CLEVELAND, October 26 — As most BLET members know, an employee who leaves work due to disability must provide proof of that disability in order for benefits to continue.
While no specific form is required, the Cooperating Rail Labor Organizations (CRLO) — the group of unions that bargain collectively over health care issues — has developed one of these forms in response to requests from disabled members.
The form is available for download from the BLET website. It is usable by any employee and contains the mailing address and fax number of all three managed care companies — UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Highmark.
The form is available by going to the Health & Welfare section of this website, then clicking on “Proof of Disability Form”.