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Check here for all the latest news and updates, from new wellness offerings, to benefit changes, to tips on using your healthcare; or subscribe to receive updates and the NWPP e-newsletter.

News
August 15, 2025

Alternate Plan Transitions to Regular Plan

Starting September 1, 2025 all participants on the Alternate Medical Plan will be seamlessly transitioned to the Regular PPO Plan. The change will not impact medical benefit coverage and deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums will all remain the same. In addition, the change will give people previously on the Alternate Plan many additional benefits, including: Dental […]

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Mental Health
June 17, 2025

Aches and Pains Getting You Down?

The link between chronic pain and depression. There is often a link between people working in physically demanding jobs and a higher instance of chronic pain. When pain becomes chronic, it can lead to depression and anxiety. And similarly, people with mental distress, can experience pain as more severe and long lasting. Discomfort from health […]

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Mental Health
May 14, 2025

Support Your Mental Health

Get the resources you need to manage life’s stressors. From finances, to relationships, to work/life balance, to physical health and more — there are a lot of factors that contribute to your mental health, and your ability to manage stress. It is not always easy to manage life’s stressors. That’s where Uprise Health comes in. […]

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Your Benefits
April 22, 2025

Understanding Eligibility

The basics on enrolling for your NWPP benefits. Here is a quick overview that can help you better understand eligibility for NWPP health benefits. This overview does not cover every scenario, so please contact your local union or the Administration Office toll-free at (866) 417-4240 if you have a specific situation or any questions. Becoming […]

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Wellness Tips
November 20, 2024

Finish the Year Strong

With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s time to take some actions to finish 2024 on a strong note! From getting your annual vaccines to making use of your wellness benefits, here are some suggestions on how you can wrap up the year.

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Your Benefits
April 18, 2024

Why Virtual Care?

While there will continue to be times when your doctor will want to see you in person, there are many reasons that a virtual visit might be a better option. Beyond saving you money with low-to-no co-pays, here are just a few other reasons virtual care visit might be your best choice. When you’re feeling […]

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