PVFT Welfare Trust Fund

​To reach your Trustees, please email  wtf@pvtrustfund.org  or email trustees directly at:

Chairperson - Joseph.Mahoney@pvtrustfund.org

Trustees:     Laura.Sherwood@pvtrustfund.orgVincent.DeGregorio@pvtrustfund.orgKaren.Weise@pvtrustfund.org

Last updated 8/14/23

Our Plan Administrator: 

The Preferred Group

(518) 641-0321


All eligibility records and claims are processed by the Plan Administrator.

Dental claim forms are to be submitted to ANTHEM only. 

Do not send to TPG.

Anthem

PO Box 659444

San Antonio, TX 78265

Vision Claim forms are to be emailed to:

claims@tpgplans.com

or mail to 

The Preferred Group

C/O PVFT Welfare Fund

PO Box 15136

Albany, NY 12212

Questions regarding a

dental or a vision claim, please email

claims@tpgplans.com

or call 1-800-573-7474

Questions regarding eligibility, please email

 enrollments@tpgplans.com

How to Submit an Appeal

Write a letter to PVFT Welfare Trust Fund Trustees, C/O The Preferred Group. This letter can be emailed directly to claims@tpgplans.com with the subject line "Appeal PVFT WTF".

Please do not use your name in the letter as appeals are to be anonymous.  Appeals are voted on by the Trustees.

Please describe the nature of the appeal. Add supporting details; the reason for the appeal, dates of service in questions, amounts, copies of EOB if applicable, etc. 

If you have any questions you can reach out to your Trustees for guidance.

Your dental and vision insurer is the Putnam Valley Federation of Teachers Welfare Trust Fund,  NOT AnthemWe use Anthem's fee schedule and nationwide network of dentists. Only contact The Preferred Group or your PVFT Welfare Trust Fund Representatives for assistance at wtf@pvtrustfund.org.  

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Please note the PVFT Welfare Trust Fund and its Trustees are always looking for ways to provide quality services at a great price for the members.  We will continue to list on this website licensed and reputable partners that our members have used in the past.  Nevertheless, the Fund and the Fund’s Trustees do not endorse or recommend any particular doctor, dentist, or medical services providers. The Fund is merely a non-profit, employee benefit plan. The Fund and its Trustees receive no compensation or remuneration from any doctor, dentist, or other medical services provider. As a result, you should consult with your personal physician or providers for advice about the dental or vision care that is right for you and your family.