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SANTA MONICA UNITE HERE HEALTH

CA · EIN 956035138 · $108.5M rev · operational · santamonicauniteherefunds.org
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SANTA MONICA UNITE HERE HEALTH administers health benefits for union workers and their families through the UNITE HERE Local 11 Health Benefit Fund. It offers two medical plan options—MLK Care and Health Net—along with prescription, dental, vision, and mental health benefits. The organization facilitates access to care through in-network providers, zero-cost preventive services, and support programs for chronic conditions.

activities · 24

what they do

direct service · 24
  • Administer health benefits enrollment and eligibility Health Benefits Online Access Portal
    Provides secure online access for members to review eligibility and elect health benefits, ensuring streamlined administration of coverage options.
  • Administer health benefits enrollment and eligibility Health Benefits Online Access Portal
    Provides secure online access for members to review eligibility and elect health benefits, ensuring streamlined management of coverage options.
  • Cover pregnancy and pediatric care
    Provides coverage for pregnancy and pediatric care at no cost to members, ensuring access to essential services for maternal and child health.
  • Cover preventive care and screenings at no cost
    Provides preventive care services including immunizations, diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, bloodwork), pregnancy and pediatric care, and preventive medications at no cost to members.
  • Deliver care through network and virtual services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual Care
    Requires use of in-network providers for coverage (with exceptions for emergencies and authorized referrals) and offers 24/7 access to a nurse advice line through Health Net, as well as virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health at no cost to members and covered dependents age 18+.
  • Deliver comprehensive HMO health coverage Integrated Behavioral Health Services
    Provides comprehensive healthcare coverage through an HMO plan, including medical, hospital, mental/behavioral health, and substance use disorder benefits, with service availability in Southern California and Baja California within fifty miles of the California-Mexico border.
  • Deliver dental, vision, and life insurance benefits Union and Association Health Benefits Administration
    Offers dental benefits through one of three dental plans, vision coverage for frames and lenses via Vision Service Plan (VSP), and automatic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage to eligible individuals regardless of medical plan enrollment.
  • Implement health benefit plan improvements
    Regularly implements enhancements and changes to the health benefit plan to improve member access, affordability, and quality of care.
  • Incentivize preventive health check-ups
    Offers financial incentives to members who complete annual physical exams, including a $250 check for members and their spouses/domestic partners and a $500 annual bonus under the MLK Care Medical Plan.
  • Incentivize preventive health check-ups
    Offers financial incentives—$250 or $500 bonuses—to members and their spouses or domestic partners who complete an annual physical check-up, promoting engagement in preventive care.
  • Manage prescription drug benefits Community Pharmacy Services
    Provides prescription drug coverage to eligible employees and dependents through Express Scripts, including a mail order pharmacy program that delivers 90-day supplies of maintenance medications to members' homes, with low copayments for generics and brand-name drugs at retail and via mail order.
  • Offers dental benefits through one of three dental plans and vision coverage for frames and lenses through Vision Service Plan (VSP) to all eligible employees and dependents.
  • Offer prescription drug benefits through Express Scripts
    Provides prescription drug coverage to eligible employees and dependents via Express Scripts, including a mail order pharmacy program that delivers 90-day supplies of maintenance medications to members' homes, with low copayments for generics and brand-name drugs at retail and through mail order.
  • Offer virtual physical therapy Telehealth Consultations & Virtual Care
    Provides virtual physical therapy services at no cost to members and covered dependents age 18 and over through a partnership with Hinge Health.
  • Operate medical and dental clinics in Los Angeles
    Operates a medical office and dental clinic in Los Angeles that provide affordable, high-quality healthcare services to members, with the dental office actively serving patients since July 28.
  • Operate medical and dental clinics in Los Angeles
    Runs a medical office and a dental office in Los Angeles that provide affordable, high-quality health care and are actively serving patients, including over 10,000 members of Local 11 and their families.
  • Provide care coordination and 24/7 health support Telehealth Consultations & Virtual Care
    Offers 24/7 access to a nurse advice line through Health Net for medical triage and screening, and delivers coordinated primary and specialty care, disease management, and screening and treatment for physical and mental health conditions, including award-winning diabetes care.
  • Provide comprehensive HMO health coverage Integrated Behavioral Health Services
    Offers an HMO plan that includes medical, hospital, mental/behavioral health, and substance use disorder benefits, with coverage available in Southern California and Baja California within fifty miles of the California-Mexico border; requires use of in-network providers except for emergencies or authorized referrals.
  • Provide life insurance and AD&D coverage Group Life and AD&D Insurance
    Provides automatic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage to eligible individuals, regardless of medical plan enrollment.
  • Provide preventive and diagnostic care at no cost
    Offers preventive care screenings, immunizations, diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, bloodwork), and preventive medications at no cost to members, supporting early detection and health maintenance.
  • Provide primary, specialty, and disease management care
    Delivers primary and specialty care, disease management, preventive services, and screening and treatment for physical and mental health conditions, including award-winning diabetes care, to over 10,000 members of Local 11 and their families.
  • Support mental and emotional well-being Behavioral Health & Substance Use Benefits Administration
    Provides a Member Assistance Program (MAP) from Carelon to support personal, family, and emotional challenges, and covers mental/behavioral health and substance use disorder services through its HMO plan.
  • Support mental health and personal well-being Behavioral Health & Substance Use Benefits Administration
    Provides access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) from Carelon to support members and dependents with personal, family, and emotional challenges, alongside comprehensive mental/behavioral health and substance use disorder benefits.
  • Update and improve health benefit plans
    Implements ongoing improvements and changes to the health benefit plan for members to enhance coverage and service delivery.
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named programs · 8

