The benefit is available to You and Your dependents. This benefit entitles You and Your family to hearing care services if You are eligible under the requirements of the Plan.

THE HEARING CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES:

Basic Hearing Evaluations

A basic hearing screening will be provided once every 36 months at no cost to You if You receive services from a participating audiologist. A hearing screening is appropriate if You are uncertain whether or not Your hearing is normal. If the screening results indicate that Your hearing falls outside of the normal range, a comprehensive audiological evaluation would be recommended.

Hearing Aid Services

Based on the findings of the audiological evaluation, hearing aid(s) may be recommended. Following medical clearance for use of hearing aids, Your audiologist can fit and dispense the aids which best accommodate Your hearing impairment based on the most recent comprehensive evaluation results, as well as input from You regarding Your lifestyle and listening needs. You are responsible for payment (in excess of the $500.00 allowance) for all hearing aids which are dispensed to You (see discounted fee schedule).

Preferred Provider Organization Hearing Service Plans

The Fund has selected two (2) Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) to provide hearing care services to eligible participants their dependents.

EPIC Hearing Health Care

• To schedule a hearing screening, contact the EPIC Call Center, toll free at 866-956-5400 or visit their website at www.epichearing.com;
• An EPIC Hearing Counselor will issue a referral to a local participating provider;
• You will be sent a Hearing Service Plan Booklet outlining plan process, products and pricing.
• All hearing aid purchases will be coordinated and processed by EPIC, you will not pay the provider directly. EPIC will coordinate your eligible benefit up front, at time of payment. Any amount exceeding your hearing aid allowance will be payable to EPIC at time of the order. Financing options are available.

HearUSA

HearUSA is a participating provider with MagnaCare with locations in the metro area. Additional information, such as the actual address and phone number for the locations can be obtained by contacting HearUSA by calling toll free at 1-877-664-9353, or visiting the MagnaCare website at www.magnacare.com.

If you see an in-network provider, all claims will be submitted by the provider. If you use an out-of-network provider, your claims should be sent to MagnaCare. Any amount charged over the benefit allowance will be billed directly to you.