FOR UNIONS
World-Class Care for Union Members
Stretch Taft-Hartley fund dollars further. Give union members voluntary access to high-quality, JCI-accredited surgery abroad - often with zero out-of-pocket cost - while protecting long-term fund solvency.
THE CHALLENGE
Rising Healthcare Costs Threaten Fund Sustainability
Healthcare costs represent one of the largest and fastest-growing expenses for Taft-Hartley funds. Knee replacements averaging $52,000, cardiac bypass at $150,000, and spinal fusions exceeding $110,000 place enormous pressure on fund reserves - and on the members who face high cost-sharing obligations.
Acules gives joint boards a voluntary, member-driven alternative: the same procedures at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad, at 60–80% lower cost - with full coordinator support throughout.
WHAT ACULES PROVIDES
A Complete Medical Travel Benefit
Zero Out-of-Pocket Options
Joint boards can structure the benefit so members pay nothing for international procedures - the fund covers the (far lower) international cost, preserving member goodwill.
Member Advocacy
Every member who chooses international care receives a dedicated patient coordinator who advocates for them from first inquiry through post-procedure recovery.
Joint Fund Integration
Acules works with your fund administrator and legal counsel to integrate medical travel as an optional benefit tier within your existing plan structure.
Education & Outreach
We provide union-branded member education materials, town hall presentation support, and an easy enrollment process for members considering international care.
Quality Assurance
Only JCI-accredited hospitals. Every partner facility undergoes annual re-verification. Outcome data and complication rates are monitored continuously.
Transparent Reporting
Joint boards receive annual utilization reports: procedures completed, savings realized, member satisfaction scores, and fund impact analysis.
SAMPLE SAVINGS
What Your Fund Could Save per Procedure
Prices are representative estimates. Actual costs vary by hospital, member profile, and procedure complexity.
Protect Your Fund. Protect Your Members.
Talk to our labor benefits team about adding medical travel to your fund.
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