Announcements
2027 Open Enrollment Period
What you need to know Equity-League health benefits Open Enrollment is November 1–30, 2026. If your current Equity-League Health Fund medical plan coverage extends into 2027, Open Enrollment is your opportunity to make changes to your health benefits, so they continue...
Health Plan and Premium Changes Coming January 1, 2027
To address ongoing increases in health care costs, the Trustees have approved plan changes that will enable us to continue providing you valuable health coverage. Our goal is to provide the benefits and coverage that you need at costs that are affordable for both you...
Protect Yourself This Flu Season
Flu season is here, and one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and those around you is to get an annual flu shot. Vaccines help your immune system recognize and fight infections more effectively. By getting vaccinated each year, you can reduce your...
Prescription Drug Plan Changes Effective August 1, 2026
What you need to know Two changes to Tier 1 and Tier 2 prescription drug coverage (offered through MedImpact) will take effect on August 1, 2026: Anti-obesity medications, such as GLP-1s prescribed for weight management, including Wegovy and Zepbound, will no longer...
Prescription Drug Benefit News
What you need to know The Trustees have selected a new pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) for participants that elect and pay for Tiers 1 and 2 Cigna medical plan coverage. (If you are enrolled in an HMO, you will continue to receive your pharmacy benefits through your...
Spring Health’s New Weight & Wellness Journey Program
In October, Spring Health launched a new program—the Weight & Wellness Journey. The Weight and Wellness Journey connects participants to specialized therapy, coaching, and clinician-designed content focused on eating behaviors, body image, and health habits. This...
Use the myCigna App to Stay on Top of Your Benefits
The myCigna app makes it easy to understand your plan and take care of your health. On the app, you can: View, print and send ID cards Personalize your profile Find in-network doctors, hospitals and medical services Access virtual care directly from your phone or...
New Health Fund Eligibility Improvements For Coverage Beginning August 1st!
Changes Make It Easier to Get Coverage There will be new and improved eligibility rules for coverage beginning August 1st. The Board of Trustees are pleased to make these changes and provide additional opportunities for individuals to earn and maintain coverage. Just...
New fertility and family-building, pregnancy and postpartum, and menopause and midlife care benefits starting April 1, 2025!
The Equity-League Health Trust Fund is happy to announce that effective April 1, 2025, the Health Plan will be offering fertility and family-building, pregnancy and postpartum, and menopause and midlife care benefits through Progyny, a leading fertility and family...
You’ll Be Covered 100% When You Go to the Samuel Friedman Health Center – Mount Sinai!
Starting April 1, 2025, the Health Plan will cover in-network services 100% provided through Mount Sinai at the Samuel Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts for those with Cigna health coverage. You won’t pay anything! Health Plan participants with Tier 1 or...
