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Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Contratistas profesionales, capacitados y orgullosos de pertenecer al sindicato. Asociación de Contratistas Mecánicos del Sur de Florida La Asociación de Contratistas Mecánicos del Sur de Florida es una asociación que representa a los contratistas que construyen y dan servicio a sistemas de calefacción, ventilación, aire acondicionado, refrigeración y tuberías en las áreas metropolitanas de Miami y Ft. Lauderdale y sus suburbios, así como en los Cayos de Florida. A través de la educación, la representación legislativa, la negociación y las oportunidades de establecer contactos, la MCASF ayuda a nuestros contratistas miembros a orientar sus empresas en la dirección correcta para el futuro. La MCASF está afiliada a la Asociación de Contratistas Mecánicos de Estados Unidos y a los Contratistas de Servicios Mecánicos de Estados Unidos, y nuestros contratistas miembros son signatarios del Sindicato Local 725 de Instaladores de Tuberías de Aire Acondicionado y Refrigeración de la Asociación Unida. Visita el sitio web de MCASF

Page dedicated to providing information on the Members Assistance Program brought to you by Ulliance Life Advisor MCASF Local 725 Health Fund's Member Assistance Program brought to you by: ¿Qué servicios le brindará el nuevo Programa de Asistencia al Miembro? LEER AQUÍ El fideicomiso de salud y bienestar del sindicato MCASF Local 725 se complace en presentar un nuevo programa de asistencia para miembros diseñado para ayudar a los miembros del sindicato Local 725 y a sus familiares cubiertos a afrontar los numerosos desafíos personales y laborales que todos enfrentamos de vez en cuando. Por ejemplo, es posible que necesite asistencia confidencial para controlar el estrés o la depresión, aprender nuevas habilidades para padres o encontrar un hogar de ancianos para un ser querido. Este nuevo programa, el Programa de asistencia para miembros Ulliance Life Advisor , ofrece muchos servicios, entre ellos asesoramiento a corto plazo para problemas de salud mental, coaching, intervención en situaciones de crisis y recursos comunitarios. Otros ejemplos de áreas de asistencia incluyen: Asesoramiento para ayudarle a controlar el estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión. Asesoramiento sobre abuso de sustancias. Asesoramiento en cuestiones familiares. Asesoramiento financiero. Creemos que este programa será muy útil para usted y los miembros de su familia que están cubiertos por el plan de salud. Lea la carta introductoria a este Nuevo programa. Más información Obtenga más información sobre nuestro nuevo Programa de asistencia a los miembros Resumen del programa de asistencia a los miembros Asistencia legal y financiera Monitoreo de robo de identidad brought to you by: To access help, please call Ulliance at 800-448-8326 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Life Advisor Well-Being Portal Through every new challenge, Ulliance Life Advisor remains committed to improving the lives of the members of UA Local 725 and their eligible dependents. Discover the tools & resources for you & your family to help you balance your worklife. Connect with us Here! Mirar Mire estos videos introductorios sobre nuestro nuevo Programa de asistencia a los miembros Grab a sticker for your hard hat while you are there too. MCASF Local 725 Health Fund's Member Assistance Program brought to you by: Boletín mensual Límites de vacaciones: La temporada de fiestas puede generar estrés y presión, pero establecer límites ayuda a mantener el bienestar. Prioriza lo que más importa, crea un presupuesto y recuerda que está bien decir que no. Leer más Celebrando la sobriedad durante las fiestas: A medida que se acerca la temporada de fiestas, nos encontramos rodeados de decoraciones festivas, reuniones familiares y una gran cantidad de comida y bebida. 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Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Benefit Services se estableció en 2018 para brindar una administración profesional, atenta y dedicada de los beneficios de atención médica y jubilación a los miembros y sus dependientes de United Association Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Pipefitters Local Union 725 y para brindar apoyo de remesas a los empleadores contribuyentes de Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida. Las Oficinas de Servicios de Beneficios están ubicadas en 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027. Profesional. Amable. Dedicado. Jeffrey Allen Administration Lianet Prieto Employer Services Josh Allen Retirement Services Vacant Healthcare Services Roberto Mattei Accounting

