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Your Best Fall Starts Now End-of-Summer Healthy Checklist Before the busy fall season begins, take a few simple steps to focus on your health and well-being. A little preparation now can help you feel healthier, less stressed, and ready for the months ahead. 1. Prioritize Your Mental Wellness Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. Take […]

Attention GLP-1 Users: Prior Authorization Required Beginning October 1, 2026 Starting October 1, 2026, the Fund will require prior authorization for GLP-1 medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. This change helps ensure these high-cost medications are used safely, appropriately, and when medically necessary, while helping protect […]

The Path to Parenthood Progyny Supports Your Journey Building a family doesn’t always happen the way we expect, and for many people, the process can feel emotional and overwhelming. That’s why the Fund added Progyny, a specialized fertility and family-building benefit that provides expert support every step of the way. Progyny is not a fertility […]

Travel with Confidence Your Health Plan Has You Covered Whether you’re taking a vacation or traveling for business, here’s how to get the best benefit coverage if you get sick or injured while you’re away from home. Traveling in the U.S.? Getting care is easy in all 50 states. Virtual visitsHave a virtual visit by […]

You’re invited to the 2026 Coalition Health Fair. Alaska Electrical Health & Welfare Fund invites you and your eligible dependents to participate. Click here to register in advance for the following fairs: Fairbanks: Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center, 3605 Cartwright Ct., Bldg C September 12th: 8am – noon September 13th: 8am – 11:30am Mat-Su Valley: Mat-Su […]

Don’t Let Allergies Slow You Down Spring is beautiful—but for many people, it also means allergy season. Knowing what to watch for can help you feel better, faster. ■ Seasonal allergies can bring sneezing, sinus pressure, congestion, itchy eyes, and cough. Shower after being outdoors, keep windows closed on high-pollen days, and consider antihistamines or […]

Partner With a Primary Provider on Teladoc What if every time you had a virtual visit, you saw the same provider of your choice? Now you can. When you use Teladoc’s Primary360 program, your health gets some strong advantages: ■ Real relationships. Choose a board-certified doctor who gets to know you over time. You’ll also […]

Meet Sword: Digital Physical Therapy at No Cost to You Whether you’re training for a 10K or spending long days in the garden, spring is the season to get moving. And while that’s great for your health, it can leave you with strained muscles and aching joints. Sword Digital Physical Therapy now brings convenient virtual […]

What Is “the Protein Target?” A balanced diet contains fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy—and enough protein to keep yourbody strong. The latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines include a daily “protein target” to support healthy aging. For moderately active adults, a good goal is about0.5 grams per pound of body weight. For example, a150-pound person needs around 75 […]

Why Managing Weight Matters More than 2 in 5 adults over age 20 have obesity, a chronic condition linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. What Is Obesity? Obesity is a complex disease involving excess body fat. It develops from a combination of genetic, environmental, and […]