What Benefits are handled through the DEA?
The DEA handles your Prescription Drugs, Dental and Optical. Your Medical Insurance is handled through City Health Benefits Active 646-610-5122 or Retired 212-513-0470.
Who handles my benefits?
Judi Rx (Formally known as Capital Rx) for Prescriptions
MetLife Dental (Your ID# is your dea id# preceeded with zeros to total 9 digits)
General Vision Optical (Please note there is no card you can provide your SS# or DEA id# for identification)
Where can I find my DEA ID#?
Your unique DEA id# can be located on your prescription or dental cards and is used in place of your Social Security Number.
Divorce/Removal of Domestic Partner
Upon a divorce/ Termination of Domestic Partnership your ex-spouse/partner must be removed from the benefits immediately as they are no longer entitled to benefits. If they are not removed and there is usage after the date of divorce/termination you will be responsible for any payment made on their behalf.
If you are removing a Domestic Partner you must submit a Termination of Domestic Partnership Form. This can be obtained from your county clerks office.
An ex-spouse/partner is entitled to COBRA if interested. This allows them to continue dental, optical and prescription benefits for a cost.
GLP-1’s
Regarding GLP-1 medications. These medications are covered to treat diabetes only.
Non-Medicare Members are covered under their medical carrier.
Medicare Members are covered through the DEA.
*** Please note GLP-1 medications are not covered if they are being used for weight loss or Pre-Diabetes. ***
*** Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo are currently only FDA approved for weight loss or conditions attributed to obesity. ***
Lifestyle Medications?
Medications categorized as Lifestyle medications are NOT covered through the DEA benefits. You can try through your medical plan or they would be out of your pocket.
EX; Weight Loss Dugs, Stop Smoking Medications, Birth Control, Erectile Dysfunction, etc.
Do you cover Baby Formula?
No baby formula is considered a food supplement, and our Prescription Plan only covers medications. You can try through your medical carrier for coverage, or it would be out of your pocket.