This page answers FAQs for the Health Fund for UA Local 725 and MCASF Preguntas frecuentes Esta página contiene preguntas frecuentes sobre el Fondo de Pensiones. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud con respecto a su beneficio de jubilación, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al 754-777-77353 o info@725benefits.org Fondo de pensiones Preguntas frecuentes Q. How do I become a Participant in the Plan? A. You will become a Participant on the first day of the month in which you accrue 400 Hours in Covered Employment during a period of 12 consecutive months beginning with your first day of employment ending on your first anniversary of employment. Q. I am going through a divorce, what happens to my pension? A. If your former spouse is awarded a portion of your earned benefit through the Plan, it will be necessary that you and your former spouse complete a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) so that the Plan can pay benefits to your former spouse. You may contact Benefit Services and request that a sample QDRO be provided to you. Q. Does the Pension Plan affect Social Security benefits in any way? A. No. Q. Can pensions be paid or assigned or garnered to others? A. No. Pensions cannot be assigned to a third party. The only exceptions are for payments in accordance with a "Qualified Domestic Relations Order," or on the death of the Participant to a designated beneficiary. Q. If benefits are denied, may a participant or beneficiary appeal? A. Yes. Any participant or beneficiary denied a benefit has the right to appeal to the Trustees within 60 days after the date shown on the letter of denial. The rules for filing an appeal are outlined in your Summary Plan Description (SPD). Q . How far in advance should I request an application for retirement? A. You can request an application for retirement any time during the 180 days prior to your expected retirement date but in no event, not later than the last working day of the month prior to the month in which you want to retire with this Plan. Though you can download the application on this website, you will still need the benefit option form, which details available optional benefits as well as the monthly value for those benefits. That form is provided to you from Benefit Services only. Q. In addition to the application for retirement, what other documents do I have to submit to Benefit Services? A. You will need to provide photocopies of the birth certificates for you and your spouse, copy of your marriage license, copy of photo state issued identification for you and your spouse, and copy of you and your spouse's Social Security card. If you are divorced, you are required to submit a copy of the final judgment of dissolution with copies of the marital settlement or property settlement agreement and/or a copy of the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Q. I am currently receiving a monthly pension benefit from the Plan and would like to change the tax withholding. What needs to be done? A. You can change your tax withholding as often as you wish by completing a new W-4P which can be obtained from Benefit Services or downloaded from the website. Once this form is completed, you must return it to Benefit Services for implementation. You may submit your W-4P form through the Participant Portal. Q. I am currently receiving a monthly pension benefit from the Plan and would like to change the bank account information. How do I change this information? A. You can change your direct deposit information by completing a new Direct Deposit Form which can be obtained from Benefit Services or downloaded from the website. Once this form is completed, you must return it to Benefit Services for implementation. You may also change your bank account online through the Participant Portal. Q. I am thinking of retiring, what is the earliest age I can retire? A. A member can retire as early as age 55 as long as you have 10 vesting credits. If you retire early, your benefit will be reduced for every month you retire prior to the normal retirement age of 65. Also, if you retire early, you may not work in the trade, craft, industry anywhere in the United States and continue to receive your monthly benefit, you will be suspended until you are no longer working. You should contact Benefit Services to discuss your eligibility for early retirement. Q. I recently moved, how do I change my address? A. For your protection, all address changes must be submitted in writing. You can change your address in one of three ways: a) Mail or fax a letter to Benefit Services with your new address or b) Complete the Address Change Form located on this website and mail or fax to Benefit Services for processing. c) Log into your Participant Portal and complete the address change form online. Q. I am age 65 and I'm contemplating retiring, can I still work for my employer and receive my monthly pension benefit? A. If you are age 65 and want to retire and continue to work for a Local 725 contributing employer, YES, you can receive your monthly pension benefit and continue to work for your Local 725 contributing employer. There is no restriction of the number of hours you can work for that Local 725 contributing employer either and still receive your