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Who We Are
The Sedgwick County Sheriff Officers Benefit Fund Association
(hereinafter called Benefit Fund) is a not for profit organization which
was originally chartered in 1985. The Mission of the Benefit Fund is to
provide benefits for our members in helping to defray some medical
co-payment costs.
The membership of the Benefit Fund is comprised of both active and
retired members of the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, located in
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Any department employee may join the
fund. Low membership dues are maintained by voluntary payroll deduction
of $5.77 per pay period.
Each member is covered by a $10,000 term life insurance policy with
double indemnity for accidental death. This policy covers the member
both on and off the job. There is no additional charge to the member for
this coverage. Upon leaving the department without qualifying for
retirement status, this policy may be converted to a personal policy.
Benefits are allowable
and paid to members for submitted claims pursuant to the Benefit Fund's
By-Laws. Claims may be made for medical, dental, eye care, and
prescription expenditures. These claims are for amounts the member must
pay out of pocket that are not covered entirely by the member's medical
insurance. Benefits are payable to members according to a reimbursement
schedule which is based upon length of membership, what type of expense,
and dates of medical service. These claims are reviewed after submission
to the fund by either the Treasurer or an accountant, and eligible
benefits are paid to members. |
