COVID Testing Resources
At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits Covered Under the Pharmacy Benefit
Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Testing Kits are covered under your pharmacy plan starting January 15.
Guidelines for dispersion of the COVID-19 vaccine
New Carpenters Regional Council Office Policies
- Members should refrain from visiting Council offices
- Members should instead contact our offices via phone or email
- Dues payments should be made over the phone or by mail. The service fee of $1.50 for phone transactions will be waived.
COVID-19 Tips
Please consult the precaution and preparedness recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control:
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly (especially when hands are visibly dirty)
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60-95% alcohol
- Disinfect surfaces regularly (including tools, to the best you are able)
- Cover your cough
- Contact your employer BEFORE you come to work if you are sick
Carpenters Wellness Center
Please DO NOT come to the Wellness Center if any of the following apply to you. Instead, please call your local health department for direction and testing if:
- You have been to any country categorized as a Level 2 or 3 Travel Health Notice by the CDC
- You have been in direct contact with someone who has recently returned from a country categorized as a Level 2 or 3 Travel Health Notice by the CDC
- You have been in direct contact with someone who is positive or suspected to positive for the COVID-19 virus
- You have any of the above risk factors and are symptomatic of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath)
The Wellness Center has returned to normal operating hours as listed here.
Walk-ins will NOT be accepted. You MUST have a scheduled and screened appointment prior to entering the facility. Our doors are now open for scheduled appointments. Providers and patients will be required to wear masks during their visits and will be asked to maintain social distancing whenever possible.
Virtual Appointments are available for:
- Counseling
- Primary care, sick visits, return-to-work needs
- Prescriptions and over-the-counter medication
- Call (314) 955-9355 option 7 when you arrive
Please DO NOT come to the Wellness Center for COVID-19 concerns or testing. Virtual appointments are required prior to COVID-19, flu and strep testing.
If you are at risk for COVID-19 or are in need of testing for COVID-19, please reach out to your local county health department or call us for guidance in navigating getting tested.
Wellness Center Phone Number: (314) 955-9355
Missouri Resources
Kansas Resources
Illinois Resources
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Information on paid sick leave for specific COVID-related reasons.
COVID-19 Temporary Disability
The proposed temporary Short Term Disability Amendment was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees. The effective date of the Amendment is March 1, 2020. Please note the following changes:
The Short Term Disability benefit coverage will waive the seven (7) day waiting period for disability benefits and will begin immediately for participants that meet either of the below qualifications:
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An eligible participant is in quarantine because of their possible exposure or the possible exposure of an
individual with whom the participant resides - this participant will be deemed to
have an illness and the Plan would be expected to cover participant during the quarantine period - a MAXIMUM of
14 days of benefits.
- A COVID-19 Short Term Disability form must be completed by the participant
- A statement from a medical professional is not required
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An eligible participant or an individual with whom the participants resides has tested positive or has been
placed in quarantine due to symptoms
- A COVID-19 Short Term Disability form must be completed by the participant
- A statement from a medical professional (physician or Public Health Official) indicating the positive test or quarantine due to symptoms is required. There is a section on the COVID-19 Short Term Disability form that can be completed by a medical professional or the medical professional may supply a letter. If the infected individual is a person with whom the participant resides, a copy of a letter indicating the positive or quarantine due to symptoms provided to the individual is sufficient.
- A participant can draw until he has been cleared by his physician to go back to work or up to 26 weeks of benefits (24 weeks if 2 weeks under #1 were already paid).
PLEASE NOTE: The disability payments are not available for participants that apply for state unemployment benefits.
The disability payments are only available during the quarantine period or the period of illness, not to exceed the maximum 26 week period. The weekly benefit is $300 per week, before tax.
If a member has questions regarding how to apply for Short Term Disability they may contact:
Member Services Phone: (314) 644-4802
Toll-Free: 877-232-3863
E-mail: Benefits@carpdc.org
Extension of COBRA Due Dates and Other Plan Deadlines Due to COVID Outbreak Period
Carpenters Health & Welfare Plan Deadlines Outbreak Period Notice
UnitedHealthcare Resources for Carpenters' Medicare Retirees
UHC COVID-19 Resources for Carpenters’ Medicare members and their Medicare dependents
Mental Health Resources
It's normal to feel anxious or fearful right now. There are resources available to our Carpenter members and their covered family members that can help:
- MDLive has virtual mental health counseling, as well as virtual sick visits. Visit myCigna.com or call Cigna's One Guide to set up your appointment at 1.800.244.6224.
- Member Assistance Program
- Centers for Disease Control tips for managing stress and coping