Current Retiree Information
Our Fund Administrator is The Preferred Group.
Billing schedule is: July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1 of each year.
Your benefits run on a calendar year cycle - January 1. December 31
For all dental, vision and eligibility INQUIRIES:
The Preferred Group
C/O PVFT Welfare Fund
PO Box 15136
Albany, NY 12212
518-641-0321.
Retiree Payments go to:
The Preferred Group
C/O PVFT Welfare Trust Fund
Po Box 16275
Albany, NY 12212
Cost for Dental and Vision Benefits in Retirement:
You have a choice of Individual or Family benefits and you may choose
Dental only coverage or Dental and Vision coverage.
Family Coverage
Dental Only = $900 per year / $225 per quarter
Dental & Vision $1300 per year / $325 per quarter
$2000 max per person/$4000 max family
$300 Vision Benefit per family
Billed annually -July 1st.
Individual Coverage
Dental Only = $500 per year / $125 per quarter
Dental & Vision $700 per year / $175 per quarter
$2000 max individual
$300 Vision Benefit
Billed annually -July 1st.
Retiree billings will be mailed to you from our Administrator, The Preferred Group.
You have the option to setup auto withdrawals for your payments. The information is on your bill.
Your bill will reflect your quarterly payment based upon the coverage you have selected, dental or vision, individual or family. You may pay the yearly premium if you prefer.
Quarterly payments schedule:
July 1
October 1
January 1
April 1