The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation recently endorsed EPIC (Ear Professionals International Corporation) Hearing Service Plan—a national network of more than 3,500 credentialed audiologists and ear, nose and throat physicians.

Through these providers (more than 250 in New York state), bargaining unit members receive customized care and, if needed, may purchase brand-name hearing aids at substantial savings.

EPIC identifies and screens qualified experts in hearing evaluation and treatment. It researches and evaluates all hearing aid technology to assure the latest and most effective options are available.

Also, EPIC negotiates the best prices for all treatment protocols, including hearing devices. EPIC prices may be as much as 50 percent below manufacturer’s suggested retail price and up to 35 percent lower than most discount offers.

Members and families may use this plan. There are no enrollment fees.Visit www.memberbenefits.nysut.org and click on Discounts to get information on how the program works and a link to EPIC’s Web site for NYSUT members. UUPers or family members who want to use the plan should call EPIC toll-free at (866) 956-5400 and provide the Member Benefits identifier code: NYSUTMBC.

For information about this program or about contractual expense reimbursement/endorsement arrangements with providers of endorsed programs, please call NYSUT Member Benefits at (800) 626-8101, visit www.memberbenefits.nysut.org or refer to your NYSUT Member Benefits Trust Summary Plan Description.

Agency fee payers to NYSUT are eligible to participate in NYSUT Member Benefits-endorsed programs.