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The Contact Us feature on the website is a secure way for members to contact the ASEA Health Trust Administrator. This protects your personal information and also allows you to view a history of your messages and the Administrator’s responses. This replaces the email option previously under “Contact Us”. Call the Administrator at 866-553-8206 (toll-free) if you have questions.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION
ASEA Local 52 members in good standing have voted and elected Tracy Coon to the ASEA Health Benefits Trust Board of Trustees At-Large (Statewide) seat:
At-Large (Statewide) Seat Candidates:
| Candidate | Votes |
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| Tracy Coon |
172 votes |
| Micheal Hills |
54 votes |
| Cynthia (Cindy) Hooten |
17 votes |
Northern (Fairbanks) Region Seat
The incumbent candidate for the Northern (Fairbanks) Region, Shawn Staker, was unopposed. The Board of Trustees declared this candidate eligible and, therefore, elected for another four-year term in keeping with the Health Trust’s Election Policy.
We thank the candidates for their interest in becoming a Trustee as well as all of those who participated in the process by voting!
LifeWorks is now TELUS Health One
The Trust’s Employee Assistance Program, previously called LifeWorks, is now called TELUS Health One. Over time, you will start seeing this change on the EAP’s website, mobile app and when using the EAP’s services.
The Trust EAP’s services through TELUS Health One (previously called LifeWorks) remain the same. When you or your enrolled dependents need help managing personal, family, and work issues, the EAP allows up to six free counseling sessions per year plus referrals to community information and other services including child/elder care assistance, legal services, assistance with workplace issues and more. Click here to learn more.
DENTAL PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
Beginning July 1, 2023, the Trust’s Dental Plan benefits are provided through and administered by Delta Dental of Alaska (DDAK).
You can receive services from any dentist, but your out-of-pocket expenses may be lower if you choose a dentist who belongs to the Delta Dental PPO Network or Delta Dental Premier Network.
- Claims for dental treatment through June 30, 2023 should be submitted to the Trust Administrative Office.
- Claims for dental treatment on or after July 1, 2023 are administered by DDAK.
- DDAK has mailed new Dental Plan ID cards that you will receive soon. Please show your dental provider your new ID card for any dental treatment after July 1st. If you have an appointment to see your dentist before you receive your new Delta Dental ID card, show them your ASEA Member ID number on your Health Trust ID card and tell them your new Delta Dental Group Number is #10019391.
- If you do not receive your Dental Plan ID card by July 7th, please contact DDAK at 888-374-8906 (toll free), Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- For a copy of the new ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 Health Benefits Trust - Summary of Dental Plan Benefits go to https://www.deltadentalak.com/asea.
Also beginning July 1, 2023, the Dental Plan now covers orthodontic treatment for adults and covered children at 50% up to a $1,500 lifetime maximum per enrolled person (does not apply to the annual Dental Plan maximum).
CONSIDER TRANSCARENT
The Trust has partnered with Transcarent to offer you high quality surgical care and virtual physical therapy care at NO cost to you. You pay $0 (no copay, no deductible) when you receive care through the Transcarent Surgery Care and Virtual Physical Therapy programs.
Through Transcarent Surgery Care, you have access to high-quality surgery care for your non-urgent surgeries by a top-rated surgeon who is an expert for your procedure at a surgical facility that has a proven track record for health outcomes. Click here to learn more.
The Transcarent Virtual Physical Therapy program offers you the opportunity to receive your physical therapy care from the comfort of your own home – or wherever you are! No referral is needed to connect virtually with a licensed physical therapist. Click here to learn more.
UPDATED “SUMMARY OF BENEFIT PLAN CHANGES” POSTED
Click here to view the “Summary of Benefit Plan Changes”, updated July 2023, with Plan changes effective July 1 including information about Delta Dental of Alaska, the Plan’s new Dental Plan PPO and benefit administrator, the added orthodontia benefit, and the increase in the combined number of visits allowed for chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture care.
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