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The following chart lists the services and supplies covered
under the hearing benefit for the
Trooper Chapter, Airport Police
and Fire Officers Chapter, Fairbanks Police Department, and
Juneau Police Department members, as of July 1, 2005. Refer to your
Benefit Booklet for
details, general limitations and exclusions.
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Plan Pays
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Amount plan pays |
80%
maximum |
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Hearing benefit maximum
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$1,250 maximum (per three consecutive calendar years)
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Covered services
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- One ear examination
- One hearing examination
- Hearing aid prescribed as a result of the examination
- Hearing aid rental while primary unit is being repaired
- Ear mold(s)
- Hearing aid instrument
- Initial batteries, cords, other necessary ancillary
equipment
- Warranty
- Repairs, servicing and alteration of
hearing aid equipment
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Limitations |
In order to
receive benefits:
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You must
be examined by a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.)
before obtaining a hearing aid, and
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You must
purchase a hearing aid device.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Alaska
Customer Assessment Manager
P.O. Box 327
Seattle, WA 98111-0327
Seattle Area: 425-670-5900
Outside Seattle Area: 1-800-345-6784
Hearing-impaired TTY: 425-670-4022 (within Seattle area)
Hearing-impaired TTY:1-800-842-5357 (outside the Seattle area)
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska:
https://www.premera.com
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