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Pets are a special part of every family — ensure their health is protected
CSEA-Sponsored VPI Pet Insurance helps cover the costs of your pet’s eligible medical
treatments and more. This is a plan that reimburses a percentage of your eligible veterinary bills with a low $250 annual deductible and a generous $7,500 maximum benefit. Choose the level of reimbursement and coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Accidents and injuries
including cuts, sprains,
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broken bones, and allergic reactions
Common illnesses including ear infections, vomiting and diarrhea
Serious/Chronic illnesses, including cancer and diabetes
Hereditary and congenital conditions
Surgeries and hospitalization Visits to any vet, prescription medications and therapeutic diets
Frequently asked questions: Do I need to re-enroll for this benefit every year? No.
Once enrolled, the policy will automatically renew each year. Will pre-existing conditions
be covered? Unfortunately, no pre-existing conditions are not covered.
Can I still use my vet?
Absolutely. You’re free to visit any licensed veterinarian — even specialists and emergency providers.
Visit cseainsurance.com/ Products-Forms/Pet-Insurance and type Civil Service Employees Association Union (Direct Bill) in the drop down. This will ensure the convenient direct bill option for you.
With pet coverage, you can make decisions for your pet based on your veterinarian’s recommendations, rather than on the cost of treatment. Enjoy life. We Got this!
Free COVID tests expanded for Medicare recipients
More than 59 million people with Medicare Part B, including people enrolled in a
Medicare Advantage plan, now have expanded access to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved COVID-19 tests.
As of April 4, 2022, Medicare recipients are eligible to get up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per calendar month at no cost from participating pharmacies
and health care providers.
This federal resource will be available
for the remainder of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The expanded
at-home
testing is
another step
by the Biden-
Harris Administration to make
COVID tests more widely available to Americans;
this is the
first time that Medicare has covered an over- the-counter test at no cost.
Under the new program, eligible Medicare recipients wishing to get
tests can show their Medicare
cards at the pharmacy or provider to get the test. Numerous pharmacy chains across the United State are participating.
The administration has previously required state Medicaid programs, insurers and group health plans to make the tests free and accessible.
Every home in the U.S. is also eligible to order two sets of four free at-home tests through visiting covidtests.gov, or calling 1-800- 232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
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