SEPTA TWU 234 went on strike as of November 1, 2016, at 12:01 a.m.
The employer makes the determination about eligibility for health coverage.
According to SEPTA's instructions, health care benefits stop at the point when
the strike begins. As a result, SEPTA employees who are affected by the current
labor disputes and have health insurance benefits through Independence Blue
Cross and Keystone Health Plan East are not eligible for health insurance
benefits as of the strike date, unless they contact SEPTA to elect COBRA
continuation.
Please note the following:
- Not all SEPTA employees are involved in the labor dispute, so it is
important to verify eligibility prior to rendering services. Members in the
following groups are affected:
- - 10093739
- - 10093791
- - 10093793
- - 10093848
- - 10095636
- - 10095638
- All health insurance coverage is cancelled as of the strike date,
November 1, 2016, including emergency and pre-approved services, unless
COBRA has been elected.
- Should providers receive approval via the NaviNet®
web portal for services for the striking SEPTA members on November 1, 2016, and
through the remainder of the strike, it should be noted that active coverage on
the date of service is required for claim payment.
- SEPTA offers COBRA coverage to its employees in the event of strike.
- Members who do not select COBRA enrollment for the duration of the strike
will not be covered by Independence.
- Members must contact their SEPTA benefits office directly for COBRA
information or any other benefit concerns during the strike by calling
215-580-7787, 215-580-7121, 215-580-7591, or
215-580-7115.
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