Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation
Non-Medicare Retiree Plan
The inpatient Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation benefits are administered by the Plan's hospital and medical benefits carrier for inpatient rehabilitation. If you utilize a participating facility for these services it will be covered in full. If you utilize a non-participating facility for services you will be responsible for any deductible and co-insurance and you can be balance billed for charges in excess of the negotiated rate paid by Anthem.
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For more information on how your substance abuse and rehabilitation benefits work and what is covered, please contact the Fund Office or your carrier.
Basic Retiree Plan
The inpatient Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation benefits are administered by the Plan's hospital and medical benefits carrier for inpatient rehabilitation. There is no network. All benefits are paid based on a Schedule of Allowances. You can be balance billed billed for charges in excess of the Schedule of Allowances paid by the carrier. For more information on how your substance abuse and rehabilitation benefits work and what the Plan covers, please contact the Fund Office. Our plan covers many medical services, including basic preventive screenings, doctor and specialist visits, surgical services, substance abuse and rehabilitation benefits and more.
Membership Assistance Program (MAP)
The Membership Assistance Program (MAP) is comprised of Union members who provide support and intervention in regard to Substance Abuse and Alcohol Abuse. This support group meets at 4:00 pm every second Wednesday of the month. If you would like further information about this program, please call 212-331-1848.
FAQs
I am getting a divorce. What do I need to do in terms of my pension?
You must provide the Central Pension Fund with a copy of the entire divorce decree. We recommend that you also visit the Central Pension Fund website for information about Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) and visit the Life Events page on this site to see what you need to do for your other benefits.