Health & Welfare Eligibility Audit

UA Local 42 Benefits Center
 

HEALTH PLAN DEPENDENT VERIFICATION NOTICE

Healthcare costs continue to rise for the members. One factor contributing to the increase is the cost of covering dependents that are not eligible for plan benefits. As part of our ongoing efforts to control costs and to keep our enrollment records up to date, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 42 Health and Welfare Plan has contracted with BMI Audit Services to perform relationship verification for dependent(s) enrolled in our medical insurance programs.

If you have a dependent enrolled for medical coverage, you will receive a personalized audit packet to the mailing address that we have on file. The information will arrive in an envelope like the envelope pictured below and include the following items:

  • Letter. Explains the verification process and how to submit documents.
  • Verification Form. Details for identifying dependent relationships and required documents.
  • Resource. A toll-free help line for BMI – please direct all questions to this team.
  • Access to BMI’s secure online portal. This is the most efficient way to complete your requirement. You will also have the option to submit copies of documents via USPS mail.

If you do not have a required certificate or document copy, please order it immediately. The vital statistics website (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm) can help you determine how to obtain documents, or you can visit the county or town clerk’s office. Most court records can be obtained directly from the courthouse. Please note that you will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with obtaining new copies.

Please remember that the insurance program belongs to everyone, and we need to be financially responsible. Your cooperation is required while we conduct this important dependent eligibility audit.

If you have any questions, call the BMI Dependent Eligibility help line at (877) 634-7780.

Sincerely,

Board of Trustees

Local 42 Health Benefits Center