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July 2015, Volume 42, Issue 2
Summer 2015 Issue & Annual Report
Suffolk County
Municipal Employees
Benefit Fund Notes
Notary Services are available at the Fund.
Benefit Fund Office is conveniently located in Suite D at the AME Union building, 30 Orville Dr. Bohemia, NY 11716-2513.
631-319-4099
Inside this Issue:
Administrator’s Report 2
New Retiree Eligibility 2-3
Fund and EMHP 4
Legal Residency Rules 5
New Dental Codes 5
NYS Annual Report 6-9
College Verification 10
How to File an Appeal
10
Important Phone Numbers & Websites
11
Trustees & Administration
12
IMPORTANT ITEMS
IN THIS ISSUE
Administrator’s Report - pg. 2 New Retiree Eligibility - pgs.. 2-3
Entities of Provided Benefits - pg. 4 New Residency Rule for Legal - pg. 5 Updated Dental Codes - pg. 5 Financial Annual Report - pgs. 6-9
SEPTEMBER College Verification - pg. 10 How to File an Appeal - pg. 10 Telephone and Website List - pg.11
LOOK at the FUND’S NEW WEBSITE
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS NOW ACCEPTED “ON-LINE” AT:
WWW.SCMEBF.ORG
A Joint Labor/
Management
Trust Providing ancillary
health and legal
benefits for our par-
ticipants and their
families since
1975
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FUND NEWS AND ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator’s Report July 2015
The Board of Trustees made several enhancements to the benefits offered by the Fund recently. First, Retiree Eligibility service years requirements was reduced from twenty (20) years to ten (10) years of service time needed in the Fund for Retiree benefits, retroactive to January 1, 2012, and as seen below and on page 3. Also, Residency Requirements for the Sale or Purchase of a member’s primary residence and an update of all Dental Codes added since 2013(all seen on page 5.) All these changes and more can be seen on the Fund’s new and improved Website! In June, the Fund bid farewell and thank you to Trustees Dan Farrell and Susan La Sala
who both concluded their three (3) year terms, And finally, in July the Fund welcomed new Trustees Daniel C. Levler, who was unanimously appointed to a three (3) year term by the AME Executive Board and to the new AME President, Brian Macri, who fills a term on the Board for the length of his term as Association President. We wish them both congratulations and good luck.
Cheryl A. Felice, Fund Administrator
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NEW RETIREE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (DOES NOT AFFECT ANYONE CURRENTLY RECEIVING RETIREE BENEFITS FROM THE FUND)
Adopted June 4, 2015, Retroactive to and Effective January 1, 2012: SCMEBF Retiree Eligibility
1. When you retire, you must meet the following eligibility requirements in order for your coverage to continue:
Be at least age fifty-five (55); and
Have ten (10) cumulative years of service as a full time Suffolk County employee or a contributing agency of the
Fund, of which no fewer than five (5) years* of continuous service time must be contiguous to the date of retire-
ment within the applicable retirement system; or have been granted an EMHP Waiver and have ten (10) years of
credited service in the appropriate NYS public employees for contributing agency retirement system; and be eli-
gible to retire under the Tier in which you are registered; or
Or be covered under one of the special plans whereby you are eligible for retirement benefits regardless of age
after completion of a specified number of years (i.e., twenty (20) or twenty-five (25) years)*.
*You must also have a minimum of ten (10) cumulative years of service as a full time employee of Suffolk County or a
contributing agency, of which no fewer than five (5) years of continuous service time must be contiguous to date of re-
tirement within the applicable retirement system, is required. Except for School Crossing Guards, if the service was in a
less than full-time position, the employee’s service time will be prorated based on the numbers of hours worked per week
to a comparable full time equivalent position. These service requirements will be waived in the event of a disability re-
tirement as defined below in paragraph 2.
*If age 70 at retirement, service requirement is reduced to five (5) years, however service time with Suffolk County or a
contributing agency remains as ten (10) cumulative years of service of which no fewer than five (5) years of continuous
service time must be contiguous to date of retirement.
2. Disability Retirement
If the employee has been approved by the retirement system or social security for a disability retirement, the em-
ployee and eligible dependents are eligible for Fund coverage regardless of age or service time, as a Fund retiree. To be
certain of remaining eligible for Fund coverage, the employee must continue his/her Fund coverage with timely premium
payments while he/she waits for the decision on the disability retirement.
