Local 876 and Local 951 have partnered with Cygnet Hearing Care to provide all active and retired members and their immediate families with the first ever UFCW Hearing Benefits program.This program was developed by the Locals in direct response to members' requests for assistance with the cost of addressing hearing loss issues since hearing benefits are not included in current health and welfare plans.While it is on the Local's agenda to propose this benefit during upcoming negotiations, members, retirees and their immediate families can now receive free and reduced rate, high quality hearing testing and hearing aids through Cygnet Hearing Care.

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF UFCW 876 and UFCW 951

Cygnet Hearing Care and Siemens, the world's largest manufacturer of hearing instruments, have combined their resources to develop a unique, voluntary hearing benefits Program for UFCW members and their immediate families. All active and retired members of UFCW 876 and UFCW 951 are automatically pre-approved to use the Program - at no additional cost.

The Cygnet Hearing Care Program is a no-cost, 100% voluntary hearing healthcare program that can be accessed by members regardless of any other private, employer or government insurance program the member may have. All members of these groups, along with their immediate families, can enjoy these exclusive benefits:

Testing:
Hearing Aid Tests - Fee Waived

Hearing Aids:
UFCW members save up to 55% off of the manufacturer's suggested retail price on all prescriptive hearing instruments through a tiered discount program with Siemens Hearing Instruments.

Included Options:
·  2-Year Full Manufacturer Warranty
·  2-Year Accidental Loss & Damage Insurance
·  No charge in the first 12 months for remake of any Siemens custom in-the-ear product
·  Free Directional Microphones
·  30-Day Trial

Repair & Maintenance:
·  Biannual Hearing Aid Clean & Check - No Fee
·  Replace Wax Guards, Battery Door, Tubing - No Fee
·  In-house Normal Maintenance - No Fee
·  Cost Estimate on Out-of-Warranty Repair - No Fee

Comprehensive Hearing Aid Services:
·  Annual Hearing Aid Test - No Fee
·  Annual Hearing Aid Programming - No Fee
·  Annual Hearing Aid Analysis - No Fee
·  Biannual Otoscopic Ear Canal and Ear Drum Exam - No Fee
·  Free Membership to Battery Discount Club - 10% Discount
·  Assisted Listening and Ear Care Products - 10% Discount