Things You Need to Know for 2023

Medical Coverage

We will be fully integrated with Highmark Northeastern NY effective January 1, 2023 .

Please note the following:

  • New medical ID Cards will be distributed to all enrollees
  • New Telehealth Provider through Doctor on Demand
  • Added Fertility Coverage to include Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Musculoskeletal Management

In addition to back, knee, shoulder, and joint point pain management, Hinge Health will be enhancing their offering to include Women’s Pelvic Health Pathway Assistance.

Legal Plan Enhancements

Now covered through MetGen, a subsidiary of MetLife, additional features will be covered under our Legal Plan, at no additional cost.  The following services will available in 2023:

  • Adoption and Legitimization
  • Domestic Violence Protection
  • Boundary Title Disputes
  • Property Tax Assessments
  • Zoning Applications
  • Attorney Services for non-covered matters (4 hours)

See Plan Details for more information.

This document contains summary information regarding the MPM Welfare Benefits Plan. Full details regarding coverage, eligibility and limitations can be found in the official Plan documents. For a complete listing of details, exclusions, and limitations, please review the MPM Welfare Benefits Plan Document and Summary Plan Description. If there are any discrepancies between the information in this publication, verbal representations, and the other documents, the MPM Welfare Benefits Plan Document and Summary Plan Description will govern. The company reserves the right to change or terminate the Plan at any time, subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements. This publication is in no way intended to imply a contract of employment.

This communication is intended to be a Summary of Material Modifications (SMM) to the MPM Welfare Benefits Plan. It includes the changes being made to the Plan effective January 1, 2023. Full details regarding coverage, eligibility and limitations can be found in the official Plan documents, located in the Reference Center of mpm-benefits.com.

You also have other important rights and protections under the Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). These are explained in more detail in the MPM Welfare Benefits Plan Document and Summary Plan Description, found within the Reference Center on www.mpm-benefits.com.