If the employee does not continue coverage or if he/she fails to make the required payments while awaiting the
disability retirement determination, coverage for the former employee and his/her dependents will end. Coverage may
end permanently.
(con’t on page 3)
FUND TRUSTEE TERMS CONCLUDE & NEW RETIREE ELIGIBILITY
July 2015 Page 3
(con’t from page 2) NEW RETIREE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
If the disability retirement is not granted, then Fund benefits are not available and/or will be terminated. The for-
mer employee will not be eligible to re-enroll in the Fund.
If the disability retirement is granted, then continued coverage under the Fund is dependent upon two things:
Whether or not the former employee made the required payments to maintain Fund coverage upon termination of
employment (e.g., continued paying COBRA self-pay premiums and/or post-COBRA period self-pay premiums); and for
retiree benefits by the Fund, these premiums will be refunded to the former employee. However, if the former employee did
not continue his/her Fund coverage by making the required interim, Post-COBRA self-pay premium payments, then to con-
tinue coverage as a retiree, all retroactive premiums must be paid in full. Coverage will be effective the first day of the
month following receipt by the Fund of the disability retirement decision, all retroactive self-pay premiums and all complet-
ed documents required for enrollment, subject to the effective date of disability retirement being a date on which the former
employee was not otherwise terminated from employment.
Members must apply in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the written decision from the retirement system,
requesting reinstatement of Fund coverage. In such a case, if reinstatement is granted, coverage will be effective on the first
day of the month following the receipt by the Fund of the disability retirement determination, all retroactive self-pay premi-
ums, if applicable, and all completed documents required for enrollment.
3. Continuing Coverage for Vested Participants
Eligibility for Coverage as a Vested Participant upon Separation from Employment, then the following rules for
Continuing Coverage for Vested Participants will apply:
Employees who meet all of the eligibility criteria set forth above for the continuation for benefits into retirement,
other than age, but who are within 5 years of retirement age (55), will be notified that they may continue their Benefit Fund
coverage as a vested participant by continuously paying premiums. The vested participant must directly pay the self -pay
“premium” to the Fund for continued coverage. Third party checks/payment will not be accepted. If the vested participant
continuously pays premiums until age fifty-five (55), the Fund would then cover him/her as a retiree; if premiums are not
paid at any time during this interim period, coverage cannot be reinstated. A vested participant who has family coverage may
change to individual coverage during this period, but may not reinstate family coverage at any time thereafter.
(replaces entire section entitled “Who is eligible” in the Benefit Reference Guide, 2008 on page 16)
Fund Vice Chairman Dan Farrell, pictured left, served as a Trustee for ten (10) years and Susan
La Sala, (right) was a Trustee for the last three (3) years. The Fund wishes them well as both terms con-
cluded on June 30, 2015.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SC Municipal Employees BENEFIT FUND & EMHP
The SCME Benefit Fund is a private entity, separate from Suffolk County Government and administered through a joint Labor/Management Trust.
Ancillary Benefits for:
Active & Retired* Members, COBRA, & All “Self-Pay” Enhanced Retiree Plans Dental (Full coverage for Active, COBRA, and “Self-Pay” Enhanced Retirees. *Limited Retiree coverage for “No-Cost” Basic Retirees at $750 family/$500 individual)
Hearing Aid (For out-of-pocket expenses, per eligible dependent, up to $400 once every 36 months, voucher required)
Optical (For up to $80/once per calendar year, per eligible dependent, voucher required)
Active, COBRA & “Self-Pay” Enhanced Retiree Premium Plus & Platinum Plans
Prescription Co-Pay Reimbursement *(not available to “No-Cost” Basic Retirees) (Up to $20 per script up to $350, PLUS $1 additional for each eligible script over $350/per family, once per calendar year. Rx claim form and print-out of prescriptions required. Reimbursed in date-filled order.)
