Teamsters Local 8

GUIDELINES FOR EYEGLASS REIMBURSEMENT

THE BENEFIT:

A $25 reimbursement for corrective lenses whether it be in the form of contacts or glasses. It does not cover eye exams.

$25 per member and *dependant (see definition) per year up to $25 of out of pocket expense.

* Dependant = Unmarried son or daughter, including adopted son or daughter and stepson or stepdaughter, only until such dependant child receives the first bachelor’s degree from the University or any other college or university. Must be listed on the dependant card at the Union office.
If your dependant is a college student please include a form of proof such as a bill, a current semester schedule, or a copy of their school ID.

MEMBERS MUST:

Be in good standing
Have a benefits card on file that has the persons name on they are submitting the receipt for. If not, the benefit will be denied and the member will have to complete benefit cards

THE RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be submitted within one-year of date of purchase
Receipts MUST have the name printed on it
Have the name of the patient
Have the MEMBERS name and relationship to patient
Reflect purchase of corrective lenses in the form of contacts or glasses eye exams are NOT covered
Be sent to Teamsters Local 8, 2225 High Tech Road, State College, PA 16803 or faxed to 814-548-3928

OTHER INFORMATION:

Eyeglass Reimbursements are done every four to six week
Checks will be written to the member
Benefits cease once the member retires or dies