The Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund was founded in 1950 and was one of the first non-profit labor health funds in the United States. Since 2014, the Fund has done business under the tradename TeamCare. Today TeamCare covers the lives of 500,000 members, from 1,100 different employers, making it the largest labor healthcare fund in the country. With a proud history, our members and their families have the financial security of quality, affordable healthcare. Mission Statement We, as a unified team, are committed to providing exceptional service for our participants, local unions, and employers, while remaining a family-oriented organization. Every day, each of us must recognize the responsibility we have been given to provide benefits, and we strive to positively impact the quality of life for our participants and their families with dedication and integrity.