MMCP RE-ENROLLMENT PACKAGE

MMCP Re-enrollment package for 1998 to be mailed in October

Each year employees covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan living in areas of the country that have the Managed Medical Care Program (MMCP) have the opportunity to change benefit plans for themselves and their dependents. This year employees residing in managed care areas approved by the Plan will be mailed materials to enroll in either MMCP or CHCB effective January 1, 1999.

By October 12, 1998, enrollment kits will be mailed to all railroad employees living in areas of the country where the Managed Medical Care Program is available. New areas which were added to the MMCP effective September 1, 1998 and November 1, 1998 will not be included in this year's annual enrollment, but will be included in the annual enrollment which will be conducted in the fall of 1999. These areas include:

North Caroline (Fayetteville and Wilmington, and expansion of Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh network sites)

Macon, GA

The re-enrollment process provides employees with the chance to change their benefits for the coming year, to update personal information on themselves and their dependents, and to obtain the latest updated provider directory.

The enrollment kit will include a brochure explaining the MMCP, a pre-filled enrollment form, a benefits wheel which illustrates the benefits under MMCP and CHCB for specific types of services, and a list of commonly asked questions and answers about managed care, along with an updated provider director.

Enrollment forms must be returned by November 13, 1998.

Employees who wish to remain in the Comprehensive Health Care Benefit (CHCB) and obtain updated information on Preferred Providers may do so by calling Member Services. United HealthCare has recently added a feature to it's 800 number which enables an employee to select a provider directory specific to a 30 mile radius of a zip code. Employees can continue to request a free directory through a Member Services Representative.