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On behalf of the full Local 4 team, we're pleased to share our new Benefit Funds newsletter: The Gauge. You may have already received the print edition. 

In accordance with guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, the IUOE Local 4 Health & Welfare Fund will not be distributing Form 1095-B to individuals documenting coverage for the tax year 2020. 

PrudentRx Copay Program for Specialty Drugs There are over 400 specialty medications available today, and that number is rapidly growing. These medications typically cost several hundred dollars monthly as they may require unique methods of administration such as injections or infusions. The Health Plan has partnered with PrudentRx to reduce specialty costs through an innovative copay program, effective January 1, 2021.

Please note that effective on or about February 1, 2021, AllianzGI Funds will be renamed to Virtus Funds. The funds offered in the Annuity and Savings Plan that is impacted is the AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund. Please review the attached notices.

Local 4 Plan Participants are invited to attend a Blue Cross COVID-19 webinar this coming Monday, February 1 at 3:30 PM. See this message from Blue Cross to learn more: As the COVID-19 vaccines begin to receive FDA approval and become available, we know that there are questions and concerns from our clients and members.