News & Notes

 

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Call the Plan Administrative Manager, Renee Bossone, in Fund office at 203-375-6088.

Visit Aetna’s website at www.aetna.com, to find a medical or dental provider, locate Urgent Care Centers or Walk-in Clinics near you, or to get discount info.

Call Aetna at 866-658-2455 for any medical or claim questions or concerns.

Contact Aetna’s Employee Assistance Program  (EAP) 

           1-888-238-6232          www.resoursesforliving.com

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Dial 988 for immediate mental health support
When you need the police, fire department or an ambulance, you know to call 911. Now a new number, 988, is available for non-urgent and emergency mental health concerns.

The goal of 988 is to reduce suicide attempts and deaths by suicide and provide individuals and their friends and families access to immediate mental health support.

988 is available if you’re having thoughts of suicide, feeling emotional distress or struggling with substance misuse. 988 is also available if you have concerns about someone else and need guidance, help or support. 

When dialing 988:

  • The call goes to a local crisis center
  • The caller is connected to a skilled and trained counselor
  • Counselors listen and provide personalized support, resources and help in a mental health emergency

988 is free and available 24/7/365This easy-to-remember number makes it simple to get the mental health support and help you need.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Did you know as Plan member you and your eligible dependents can contact the EAP for a wealth of services. Aetna's Resource for Living can help you find information and resources on issues including:

  • Stress
  • Anger management
  • Alcohol/substance abuse problems
  • Legal/financial services
  • Anxiety/depression
  • Family/Parenting issues

EAP is just a call or click away.  Click here for more information.