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If I get an eye exam but will not be getting glasses, should I use my optical benefits at this time?
We suggest that you use your optical benefits only for full services, which include glasses or contacts along with an eye exam. If you use your benefits and only get the exam we will pay $20 toward an exam fee, but you will be deemed to have used the...
If I am married to another UFT member, do I get additional optical benefits?
Members and their spouse/ domestic partner who are also members are entitled to special coordination of benefits (SCOB). This entitles each eligible family member, upon request at the same time for two (2) covered services, one (1) service under each...
Are contact lenses covered under the optical plan?
Yes, the Fund will pay for contact lenses as per the fee schedule, but not in addition to glasses.
Agreement
Agreement made and entered into this 12th day of February 2009 by and between the Stanley S. Lamm Preschool of the Long Island College Hospital (herein “Employer”) and United Federation of Teachers, NYSUT, AFT, AFL-CIO (herein “Union”) acting on...
Article One — Recognition
A. Recognition. The Employer recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining representative of all full-time, regular part-time, and per diem teacher aides, teaching assistants, teachers and psychologists employed by the Employer...
Article Two — No Discrimination
Neither the Employer nor the Union shall discriminate against or in favor of any Employee on account of race, color, creed, national origin, political belief, religion, sex orientation, gender, citizenship status, marital status, disability, union...
Article Three — Effective Date and Duration
This Agreement will be effective from July 1, 2008 and will remain effective until June 30, 2011. Negotiations for a successor agreement shall start no later than April 1, 2011, except by mutual agreement.
What is the Cost Care Program?
When the Fund pays out in excess of $1,200 for 12 months from December through November for an individual member or family (or $2,400 for SCOB – a member with a spouse/domestic partner who is also an in-service member), the member is placed in the...
Article Four — Probationary Employees
Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aides shall be considered probationary for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of employment, excluding time lost for sickness and other absences. Teachers and Psychologists shall be considered probationary for a...