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October 30, 2024
Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes
The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical...
April 25, 2023
Postal Service Health Benefits Program – New Fact Sheets Released
The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 mandated the creation of a new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, adminstered by OPM. Coverage under the PSHB Program will be effective Jan 1, 2025. The Postal Service Re...
November 14, 2022
Health Benefits Open Season at APWU Health Plan
Start 2023 with the APWU Health Plan! Select the Health Plan that puts you first. At APWU Health Plan, we partner with postal families to create a lifestyle dedicated to healthy living. We are committed to providing our...
January 6, 2022
APWU Health Plan Makes a Commitment to the Community
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Walk. Donate. Educate. The Health Plan made a decision in 2021 to become actively involved in its surrounding commun...
November 12, 2021
The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland APWU President George Hayes about his experience using the UnitedHealt...
November 12, 2021
The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland APWU President George Hayes about his experience using the UnitedHealt...
September 12, 2019
Why the High Cost of Prescription Drugs?
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Americans are not able to negotiate over the price of prescription drugs for several reasons. First, laws passed b...
July 25, 2019
Organizing with the APWU Health Plan
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) We have been engaged in an effort to assist our locals and states with organizing by using the APWU Health Plan as an or...