Health & Welfare
Local 1262 would like to remind our members who plan to travel to “Know Before You Go” by taking a few minutes to prepare ahead of time for emergencies.
You can do this by making a list of the In-Network Urgent Care Centers or Hospitals that are nearest to your destination. You can locate these In-Network Providers by visiting www.horizonblue.com, then select “search Nationally”.
Remember if you use an out-of-network provider – even when traveling – your claim may not be covered under your insurance.
If you are traveling abroad, the Plan provides benefits outside of the United States for emergency and other unexpected medical situations. Call BlueCard Worldwide Access at (800) 810- 2583 for additional information, including the names and addresses of doctors and hospitals in the area where you or your eligible dependents may need care.
You should also familiarize yourself with the difference between what situations require ER care and what can be handled at an Urgent Care Center. When your illness or injury is not severe you should consider an in-network Urgent Care Center. These Centers are equipped to handle basic urgent care and minor illnesses and injuries quickly; are typically open in the evenings and on weekends and can provide similar treatment to an emergency room for non-emergency situations. Visit www.1262funds.org for a Quick Reference Chart and more information.