The 30th Annual Health & Benefits EXPO, September 19, 2024, Teamster Center Services

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September 19, 2024 Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

presented by

Experts in Specialty Drug Advocacy We launched in 2016 to support self-insured plan sponsors and their participants solve a critical need: specialty medication costs.

Our advocacy service provides guidance for participants to simplify the process and ultimately access their specialty medications.

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TEAMSTER CENTER SERVICES FUND Board of Trustees —

LABOR TRUSTEES

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Chris Silvera Chairman Local 808, IBT Trust Fund

Fred Alston Local 272 IBT Welfare Fund

Jimmy Shannon Bakery Drivers Local 802 Welfare & Pension Fund

Louis Calemine Local 295/851 Employer Group Welfare Fund

Daniel L. Wright Local 813 and Affiliated Trust Funds

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MANAGEMENT TRUSTEES

Thomas Carberry Local 1205 Trust Funds

Sean Campbell Local 813 and Affiliated Trust Funds

Andy Johnson Fund Administrator Todd Christenson, CEAP, SAP Mental Health Services Coordinator

Kay Gimmestad, LCSW, SAP Manager – Substance Abuse Services

Ruth Clarke Jackson Administrative Coordinator

Ed Kiley Intake Coordinator

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Schedule of Events

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8:00 am Registration Opens 8:30 am Exhibit Hall Opens / Continental Breakfast 9:30 am to 10:15 am Workshops 1 & 2

New Strategies for Managing Specialty Drugs Presented by

The Stuff of Nightmares: What keeps health benefits administrators up at night and how you can try and get some sleep

Michael Jordan

Presented by

Chief Business officer

Suzanne Taranto Principal and Consulting Actuary

10:15 am to 11:00 am Break in Exhibit Hall 11:00 am to 11:45 am Workshops 3 & 4

Navigating Current Benefits Trends: Coverage for GLP-1s and Emerging Medical Services

Innovating Care Coordination: The Impact of Digital and In-Person Solutions

Presented by

Presented by

Michelle Zettergren

Rebecca Czarkowski

President of Labor & Public Sector Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

Vice President

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Noon to 12:30 pm Pizza & Prize Drawings

Grand Prize:

$1,000

American Express Gift Card

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Sponsored by:

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proudly supports

Empathetic AI™

Population Health GLP-1 ProgramTM

GLP-1 programs are a highly sought after employee benefit* 52%

Want weight loss drugs in their benefits

67%

Stay at a job they dislike to sustain access to weight loss drugs

20%

Change jobs to get coverage for weight loss drugs

Instant access to live care.

No appointments ever.

The all-in-one chronic condition management platform for Population Health GLP-1 Programs

1x Annual Blood Screening, Labs, Qualification 12x Clinical Dosage Management & Prescription 52x Weekly Medication Adherence Check-In & Results Reporting 24/7 Side Effect Support 10Y Secure, Auditable Archive *Source: Tebra Study 2024

is pleased to sponsor the

30TH Grand Prize Drawing which will be held at the conclusion of today’s events

This Year’s Grand Prize:

$1,000 American Express Gift Card

From Insurance & Benefit Amalgamated Administration to Care Management Family of Companies From Insurance & Benefit Administration to Care Management

Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Group • Stop Loss • Voluntary

FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

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Presenters

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In Order of Appearance

Workshop 1: New Strategies for Managing Specialty Drugs

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is the Chief Business Officer for Payer Matrix, a national company headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania whose primary focus is on advocacy and cost

management in the area of specialty drug through various funding solution.

Michael has been a benefits and insurance professional since 1992. Prior to Payer Matrix, Michael focused on healthcare and benefits Nationally working for One Call, MagnaCare, CIGNA and Horizon BCBSNJ with extensive experience dealing in all sectors of the marketplace including Taft-Hartley, private sector and public sector. He has held various sales and sales leadership positions and achieved Presidents Cup and Gold Circle levels.

Michael has been health and life insurance licensed for over 25 years. Michael earned

M I R M O N T T R E AT M E N T C E N T E R S U P P O R T S

Teamsters Center Services’ 2024 Health & Benefits Expo Mirmont is proud to participate in this year’s event and we thank you for all that you do.

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Presenters an economics degree from the College of New Jersey. He led the Colts Neck Sports Foundation Basketball program for several years and serves on a number of local charitable boards. He resides in Brick, New Jersey with his wife Tracy and their three children.

