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.

Beginning August 1, 2010, the benefit plans of Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW will now cover the adult dependent children of members, until they reach the age of 26. This is a new requirement under the health care reform legislation passed earlier this year that does not take effect until next year.  However, the trustees of Local 338 Health & Welfare Fund and Local 338 Benefits Fund believe extending such a benefit early would be of great assistance to our members.

Adult dependent children are entitled to the same benefits as minors, regardless of residency or marital status, so long as they do not have available health coverage through their own employment.  However, the children and spouses of dependents are not eligible for coverage.

In order to qualify, please print out and complete the appropriate form (included in the link below) and provide Local 338 with the proper certificates. This information must then be mailed to the Local 338 Fund Office at:
            1505 Kellum Place
            Mineola, New York 11501

 Please Click Here To Download the Application Form for Adult Dependent Children

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!

 ***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

Local 338 members have access to an American Cancer Society website loaded with excellent information about fighting cancer and staying healthy, including nutritional information and delicious, healthy recipes, advice about physical activity, how to quit smoking, and being "sun smart", and tools for assessing your current health status. You can access the site through the link below and just type in "local338" for the login.   http://www.fightcancer.org/ 

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.

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.

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.