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The Service Employees International Union Local 105 Health and Welfare Fund was established to provide medical and other welfare benefits for eligible Local 105 members and their dependents through the collective bargaining process.

This site provides general benefit information, forms and other Trust related items. Some content is available in Spanish. Click ‘Español’ on the top of the page to view the translated materials.

PLAN CHANGES DUE TO THE END OF THE COVID-19 NATIONAL EMERGENCY

Effective May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 National Emergency has ended.  The temporary Plan changes will either expire or continue to be covered as follows:

  • COVID-19 OTC at home test kits will no longer be covered.
  • COVID-19 vaccines will remain covered at 100% when received at PPO clinics or pharmacies.  NonPPO Plan provisions and cost share apply to all nonPPO providers.
  • In office treatment and testing will be covered, subject to standard Plan provisions and limitations for PPO and NonPPO providers.
  • Antiviral medications will continue to be covered, subject to standard Plan provisions and limitations for PPO and NonPPO pharmacies.  The FDA Emergency Use Authorization will be monitored for expiration and possible revisions to the benefits of the Plan.
  • Coverage of Dental Personal Protective Equipment will no longer be covered.
Update Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and in the interest of keeping the community and our staff as safe and healthy as possible, all WPAS offices (Mercer Island, Gladstone, Anchorage, Spokane) will be closed for walk-in services effective March 17, 2020.  WPAS will only be conducting business via phone, email, or fax.  If you need to bring documentation or information to the office, there are drop boxes available at each of our office locations.  Contact information can be found here.