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MPI HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN
ADDITIONS

 

IN THE LAST 5 YEARS

These gains were achieved outside the negotiation process as part of management of the MPI plans, which is overseen by union-side and management side trustees.

Behavioral health virtual visits through Optum

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2019

NaturallySlim, anOnline Weight Loss Program

Lowered the Co-Payment for Preventative Vaccinations Administered at Pharmacies

Reduced the Co-Payment for Telemedicine through LiveHealth Online

Allowed Comprehensive Physical Exams to be Performed Outside the UCLA-MPTF Health Centers For Participants Living in Los Angeles County with $100 Co-Payment and 10% Coinsurance

Special COVID-19-Related Benefits

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2021

Established the Motion Picture Preferred Provider (“MP3”) Network of providers

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to treat autism spectrum disorder

Urine drug screens under certain circumstances

Cardiac CT scans for coronary calcium score

Frame allowance increased to $200 every other calendar year

Optum’s Talkspace available

Travel expense reimbursement for covered services restricted in certain states

Quit Genius for smoking cessation

Speech therapy for dysphonia with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria

Special COVID-19-Related Benefits

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2018

Bariatric Surgery in Accordance with Anthem Blue Cross Guidelines

Specialized Infant Formula

Elective Terminations of Pregnancy for Covered Dependent Children

Dental Implants Needed for Covered Dependent Children

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2020

Specialty prescription drugs available at retail locations (not limited to mail-order)

Restored Sutter Health to In-Network

Conscious sedation for dental procedures

Dental sealants

Special COVID-19-Related 
Benefits

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2022

BASIC AGREEMENT PAST PRIORITIES

Read more about how these provisions have changed in recent years.

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