pension. Q. Whom should I contact if I'm getting a divorce and what documents do I need to submit? A. Please call Benefit Services and advise the Retirement Services and Healthcare Departments that you are getting a divorce or have already gotten divorced. You will also need to submit a FULL copy of your Dissolution of Marriage Judgment, QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) Martial Settlement or Property Settlement Agreement and any Qualified Medical Child Support Order to this office. Don't forget to contact the Union Hall (305) 681-8596 to provide them with a copy of your divorce decree. Benefit Services does not and cannot provide a copy to the Union Hall without your written approval to share that information/documentation. Q. I am age 65, retired and still am working for my employer, does my pension get adjusted for the work I am doing now? A. Yes, an age 65+ working retiree, will have their monthly pension benefit adjusted for the work they are doing in a Plan Year as long as you work at least 400 hour in the plan year, which runs January through December. Each February, Benefit Services reviews all working retirees of Local 725 contributing employers and recalculates their monthly pension benefit based on the hours worked and contributions received on your behalf. Q. Do I have to complete the Pension Verification Statement I received in the mail? A. Yes, the Pension Plan Rules requires periodic certification of all participant's retirement status for the previous 12 months. Failing to complete the statement by November 1st will result in a suspension of your future benefit payments until Benefit Services receives your completed Verification Statement. Contact Retirement Services for any additional questions you may have about your pension benefit.

Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Benefit Services se estableció en 2018 para brindar una administración profesional, atenta y dedicada de los beneficios de atención médica y jubilación a los miembros y sus dependientes de United Association Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Pipefitters Local Union 725 y para brindar apoyo de remesas a los empleadores contribuyentes de Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida. Las Oficinas de Servicios de Beneficios están ubicadas en 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027. Dedicación. Experiencia. Pasión. Co-Chairman Kenneth E. Scott, Jr. Business Manager/FST UA Local Union 725 Co-Chairman Eduardo Llosent CEO Airtech Air Conditioning Labor Trustee Ralph J. Castro Journeyman South Florida Trane Employer Trustee Julie C. Dietrich Executive Vice President Mechanical Contractors Association of South FL Labor Trustee Thomas A. Flavell Business Agent UA Local Union 725 Employer Trustee Christopher S. Figueras President Evo Air Labor Trustee Robert T. Heslekrants General Foreman Nagelbush Mechanical Employer Trustee Gabriel Rodriguez General Manager Brophy Air Specialty Group, LLC

Contact information for Benefit Service, administering benefits for participants of UA Local 725 and remittances for contributing employers of MCASF. Contacto 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite Pembroke Pines, Florida 333027 754-777-7735 info@725benefits.org First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Information regarding the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for UA Local 725 SUS BENEFICIOS DE RETIRO DE CONTRIBUCIÓN DEFINIDOS La Junta de Fideicomisarios del Fondo de Jubilación de Contribuciones Definidas del Local 725 de MCASF se complace en darle la bienvenida al sitio web de Contribuciones Definidas. Dentro de este sitio web, ahora tendrá acceso las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana a los formularios solicitados comúnmente, enlaces destacados útiles y preguntas frecuentes sobre la información de sus beneficios. Acerca del Fondo de Contribución Definida El Fondo de Jubilación de Contribución Definida Local 725 de MCASF es un plan de jubilación de contribución definida. El Plan fue modificado y reformulado recientemente, con vigencia a partir del 1 de julio de 2021, y posteriormente fue modificado periódicamente para realizar cambios necesarios y deseables. El Plan es administrado por una Junta Directiva compuesta por representantes del Sindicato Local 725 y de MCASF. Este sitio ofrece a los Participantes acceso en línea a información completa sobre su Plan de Jubilación de Contribución Definida. Debe presentar una solicitud de jubilación con bastante antelación a la fecha prevista de jubilación. Puede solicitar una solicitud en la Oficina de Beneficios, así como solicitar ayuda durante el proceso de solicitud. La presentación temprana le ayudará a evitar demoras en el procesamiento de su solicitud y el pago de los beneficios. Annual Tax Form The 1099R form for the Defined Contribution benefit you received in 2025 will be postmarked by January 31st . If you do not receive your 1099R by February 12th , you may request