PBTA Benefits Trust Fund

The PBTA maintains a trust fund that provides dental, optical, orthodontic, hearing aid, life insurance, defensive driving and copay reimbursement benefits to members.  The board of trustees is composed of seven teachers--six active and one retired--who meet four times per year to manage the finances and determine benefits.  The trust plan administrator is Administrative Services Only (ASO), and information about specific benefits and copay schedules and all forms can be found on their website--see link below.  

Any time there is a change in your coverage profile, it is important to inform the trust.  If you are a new member, changed your address, got married, divorced, or had a child and have not updated your information with the trust, please contact Judy Peterson, the operating secretary, with your new information.   Failure to do so may result in delay or denial of claims.

Find her contact information below:

• • • • • • • • • Cell:          845-649-5701

                • Email:       jp12549@yahoo.com

(Download a copy of the Benefits Trust enrollment form here)

Helpful Links:

• Administrative Services Only

This is the website for the plan's administrator.  On this site you will find all specific plan information including benefit explanations, copay schedules, participating providers, and all claim forms and other documents.  You can also electronically submit and check the status of claims on this site.  You'll need to create a login as a member in order to access our plan information if you have not already done so. Simply follow the directions on the page.

• NYSUT Defensive Driving Course

This link will bring you to the online defensive driving course available through NYSUT Member Benefits.  Satisfactory completion may reduce your car insurance premium.  See your building rep for the code you need to register for the course.  The trust offers reimbursement for the registration cost.  After you take the course, print out the proof of payment and the proof of completion and mail them to Judy Peterson at the address below for your reimbursement check.

Mailing Address:

PBTA Benefits Trust 

PO Box 900

Pine Bush, NY 12566