Antibiotic resistance has become a global health problem and will require a coordinated effort from large groups of the population to bring about a solution.
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Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men, but many men with the disease live long lives, especially if it is caught early. Regular screening, such as PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests, can help detect the cancer before symptoms arise.
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health and Welfare Fund, E.I.N. 95-2645284, Plan No. 501, for the year ended March 31, 2024.
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Diabetes is a serious medical condition that can affect people of any age or weight. If not controlled, it can lead to devastating complications such as heart disease, blindness, amputations and even death.
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Musicians who qualify for enrollment as Participants (ʺQualified Participantʺ) with the benefit plans offered by the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health and Welfare Fund (Fund) may sometimes decline enrollment in the Fundʹs benefit plans for themselves or their dependents (including their spouse) because they presently have other health insurance or group health plan coverage.
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This notice explains COBRA continuation coverage, when it may become available to you and your family, and what you need to do to protect your right to get it and how this right has been modified to deal with the COVID‐19 outbreak.
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Millions of Americans mistakenly believe that HMOs and other group health plans never cover procedures often referred to as “plastic surgery.” That is incorrect.
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You should never get a bill for services that are authorized. If a bill from a doctor or medical facility arrives in the mail, then it may be a mistake and PacFed can fix it.
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Now is not the time to be lazy about getting vaccine shots with the cold or flu or any kind of virus spreading around. We all know what can happen with a virus gets out of control. Protect yourself!
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health and Welfare Fund, E.I.N. 95-2645284, Plan No. 501, for the year ended March 31, 2023.
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Be sure you’re clear on the ins & outs of enrolling in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
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Regular checkups, also known as well-child visits, allow children to receive the preventive care they need to stay healthy and prevent medical issues, such as obesity and diabetes, that can affect them when they are adults.
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With temperatures pushing beyond 100 along most of the United States, many health experts are concerned for the public’s safety. It’s been a long hot summer already, and all signs say there is a lot of heat yet to come.
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One of the most effective ways to alleviate the stress associated with medical appointments is through adequate preparation.
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California offers premium assistance through the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program for your qualified beneficiaries with full-scope Medi-Cal coverage.
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If you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and you are also eligible for employer sponsored health coverage through a plan such as the Professional Musicians, Local 47 & Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund, you may be eligible for premium assistance programs that are provided by some states.
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While some chronic diseases are detected at a young age, others develop later in life. Each of us can make healthy choices to reduce the risk of developing one of these serious medical conditions.
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Just as physical exercise strengthens your body, mental activity helps your mind stay sharp and resist effects of the cognitive aging process.
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There are many ways to stay healthy. A great way to safeguard your health is to ensure you have a primary care doctor.
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This is a summary of the annual report of the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers' Health and Welfare Fund, E.I.N. 95-264528, for the year ended March 31, 2022.
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