Workshop 2: The Stuff of NIghtmares: What keeps health care administrators up at night and how you can try and get some sleep

Suzanne Taranto

Milliman. She joined the firm in 2005 and leads the New York Region Employer Health Practice.

Sue has more than 30 years of employee benefits consulting experience. She provides advice on the design and delivery of comprehensive health welfare plans to both corporate and union plans. Sue is an expert in the area of accounting for postemployment benefits and specializes in financial analysis and benchmarking of health plans. She is responsible for negotiating and supporting a number of retiree medical VEBA trusts, and she has significant healthcare bargaining and design experience. She has done extensive analysis on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on employer-­sponsored plans.

Sue has experience as a consulting actuary at a major consulting firm. She has also held senior positions leading compensation and benefits units of major (Fortune 500) U.S. companies.

Sue Taranto is a principal and consulting actuary with the New York Region of

Specialists in Alcohol and Substance Use Treatment INTER-CARE has been serving the greater New York community for over 25 years providing outpatient treatment, including Outpatient Detoxification services, to individuals and families struggling with alcohol and substance use.

Our licensed, medically supervised outpatient treatment center has two convenient locations.

51 East 25th Street New York, NY 10010 (212) 532-0303

7 West Cross Street Hawthorne, NY 10532 (914) 437-6800

INTER-CARE is approved by most commercial medical insurers and union health benefit plans. Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

INTER-CARE is a proud supporter of the Teamsters & The Health & Benefit Expo

Visit us at www.INTER-CARE.com

Hello Heart is proud to support the 30th Annual

Health & Benefits Expo We help union leaders get to the heart of member health.

Hello Heart is the digital leader in preventive heart health. We provide members with a connected device and an AI-driven digital coaching app. Members receive actionable insights around healthy eating and activity, and can track key heart metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol. By building a habit of monitoring heart health, members create sustained lifestyle changes.

Clinical and Financial Outcomes

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mmHg

avg. systolic blood pressure reduction observed over 3 years by those with Stage 2 hypertension1

$2,382

potential cost savings per participant in Year 12

Empower your members to take control of their heart health.

Patrick Lolli patrick.lolli@helloheart.com

Frank Carti frank.carti@helloheart.com

1 Gazit T, et al. Assessment of Hypertension Control Among Adults Participating in a Mobile Technology Blood Pressure Selfmanagement Program. JAMA Netw Open. 2021; 4(10). (Some study authors are employed by Hello Heart. Because of the observational nature of the study, causal conclusions cannot be made. There were 108 participants with baseline blood pressure over 140/90 who had been enrolled in the program for 3 years and had application activity during weeks 148-163. See additional important study limitations in the publication.)

2 Validation Institute. 2023 Validation Report. https://validationinstitute.com/mp-files/hello_heart_savings_2023_final.pdf/. Published October 2023. Accessed November 1, 2023. (Analysis commissioned by Hello Heart. Report valid through Oct. 2024. Findings have not been subjected to peer review.)

Presenters Workshop 3: Navigating Current Benefit Trends: Coverage for GLP-1s and Emerging Medical Services

Michelle Zettergren​

Workshop 4: Innovating Care Coordination: The Impact of Digital and In-Person Solutions

Rebecca Czarkowski

Michelle joined MagnaCare in 2017, becoming the first female President in the company’s 34-year history and leading a diverse team focused on serving labor organizations and their members.

Rebecca Rivkin Czarkowski, MSN-PH, RN is Vice President of Professional Development at Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the organization’s operations and ensuring its continued growth and effectiveness. With Michelle has led initiatives that have almost a decade of experience at Guardian transformed MagnaCare’s business, Nurses, Rebecca has been instrumental including expanding the company’s services, in driving operational excellence and capabilities, technology and outreach. Under ensuring that the company’s values are her leadership, MagnaCare has grown to support over 1.4 million members nationwide consistently reflected in its interactions and serve more than 90 Taft-Hartley and Labor with patients, families, clients, and our team. In her role, Rebecca is responsible benefit plans with its flexible and memberfor managing all aspects of the company’s focused TPA services, custom network solutions, innovative technology and seamless operations, from establishing clinical quality plug-and-play integration with 90 vendors and protocols to personnel development and data management. Rebecca is a Master’s counting. prepared Registered Nurse with a focus Michelle has also received multiple honors on Public Health. Her clinical background for her outstanding leadership, including includes emergency medicine, oncology, and recognitions from Crain’s Notables in case management.

