The Trustees
are pleased to announce that effective February 1, 2009, HMC Companies (HMC) will replace Managed Health Network (MHN) to
administer the Fund's Employee/Member Assistance Program (EMAP) for mental health and chemical dependency benefits.
What To Do if You Are Currently Treating a Fund Member Beginning
on February 1, 2009, HMC/APS must be contacted before the member receives services or treatment for mental health
or chemical dependency even if you have an existing authorization from MHN. If HMC/APS is not contacted before receiving
treatment, the member may not be eligible for benefits and claims may be denied. Contact HMC and its clinical professionals
at 888-332-3780 beginning February 1st.
Prior to your patient's first appointment in February 2009, their care must be certified.
Please call HMC at 888-332-3780 after February 1st or complete and return the transition form, which can be downloaded
on below.