Local 237 Welfare Fund Prescription Drug Benefit For Active Full-Time Welfare Fund Participants

Aetna administers the Fund’s prescription drug benefits and maintains the pharmacy network. Everyone receives an identification card from Aetna. When filling a prescription at a retail pharmacy you will need to provide your Aetna ID card.

Summary of the Fund’s prescription benefit

CO-PAYS	GENERIC DRUGS	BRAND NAME DRUGS
30-day supply or less filled at a local retail pharmacy	$5.00	$15.00
> 30-day supply filled at a local retail pharmacy retail pharmacy	$10.00	$30.00
90-day supply through Aetna mail order program	$5.00	$15.00

For those members who choose the cost-saving mail order program, your doctor can submit your prescriptions by using their e-prescribing service, by logging in to the provider portal on Availity.com, or via fax to 1-877-270-3317. The cover sheet should include your member ID number, birthdate and mailing address. Note: Only your doctor can fax a prescription. You can also complete an Aetna Mail Order Delivery form:

  pdf Aetna Mail Order Form (English) (977 KB)
  pdf Aetna Mail Order Form (Spanish) (962 KB)

Aetna has set up a dedicated customer service line for Local 237 members, you can reach them by calling 1 (855) 352-1599 for questions regarding prescriptions benefits.

Standard Operating Hours for Aetna’s customer service:
Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 11:00pm Eastern
Saturday: 7:00am to 9:30pm Eastern
Sunday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Eastern

You can also access Aetna's member log-in for information on medications, estimated costs and more

While the mail order program is voluntary, all members using “maintenance drugs” are encouraged to take advantage of the savings and convenience available through Aetna.

Learn how to get the most from your Welfare Fund Pharmacy plan!