MEDICAL
Allied Beverage Group will continue to offer three medical plans. These plans are now administered through Meritain, an Aetna Company.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All non-union full-time employees and Merchandisers working 30 or more hours per week.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALLIED BEVERAGE GROUP'S MEDICAL PLANS
For questions and additional information to help you select a plan, please contact the Graham Company. Contact information can be seen on the Contact page. Please note that formal Summary of Benefits and Coverages (SBC) documents will be released in the coming weeks.
As a reminder, all employees participating in the medical plan will be asked to attest their tobacco status.
TOBACCO VS. NON-TOBACCO CONTRIBUTION REMINDER
If you are enrolled in one of Allied Beverage Group's medical plans, please remember there are different premium (employee contribution) options for tobacco and non-tobacco users. Associates are required to certify or attest tobacco status via ABG Connect. A tobacco user is an associate that uses nicotine products including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, pipes, and electronic cigarettes, electronic vaping devices, etc., regardless of method or frequency within 30 days. Falsifying your tobacco use status constitutes fraud against the health plan and may result in disciplinary action including termination of employment.
If you do not smoke or use tobacco and/or nicotine products, you will pay $75 less for your monthly medical plan contribution. If you do use tobacco and/or nicotine products and complete a tobacco cessation program by September 30, 2025 you can receive a retro-discounted price.
Please click the button below to view ABG's HIPAA Notice regarding the above Tobacco Discount Program.
NEED HELP FINDING A PARTICIPATING PROVIDER WITH MERITAIN?
It is always best to receive care In-Network when possible. Providers in the Aetna Choice Point of Service (POS) II network negotiated with Meritain to set rates for health care services. These rates are generally more favorable than what would be found Out-of-Network, so Meritain also provides a greater level of coverage for In-Network care. Please note that despite a slightly different naming convention, this is the same network Allied Beverage members had access to last year.
Please confirm that your providers are participating in the Aetna Choice Point of Service (POS) II network using this link and enter your zip code. Select or type in Aetna Choice POS II (Open Access) under 'Select a Plan'. The button below also offers a step-by-step guide on finding a participating Meritain provider.
MERITAIN MEMBER PORTAL
Meritain Health's member portal has an array of tools and resources to help you manage your health benefits. Please note that you will not have access to register for the Meritain Member Portal until July 1, 2025 when the Meritain coverage becomes effective.
Below are a few things you can do on your Meritain.com member portal.
- Verify eligibility and benefits coverage
- Find the status of claims
- Access your ID card (view, print or request new cards)
- Submit a claim for reimbursement directly to you
- View your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) documents
- And much more!
For more information on the Meritain portal and the tools & resources available to you, click below.
MERITAIN - CVS MINUTECLINIC ACCESS AT NO COST
Through your Meritain medical coverage, you will have access to high-quality care through CVS MinuteClinic at no cost to you. MinuteClinic makes it easy for you to get the care you need, when and where you need it.
MinuteClinic is a walk-in clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy and Target stores, and is the largest provider of retail health care in the United States - with over 1,100 locations in 33 states and the District of Columbia. MinuteClinic health care providers treat a variety of illnesses, injuries, and conditions. They can also write prescriptions, when medically appropriate. MinuteClinic is open every day, including evenings, and offers both walk-in and scheduled appointment options.
For more information on the no cost MinuteClinic access through Meritain, click below.
THE TELADOC SOLUTION
Members enrolled in one of the Meritain medical plans can consult with a physician 24/7 by phone, online video, or mobile app at any time, from anywhere. Members can get advice and treatment for non-emergency medical concerns. Members can also use Teladoc for medical advice and care in the following situations:
- When their primary care physician is not available or accessible
- After normal business hours, nights, and weekends
- When they are at home, traveling, or do not want to take time off work for a doctor's appointment
- When they want to request a prescription or refill (however, there is no guarantee a member will be prescribed medication).
Common conditions that can be treated through Teladoc include Allergies, Bronchitis, Cold/Flu, Headaches/Migraines, Respiratory Infections, Sinus Infections, Stomachache/Diarrhea, Urinary Tract Infections, Pink Eye, and more.
TELADOC REGISTRATION PAGE
It's quick and easy to register for your Teladoc account. Simply download the Teladoc Health app or visit the Teladoc registration link by clicking the button below. While filling out your information in step 1 of the registration process, a Teladoc Health code is not required.
