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Are you currently or soon to be eligible for Medicare and have questions? We have answers! This is a very important time for you to make the best choice for your healthcare and financial needs. Learn the answers to the following Medicare questions: Medicare rules and regulations depending on your employer size – less than […]

PacificSource shares Dental claims statistics for the Trust on a regular basis. It’s noteworthy that the number of Members making use of their Dental Coverage is well below the industry norms.    Members have insurance coverage for routine Dental Exams every 6 months with no out-of-pocket cost. This frequency is in line with the American Dental Association recommendations. […]

Are you missing out on Benefits available in your Western Grocers Trust / PacificSource Health Plan? We’ve noticed that many of the following benefits are underused by our members. Alternative Care Naturopathic Services – $30 co-pay for in-network Chiropractic Care – 20 visits per year, $30 co-pay for in-network Acupuncture – 12 visits per year, $30 co-pay […]

If you often find yourself feeling frazzled and overwhelmed, it’s time to take action to bring your nervous system back into balance. When you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price. If your methods for coping with stress aren’t contributing to your greater emotional and physical health, it’s time to […]

You may recall that the Trustees voted last year to include a Life Insurance Benefit for all participants and their dependents starting in 2023.  The benefit will be $10,000 of Life Insurance for employees with medical coverage through the Trust, and $1,000 of Life Insurance for their covered dependents.  An additional benefit of $10,000 ($20,000 […]

We all feel sad or unhappy sometimes, but how do you know when those feelings and emotions are more than just a mood? Depression is a mood disorder of persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Clinical depression can consume a person’s life and become dangerous. Follow this link to identify 8 signs of […]

We have a couple suggestions for you! Research shows that being charitable to others can have a positive impact on your physical and mental Health. Why Giving is Good for Your Health It can be difficult to decide how to pick charitable organizations. Here’s a helpful guide: The Art of Giving Can Be Quite Rewarding […]

Prescription Drug costs have been increasing at a rate much greater than other medical expenses in recent years. These costs affect your out-of-pocket expenses as well as Western Grocers Trust rates. Here are some ideas how you can impact prescription costs. Here are some cost savings ideas that you can use: Ask your pharmacist if you […]

It can be difficult to keep up with what’s going on in the world of health insurance and understand how your health coverage works. Here are 7 concepts that may help you better understand your health insurance benefits.  1. Benefit Summary: Reading your Benefit Summary is probably the best way to understand your health coverage. […]

Holidays can be stressful. Below are some ideas to help. Before you know it, the mad dash is on: shopping, eating, RSVP’ing, decorating, traveling, hosting, cooking, and spending. Tips to swap stress for mindful moments: 1. Visualize a peaceful season for all. Take the time to think about what you want out of the season and […]