Active, "Self-Pay” Enhanced Retirees, Platinum Plan
Legal Reimbursement *(not available to “No-Cost” Basic Retirees) (Voucher required specific to the type of legal services requested, up to $1000 per family, once per calendar year in accordance with the Legal Plan fee schedule, eligibility and limitations)
Tax Preparation *(not available to “No-Cost” Basic Retirees) (Voucher required, per family, up to $70/1040 Form or up to $30/1040A Form, once per calendar year)
Active Members ONLY *(Bereavement/Survivors Benefits ENDS at retirement or active employment) Bereavement Benefit ($10,000 for Active Member ONLY)
Survivors Benefit ($1,000 for Active Member, Spouse, enrolled Domestic Partner )
Other Participating Unions in the SCME Benefit Fund , include:
SC Corrections Officers Assoc., SC Deputy Sheriff’s PBA, and the SC Probation Officers Assoc.
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**THE COUNTY HEALTH PLAN IS NOT ADMINISTERED BY THE SCME BENEFIT FUND
If you need information on your health plan, please contact ** SC Employee Medical Health Plan (EMHP)
Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits are Administered
by the Suffolk County EMHP and the Employee Benefits Unit (EBU) for:
1) Doctors/Hospitals 2) Prescription Drugs
3) Mental Health 4) Blood/Lab Work
Email: [email protected]
or call (631) 853-4866
July 2015 Page 5
NEW DENTAL PROCEDURE CODES ADDED SINCE JULY 2013
ADA Code Description GP Fee Specialist
Fee
Frequency Date Added UCR* Remarks
0180 Perio-evaluation
Comprehensive
$25 $35 1/calendar yr. 1/1/13 No from perio max
0273 3 Bitewing
x-rays
$18 $18 2/12 months 1/1/14 No from general max
0277 7-8 Bitewing
x-rays
$35 $35 2/12 months 1/1/14 No from general max
4249 Crown
Lengthening
$325 $325 1/L per tooth 2/5/15 No from perio max
4265 Emdogain $0 $400 1/4 years 1/1/14 Yes from perio max
4277 Free soft tissue
graft procedure
$150 $190 1/4 years 1/1/14 No from perio max
4278 Free soft tissue
graft; addt'l. teeth
$100 $140 1/4 years 1/1/14 No from perio max
6053 Implant
Supported Full
Denture
$650 $650 1/60 mos. 1/1/13 Yes from general max
6054 Implant
Supported
Removable
Partial Denture
$695 $695 1/60 mos. 1/1/13 Yes from general max
6080 Implant
Maintenance
$0 $75 1/6 mos. per
quad; 1-8 teeth
6/1/15 Yes from perio max
6090 Implant Repair $0 $150 1/3 years 6/1/15 Yes from general max
6104 Bone Graft at
time of Implant
$0 $225 1/L per tooth 1/1/14 Yes from general max
7260 Oroantral Fistula
Closure
$0 $395 none 2/1/13 Yes from general max
7261 Primary Closure
of a sinus
perforation
$0 $375
if clinically
approved by
Admin Dec.
1/1/13 Yes from general max
UPDATES TO THE BENEFIT REFERENCE GUIDE AND DENTAL PROCEDURE CODES
As you have been made aware of over the years, via newsletter and general correspondence, the Board
of Trustees of the SCME Benefit Fund have instituted several enhancements to your Benefit Fund coverage
since its last printed publication of the January 2008 Benefit Reference Guide (“booklet”) and Legal Reference
Guide. The following is a summary of those “ENHANCEMENTS” to your benefit coverage. All other terms
and conditions set forth in the January 2008 BRG & LRG, remains ineffect and applicable.
LEGAL SERVICES BENEFITS
Adopted June 4, 2015, Retroactive to and Effective 1/1/2015: New Legal Language for Home Sale/Purchase.
Covered members must reside in Suffolk County in order to be eligible for legal services plan benefits, unless
the following occurs: you are an out of area retiree who enrolled in and paid for the Platinum Plan; you were
hired pursuant to a waiver or for a position that is excepted from the Suffolk County Charter, Article VI, sec-
tion C6-3.
NEW DENTAL PROCEDURES ADDED AND NEW ALLOWANCES FOR HOME/SALE PURCHASE RESIDENCY
*UCR- In-Network Providers may charge additional Usual and Customary Rates on certain procedures.
Fund Files NYS Insurance Department Annual Report The 2014 Annual Report for the Suffolk County
Municipal Employees Benefit Fund is shown on pages, 7-9.
Each year the Fund is subject to periodic exami-nation by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYS-DFS). Requirements of the periodic examination are listed in Section 312 of the NYS Insurance Law. The Fund is required to distribute the periodic examination to the plan participants. A copy of this report is enclosed for your review. This re-port shows the financial condition of the Fund, known as the Annual Report.