Healthcare (2020, 2022 and 2023) and Power Women on Long Island (2020). She is consistently named to the City and State’s Labor Power 100 list (2019-2024) and was honored by Schneps Media as a New York Labor Leader (2021-2024). She is routinely invited to share her insights on healthcare issues and solutions at industry events and is a guest contributor for multiple publications.

With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Michelle has spent the majority of her career supporting unions and their mission to ensure every worker has access to affordable healthcare. She is honored to be a part of the 30th Annual Health & Benefits Expo.

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Screening education for the specific cancer risks your members face.

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Help members reach fantastic care for their specific type and stage of cancer.

1:1 Dedicated Oncology Nurses

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Committed to providing America’s working families health care they can trust.

That’s the Benefit of Blue.®

Proud to support the 30th Annual Health & Benefits Expo.

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Best Wishes to the Teamsters Center Services on your 30th Annual Health & Benefits EXPO

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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1 eMed

17 Malibu Wellness Ranch

33 Labor Press

50 BeneCard PBF

2 Seafield

18 Union Labor Advisory Network

35 Novo Nordisk

51 Bridgeway Benefit Technologies

3 New York Labor Health Care Alliance

19 Under Angel’s Wings Recovery Ctr.

36 VSP Vision Care

52 Amalgamated Family of Companies

4 CrossCountry Mortgate

20 Part D Advisors

37 Color Health

53 Payer Matrix

5 Summit BHC

21 Delta Dental

38 Zenith American Solutions

54 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

6 Seabrook

22 National Labor & Mgmt Conference

39 EyeMed

55 Geisinger Marworth

7 MagnaCare

23 National Vision Administrators

40 Arms Acres & Conifer Park

56 Milliman

8 Malvern Behavioral Health

24 UpHealth Behavioral

41 Amplifon Hearing Health Care

57 Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates

9 Trividia Health

25 Association of Benefit Administrators

42 Forge Health / KPC

58 Maxor

10 WellRithms

26 Cornerstone Treatment Facilities Network

43 Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

59 Teledoc Health

11 Union.dev Software Corp.

27 Dello Russo Laser Vision

44 Cigna Healthcare

60 Conifer Health Solutions

12 Optavise

28 Galileo

45 Express Scripts

61 Northwell Direct

13 Premise Health

29 AudioNet America

46 Renalogic

62 BeneSys

14 T. Rowe Price

30 Horizon Actuarial Services

47 Hello Heart

63 CancerNavigator

15 Segal

31 Arms Acres & Conifer Park

48 Sword Health

16 CareATC

32 Unified Labor Rx

49 Transcarent

Helping Union plans control dialysis costs and prevent kidney disease risks!

WHAT WE DO: We uncover hidden, at-risk members and associated costs.

We intervene early with specialized care from nurses.

We navigate members through the complex healthcare system.

We reduce and contain highcost dialysis claims.

Renalogic helps union members be healthy – reducing absenteeism and making them stay productive in the workplace while improving their quality of life.

OUR RESULTS:

230%

Better at identifying undiagnosed kidney disease.

View Case Studies:

84.5% Savings off contracted dialysis rates.

98.3%

of participating members have avoided dialysis.

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Our treatment facilities are specialized in helping adults, adolescents, and families suffering from addiction and mental health challenges while offering a solution to the stressors that drive these issues, providing a path to change, and ensuring ongoing support for a restored life.

Our diverse, broad range of programs are designed to support you, as an individual, with the treatment you need.

Programs and Services:

Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs Veteran and First Responder Programming Inpatient Psychiatric Care Detox Programs Dual Diagnosis Treatment Partial Hospitalization Intensive Outpatient

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NVA is proud to participate in the

30th Annual Health & Benefits Expo Visit our booth to find out how NVA has met the vision benefit needs of Health & Welfare Funds for over 45 years.

For more information, please contact Rick Renna, Regional Vice President of Sales at rrenna@e-nva.com or (732) 245-0307

Vision Benefits. Smarter.

