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Did you know that...

Top 3 Chronic Diseases

CDC Data:

  • 119.9 million people in the US have hypertension (48.1% of the US population) defined as having systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg.



TAC GHB Plan - Springbuk Data*

  • About 170 GHB participants have been identified with a hypertension diagnosis (28.3% of our total GHB participants), and 64% are compliant.




If you have questions about hypertension or compliancy, please call Apta Heath to connect with a personal chronic condition nurse.


Apta Health

877-610-8817

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 10 pm


CDC Data:

  • 38.4 million people in the US have diabetes (11.6% of the US population), and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it.




TAC GHB Plan - Springbuk Data*

  • About 73 GHB participants have been identified with a diabetes diagnosis (12.17% of our total GHB participants), and 5% are compliant.






If you have questions about diabetes or compliancy, please call Apta Heath to connect with a personal chronic condition nurse.


Apta Health

877-610-8817

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 10 pm

CDC Data:

  • 25.3 million people in the US have asthma (7.8% of the US population). It affects all ages, and without proper management, asthma can result in frequent emergency visits and hospitalizations.



TAC GHB Plan - Springbuk Data*

  • About 37 GHB participants have been identified with an asthma diagnosis (6.16% of our total GHB participants), and 62% are compliant.




If you have questions about asthma or compliancy, please call Apta Heath to connect with a personal chronic condition nurse.


Apta Health

877-610-8817

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 10 pm


*The TAC GHB Plan receives information from Springbuk, a health analysis and reporting system provided through the Alera Team. All analyses and reports are secure and HIPAA-protected. Springbuk uses information provided through claims processing from your doctors. The reports are approximate, depending on whether a claim was filed and captured correctly. The term "compliant" in the medical field refers to following a medical regimen from a physician or schedule correctly and consistently, including taking medicines or following a diet.

What is Preventive Care?


Are you up to date on your preventive care?


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people schedule their annual physical once a year to reduce the chances of getting a chronic disease and improve their quality of life.


Getting routine preventive care can help you stay well and catch problems early, helping you live a longer, healthier life. Preventive care can include seeing your medical doctor once a year, getting your dental cleaning and seeing a dentist once a year, as well as maintaining an accurate eye prescription.


Annual Medical Physical


Annual medical physical benefits under the Standard PPO and High Deductible PPO Plans are covered 100% for in-network (PPO) providers only. The annual medical physical benefits for out-of-network (non-PPO) providers will be subject to applicable deductibles and co-insurance. 


Now is a good time to schedule your annual medical physical!

Read more about Preventive Care

Dental PPO Plan


TAC GHB participants who enroll in the Humana Dental PPO plan can have their teeth cleaned at no cost every six months when they visit an in-network dentist.


See the Humana Dental PPO Schedule of Benefits for more details about preventive care and other services covered.


To find an in-network dentist, please visit www.humana.com/dental.

Vision Plan


TAC GHB participants who enroll in the Humana Vision plan can see an optometrist for vision care. A visit for exams, lenses, and contact lenses is once a year, and new frame purchases are once every two years.


See the Humana Vision Schedule of Benefits for more details.


To find an in-network eye doctor, please visit www.humana.com/vision.

Teladoc gives you round-the-clock access to U.S. board-certified doctors from home or on the go. Call or connect online or use the Teladoc mobile app for affordable medical care when needed. 


*Teladoc participants who had a Teladoc account before 1/1/2024 must complete a new account and register with Teladoc using the insurance information in your new medical ID card.


Teladoc Fees 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024


General Medicine Fees:

  • High Deductible PPO Plan: $49 fee per visit until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.


  • Standard PPO Plan: $0 Co-Pay


Mental Health Fees:

  • High Deductible PPO Plan: $220 for initial evaluation, $100 for ongoing visits prior to deductible, then 20% after deductible and coinsurance.


  • Standard PPO Plan: $0 Co-Pay
Teladoc General Flyer

New Teladoc Fees effective 4/1/2024


Teladoc announced that they are changing their fees for the High Deductible PPO plan participants. The Standard PPO plan participants' copay will not change. 


New General Medical Visit Fees effective 4/1/2024:


  • High Deductible PPO Plan: $54 fee per visit until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.


  • Standard PPO Plan: $0 Co-Pay


New Mental Health Visit Fees effective 4/1/2024:


High Deductible PPO Plan:

  • $95 for a licensed therapist per visit until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.


  • $235 for an initial visit with a psychiatrist.


  • $105 for ongoing visits with a psychiatrist until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.


Standard PPO Plan: $0 Co-Pay

New Teladoc Fee Flyer

UnitedHealthcare - Medical Provider

Your network is: UHC Choice Plus


View the UHC Provider Search Flyer for more details.

UHC Provider Search


Learn More about Apta Cash

Do you know about Apta Cash?

What is Apta Cash?

It’s a healthcare concierge service that helps employees lower their out-of-pocket costs by choosing high-quality providers who offer affordable cash prices.


When should I contact Apta Cash?

Whenever one of your doctors or medical providers recommends a major diagnostic test or surgery, that can be planned in advance.


Why should I contact Apta Cash?

Your health plan has partnered with Apta Cash to help you and your employer save money. Your plan deductible and coinsurance will be waived when you use Apta Cash. If you are enrolled in an HDHP Plan, the minimum deductible may apply.


How does the program work?

When you contact Apta Cash, your coordinator will ask you questions to understand the procedure you need and help you choose a high-value provider. Next, they will attempt to negotiate a cash price for your procedure that is less than your medical plan's typical cost. When you, the provider, and the plan agree to the cash rate, Apta Cash will walk you through the steps to get the procedure scheduled, make sure any required pre-certification is completed, and prepare to pay the full cash price when you receive care.


Available Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM by calling 877-610-8817

Latest Benefits News

New Teladoc Fees effective 4/1/2024


Teladoc announced that they are changing their fees for the High Deductible PPO plan participants. The Standard PPO plan participants' copay will not change. 


New General Medical Visit Fees effective 4/1/2024:


  • High Deductible PPO Plan: $54 fee per visit until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.


  • Standard PPO Plan: $0 Co-Pay


New Mental Health Visit Fees effective 4/1/2024:


High Deductible PPO Plan:

  • $95 for a licensed therapist per visit until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.


  • $235 for an initial visit with a psychiatrist.


  • $105 for ongoing visits with a psychiatrist until the deductible is met, then 20% co-insurance.

New RxBenefits Member Portal


RxBenefits launched their new member portal where members will gain access to robust information related to their pharmacy benefits.


Members will be able to view Prior Authorizations (PA), view the PA status, allow updates, view ID cards, view their pharmacy plan coverage information, and more.


Go to www.myrxbenefits.com to log in to the member portal in the top right corner and register.


See the RxBenefits Member Portal Flyer for more details.



Wespath's Virtual Live UMC Event April 10 from 11 am - 3 pm


This no-cost virtual event, exclusively for UMC clergy and lay participants, features information and insights from Wespath about the General Conference, investments, benefits, and well-being to help you better navigate your daily life and the general UMC environment. 


Live from Wespath will run for approximately four hours.


Your registration allows you to attend the entire event or simply attend the segment(s) that interest you the most. 


Register today 

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