Banner Blue News
A Publication of Wabash Memorial Hospital Association
Summer ~ 2006
Board Members Re-Elected
Added Benefit for Smokers
To better serve our members, a new benefit fo
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smoking cessation has been created. Wabash will provide up to $500 per year in
Stop Smoking benefits to all Wabash members with primary coverage. Our Board of
Managers recognizes that a healthier member means a healthier Association. The
program is currently being researched/designed. Members are encouraged to call
their Personal Claim Representative at 1-888-800-9161 for details after July 1,
2006. __________________________________
Wabash Flu Clinic
Plans continue to develop our mobile flu clinic for members across our five-state network. In October, we plan to provide free flu shots to all Wabash members in Detroit, Fort Wayne, Peru, Granite City, Moberly, North Kansas City and Decatur. Any one over fifty is especially encouraged to come. Members in surrounding areas are all encouraged to drive to our nearest set-up area so we may serve you also Exact locations and clinic times will be announced in our September Banner Blue News. We're soliciting two volunteers to assist us in each area. If you have not called Janet yet and are willing to help, please do so ASAP at 1-888-800-9161.
Mumps On The Rise?
There is evidence that mumps is on the rise in many areas. Individuals born
after 1957 who have never had mumps are at a higher risk and are encouraged to
check with their family physician to see if the mumps vaccine is advised.
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At the May 19th meeting, the Wabash Board voted by acclamation to retain Mr. Stephen Speagle (BLET) as its Chairman and Mr. Michael Patrick (SMWIA) as its Vice Chairman for a two-year term. Mr. Clarence (Bill) Chabak will continue to represent our Retirees with Mrs. Lucile Derlitzki as Alternate. Bill is a retired machinist and Lucy was a clerk. Administration commends our Board for its ongoing commitment to serve our members and the unselfish assistance it provides this Administration.
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Board Responds To Active's Need
At the May meeting, the
Board acted
positively in response to concerns voiced by some Actives. Many felt that our
benefit that provided for diagnostic services compared unfavorably with that
provided
by United Healthcare. The Wabash Board, listening to its membership, acted
swiftly to provide, once again, an even better diagnostic benefit than that
allowed through the National Plan. Effective June 1, 2006, Wabash will provide
first dollar coverage (100%) for the first $10,000 of outpatient diagnostic
services and 80% beyond that with no limit. With United Healthcare, both a
deductible and co-pay applies to the first $3,000 of all testing.
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Wabash
Administration, Clinic and Fitness Center
Closed July 4th