what they call their work

Health Net HMO Plan
HMO medical plan offering coverage through Health Net’s Salud y Mas network in Southern California and SIMNSA network in Baja California, Mexico; includes $5 primary care copay and $150 ER copay
MLK Care Medical Plan
Comprehensive medical plan providing $0 cost-sharing for primary care, preventive services, diagnostics, hospital stays, mental health, and more through MLK Community Medical Group in South Los Angeles; includes $150 ER copay
Member Assistance Program (MAP)
Counseling and support services for mental health, substance use, and personal challenges
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefit
Coverage for outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance use treatment through Carelon; includes ABA therapy and telehealth visits
Physical Therapy Program
Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health at no cost to members and covered dependents age 18+; includes personalized care plans and 1-on-1 support
Prescription Drug Benefit
Pharmacy benefit administered by Express Scripts with $3 generic and $6 brand name drug copays at network pharmacies; includes mail order and specialty drug programs
UNITE HERE Health Center
On-site medical and dental care facility in Los Angeles exclusively for MLK Care participants and eligible family members
Virtual Physical Therapy with Hinge Health
No-cost virtual physical therapy program for members and dependents age 18+ to treat joint and muscle pain through personalized exercise plans and telehealth support.
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • Accredo Partner — Provides support for members prescribed specialty drugs with high copays, often resulting in $0 member cost.
  • Carelon Partner — Provides a network of providers for mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including outpatient and inpatient services and ABA therapy.
  • Carelon Partner — Provides mental health and substance use support through the Member Assistance Program (MAP).
  • Express Scripts Partner — Contract pharmacy network for prescription benefits.
  • Express Scripts Partner — Contracted pharmacy benefits manager that administers prescription drug benefits for the fund.
  • Express Scripts Partner — Covers medications (generic, brand name, and specialty) under the Prescription Benefit.
  • Express Scripts Partner — Pharmacy benefits partner that covers prescriptions through contracted pharmacies.
  • Express Scripts Partner — Provides prescription drug coverage for all eligible employees and dependents.
  • First Health Partner — Network used for urgent care services under the MLK Care Medical Plan.
  • Health Net, Inc. Partner — Contracted provider of the HMO medical plan offering comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Hinge Health Partner — Provides virtual physical therapy access to MLK Care Medical Plan members.
  • Hinge Health Partner — Provides virtual physical therapy services at no cost to eligible members.
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Partner — Contracts with the organization to provide HMO medical coverage to members.
  • MLK Community Medical Group Partner — Provides primary and specialty medical care to members of the MLK Care Medical Plan.
  • Martin Luther King Community Healthcare Partner — Partnered to deliver care for the MLK Care Medical Plan.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Partner — Provides emergency care and is the central facility for the MLK Care Medical Plan service area.
  • Okta Partner — Partners with Okta to manage user authentication and account security.
  • VSP Vision Care Partner — Provider of affordable vision benefits.
  • VSP Vision Care Partner — Provides affordable vision benefits to members.
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP) Partner — Provides vision coverage for frames and lenses.