Serving America’s Workforce with Customized Benefits Administration Since 1944 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HEALTH & WELFARE | CLAIMS | RETIREMENT BENEFITS | CUSTOMER CARE | CLIENT SERVICES | CLIENT FUND ACCOUNTING (ELIGIBILITY) | TRUST FUND ACCOUNTING | QUALITY REVIEW | GENERAL OPERATIONS | CONSUMER-DRIVEN HEALTH PLANS (HRA & FSA) | PRIVACY & SECURITY | COST-CONTAINMENT & CLAIMS REVIEW

OTHER IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE: LEGAL | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) | PROJECT MANAGEMENT (DEDICATED IMPLEMENTATION TEAM)

Steve Selinsky Sr. Vice President of Business Development

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Two Harbour Place 302 Knights Run Ave, Suite 1100 Tampa, FL 33602

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Michael Curcio: President & Principal Officer Charlie Robinson: Vice President Maryann Tittle: Secretary Treasurer Anita Clark: Recording Secretary Ben Hernandez: Business Agent Qamar Kimbrough: Trustee Michael Mazzone: Trustee Michael Heckel: Trustee 810 Belmont Avenue, Suite 200 North Haledon, NJ 07508 973-636-0093 Teamsterslocal11@gmail.com

PUTTING

MEMBERS FIRST

SINCE 1926

We believe that pharmacy benefits should benefit you and your members. Our flexible plans and dedicated support make it easy to create a plan that exactly meets your needs. Then we’ll make it easy for your members and their families to make the most of their benefits.

• Member outcomes are prioritized through our pharmacist-led clinical initiatives, clinical programs, and formulary choices • Our member engagement tools make it easy for members to stay connected • With a net promoter score of 74, our members have shown consistent satisfaction with our benefit and pharmacy services

For More Information Visit MaxorPlus.com

Proud Supporters of the 2024 Health & Benefits Expo

Join other organizations who are saving thousands in health care costs per year with VSP.* Choose from a variety of options to create a vision plan tailored to meet your needs and save time with dedicated account representatives, easy-to-use tools, and turnkey member communications.

VSP® cares for 1M+ Union Members and their families. Check out vsp.com.

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Kevin Weir Regional Vice President kevin.weir@vsp.com *VSP Vision Care Outperforms Other Vision Plans in Medical Cost Avoidance, Healthier Outcomes for Employees, Workpartners, 2021 ©2024 Vision Service Plan. All rights reserved.

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Delta Dental is proud to support The 30th Annual Health & Benefits Expo.

Serving Labor Unions and Funds since 1955.

Delta Dental of New York deltadentalins.com

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Sponsors

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Aetna As a health care leader, we believe that our corporate responsibility starts with helping people live healthier lives. At Aetna, a CVS Health business, we are building a healthier world by making healthcare easy, affordable and all about you.

Aetna Public Sector New York division is dedicated to serving the communities of New York’s counties by partnering with local governments and organizations to provide support and resources that meet the needs of the community. Aetna and CVS Health administer Health and Prescription insurance plans as well as Medicare Advantage programs in New York, and nationally, with a local focus and national access to hospitals and physicians for employees, families, and retirees.

and fiscal integrity as evidenced by our consistent A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) ratings. Licensed in all 50 states and DC.

Anthem Blue Cross Serving New Yorkers for 85 years, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield is on a mission to materially and measurably improve the health of New Yorkers. Empire is the largest health insurer in New York supporting more than four million members and more than 38,000 business, union and small employers in New York.

BCBSA National Labor Office

Founded in 1965, the National Labor Office (NLO) works with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans to ensure all programs and offerings meet the labor community’s needs. In a continually dynamic and complex healthcare system, the National Amalgamated Family of Companies Labor Office (NLO) helps union representatives Since 1943, we have delivered financial protection understand new/available health plan options. By to working men and women with our high quality, assisting in the access of critical information, it affordable group insurance, medical stop loss and satisfies the needs of labor and management as voluntary benefits, provided with excellent service they bargain for healthcare together.

GVS proudly supports

The 30th Annual Health & Benefits EXPO ®

The vision company dedicated to America’s unions and proud of our union office staff, Local 153 OPEIU.

800.VISION.1 • generalvision.com

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When you take advantage of your GVS vision benefits, we’ll donate a pair of glasses to someone in need.

Sponsors BeneCard PBF

the line of duty.

With a 40-year legacy of union solidarity, BeneCard PBF’s core mission of “Clients and Members, Always First” endures. Having successfully combined its longevity and knowledge of the industry, and anchored by its mission, BeneCard PBF facilitates and delivers customized prescription benefits that fit the unique needs of our union partners.

eMed

Bridge Back to Life Center Bridge Back to Life is currently comprised of four chemical dependency treatment facilities located throughout the New York Metropolitan area. Each facility provides a vast array of substance abuse & mental health services. Since 1988, we have been providing services to Union Members and their families struggling with addictions. Our reputation and our results are among the best in the State.

