Important change announced for rail H&W plans

June 14, 2024

Beginning on January 1, 2025, members who are covered under the nationally negotiated railroad health & welfare plans will have their pharmacy benefits transitioned from Express Scripts, Inc., to Optum Rx. This includes H&W Plan numbers GA-690100 (SMART-TD Plan), GA-23000 (National Railroad Plan), and GA-46000 (Early Retiree Plan).

For additional information, please view the joint statement released by the CRLO (labor) and the NCCC (management), which includes a list of questions and answers.