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New Local 338 Medical Call Center Hours
Please be aware that as of Monday, February 1, 2010 the Local 338 Medical Call Center will now be open from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.
For Assistance With A Current Health Benefits Issue You May Call Our Call Center At (516) 294-1338 x776
This is for all Fund eligibility questions including: member, dependent and beneficiary changes; all claims issues; all general Plan information and questions; virtually any other Medical inquiry or problem; all optical voucher requests and all dental issues.
For our Pension/COBRA Department call (516) 294-1338 x 305.
For all questions about the prescription plan, including to access pharmacy locations, drug coverage and co-pay information, please contact Performance Script Network toll-free at 1-877-839-8119 or visit the member portal at https://local338.lc.healthtrans.com/.
For questions about receiving medications for chronic conditions through mail order or for specialty drugs, please contact the Duane Reade Mail Order facility at 1-877-624-5797 or go to http://www.duanereademailorder.com/.
Important Information for Local 338 Members!
In order to protect your medical and prescription benefits while out on Disability or Worker's compensation it is important that you provide certain information to the Local 338 Funds Office. Any failure to mail or fax such documents (listed in the link below) to the Local 338 offices in Mineola, will result in the loss of eligibility to use your medical and prescription benefits.
Please Click Here For More Information About What is Needed to Protect Your Benefits!
Save 10%-85% on most Prescription Costs with Your FREE Local 338 sponsored Rx Well Card!
The Rx Well Card, a new Local 338 benefit, provides you with discounts on prescription drugs at more than 58,000 participating pharmacies. This is a completely free program and will enable you to immediately save between 10 and 85% on the cost of most brand-name and generic drugs. Be sure to visit http://www.rxwellcard.com/ for information about locating pharmacies closest to you, as well as those that offer the lowest prices for your medication.
Also, please be aware that the Rx Well Card will not have ANY impact on your current Local 338 Prescription benefits. This is just an additional benefit for those who choose to take part in this program.
For more information please click here.
To participate in the program please click here.
Member Assistance Program-Prescription Assistance
The Local 338 Member Assistance Program is designed to support members dealing with personal problems. We are a safe and confidential ear for you to trust. Our program offers assessment to members and can refer you to organizations that specialize in the treatment of your particular issue. We work our best to help members defeat their personal struggle. However, we cannot give out compensation or offer direct financial assistance to members. As Local 338's Member Assistance Program, we are a support network and guide you towards positive solutions.
The Member Assistance Program also offers Prescription Assistance to those members participating in the Local 338 Prescription Plan. Prescription Assistance provides resources that members can turn to when their Plan's specialty drug benefit has been exhausted.
For information about the Member Assistance Program or Prescription Assistance, please contact Lisa Rivera, Labor Assistance Professional, at Local 338's Office, (516) 294-1338, extension 225.
***ALL MEMBERS WORKING AT DUANE READE***
Medical Benefits: Call Crossroads for medical benefits questions (medical, optical, dental) except for prescription, at (866) 646-1778.
Prescription Benefits: Call the Duane Reade Benefits Helpline for prescription benefit questions at (212) 356 6820
Pension Benefits: Call Savasta and Company for pension benefit questions at (212) 308-4200
Do You Need Help to Kick the Habit?
Did you know that there are several free or reduced-cost Smoking Cessation aids, resources and programs available to you, your family, and your friends and coworkers? Click here to see a list of resources that are readily available to Local 338 members and their families, along with important information on why you should quit and what the benefits are to quitting now.