CancerNavigator At CancerNavigator, we’re on a mission to guide patients through cancer, helping them reach fantastic doctors for their care. CancerNavigator is a cancer navigation and analytics startup, founded in 2020. Our Cancer Navigation Database, which collects the information that every cancer patient in every situation needs to know, is used by our compassionate nurse oncologists to provide 1:1 support to patients of union health plans, helping every member reach the best expert for their specific diagnosis.

Cigna When it comes to helping people improve their health and vitality, Cigna Healthcare’s TaftHartley and Federal Plans business segment is all in. That’s why we’re proud to support those who share in our mission to create better health and vitality. We’re committed to continuing our strong partnership with labor and providing exceptional service to our valued fund trustees, administrators, plan professionals and members.

eMed is a digital healthcare platform enabling at-home diagnostics, chronic disease management, medication adherence, and biometric data collection. It supports clinical protocols, physician decision-making, and patient engagement through omni-channel communications. Employers benefit from health screening, disease management, urgent care, and virtual drug screening – promoting wellness and reducing costs.

Forge Health / KPC Forge Health is a behavioral health company that provides intensive outpatient and outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment throughout the Northeast.

In New York, Forge Health provides intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment through the Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery in Syosset, Hauppauge and Rego Park. Forge Health’s mental health services and medication management is offered in Rego Park, White Plains and virtually. Forge Health and KPC are in-network with most insurance companies, ensuring affordable and accessible care.

Geisinger Marworth Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center, in northeast Pennsylvania, provides inpatient alcohol and chemical dependency treatment and detoxification services. Our programs incorporate each person’s unique lifestyle, values and medical circumstances. Marworth offers specialized programs for uniformed and healthcare professionals, employing the latest evidence-based therapies combined with family support.

Guardian Nurses

Color provides accessible, cost-effective cancer detection and care for unions and their members.

Color has served millions, partnering with organizations like the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, National Institutes of Health, and Salesforce. Designed in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Color offers proactive, integrated cancer support throughout patients’ journeys.

Guardian Nurses, founded in 2003, is a nationwide nurse-owned and nurse-led patient advocacy organization that provides unique, high-touch and high-impact care coordination programs to self-funded groups. The Mobile Care Coordinator (MCC) program, launched in 2013, has demonstrated a positive ROI of 4:1 in a 52,000 life group. When telephonic care management programs don’t result in patient engagement, when your claims are still going up and you wonder what you’re paying for, consider an MCC program. Why pay for the same old thing when you can try something that works and that your members will love?

CrossCountry Mortgage

Hello Heart

CrossCountry Mortgage’s Affinity Lending Division offers exclusive benefits for union members, including waived bank fees, rate buy-downs, and credit assistance at no additional cost. We also provide a Line of Duty Death Benefit, canceling the mortgage balance up to $525,000 for first responders who fall in

Hello Heart is the digital leader in preventive heart health. We provide members with a connected blood pressure monitor and AIdriven digital coaching app. Through humancentric design, members receive tailored and actionable insights around healthy eating, activity, and medications. Members can also

Color Health

The 2024 landscape of healthcare costs are exploding and continue to be a significant concern for Health Funds. Once rare, $1 million+ claims have become a common occurrence, and now $2 million+ claims are frequently seen. High-cost gene therapy (GT) solutions are introducing new treatments.

In 2021, two therapies Zolgensma and Luxturna were approved. Today, there are 14 and this number is expected to double by 2026. The average cost of these therapies exceeds $2.5 million.

Stop Loss Coverage is No Longer a Catastrophic Insurance, it is Essential Protection!

If you are a Member of the Teamsters Center Services, Association of Benefit Administrators or the New York Labor Healthcare Alliance you are also a Member of the National Labor Alliance of Healthcare Coalitions (NLA).

What does this mean? You can access the NLA’s full suite of endorsed Products and Service Partners. https://nlahcc.org/products-service-partners

Its time to look at the NLA Advantage Stop Loss Program.

