LAW ENFORCEMENT HEALTH BENEFITS

1237 Spring Garden Street

 Philadelphia, PA 19123

 (215) 763-8290
http://www.lehb.org         
Police Arbitration and Award Update click here


AUGUST $100 WINNERS
Reviewed EOB forms and found an incorrect charge:
  1. Joseph Nadolski
  2. Claudine Bloom
  3. Joseph Bartorilla
  4.  
  5. Harold Jones
  6.  
  7. This could be you next month!
  8.  
  9. Review your EOB Forms!
AUGUST $25 WINNERS
Reviewed EOB forms, found no incorrect billing, and returned forms to LEHB:
  1. Denise Youmans
  2. Myron Patterson
  3. Judy Royal
  4. Gerald Lynch
  5. Robert Cesario
  6. Joseph Notarfrancesco
  7. James Shanahan
  8. Wesley Moore
  9. Robert McKoy
  10. Diana Fields

 DEFERRED STATUS
  • LEHB agreement with the City of Philadelphia allows officers returning from deferred status and on Medicare a choice to select either the current FOP medical plans or a lower cost Medicare Advantage Plan. The City of Philadelphia agreed to this because, in most cases, they held your contracted medical contribution without crediting any interest.
  • If you select a lower cost Medicare Advantage Plan you would extend your medical coverage as compared to selecting the current FOP medical coverage.
Please call LEHB for
Medicare Advantage Plans

Free Retiree Eye Care 

Sponsored by
Eye Care America
1-800-222-3937

Seniors’ Eye Care Program
  • Provides Annual Exam
  • US Citizen
  • 65 years of age or older
  • Not seen an ophthalmologist in 3 years
  • Do not have medical coverage with an HMO or VA
  • Volunteer Ophthalmologists will accept Medicare and/or other insurance reimbursements (not HMO or VA) as payment in full.
  • Other Free services you may qualify for
  • Glaucoma exam Diabetes eye exam.

    • Please call 1-800-222-3937 to see if you qualify

    LEHB Retiree Dental & Vision Plan 

    Details of the Retiree Vision Plan:
    • Access vision plan providers through the LEHB (www.lehb.org) website or call LEHB (215) 763-8290 for a list of vision plan providers in your zip code.
    • This booklet will clearly state the price that will be charged and the services that will be provided.
    • Example: Philadelphia Eye Labs for a total cost of $50.00 will provide a basic eye exam ($10.00) Frames ($20.00) and Single Vision Lens ($20.00)
    • Since this is a new program, we suggest you call the provider and inform them you are a FOP retiree wanting to take advantage of the FOP-LEHB Retiree Vision Plan.

    Details of the Retiree Dental Plan:
    • Access dental providers through the FOP and/or LEHB website or call LEHB at (215) 763-8290 for a list of participating dentists.
    • A participating dentist will charge the FOP retired member, spouse, or surviving spouse the same discounted rate the LEHB dental fund is paying for active police officers and their families. Member is financially responsible for discounted charges.
    • There is no monthly cost to participate in this program.
    • You may call LEHB to insure the prices the dentist is charging is consistent with our deeply discounted prices paid for active police officers.

         Suggestion for active police officers: Review the list of participating retiree dental providers and vision providers to insure once you are in retired status you may continue receiving dental and vision benefits from your current provider.If your current dental and vision provider does not participate in our retiree program, please encourage them to do so by calling LEHB (215) 763-8290.

    Free Annual Credit Report

    Recently changed federal law requires the three credit bureaus provide an annual free credit report to all
    Americans.

    This became effective in Pennsylvania January 1, 2006. LEHB strongly encourages all members to review you and your families credit history via this free service.

    There have been instances where members were seeking a loan for a house or car only to be denied. In some cases, the negative comment was from medical providers who either improperly billed, never credited members’ account. In some cases the member was financially responsible.

    Please do not wait until you are attempting to obtain a loan— please check your credit report annually by
    accessing http://www.annualcreditreport.com

    The credit report is absolutely free; however, if you wish to obtain your FICO score there is an additional charge.

    Obviously, if any negative comment relates to medical please contact LEHB immediately.

    Important Links

     Dental Benefits

    Prescription Drug Benefits

     Tip Sheets
    Member Dental Benefits Updated Prescription Benefit Changes
    Active Member Dental Directory Updated Narcotic Class II & III Procedure Updated Adult Well Care Schedule
    Retired Member Dental Directory Non-Covered Prescriptions Auto Accident Tip Sheet
    Mail Order Tip Sheet Auto Accidents Lawyers Tip Sheet

    Vision Benefits
    		 Lower Prescription Costs Baby Well Care Schedule
    Member Vision Benefits Statins/Proton Pump Inhibitors Blue Cross Connections
    Active Member Vision Directory Updated Express Scripts Blue Cross Nationwide
    Retired Member Vision Directory   Hospital Stays
    Vision Claim Form Updated

    Wellness Programs
    		 How to Select a Doctor
    The Biggest Loser

    Eligibility Issues
    		 Diabetic Supplies Temporary BC/BS Identification Cards
    Just Married Preferred Psychological Network Change of Address Form
    New Baby Lyme Disease   
    Removing a Spouse

     Contacts
    Dependant Change Form

    Doctor Surveys
    		 L.E.H.B. Directory Updated
    Students 18-23 Psychological Active Board of Directors
    Student Verification Form Chiropractor Retiree Board or Directors
    Disabled Dependants Info Committee
    Questions and Answers Updated Links

    Member's Alert!
    		 Patient Bill of Rights Updated L.E.H.B. Tee Shirts
    Injured on Duty? Free Credit Report Updated