Coventry Health Care of Missouri, Inc.
Your Primary Medical Network
Coventry Health Care of Missouri is the way we now refer to our health care partner. Coventry PPO Network Tier 1 (formerly known as CMR) is the primary medical care provider for the St. Louis Carpenters' Health and Welfare Trust Fund (Plan) and provides the highest level of benefits when a network provider is used. Coventry National Network Tier 2 (formerly known as First Health) is our secondary network and provides additional nationwide network coverage.

Click here to locate a Network Provider or contact the St. Louis Carpenters' Member Services Department:

By phone: 314.644.4802, ext. 1000 
Toll-free:   877.232.3863, ext. 1000
By email:   benefits@carpdc.org.

Delta Dental of Missouri
Reduce your out-of-pocket dental expenses through our network partnership. 
Carpenters' Health and Welfare Trust Fund has partnered with Delta Dental to offer eligible Members a benefit enhancement to the Carpenters' Dental Fee Schedule. This opportunity will help reduce out-of-pocket dental expenses when a Delta Dental PPO dentist or a Deltal Dental Premier dentist is used in connection with the Carpenters' Dental Fee Schedule. 

1. A Delta Dental PPO dentist - offers the highest potential discounts.
2. A Delta Dental Premier dentist - offers disccounts, but not as great as a Delta Dental PPO dentist.

Click here to go to the special Carpenters' Delta Dental website for more information or to locate a Delta Dental Network dentist.

You can also contact the St. Louis Member Services Department:

By phone:  314. 644.4802, ext. 1000
Toll-free:    877.232.3863, ext. 1000
By email:    benefits@carpdc.org

Medco
Your Prescription Drug Network
Medco is the prescription drug network for the St. Louis Carpenters' Health and Welfare Trust Fund (Plan). Medco has participating retail pharmacies nationwide as well as a mail order delivery program. Medco also offers My Rx Choices, a program that allows you to compare lower-cost alternatives to the medication you take on an on-going basis. To compare your medication costs or to find a participating Medco pharmacy in your area, contact Medco at 800.939.2134 or on line at www.medco.com.

Mercy Managed Behavioral Health and MAP
A valuable counseling service for the whole family.
Mercy Managed Behavioral Health (formerly St. John's Mercy Health Services) is a Member Assistance Program (MAP) and Managed Mental Health and Substance Abuse Network providing counseling, support, guidance and encouragement to the eligible members and dependents of the St. Louis Carpenters' Health and Welfare Trust Fund (Plan). These services are completely confidential. For questions, call the St. Louis Carpenters' Member Services Department:

By phone: 314.644.4802, ext. 1000
Toll-free:   877.232.3863, ext. 1000
By email:  benefits@carpdc.org.

All mental health and substance abuse services must be pre-authorized through Mercy Health MAP by calling 314.729.4600 or toll-free at 800.413.8008. You can also access more information at www.sjmeap.com.

Signature Medical Group
Preferred medical provider if you are living with joint or back pain.
Are you experiencing pain in your knee, shoulder, hip, low back, neck, elbow, hand/wrist, or foot/ankle? You may want to give Signature Medical Group's Gerrie Herrmann a call 314.973.4585 to take advantage of their same day appointment pledge. The preferred orthopedic provider for the St. Louis Carpenters' Health and Welfare Trust Fund (Plan), Signature Medical Group provides personal, high quality, cost-effective care to you and your family. Click here for a list of Signature Specialists.

VSP
Your vision is their passion.
The St. Louis Carpenters' Health and Welfare Trust Fund (Plan) has teamed up with Vision Service Plan (VSP) to provide you an affordable eye care plan. To check your benefits or to find a VSP doctor near you, go to click here or go to www.vsp.com or call them at 800.877.7195. Just make and appointment with one of the VSP network doctors and let them know you have VSP. It's that simple.

Allsup
Need help applying for Social Security Disability?
Allsup appreciates how difficult it can be to get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Their experts have been representing people just like you in the St. Louis area for more than 25 years. They can help you get the SSDI benefits you deserve, whether applying for the first time or with a disability appeal. Allsup also knows how important it is to find the right healthcare coverage. Whether you are enrolling in Medicare for the first time or are reconsidering your current Medicare plan, Allsup Medicare Advisor will assist you in making an informed choice so you can find the Medicare plan that is right for you. Be sure to tell them you are with the Carpenters. For a free, no-obligation disability evaluation call 866.606.8812 or visit the website: www.carpenters.stl.allsup.com.

