Hearing Aids
The Fund provides hearing aid benefits once every three calendar years as follows:
- $700 per ear for the fees charged for the purchase of hearing aids prescribed by a licensed physician.
You may use HearUSA for these services.
You may also use General Hearing Services as a participating provider with Local 94. You may contact General Hearing Services for hearing aids at 800-847-4661. When you call please identify yourself as a member of Local 94.”
To submit hearing aid claims, you must complete and return the appropriate form to the Fund Office:
FAQs
As an Active Member, what is our Medical Coverage?
The Health and Benefit Trust Fund offers medical benefits to active eligible participants. Medical benefits include coverage for preventive care, doctor visits, hospital stays and other medical services. The Health and Benefit Trust Fund shares most of the cost of medical services when you visit in-network providers, meaning you pay less out-of-pocket for your health care. The Medical Plan is administered by Empire BlueCross BlueShield. For more information, go to the Medical Benefits page.