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RETIREE FUND
Supplemental Benefits
Supplemental Benefits Provided
In addition to those benefits provided by the City
of New York, the Retiree Health and Welfare Fund of the Patrolmen's
Benevolent Association provides benefits that augment the basic
coverage, but vary according to what basic program the member selected.
Some supplemental benefits are provided through the purchase of
a rider from the various carriers involved and some are provided
on a self-insured, self-administered basis.
Hearing Aid Benefit
The Retiree Health and Welfare Fund provides a hearing
aid benefit to all eligible retired members and their eligible
dependents.
When prescribed by a licensed physician, the PBA
Funds Office will reimburse up to a maximum of $350.00 toward
the purchase of a hearing aid.
Limitations on Coverage
This benefit is limited to one (1) purchase every
thirty-six (36) months for each eligible family member.
Coverage Exclusions
Coverage is not available for:
Obtaining Benefits
When a member or an eligible dependent requires
a hearing aid, the member should contact the Funds Office for
a Hearing Aid claim form. This claim form must be completed by
the member and the prescribing physician. The completed claim
form should be submitted to the PBA Funds Office, with a PAID
ITEMIZED BILL for the Hearing Aid.
The allowed payment will be mailed directly to the
member.
The PBA Health and Welfare Fund, on a self-insured
and self-administered basis, provides the following benefits:
- Durable Medical Equipment
Where certain conditions may require the use of durable
medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, artificial limbs, orthopedic
appliances, etc., the PBA Retiree Fund provides a benefit toward
the cost of these items. The benefit covers the cost of such durable
equipment, but reimbursement is limited to eighty (80%) percent
of reasonable and customary charges. There is a maximum of $1,000.00
in a twelve (12) month period and a lifetime maximum of $3,500.00
per family.
To file for the medical equipment benefit you must
obtain a Medical Equipment Claim form from the PBA Funds Office.
The completed claim form and an itemized bill should be returned
to the PBA Funds Office.
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