What drugs are not covered under the ESF Medical Health and Welfare Plan Prescription Drug Plan?
The Plan does not cover weight-loss medications (such as Xenical® and Meridia®), erectile dysfunction medications (such as Cialis®, Levitra®, and Viagra®), fertility medications (such as Clomid® and Repronex®), non-sedating antihistamines (such as Allegra®, Clarinex®, and Zyrtec®), smoking deterrents (such as Zyban® and Nicotrol® NS) and vitamins. If one of these medications is medically necessary, you may call the Joint Industry Board Members’ Records Department at 1-718-969-4030 to obtain a form for you and your doctor to complete and submit to the PHBP Medical Plan for medical review.
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