The NLA Advantage Stop Loss Program through TMHCC offers the following highlights:

� A++ rated carrier with over 160 Taft Hartley accounts � Each Fund selects their own risk tolerance level � Each Fund is underwritten under their own merits � Discount to manual rates � Premium Holiday Opportunity � Early lock in on renewal � Early access to Specialty Claims units to help manage high dollar claims � Creative underwriting includes no laser options, aggregate specific tiered deductibles and both run in and run out contracts The NLA Advantage Stop Loss Program is administered

by Hilb Group. To learn more please contact: Pauling Huynh (781) 966-3722 or phuynh@hilbgroup.com Ruth Gillan (781) 966-3708 or rgillan@hilbgroup.com

ONE COMPANY. ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL.

BEST WISHES AND CONTINUED SUCCESS FOR YOUR

30th Annual Health & Benefits Expo **********

TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 641 714 Rahway Avenue Union, N.J. 07083 (908) 686-8898

EXECUTIVE BOARD James P. Kilkenny, President-Principal Officer Michael Marchello, Secretary-Treasurer Gary Kane, Vice President Jeffrey Dellasala, Recording Secretary Nicole Cox-Leggett, Trustee Alex Lizano, Trustee Henry Moss, Trustee SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Brian Franey OFFICE MANAGER Vania Duarte

Sponsors

Increasing patient access to gene therapies via direct drug manufacturer contracts

Low PMPM (as low as $0.03), with unlimited access to gene therapy under the FDA label (In-patient stay is not included)

No impact of gene therapy on aggregate medical claims

track key heart metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol unique to each person and consistent with clinical guidelines. By building a habit of monitoring heart health, members create sustained lifestyle changes. Validated in peerreviewed studies, Hello Heart members achieve significant reductions in blood pressure over a sustained period. Founded in 2013, Hello Heart is a member of the American Heart Association’s Innovators’ Network and trusted by leading Fortune 1000 employers, national health plans and pharmacy benefit managers.

MagnaCare MagnaCare is more than a traditional health plan.

Founded 31 years ago to meet Labor’s unique needs, MagnaCare is a healthcare enablement company offering outcomes-focused network, TPA, clinical, casualty and technology solutions to clients nationwide. MagnaCare’s flexibility and unique total cost of care approach contribute to exceptional results and savings.

Malvern Behavioral Health Malvern provides inpatient psychiatric care in a compassionate, person-centered, traumainformed treatment community. We provide 3 very unique treatment programs: Lotus Program for young adults, Wisteria Program for the LGBTQ+ community, and Sage Program for general adults. Our focus is on helping patients process trauma and build a sustainable path of recovery.

Milliman

No minimum employer size

Milliman is an actuarial, risk management and employee benefits consulting firm. Milliman provides health care benefits plan actuarial and consulting services, defined benefit plan actuarial services and defined contribution retirement plan administration and consulting services.

No exclusion of diagnosed patients

Payer Matrix

(except patients who have already started treatment)

Opt-in to treatments “a-la carte” (contracts must have minimum duration of 12-mo)

Payer Matrix is a US based Specialty Drug Cost Containment company, and our goal is to reduce the prescription drug spend related to very complex and costly specialty medications. We do this by securing alternative funding or sourcing products from alternative means. We work with self-funded and level-funded plans and have successfully implemented our program with over 270 clients to date. Our customers are in various markets and industries across the country.

For more information, please contact Michael Jordan, Chief Business Officer @ 201-232-8670 or michael.jordan@payermatrix.com.

Reach out to emily@quantilehealth.com for more info

PCMA The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is the national association representing America’s pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

PBMs administer prescription drug plans for more than 275 million Americans who have health insurance from a variety of sponsors including:

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Seafield Center Seafield has over 35 years of experience in treating addiction. We offer multi-levels of care including, Detox, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient, Medication-Assisted Treatment and Recovery Housing, so we can provide quality care and ongoing support all with one phone call. At Seafield we utilize evidence-based practices and a holistic approach to ensure our clients undergo a physical and mental transformation. We are also able to provide trauma recovery services, along with integrated clinical and medical treatments.

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Trividia Health TRIVIDIA Health, Inc., with over 30 years of experience in the blood glucose monitoring markets is fully committed to help people manage their diabetes. Our blood glucose testing meters and strips marketed under the TRUE METRIX brand has preferred contracted access with over 45 million lives. We also offer a full menu of sharps including lancets, insulin syringes and pen needles which are marketed under the TRUEplus brand. TRIVIDIA Health is committed to help your Union members enjoy better overall health.

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