In a substantial strengthening of the National Health & Welfare Plan, ATDA members covered by the plan now have access to the Musculoskeletal Centers of Excellence (COE) network provided by SurgeryPlus. Designed as a means of connecting patients to elite care, the network provides treatment to covered members through top-rated medical facilities by physicians who are top-rated within their specific field.
ATDA members utilizing this network will receive the best available care for a range of orthopedic and spinal conditions. This provides them with the best back, neck, knee, or shoulder care, including surgery. Rotator cuff repair, Carpal Tunnel treatment, and even joint replacements are included.
The most impactful aspect of this additional benefit, however, is that covered members pay nothing out of pocket for treatment through the program. Commenting on this, ATDA Vice President Brandon Denucci said “We are excited to add the Musculoskeletal Centers of Excellence program to the already robust healthcare benefits our members currently receive. Not only will this program give members access to top-rated orthopedic and spinal surgeons and facilities throughout the country, but when they use the benefit for qualifying procedure, they will be able to do so at zero out of pocket expense. No copays. No deductibles”
Although the Musculoskeletal Centers of Excellence benefit represents an important addition, it is not the first of its kind under the National Health & Welfare Plan. It is actually an expansion of the program, which already includes a Cardiac Care Program Center of Excellence through the Cleveland Clinic. Members interested in either COE program can learn more on the Your Track to Health website (www.ytth.com).