How do I get the UFT Welfare Fund optical benefit?

You can obtain your service once every two years from your optician or through our network of participating panelists throughout the New York area. Read the list of optical panelists or request it by calling our Forms hotline at 212-539-0539. You’ll also need an optical certificate, which you can request on our website or via the Forms Hotline. Then bring this certificate to the provider when you buy your glasses or lenses, no more than 90 days from the validation date. The benefit is valued at $100; if you buy anything more expensive, you must pay the difference.