In general, you are eligible for Welfare Fund coverage as an Active Participant after you have worked 250 hours in Covered Employment. These 250 hours “buy” you a calendar quarter (three months) of coverage.
Category: Welfare
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How do I find covered vision services?
Our network providers are Comprehensive Professional Systems (CPS) and General Vision Services (GVS). To obtain a list of participating providers, you can contact CPS at (212) 675-5745 or GVS at (800) 847-4661 or visit their websites (cpsoptical.com or generalvision.com). The plan number for Welfare participants covered under GVS is 7501.
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I need a new hearing aid, does the NYCDCC hearing plan cover it?
You and your covered dependents are eligible for a hearing benefit once every four years. When you use participating providers affiliated with Comprehensive Professional Systems (CPS) or NationsHearing, you may receive a hearing examination, a new digital hearing aid (with battery), and other services all at little or no cost. Call CPS at (212) 675-5745 or NationsHearing at (800) 480-0558 to find a provider near you.
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What are my co-payments for coverage offered through Independence Administrators?
Your co-payments are $20 for Primary Care visits, $25 for Specialist visits , and $200 for Emergency Room visits (fee waived if admitted).
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How does Paid Family Leave work and how much will I get paid if I qualify?
To learn more about New York’s Paid Family Leave, you can read answers to several Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) HERE.