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Strike Update October 17, 2008
Strike Update - October 17, 2008
Members continue to hold strong on the picket lines and support for our effort continues to increase. This morning about 60 members of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 66 came by the Everett location to show support. Airline Pilots walked the line in Renton today. And our members at Edwards Air Force Base had a tremendous turnout for a barbecue on the line in California.
Below are some additional health care information that members may find helpful, as well as information to help members filing an appeal for unemployment.
ATTENTION: Members with Group Health Insurance
Group Health Members who visit an In Network Group Health Facilities for an appointment, treatment, or prescriptions will not have to pay a co-pay at the time of service. Instead you will sign a financial agreement. Once the strike is settled you will be billed for any cost share obligation.
If Group Health Members visit an independent facility out of network, the claim may or may not be held for processing. The independent provider may make you pay at the time of service or sign a financial agreement, it depends on the provider. Members who pay up front at these facilities need to hold on to the receipts. After the strike is settled the receipts for appointments, treatment, and prescriptions can be resubmitted to Group Health for processing for payment.
Any questions can be answered by calling Group Health at 1-888-901-4636. Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
Free Health Clinic. Every Saturday, 9AM - Noon. 2709 64th Ave. N.E. Tacoma, WA 98422.
Phone: 253-568-0841
Dr. Linda Petter is opening her office to patients free of charge on Saturday mornings as a way of helping out the community. She asks that health concerns be limited to one issue so she will have time to see more patients Saturday morning. She also asks that we spread the word of the free clinic to anyone in need.
For more information please go to: http://secondopiniondoctor.com/
No insurance needed. Primary healthcare services provided. Established patients of Dr. Petter's are excluded from this program.
Apple Health for Kids
Apple Health for Kids is a low-cost state medical assistance program for children. To find out if your family is eligible and to get an application, visit their website at http://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/applehealth/
King and Snohomish County residents can expedite their applications by mailing them directly to:
Cindy Mai
Kent Public Health Center
233 2nd Avenue S
Kent, WA 98032
OR
Department of Social & Health Services
Region 3 HUB Imaging Unit N52-1
PO Box 6054
Arlington, WA 98223-9954
OR pick up an application at your local Union hall.
Other programs are available for families and pregnant women. Call 1-800-562-3022 toll-free to ask about that coverage or visit your local DSHS Community Service Office to find out more.
Appealing Unemployment
Several members have called asking for help in writing an appeal letter after their unemployment was denied. Click here for information and a sample appeal letter.