call the Employee Member Assistance Program:
1(800)464-7101
24 hours a day/7 days a week
In addition to counseling services, the EMAP also provides you with access to a host of web-based resources and tools, including:
- Self-assessment tools
- Information on stress, relationships and more
- Skill-building exercises
- and more!
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Through ASPWorkLife, you may explore issues in an anonymous, confidential and secure manner 24 hours a day. Go to www.APSWorkLife.com, Username: Arizona, Password: Trust |
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| HEALTHY TOGETHER (Health Management Program) |
Living with a chronic illness can be challenging for both you and your family. HMC, APS Healthcare and your plan have partnered to provide individuals living with asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or low back pain with personalized education and health coaching to assist you with improving your quality of life.
Find out more about the Health Together Program. |
| PENSION |
Negotiated pension benefits help make the retirement years for eligible members more secure and enjoyable. For specific information about your plan and a status report contact the Union office or Southwest Service Administrators. |
| DISCOUNTS |
Through special arrangements with selected companies, amusement parks and other entertainment centers, members and their families can enjoy many activities at members-only discount prices.
For a complete list of discounts available to UFCW Local Union members, click here. |