Year after year, the report revels the excellent financial health of the Fund and exemplary services delivered by the Trustees and staff members on behalf of all Fund participants.
On behalf of all of us here at the Fund, thank you for allowing us to provide these benefits and services to you. If you need any further infor-mation, please call the Fund Administrator at 319-4099, extension #319. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the Fund or the 2014 Annual Report. Thank you.
Cheryl A. Felice, Fund Administrator
FUND FILES 2014 NYS-DFS ANNUAL REPORT
July 1st the Fund Welcomed New Association Trustees
Brian Macri, AME President and
Daniel C. Levler, AME Executive Vice President
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FUND FILES 2014 NYS-DFS ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL REPORTS
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014
SUFFOLK COUNTY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BENEFIT FUND
30 ORVILLE DRIVE, SUITE D, BOHEMIA, NEW YORK 11716
to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK
- BENEFIT FUND -
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND, BALANCE (reserve for future benefits)
ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE
Contributions:
(a) Employer $11,341,532
(b) Employee 238,048
(c) Other (Specify) Retired Members 799,522
(d) Total Contributions $ 12,379,102
Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies
Investment Income:
(a) Interest 315,708
(b) Dividends 145,748
(c) Rents
(d) Other (Specify)
(e) Total Income from Investments 461,456
Profit on disposal of investments 993,027
Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments
Other Additions: (itemize)
(a) See Statement of Changes in Fund Balances (Reserve for Future Benefits) 1,591,585
(c) Total Other Additions 1,591,585
Total Additions $ 15,425,170 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE
Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans)
Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund $ 10,660,140
Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants
Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.)
Administrative Expenses:
(a) Salaries 594,802
(b) Allowances Expenses, etc. 11,417
(c) Taxes 45,051
(d) Fees and Commissions 675,328
(e) Rent 104,399
(f) Insurance Premiums 174,665
(g) Fidelity Bond Premiums 430
(h) Other Administrative Expenses: (Specify) See Statement of Changes in Fund Balances (Reserve for Future Benefits)
559,727
(i) Total Administrative Expenses 2,165,819
Loss on disposal of Investments 125,967
Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments 90,301
Other Deductions: (itemize)
(a) See Statement of Changes in Fund Balances (Reserve for Future Benefits) 11,670,586
(b) Contributions allocated to SCME Legal Services Fund
(c) Total Other Deductions 11,670,586
Total Deductions $ 24,712,813
RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE
Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of year $(15,321,858) Total Additions During Year 15,425,170
Total Deductions During Year (24,712,813)
Total Net Increase (Decrease) (9,287,643) Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of year (Item 14, Statement of assets and Liabilities)
$ (24,609,501)
July 2015 Page 8
FUND FILES 2014 NYS-DFS ANNUAL REPORT
- BENEFIT FUND -
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
ASSETS
End of Reporting Year Cash 2,795,465
Receivables
(a) Contributions:
(1) Employer 50,481
(2) Other
(b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds
(c) Other (Specify): Due from Staff Retirement Plan
Investments (Other than Real Estate)
(a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares In Savings and Loan Associations 592,375
(b) Stocks:
(1) Preferred
(2) Common 9,019,027
(c) Bonds and Debentures:
(1) Government Obligation
(a) Federal 11,248,097
(b) State and Municipal
(2) Foreign Government Obligations
(3) Non-Government Obligations 2,865,404
(d) Common Trusts
(e) Subsidiary Organizations
Real Estate Loans and Mortgages
Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate)
(a) Secured
Real Estate:
(a) Operated
(b) Other Real Estate
Other Assets:
(a) Accrued Income 79,183
(b) Prepaid Expenses 7,341
(c) See Statement of Assets & Liabilities 407,061
Total Assets $27,064,434
LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable
Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance)
Accounts Payable 76,445
Other Liabilities - See Statement of Assets & Liabilities 51,597,490
Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) (24,609,501)
Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 27,064,434
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE
REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the Department of Financial Services. All employee-members of the fund, all contributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examination at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Department of Financial Services, Life Insurance Companies Bureau, 25 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004 - Telephone (212) 480-5038
