NALC Health Benefits Notes
We have reached the mid-point of the calendar and health benefit year. Let’s look at where we are.
HEALTH EQUITY MEDICARE PART B REIMBURSEMANTS: Retirees with NALC High Option Plan and Medicare Part B have now reached the time to apply for your $600 premium reimbursement for 2026. If these same carriers have not applied for their 2025 reimbursement it’s not too late. You have until 12/31/2026 to apply for 2025. Apply at www.healthequity.com/login or call them at 1-844-768-5644 Monday thru Friday 8AM to 8PM.
WELLNESS AND LIFE BENEFITS: These benefits are part of the NALC Plans that members can utilize for specific needs.
A) NALC Telehealth Network available 24/7 by phone, tablet or computer. Reach them at www.nalcbptelehealth.org or download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play which is NALCHBP Telehealth.
B) Hinge Health for musculoskeletal aches and pains, which is not uncommon for carriers working as physically as we do. The Hinge Health app is available on Apple or Android or go to www.hingehealth.com/nalchbp.
C) Hello Heart, for managing your heart health. Members who are 18 years or older with blood pressure readings of 130/80 or above, on blood pressure medication, pregnant or impacted by menopause are eligible to enroll. Enrollees are provided with a free FDA-cleared monitor that privately transmits the data to your doctor. App is available for downloading or go to www.join.helloheart.com/NALCHBP or text NALC to 75706.
D) Maven provides 24/7 access for women’s health needs including fertility/family building, parenting and pediatrics, maternity and newborn care and menopause and midlife health. Go to mavenclinic.com/join/NALCHBP to apply.
E) Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies is a voluntary program for expectant mothers providing tools and resources, education and support from preconception to postpartum with 24/7 live support. To enroll call 1-877- 220-6252 or through the mobile app Cigna Healthy Pregnancy.
F) Real Appeal is a weight loss program members can enroll in at nalchbp.realappeal.com. Managed by our partners at Optum, it’s a yearlong program that offers online coaching covering family wellness, nutrition and fitness.
G) Extra support for losing weight with medications is available with CVS Rx Weight Management program. Get this through the CVS Health Optimizer app.
H) The Quit For Life program offers a personalized program for those who wish to end tobacco dependency. You can receive nicotine gum and/or patches for free and coaching. Working with our partners at Optum, learn more at www.quitnow.net/nalchbp.
I) The newest benefit is OSHI Health through Cigna Healthcare. This virtual clinical care for digestive health issues with little wait time. Access for relief from symptoms and conditions, including acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, Chron’s and colitis and other GI issues are set for a next day virtual visit. To get started go to oshihealth.com/cigna*.
There’s more information available at www.nalchbp.org and also at the NALC Health Benefit Plan App. Wishing you and your families good health.
