PPO Medical Benefits Archives

Notice: If LucyRx Contacts You About International Pharmacy Options, It’s Legitimate

Member Benefits / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, Retirees / 08/11/2026 / 2 minutes of reading

If you receive a phone call from LucyRx about International Pharmacy options, you can feel confident that it is a legitimate part of your prescription benefits. LucyRx is reaching out only to members who take certain eligible brand-name or specialty medications. Because only a small number of medications qualify for this program, most PPO Plan […]

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Virtual SimpleTherapy Program Ending October 1, 2026

Member Benefits / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits, Retirees, Supplemental Benefits / 07/30/2026 / 1 minute of reading

Important Update for PPO Plan A & B Members The Joint Health Management Board is notifying members enrolled in PPO Plan A or PPO Plan B that support for the virtual physical therapy program through SimpleTherapy will end effective October 1, 2026. If you currently use virtual SimpleTherapy, or were considering using the program, please

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Clarifications on GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Access

Member Benefits / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits / 02/27/2026 / 3 minutes of reading

What You Need To Know About Obtaining Zepbound or Other GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications We understand that PPO Plan A and Plan B members may need clarification about accessing GLP-1 weight loss medications. We’re here to outline exactly what’s covered, the prior authorization (PA) requirements, and how to properly use the MedImpact and Birdi workflow.

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Need Help With Mail Order Prescriptions? Here’s What You Need to Know

Member Benefits / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits / 12/29/2025 / 2 minutes of reading

You Must Access Mail Order Prescription Services Through MedImpact We’ve heard from several members on PPO Plans A and B who are having difficulty accessing mail order prescriptions through Birdi. If this includes you, here’s how to make it work—and how to get support if you need it. What You Need To Know BirdiRx still

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Give Yourself the Gift of Better Health This Winter

Plan Information / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits / 12/09/2025 / 2 minutes of reading

This spring, take a fresh step toward managing your diabetes and improving your overall well-being with Lark’s digital health coaching program

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Support Your Mental Health With SimpleBehavioral

Member Benefits / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits, Retirees / 10/13/2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Find the Help You Need Mental health matters—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As part of your health benefits plan, you and your family have access to SimpleBehavioral, a confidential resource designed to help you manage mental health concerns, including substance use disorders. Whether you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, or something more serious, SimpleBehavioral

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Teladoc: Access Care Anywhere, Anytime

Member Benefits / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits, Retirees / 10/13/2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Get the Care You Need, When You Need It Whether you’re home with a cold, traveling for work, or simply too busy to make it to the doctor’s office, your health benefits through the Joint Health Management Board (JHMB) make accessing care easier by including no-cost telehealth visits with Teladoc. That’s right—no co-pays, no surprise

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Benefit Enhancement – Breast Cancer Screening

Plan Information / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits / 10/13/2025 / 1 minute of reading

All in-network breast cancer screenings are now covered at 100%—with no deductible.

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Be a Smart Shopper: Save on Over-the-Counter Meds

Plan Information / Dependents, Full-Time Employees, PPO Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits / 07/01/2025 / 1 minute of reading

At the Joint Health Management Board (JHMB), we’re always looking for ways to help you make informed, cost-effective choices when it comes to your prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Did you know that many OTC medications are available right off the shelf—often at lower prices—without waiting in line at the pharmacy? By purchasing these medications

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