{"id":2290,"date":"2026-01-26T18:11:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=2290"},"modified":"2026-01-26T18:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:59:34","slug":"new-health-benefits-coming-in-2026-for-aetf-participants","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/news\/new-health-benefits-coming-in-2026-for-aetf-participants\/","title":{"rendered":"New Health Benefits Coming in 2026 for AETF Participants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Alaska Electrical Health &amp; Welfare Fund is pleased to announce new digital health and family-building benefits launching in 2026, designed to give participants and their covered family members greater access to high-quality, personalized care \u2013 all at no cost to you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sword Digital Physical Therapy \u2013 Available January 1, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Beginning January 1, 2026, the Fund will offer Sword Health digital physical therapy programs, providing expert-guided care from the comfort of home. Sword combines advanced technology with licensed clinical support to help participants recover from pain, improve mobility, and build long-term movement health\u2014without the need for in-person clinic visits. Sword programs available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thrive \u2013 Pain Recovery and Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thrive focuses on treating musculoskeletal pain such as back, joint, and muscle pain. Participants work one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist who creates and adapts a personalized recovery plan. Motion-tracking technology provides real-time feedback to help ensure exercises are performed safely and effectively.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Move \u2013 Strength, Mobility, and Injury Prevention<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Move is a proactive program designed to improve strength, flexibility, and mobility while helping prevent future injuries. Guided routines and progress tracking support healthy movement habits before pain becomes chronic.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bloom \u2013 Pelvic Health Care<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bloom provides specialized digital care for pelvic health conditions. This program offers discreet, personalized support guided by licensed clinicians, helping participants strengthen pelvic muscles and improve overall wellbeing at home.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/health-welfare\/digital-physical-therapy\/\">Sword Digital Physical Therapy page<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Teladoc Health Primary360 \u2013 Available February 1, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Starting February 1, 2026, the Fund will begin offering Teladoc Health Primary360, a virtual primary care service that connects participants with a dedicated care team through phone or video visits.<\/p>\n<p>Primary360 offers convenient, relationship-based care for everyday health needs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preventive and routine primary care<\/li>\n<li>Chronic condition management<\/li>\n<li>Prescription management and referrals<\/li>\n<li>Care coordination and ongoing health guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This service makes it easier to receive consistent primary care without the need for travel or long wait times.<\/p>\n<p><em>Look for more information from the Fund in late January!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Progyny Family-Building Benefits \u2013 Available February 1, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Also beginning February 1, 2026, the Fund will add Progyny, a comprehensive family-building benefit designed to support participants through fertility, family planning, and reproductive health journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Progyny provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to a network of leading fertility specialists<\/li>\n<li>Personalized support from dedicated care advocates<\/li>\n<li>Coverage for fertility treatments and related services<\/li>\n<li>Guidance through family-building options such as fertility preservation and assisted reproductive technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This benefit is designed to deliver compassionate, coordinated care while helping participants make informed decisions about their family-building goals.<\/p>\n<p><em>Look for more information from the Fund in late January!<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>More Information Coming Soon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additional details regarding enrollment, and how to access Teladoc Health Primary360, and Progyny services will be shared with participants prior to each program\u2019s launch.<\/p>\n<p>The Fund is proud to continue expanding benefits that support your health, recovery, and future\u2014helping you move better, feel better, and access the care you need at every stage of life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For eligibility information see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AETF-SMM-HW-1225-96899.pdf\">Summary of Material Modification notice sent in December<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aetf-spd-health-welfare-pages-web-120424.pdf\">Summary Plan Description<\/a> or contact the Administrative Office at (907) 276-1246\u00a0or by email at: aetfhw@aetf.com.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The Alaska Electrical Health &amp; Welfare Fund is pleased to announce new digital health and family-building benefits launching in 2026, designed to give participants and their covered family members greater access to high-quality, personalized care \u2013 all at no cost to you. 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