New Services from Included Health
Published on Monday, June 1, 2026
The Automatic Sprinkler Local 281, U.A. Welfare Fund (“Fund”) is pleased to announce an expansion of its partnership with Included Health to encompass telemedicine services effective June 1, 2026. As a result, MDLive will no longer be available for telemedicine services after May 31, 2026.
Current Services Offered by Included Health
Included Health was retained to provide personalized assistance to you and your family when making healthcare decisions and navigating the healthcare system, at no cost to you. Currently, Included Health can help you find top in-network doctors in your neighborhood, get second opinions, and navigate the Fund’s zero-cost programs offered through Pivot (Smoking Cessation), Hinge Health (Virtual Physical Therapy), Absolute Solutions (Imaging Network), and Employee Resource Systems (Member Assistance Program).
Included Health is Replacing MDLive for Telemedicine Services Effective June 1, 2026
Effective June 1, 2026, Included Health is replacing MDLive as the Fund’s telemedicine service provider. Accordingly, moving forward, eligible participants (actives, pre-Medicare retirees, COBRA recipients) and their pre-Medicare eligible dependents can get the care they need virtually, through the Included Health app, at no out-of-pocket cost. For example, eligible participants can use the Included Health app to:
? Consult with a dedicated primary care physician for annual screenings and treatment for chronic conditions, such as diabetes.
? See a licensed therapist online for mental health support as needed.
? Visit with a board-certified psychiatrist for medical management, new diagnoses, and more.
? Get prescriptions sent to the local pharmacy of their choice.
Once you are set up with Included Health, you can connect with a provider virtually within minutes from your phone or computer. Visit includedhealth.com/Local281Fund or call 1-833-201-1235 to get registered today.
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