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How do I contact the Health and Cancer Helpline?
Please call the Health and Cancer Helpline at 212-539-0515 and ask to speak with a Health and Cancer Helpline social worker.
My spouse and I are both UFT members, can we get double coverage for hearing aids?
Yes, you can ask for a validated certificate under your own name and another one as a dependent of your spouse.
Can I use any hearing aid provider?
Yes, but there are benefits to using a panel provider. Besides the discounts offered, the Fund requires our panelists to have a licensed audiologist at their facility to ensure quality service.
Can my dependent purchase coverage after his/her COBRA expires?
When a dependent child's COBRA coverage expires, he or she may be eligible to purchase Age 29 Young Adult Coverage. As long as both the member and dependent maintain their eligibility. This benefit will continue until the end of the month of the...
If I am on a covered leave, at what point do I need to purchase COBRA coverage?
The Welfare Fund provides up to three months of coverage for members on FMLA Leave, up to four months for Maternity Leave, up to six months for Child Care Leave and up to 12 months for Restoration of Health Leave. COBRA coverage for up to 36 months...
Does COBRA cover all my health benefits? What is the difference between City and Welfare Fund COBRA?
COBRA is the federal law that enables you to purchase continuation of coverage when you lose eligibility for health coverage. Most UFT members have health coverage from two separate sources: the New York City Health Plan for medical/hospital benefits...
What is the qualifying event date that is requested on the COBRA application?
The qualifying event date is the start date of your COBRA coverage. Under the COBRA rules, there can be no gap between when active coverage ends and COBRA coverage starts. Therefore, whether for yourself or a dependent, the qualifying event date...
Where can I go for my dental procedures?
You have options on how to receive your dental care. If you are enrolled in the Scheduled Benefit dental plan, the best choice would be a UFT Welfare Fund participating dentist. However, you can choose any non-participating dentist. See more...
How much will my dental care cost?
A Dental Schedule on the UFT Welfare Fund website displays the charges and reimbursements for most procedures. If you use a participating dentist, the procedures in black are free while those in red require a co-payment. If you choose a non...
Will I have to wait for a reimbursement after I visit a dentist?
If you see a participating dentist and authorize the dentist to be paid directly by CIGNA, there will not be a reimbursement to you. If you use a non-participating dentist, your claim will be processed and a reimbursement will be sent to you.