a reprint be done at that time. We are unable to reprint the form prior to that date, Resultados preliminares de inversión del DC Fund 7,3% hasta la fecha como o f 30 de junio de 2023 Account Statements for 2025 Your Defined Contribution Account Statements for the Plan Year ending December 31, 2025 are in development. The Benefit Office is working on the annual valuation of the Defined Contribution Retirement Fund for 2025 and once that is completed, your account statements will be sent out. Check back here for further updates. Declaraciones de DC Sus estados de cuenta de participantes de 2021 para el Fondo de Jubilación de Contribución Definida están en producción para el envío. ¡No tiene que esperar el correo, puede obtener su saldo de 2021 ahora! Inicie sesión en su portal para ver.... Election Form ELECTION PERIOD FOR 2026 HAS NOW ENDED Una vez que complete su formulario de elección, puede enviarlo por correo a Benefit Services en 15800 Pines Blvd. Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 o puede cargar su formulario de forma segura en su Portal del participante. Puede iniciar sesión haciendo clic en el ícono en la parte superior de esta página. Sé un Nutley, no un Chester Período de Elección Desde 1 de octubre al 30 de noviembre Election Period for 2026 has now ENDED! ¡Ahorra para tu jubilación! ¿Se está acercando a la edad de jubilación? Benefit Services está desarrollando una guía de jubilación para ayudarlo en su transición hacia la jubilación. ¡Esté atento a las próximas guías! Muy pronto Más información Para el plan de jubilación de contribución definida, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios al (754) 777-7735 o haga clic en las páginas de Preguntas frecuentes o Documentos para obtener información adicional o formularios. Portal del participante Puede revisar su información personal las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Verifique el saldo de su cuenta, las horas trabajadas, las contribuciones recibidas en su nombre, su beneficiario y más. Puede realizar cambios de dirección directamente en el portal, así como cargar documentos personales de forma segura. Enlaces útiles Asociación Estadounidense de Personas Jubiladas (AARP) Servicio de Impuestos Internos Seguro médico del estado Administración del Seguro Social Asuntos de Veteranos Enlaces útiles Asociación Estadounidense de Personas Jubiladas (AARP) Servicio de Impuestos Internos Seguro médico del estado Administración del Seguro Social Asuntos de Veteranos

vision program for members & eligible dependents of UA Local 725 Every waking moment, your eyes invite you to engage in life. VISION BENEFITS Your Vision Benefit is a valuable addition to your Health Plan, designed to help Local 725 members and their eligible dependents maintain healthy eyesight and access to quality eye care. Through our partner, EyeMed, this benefit gives you the freedom to choose from thousands of in-network providers, including independent eye doctors, popular retail locations, and even online options, so you can select the provider and eyewear brands that best fit your needs and style. Key features include: Coverage for annual comprehensive eye exams, which not only helps you see your best but can also detect early signs of serious health conditions. Benefits for prescription glasses, contact lenses, or both, with member-only discounts and extras. A safety glasses benefit for active members (in addition to regular glasses) Easy access to care: Find providers, schedule appointments quickly, and manage your benefits on the go, through the convenient EyeMed member app. All services are designed to make eye care straightforward, affordable, and tailored to you. How to Access & Use Your Vision Benefits Your Vision Benefit Provider The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Fund selected EyeMed to be our partner for your vision benefit. www.eyemed.com As an eligible participant in the Health Fund, you now will have a vision benefit as outlined in the Benefit Summary. Click on the button below to read the Benefit Summary. All eligible working union members have a safety glass benefit in addition to your regular eye glass benefits. This page highlights some of this information. If you use an in-network EyeMed provider, you don't need to worry about an ID card. You can set an appointment with that in-network eye doctor and when you go to your appointment, you just have to tell them your name and birthday and they will handle the rest. Please see below for Frequently Ask Questions and other information on why it's important to get an eye exam. Customer Care Center : (866) 800-5457 Locate in-network providers, listen to member benefit information, speak to a customer service representative, etc. Benefit Summary Safety Benefits FAQs Eye Exam Can Show

