Below is a list of vendors that the Midwest Operating Engineers have partnered with to ensure that we are providing quality benefits with the most cost effective outcome.
- Advocate Health Care System/HST – If you have selected the OHC Plan (only available to Marketplace hourly members) as your selected health plan option, you must use an Advocate Health Care provider, the Operators’ Health Center or the MinuteClinic to seek in-network care.
- Locate an Advocate Health Care System Provider
- OHC Plan Information
- Patient Advocate Center (PAC) – The PAC can assist members for services that are received at an out-of-network facility. PAC will negotiate the best price for any out-of-network service received.
- Telephone: (888) 837-2237
- Facsimile: (949) 891-0420
- Email: [email protected]
- ATI Physical Therapy – Use ATIFirst to save money (no deductible, no co-pay, no coinsurance)…services are FREE at any ATI locations as long as the services are medically necessary, as certified by Valenze Care (see information below – New Case Manager). If you have other insurance as your primary insurance, the MOE Welfare Fund must follow the primary insurance guidelines.
- Locate an ATI Physical Therapy clinic
- Telephone: (833) ATI-0001
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois – The BCBS of Illinois is the PPO network for all Marketplace Plans (except the OHC Plan) and all Non-Marketplace Plans.
- Locate a BCBS of Illinois Provider
- Blue 365 – Discounts available to PPO in-network members
- Delta Dental of Illinois – Check your Schedule of Benefits for coverage details.
- Employee Resource Systems, Inc. (ERS) – New Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all active members, retirees and dependents
- About ERS
- Visit ERS’s website for a host of work life balance information
- Username: MOE
- Password: MAP
- EyeMed – New Vision Vendor – Available for eligible active members/dependents/retirees.
- Fidelity administers the Retirement Enhancement Fund (REF) – Be sure to check your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to determine if you are entitled to this fringe benefit. You can also check your MY Hours page on your My150 account.
- Visit Fidelity’s website to ensure you have a designated beneficiary on file.
- OptumRx will be the new Pharmacy Benefit Manager, on and after January 1, 2019
- For more information on OptumRx, click here.
- Eligible members/retirees/dependents can also utilize MinuteClinics where most services are FREE. Click here for more information.
- VOYA Financial – VOYA administers both the active member death benefit and the Supplement Life Insurance for our eligible active members/dependents. Be sure to check your Schedule of Benefits for coverage details on the active death benefit.
- Click here for more information regarding the Supplemental Death Benefit information.
- If you have questions regarding the active death benefit, please contact Member Services at (708) 579-6600.
- Valenz Care – Valenz Care is the Fund’s Case Manager/Certification provider – You should contact Valenz Care before receiving any of the below care:
- Planned inpatient admissions to a hospital;
- Planned inpatient surgery;
- Skilled nursing and long-term acute care admissions;
- Durable medical equipment;
- Home health;
- Outpatient surgery in a hospital or surgical facility;
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy; or
- Managed mental health and substance abuse services
For more information regarding the Certification process or Case Management, contact Member Services at (708) 579-6600.