Trestle Tree Tobacco Cessation Program
Who says quitters never win?
Quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Cataracts, Type II Diabetes, and High Blood Pressure. It can also improve the quality of your daily life. This free quit smoking program is available to eligible St. Louis Benefit Plan members and their spouse. Call 866.856.4632 or go online at www.coventrywellbeing.com and register for My Online Services. Then, from the Wellness Tools choose the WellBeing Solutions option. Personal coaches will help you make the decision to quit, develop a plan and continue not smoking.

The contents and views expressed on the web sites below are informational only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Carpenters' Benefit Plans.

AARP
The AARP offers information on health and finances, discounts on food, travel, insurance and more. The goal of AARP is to shape and enrich the aging experience for their members and for all Americans.

About Senior Living
About.com:Senior Living is an online guide for seniors providing information on retirement and active living. Get safety tips, news, travel tips and more.

Access2Wellness
Access2Wellness is designed to assist people with limited or no health insurance. Through Access2Wellness you can learn about a variety of assistance program for precription medicines and medical products for free or at a discount to qualified individuals. Click on the above Access2Wellness link or call 866.317.2775.

American Medical Association
Search this site for medication information, health and fitness information, get health news or visit their book store.

Eldercare Locator
This is a public service of the US Administration on Aging. Theses resources can enable an older person to remain living independently or assist caregivers in finding community resources for their family member. For more information click on the Eldercare Locator link above or call 800.677.1116.

Family Caregiver Alliance
Working to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country, this organization serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues. For more information click on the Family Caregiver Alliance link above or call 800.445.8106.

Free Drug Card Program
Lower your prescription drug costs with the Free Drug Card Program. Click here to create, download and print your free card. You will receive discounts at more than 54,000 national and regional pharmacies. This is NOT an insurance program, it is a discount plan.

HealthCare.gov
This website helps consumers make informed decisions about health care coverage by offering easy-to-understand information tailored to their specific needs such as: what health plans are available in their state, how much they cost, what they cover, and more. The website combines information about public programs, from Medicare to the new Pre-Existing Conditions Insurance Plan, with information and pricing from 1,000 + private plans.

IRS
Download tax forms and instructions, look up changes to the IRS laws, and more.

LifeLines of Care
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation provides temporary assistance to qualifying patients with a financial hardship through their LifeLines of Care program. The nation-wide program provides free medications to patients who qualify.

Mayo Clinic
This site offers a variety of information relating to health. Search the site for information about symptoms, diseases, drugs or supplements, tests and procedures, and for healthy living tips.

Medicare
The official U.S. government site for Medicare information. Learn more about your existing benefits through Medicare, any new Medicare benefits available under the Affordable Care Act, search for participating doctors in your area, and find other helpful information at www.Medicare.gov or call a Medicare toll-free at 800.MEDICARE 800.633.4227 or TTY/TDD users call 877.486.2048.

National Alliance for Caregiving
The NAC provides information, resources, and research for family caregivers. This non-profit group includes national organizations, professional associations, service organizations, disease-specific organizations, and government agencies. For more information click on the National Alliance for Caregiving link above or call 202.619.0724.

National Cancer Institute
From the US National Institutes of Health, this page delivers information on all types of cancer, treatments, clinical trials, and other cancer related topics. It also contains information on cancer prevention tips that includes how to quit smoking.

National Family Caregiver Association
The National Family Caregiver Association educates and supports more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. For more information click on the National Family Caregiver link above or call 800.896.3650.

NeedyMeds
NeedyMeds provides information to low-income patients on thousands of free or low-cost patient assistance programs, government programs, disease management assistance resources, and clinics.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) provides access to more than 475 public and private programs that provide over 2,500 free or nearly free medications. Based on the financial and medical needs, PPA directs you to various assistance programs. Their website also provides a search tool for information on low-cost clinics based on zip-code, discount drug cards, and a variety of other healthcare resources. For more information click on the Partnership for Prescriptioin Assistance link above or call 888.477.2669.

RxAssist
This web-based directory of patient assistance programs, Medicare Part D information, and low-cost medication programs is sponsored by AstraZeneca.

Social Security Administration
Learn more about your Social Security benefits on this website. It provides information on retirement, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, and information for survivors. You can also check the status of your application, request a detailed earnings history, download forms and publications, and more.

Together Rx Access
The Together Rx Access is a savings card sponsored by over 15 pharmaceutical companies. This free card offers savings on over 300 common prescription medications and a wide range of generics. This card is available for patients who have no public or private drug coverage, do not qualify for Medicare, and meet certain financial eligibility requirements. For more information click on the Together Rx Access link above or call 800.966.0407.

United Way
The community programs through the United Way and their partner agencies assist people with mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries, etc. If you need assistance call the United Way Hotline 211 and be sure to tell them you are a Union Member.