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Philadelphia
Federation of Teachers Health
& Welfare Fund
The PFT Health & Welfare Fund has
entered into an agreement with Pro Support Systems (PSS) to provide
reduced rates for orthotic appliances.
An orthotic is a three-layered shoe insert made to control and
balance the foot while providing cushioned shock absorption.
The discounted price for members (including dependents) will be $195.00.
This includes the casting. The
usual price could be over $400.00.
- Contact
the PFT Health & Welfare Fund Office at 215-561-2722 to request
verification of eligibility.
- Receive
eligibility verification in mail and contact Pro Support Systems at
610-664-0848 or 800-262-3338.
- Make
arrangements for payment and receipt of voucher certificate.
- Find
a Preferred
Provider who accepts the voucher certificate.
- Upon
receipt of the voucher, the member will choose a provider from the
list. Remember, you must
select a provider who participates in the program to use the discount
voucher.
Once you receive the voucher certificate, your
medical insurance will determine the next step.
Personal Choice
Those with Personal Choice will select a provider
from the Pro Support Systems Network and present the voucher to receive
orthotics.
All providers in the Pro Support Systems Network participate in
Personal Choice. The provider will perform an examination, take a cast
impression and provide a prescription for the orthotics and forward them
to the PSS lab. The provider
will charge Personal Choice for all applicable office visits, x-rays and
surgical fees. The insured
will be responsible for the co-pay on these services.
Keystone
Members enrolled in Keystone will see their provider
and obtain a prescription from the Keystone Provider for the orthotic.
If the provider is a member of the Pro Support Systems Network, the
provider will cast and fit the orthotic.
Should the doctor not be a member of the Pro Support Systems
Network, the patient will select a provider from the Pro Support Systems
Network, present the voucher
certificate and the doctor�s prescription and receive the casting and
fitting at no additional charge.
Medicare
The procedures will be the same for Personal Choice.
In all instances, Medicare will be the primary payer
for non-orthotic services.
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