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providing valuable documents for the Defined Contribution Plan for UA Local 725 & MCASF Documentos de contribución definidos Formularios de contribución definida 1 Aplicaciones Solicitud de prestaciones de jubilación Solicitud de beneficios de beneficiario alternativo Solicitud de beneficios para cónyuge sobreviviente o beneficiario 2 Formularios estándar Formulario de elección de beneficiario formulario de selección de beneficiarios Formulario de verificación de cambio de dirección formulario de cambio de dirección 3 Formulario Electivo Formulario de aplazamiento de la matrícula electiva 2025 AHORA CERRADO Complete this form ONLY IF you wish to have an elective deferred contribution withheld from your weekly gross pay. Documentos del plan de contribución definida Los siguientes documentos pertenecen a todas las partes del plan. Si hay un documento que necesita que no figura en la lista, comuníquese con la Oficina de beneficios. Documento del Plan de Contribución Definido, vigente desde el 1/1/2015 Enmienda # 1 al Documento del Plan 1/1/15 Enmienda # 2 al Documento del Plan 1/1/15 Enmienda # 3 al Documento del Plan 1/1/15 Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2018 Envíos por correo de contribuciones definidas Los siguientes documentos corresponden a los envíos por correo o avisos que se envían a todos los participantes del plan. Si necesita algún envío por correo o aviso que no se encuentra en la lista, comuníquese con la Oficina de Beneficios. Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2020 Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2019 Informe anual resumido para el año del plan 2018 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2023 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2022 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2021 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año revisado 2020 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2020 Formulario de aplazamiento electivo para el año calendario 2019 ¿Se está acercando a la edad de jubilación? Benefit Services está desarrollando una guía de jubilación para ayudarlo en su transición hacia la jubilación. ¡Esté atento a las próximas guías! Muy pronto

Information regarding Benefit Services and what they administer for UA Local 725 and MCASF Sobre nosotros Benefit Services se estableció en 2018 para brindar una administración profesional, atenta y dedicada de los beneficios de atención médica y jubilación a los miembros y sus dependientes de United Association Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Pipefitters Local Union 725 y para brindar apoyo de remesas a los empleadores contribuyentes de Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida. Las Oficinas de Servicios de Beneficios están ubicadas en 15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 201, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027. MCASF Local 725 Pension Trust Fund Is a Defined Benefit retirement plan that provides Local 725 members with a valuable retirement benefit: a secure, predictable income in retirement. Unlike many other retirement plans, this Plan promises a specific monthly benefit amount for life, calculated based on your years of service and other factors outlined in the Plan. The Board of Trustees and professional investment managers handle all investment decisions and risks, ensuring your benefit is paid reliably regardless of market conditions. This guaranteed lifetime income, often described as a "traditional pension", is very rare and excellent benefit in today's world, offering true financial peace of mind in retirement. The MCASF Local 725 Pension Plan isn't just a benefit on paper. It's union-negotiated monthly income that, for some people, makes the difference between living with comfort and dignity in your retirement and just getting by. Visit the Pension Page MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Trust Fund Your Plan, with claims paid by your contributions This Health Plan operates under a self-funded model, meaning the money used to pay claims comes directly from the fund's assets, which are paid by MCASF contractors on behalf of their employees who are Local 725 members. In simple terms, every dollar counts and enables us to keep the plan well-funded so it can provide excellent benefits to you and your family. One way we make sure that your plan assets are being used appropriately is by through an annual verification. Each year, you are required to submit an Annual Family Statement. This form plays an important role in ensuring that only eligible family members are covered by the plan. If the Annual Family Statement isn't submitted, health coverage is suspended until the form is received. The Board of Trustees is required by federal law to be good stewards of the Plan's assets. This annual verification process helps them accomplish that by ensuring that your health plan assets are only used to cover individuals who should be covered. Visit the Health Page MCASF Local 725 Defined Contribution Retirement Trust Fund Is a Defined Contribution retirement plan that provides Local 725 members with an additional