The tasty treats of the holiday season are one of the many things that people look forward to each December. Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the excitement and deliciousness that the holiday has to offer. Read more >>… Read More

Ophthalmologists advise to stay away from over-the-counter nonprescription colored contacts, which can damage eyes and your vision. A recent study has shown that chemicals such as chlorine were found in three types of non-prescription costume contact lenses. Read more >>… Read More

Use the new mobile app to find an eye care provider, request an ID card, check your eligibility and benefits – and more! Available on the App Store and Google Play. Read more >>… Read More

“Out of sight, out of mind” is a good policy when it comes to candy. By minimizing the amount of junk food in your home, you minimize the temptation to eat it. That’s normally an effective plan – but it all goes out the window when it comes to Halloween. Read More

This notice and your Summary Plan Description provide important information regarding your decision to start, continue, or change your elective deferral contributions. All Employers contributing to the Local 25 401(k) Fund (the “Fund”) will be contributing three (3%) of compensation in 2018. Click here to read the full notice >>… Read More

Research already suggests that the Mediterranean diet – rich in fish, fruits, nuts, and olive oil – can prevent second heart attacks, delay Alzheimer’s disease, and possibly even lower your cancer risk. It is also one of the diets recommended by the American Diabetes Association as one that can be… Read More

When a student goes off to college, it’s an emotional time for parents, who worry that their child will succeed socially and academically. That anxiety is compounded when the student has a chronic disease such as diabetes. Read more >>… Read More

Stocks and other higher-risk assets generated strong gains during 2017 amid a relatively strong U.S. economy, low unemployment, improving economic activity in Europe, a weak U.S. dollar and expected stimulus from corporate tax cuts. Read more >>… Read More

Medical Reimbursement Account Benefit As you should be aware, if you are a participant (“Participant”) in the I.B.E.W. Local 25 Health and Benefit Fund (the “H&B Fund”), your employer may (depending on the terms of your collective bargaining agreement) be required to make contributions on your behalf to a Medical… Read More