July 2015 Page 9
FUND FILES 2014 NYS-DFS ANNUAL REPORT
SUFFOLK COUNTY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BENEFIT FUND
Attachment to Annual Report - December 31, 2014
Statement of Changes in Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) Other Additions: Post-Retirement: Benefits paid (Estimated)_ Obligations for current benefit coverage: Benefit claims incurred but not reported
1,500,000 91,585
Total Other Additions $ 1,591,585 Statement of Changes in Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) Other Administrative expenses: Pension expense 294,968 Computer 55,062
Stationery, printing and office expense 75,091 Postage 23,172 Depreciation and Amortization 32,272
Members’ benefit information 54,526 Telephone 8,580 Bank Charges 3,806 Dues and Subscriptions 4,914
Meeting Expense 7,336 Miscellaneous expense Total Administrative expenses: 559,727
Statement of Changes in Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits)
Other Deductions:
Provision for sick and vacation 22,071 Claims Payable 55,585 Post Retirement: Benefits earned and other charges 8,906.000 Interest 1,701,000 Pension adjustment other than net periodic pension cost 985,930
Total other Deductions: 11,670,586
Statement of Assets and Liabilities Other Assets: Leasehold Improvements 436,152 Furniture and Fixtures 67,105 Computer Equipment 259,087 Subtotal 762,344 Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (369,708) Net: 392,636 Security Deposit 14,425
Total Other Assets: 407,061 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Other Liabilities: Prepaid Retiree Contributions 437,440 Pension Liability 2,254,826 Employees accumulated vacation and sick pay 66,224 Claims Payable 736,433 Estimated Liability for claims incurred but not reported 1,575,567 Estimated Liability for future payments of benefits based on participants’ accum. Eligibility 1,000 Post retirement benefits for current retirees 21,315,000
Post retirement benefits for other participants fully eligible for benefits 11,510,000 Post retirement benefits for other participants not fully eligible for benefits 13,701,000 Total other Liabilities: 51,597,490
ELIGIBILITY CORNER, NEWS & NOTES
July 2015 Page 10
SCME BENEFIT FUND - RIGHT TO APPEAL
The benefits provided by this Fund may be changed by
the Board of Trustees at any time, in their sole and abso-lute discretion. The Board of Trustees adopts rules and regulations for the payment of benefits. All provisions of
the Benefit Reference Guide (BRG) are subject to such rules and regulations and to the Trust Agreement, which
established and governs the Fund operations. All benefit and eligibility rules are uniformly applied by the Fund of-
fice and Third-Party Administrators. The actions of the Fund or its Administrators are subject to review by the
Board of Trustees.
A member or beneficiary may request an APPEAL of
any action by submitting a written request to the Board of
Trustees within 180 days of the last determination:
Suffolk County Municipal Employees Benefit Fund
Attn: Board of Trustees, for Appeal
30 Orville Drive, Suite D
Bohemia, New York 11716-2513
The Trustees shall act on the appeal within a reasonable period
of time and render their conclusive decision in writing, which shall be final and binding on all persons.
Keep Enrollment Information Up-To-Date!
Fax or mail all changes in addresses, phone numbers and dependents,
changes in marital status, (include the divorce decree) to:
SCME Benefit Fund
“Attention: Eligibility” our FAX line is private & confidential
631-218-7970 If mailed, send to:
30 Orville Dr., Suite D, Bohemia, NY 11716-2513 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Updated Beneficiary Forms should be sent to your
Employer/Department or Payroll/Personnel/Human Resource Division
Availability of HIPAA
Notice of Privacy Practices (as of 9/23/13)
The Suffolk County Municipal Employees Benefit Fund adheres to the
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices ("Privacy Notice"), describing how health information of individuals covered by the Fund may be
used and disclosed. See the Fund’s website and instructions on how
you may obtain a copy of the Privacy Notice, which may also be downloaded from the Fund’s website at: www.scmebf.org
For a printed copy of the
Fund’s Privacy Notice, please write to :
Cheryl A. Felice, Privacy Officer
Suffolk County Municipal Employees Benefit Fund
30 Orville Drive, Suite D,
Bohemia, New York 11716-2513
631-319-4099, ext 319
REMEMBER September
College Verification
In an effort to simplify College Veri-
fication requirements for your depend-
ents ages 19 to 25, the SCME Benefit
Fund made the following modifications
to coverage verification between semes-
ters.