valuable retirement benefit, either in a lump sum benefit or periodic distributions of your account balance. Unlike a pension plan, the defined contribution plan does not promise a specific amount of benefits at retirement. The Board of Trustees and professional investment managers handle all investment decisions for the MCASF Local 725 Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Your account balance is pooled with all of the other members of Local 725 and invested to hopefully gain investment interest to provide you with an attractive lump sum benefit at retirement. You can help make your account balance grow by electing to have your employer withhold a certain amount per hour from the hours you work on a pre-tax basis. Visit the Defined Contribution Page

Where should you go for medical help? A quick guide to ERs, urgent care centers, primary care clinics and more You can save time and money by choosing the right place to get medical care. If you're not feeling well or you've had an accident, should you head to the ER, an urgent care clinic, or call your primary care doctor? Knowing when and where to get the care you need can help you get help fast while saving money. Treatment at a hospital ER is typically the most expensive option, and depending on your condition, you may have to wait hours to get the help you need. Learn more about your options and how to choose the right place to get medical care. Learn More Know when to go to the ER "ACT FAST" is a helpful acrostics guide for the conditions that call for a visit to the ER. You should call 911 or go directly to an ER for the following conditions: A = ACCIDENT. Serious injuries, broken bones or severe bleeding C = CHEST PAIN . Could signal a heart attack or other serios cause. Don't delay! T = TROUBLE BREATHING. Asthma, an allergic reaction, or poisoning F = FAINTING. Dizziness, fainting, sudden weakness could indicate a stroke A = ALLERGIC REACTION with SWELLING or TROUBLE BREATHING. Reactions to bee & insect stings, or medication and food could be causes S = SUDDEN. Any condition that comes on quickly, including sudden weakness or confusion T = TIME SENSITIVE . Things like strokes and heart attacks need immediate care If you are in an ACT FAST category, those are good reasons to go to the Emergency Department. Don't sit at home and not get the emergency care when you need it and miss the opportunity to get care with the best outcome. A stroke has better treatment options and outcomes if its treated in the first four hours and not a couple of days later. But the ER is not the right place to go for help with routine medical concerns. ER staff care for the most critically injured patients first, they prioritize care based on how critically ill the person is and showing up with a condition that can be treated elsewhere can drain resources for those who really need them. Urgent Care can help with things that can't wait Urgent Care clinics treat sprains, minor infections and other complaints that need attention quickly but aren't life-threatening. Providers at urgent care often help patients more quickly than doctors at a hospital ER. Many have extended hours, so they're often open on evenings and weekends when your primary care provider is closed. Some urgent care clinics offer X-ray and lab services, while others do not. It can help to call ahead. Primary Care providers help with preventive care and handle long-term health issues Your primary care provider should be your key partner in keeping you healthy and helping you stay on top of routine items like vaccinations and health screenings. You should create a strong relationship with your primary care provider and schedule regular checkups. The better your doctor know you, the healthier you will be. And if you get sick with a case of the flu or you need a refill on a prescription, you can call your doctor's office for help. Primary care clinics are not the best place to get help for an emergency, and if you show up with one, the nurse or medical assistant will likely send you to urgent care of the ER. If you are not sure where to go for care, you can call your doctor's office for guidance. Virtual Visits Access to see doctors online expanded greatly during the COVD-19 pandemic. Virtual visits enable patients to connect directly with your medical provider using a computer, a tablet, a smart phone or other electronic device, through a secure video connection. Be wary of using the internet to diagnose your self Many people use Google or AI (artificial intelligence) to learn more about medical conditions and treatment. You can find some good, general health information online, but be sure you are getting information from legit health experts. You shouldn't use AI to research an acute condition, determine a diagnosis or replace regular medical care. Beware of misinformation, which is rampant on social media. It is always best to consult with your primary care provider not the internet. Know Where to Get the Care You Need....