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    Aetna Employee Assistance Program

    The NEW trust EAP, Resources For Living provided through AETNA, BEGAN JANUARY 1, 2024 Click here to learn more.

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    Time Is Running Out To Incur Claims for HCRA

    Incur claims for eligible expenses for your HCRA funds by June 30 and submit for reimbursement by August 15. Click here to learn more.

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    Transcarent Surgery Care and
    Virtual Physical Therapy

    Through Transcarent, you have access to surgical care and virtual physical therapy care – all at NO cost to you! Click here to learn more.

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    AVAILABLE NOW: Brightline

    Your new family mental health benefit for access to mental health care for kids 18 months up to 18 years old. Click here to learn more.

     

Did you know?

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.

 

ASEA newsletter

Current issue:
Issue 2, 2024
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Previous issue:
Issue 1, 2024
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DON’T LOSE YOUR HCRA FUNDS! INCUR AND FILE CLAIMS TIMELY
Important reminder! If you haven’t used your HCRA funds for the 2023/2024 Plan Year, claims for eligible expenses must be incurred on or before June 30, 2024, and submitted for reimbursement by August 15, 2024. Any unused funds in excess of $640 will be forfeited. Click here to learn more.

To get your reimbursement more quickly, sign up for direct deposit! Your HCRA and HRA self-service tools make it easy to control how and when you get reimbursed. Reduce the wait time for reimbursements by registering your bank account to have funds directly deposited into your bank account. Click here to learn how.

Zenith’s Customer Service Team is available to assist participants with questions regarding the HCRA/HRA online portal and mobile application. They can be reached at (866) 553-8206 (toll-free), Option “2”, then “2”.

Click here for more information about Health Care Reimbursement Accounts (HCRA).

If you are enrolled in Plan D, click here to learn about your Health Reimbursement Arrangement.

 


 

THE NEW TRUST EAP, RESOURCES FOR LIVING PROVIDED THROUGH AETNA, BEGAN JANUARY 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2024, the Trust’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided through Aetna Resources for Living.

The EAP’s services will 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.

To access the EAP through Aetna Resources for Living:

  • Website: www.rfl.com (content available in both English and Spanish)
  • Login = ASEA Password = eap
  • Call: 1-888-238-6232/ TTY:711 (toll-free)

Click here to learn more.

 


 

AVAILABLE NOW: BRIGHTLINE FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH BENEFIT
The Trust is pleased to introduce Brightline, a new family mental health benefit provided through Aetna. With Brightline, you’ll have access to mental health experts who can help find virtual therapy, psychiatry, and coaching for your covered dependents from 18 months up to 18 years old. Brightline’s experts can help with issues including trouble sleeping, cyberbullying, body image, ADHD, depression, anxiety—whatever your kids are facing. And they provide support for you too, as a parent or caregiver.

With Brightline, you’ll get:

  • Fast access to personalized support (no long waitlists!)
  • Video visits with therapists and coaches
  • One-stop digital platform to manage care
  • Resources and support for parents and caregivers

There’s no cost to you, it’s 100% confidential, and you can access it online from anywhere. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Go to HelloBrightline.com/aetna and click on “Aetna members start here”.
  2. Complete the registration, Brightline will confirm your eligibility and you’ll be ready to get started.
  3. Then choose a behavioral health provider and get started within a few days.

 


 

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.

 


     
 

New to site?

Are you a new member and visiting the website for the first time? Here are three things you should check out now!

 

Trust Administrative Office

Contact information and hours

ASEA Health Trust Administrator

Phone: 1-866-553-8206 (toll-free)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 7:30AM – 4:00PM Alaska Time

Fax: 509-323-7614

Online: Contact Us

Mail:
ASEA Health Benefits Trust
PO Box 5434
Spokane, WA 99205-0434

 

Plan ID Card

Click here to print a copy of your Plan ID Card.

 

Aetna DocFind

It’s easy to find an Aetna in-network provider on Aetna.com.

Choose the Aetna Choice POSII (Open Access) plan to find providers in the ASEA Health Benefits Trust network.

Remember, you’ll pay less when you use an in-network provider.

 

Aetna Cost Estimator Tool

Compare average in-network and out-of-network costs between different health care providers, facilities, and treatments so you can choose the most cost-effective option that saves you money!

Go to aetna.com/docfind. Create an account or log in to your existing account. The Cost Estimator will display your personalized out-of-pocket cost information including your deductible, coinsurance, negotiated rates and allowed amounts for all covered health care items and services based on your Health Plan.

 

Calendar


Next Participant
Comment Period

September 11, 2024,
12:00pm-1:00pm (AKDT).
Comment deadline is
August 28, 2024.
More information


Trustee Election
Nomination Period:
June 28 – July 19, 2024
Voting Period:
August 5 – September 5, 2024, at 5:00p.m.


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