College verification for the Spring
Semester coverage will be from Janu-
ary 1st through September 30
th, elimi-
nating the need for temporary verifica-
tion to cover your dependents over the
summer months.
College verification for the Fall Se-
mester will now provide coverage from
September 1st through January 31st,
eliminating the need for temporary veri-
fication to cover your dependents
through the next semester in January.
Should you have any questions or
concerns, please contact:
Eligibility Coordinator
631-319-4099 ext. 321
Quick Reference Guide of Phone Numbers & Websites
BENEFIT FUND
SC Municipal Employees Benefit Fund SCMEBF fax number Fund Email Contact
Fund Administrator Emergency/Urgent Voice Mail
www.scmebf.org [email protected] (list type of inquiry in the memo line)
1-631-319-4099 1-631-218-7970
1-631-319-4099 Ext. #319
DENTAL - 3rd-Party Administrator Healthplex, Inc. (Customer Service) Healthplex Email Contact Benefits and Dental Claims Supervisor at the Benefit Fund
www.healthplex.com [email protected] [email protected] (list type of inquiry in the memo line)
1-888-468-5178 1-631-319-4099 Ext. #0
EMHP (Health Benefits) Enrollment and Eligibility Employee Benefit Unit Email & Phone
Employee Medical Health Plan www.emhp.org [email protected]
1-631-853-4866
DOCTOR/HOSPITAL Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield 24-Hour Nurse Talk Line Out-of-State Network Providers
www.empireblue.com/emhp www.bcbs.com
1-800-939-7515 1-877-Talk2RN 1-800-810-BLUE
PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS Express Scripts (for Medicare Retirees) Prescription Waiver Forms WellDyneRx (ID# on Card begins after “SC”)
www.express-scripts.com Handled with your doctor and WellDyneRx
emhp.welldynerx.com
1-800-950-2662 1-855-799-6831
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS Value Options (Mental Health)
www.valueoptions.com
1-866-909-6472
LAB WORK Contact: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
www.empireblue.com/emhp
1-800-939-7515
PARTICPATING UNIONS SC Association of Municipal Employees
(Suffolk County Community College and Westhampton Village Highway)
SC Probation Officer’s Association SC Deputy Sheriff ’s PBA SC Correction Officer’s Association
www.scame.org www.scpoa.org www.scdspba.net www.sccoa.net
1-631-589-8400 1-631-654-2080 1-631-289-1768 1-631-208-1301
NYS RETIREMENT SYSTEM www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/ 1-518-474-7736
July 2015 Page 11
Ancillary coverage from the Benefit Fund,
SCMEBF is separate from your Employer-Sponsored
Health Plan, EMHP.
Inquiries about your Health
Plan for:
Prescriptions Claims WellDyneRx
I.D. Cards Blue Cross Lab Work
Behavioral Health should be directed to: Employee Benefits
Unit at 631-853-4866
or email to: [email protected]
For Prescription information call:
WellDyneRx 1-855-799-6831 For Emergency Issues Anytime, call 631-319-4099, ext. #319
PRESORTED FIRST CLASS
U.S. POSTAGE PAID CENTEREACH, NY
PERMIT NO. 5
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TRUSTEES JEFFREY L. TEMPERA
Chairperson ~
DENNIS M. BROWN JENNIFER K. MCNAMARA
FRANK NARDELLI
TRUSTEES BRIAN MACRI
Vice Chairperson ~
DANIEL C. LEVLER MICHAEL J. FINLAND
CONI LORENZEN
CHERYL A. FELICE, FUND ADMINISTRATOR Emergency Voice Mail 631-319-4099 ext. 319
PHONE (631) 319-4099 FAX (631) 218-7970 www.scmebf.org
Email Inquiry Address - [email protected]
To the extent that this newsletter describes any benefit provided by this Fund, which is already described in the Fund’s comprehensive Benefits
Reference Guide, or as amended in subsequent writings issued by the Fund, or a policy of insurance (e.g., life insurance), the language of the Benefits
Reference Guide, as amended, and/or the group insurance contract, which specify the exact benefits provided, will govern in the event of
inconsistency between it and the language of this newsletter.
30 Orville Drive, Suite D Bohemia, New York 11716-2513
Suffolk County Municipal Employees Benefit Fund Joint Labor - Management Trust