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Members urge clearer billing help, infertility coverage fixes and specialty‑drug transparency
Summary
Multiple public commenters asked the board for a dental billing helpline, broader infertility benefit changes, clearer disclosure of negotiated specialty‑drug rates, and expanded meal delivery coverage after discharge; staff said some issues would be investigated and follow up provided.
During the general public comment period, retirees and city employees raised benefit access and medication safety concerns and urged HSS follow‑up.
Rudy Faltus, representing retired educators, thanked Diane Ehrlich for long service and introduced Gail Au as incoming retiree health committee chair. Gail Au (AFT retired teachers) requested a UHC/UHC dental helpline to resolve billing…
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