My spouse and I participate in a Medicare Part D drug plan. If either or both of us hit the catastrophic portion of this coverage, can we submit a claim for reimbursement to the UFT Welfare Fund?

Yes, you and your spouse are both eligible for reimbursement of your catastrophic co-payments under your Medicare Part D coverage. Each of you individually has to reach the annual catastrophic limit; your totals cannot be combined. Claims must be submitted by Feb. 1 for the prior year’s reimbursement. The Fund prepares a new form in December of each year for your use in filing for this reimbursement.