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In November, the Fund notified all members and dependents taking GLP-1s for Weight Loss about changes that impact coverage of these medications (a copy of this correspondence can be seen in Local 22’s Health Plan website under "Latest News"). Any member or dependent who is taking a GLP-1 medication for Weight Loss must have a new prior authorization submitted to ELMC and be enrolled in the Cecelia Health program to maintain coverage. 

What you need to do by Feb. 28:

1. Contact your prescriber (doctor) to ensure that a new Prior Authorization is submitted through ELMC:
   1. Phone Number            888-279-2899
   2. Fax Number                 888-692-2816

Your prescriber can call or fax ELMC at the numbers shown above.  If your prescriber has not submitted a PA through ELMC since 1/1/2026, your current authorization will expire on February 28^th.

2. You also need to enroll with Cecelia Health. To enroll, please contact Cecelia Health at 1-800-425-1607  

Failure to complete both of these steps by Feb 28^th will result in a disruption in medication coverage. 

If you have received a Prior Authorization after 1/1/2026 and engaged with Cecelia Health, no action is necessary.

Sincerely,

Ismael Torres

Health Plan Administrator

Philadelphia Firefighters and

Paramedics Health Plan, Local 22

P: 215-440-4418

C: 929-395-9754

F: 215-440-4417

itorres@iaff22.org

edit i forgot to include a time.

FOAM 33 Transfer party February 23 C/A 6-10pm at Sharky's Grill & Ale House

Hole sponsors needed for the 6th Annual McDaniels Brothers Golf Outing. $100/sponsor. Venmo @DennisMcDaniels-MemorialFund

The American Lung Association - "Figght For Air Climb" is scheduled for April 11, 2026.This year they are offering several ways to compete as members of the PFD. For more information see attcahed flyer.

PFD Galentine’s Night 

Calling all PFD ladies — let’s take a night to relax, laugh, and celebrate each other outside the job.

Date: February 21, 2026

Time: 6PM

Location: 7100 Tulip St  

Contact: Becca 215-609-2534 (E27/C)

Contact: Mel 267-745-6285 (E11/D)

Good vibes, good company, and zero fireground talk required (unless we want to lol).

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Click on link for Tickets! 
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML28W4ANV6J84/checkout/GFGHBZUFZCS72E3LK3UIXPAJ

Pipes and Drums need more members. Please see attached