SAGES Benefits

Listed below are eligible benefits for SAGES members, contact information, and links to the appropriate forms:


Benefit Trust Fund: (516) 829-9086
Kate Suau
Tricia Joerger, Assistant

Benefit Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Sheila Scimone (GNTA)
Roseann Imperato (OSA)
Cathy Davidson (SAGES)
Maura Carroll (GNTA)
Jim Daszenski (GNTA)
Jodi Rauch (GNTA)
Jennifer Snyder (GNTA)

Fund Counsel
Mirkin & Gordon, P.C.

Fund Accountant
Buchbinder, Tunick & Co. LLP

If you have a question about your dental, optical, excess medical, or any SAGES benefit, please consult your Comprehensive Benefits Booklet or contact the Benefit Trust Fund

Excess Medical Claim Form
    The Preferred Group - PO Box 15136 Albany, NY 12212 - (866) 989-8997
  • Optical Benefit - Every other Fiscal Year
  • Out-Patient Psychiatric Benefit*
  • Out-Patient Rehabilitation Benefit*
  • In-Hospital/In-Patient Rehabilitation Benefit*
  • In-Hospital Private Duty Nursing Benefit*
  • Out of Network - Deductible Benefit*

* Must be submitted within 12 months of service

Dental Claim Form
      The Preferred Group - PO Box 15136 Albany, NY 12212 - (866) 989-8997
Prescription Drug Claim Form
      The Preferred Group - PO Box 15136 Albany, NY 12212 - (866) 989-8997
  • One claim per year and must be submitted by March 31 of the following year.

All Other Staff Forms
      Visit the GNPS Staff Forms Homepage for all other district forms applicable to staff.

Legal Benefit
      Mirkin and Gordon, P.C. - (516) 466-6030
  • Once a Year

SAGES Optical Benefit
      Jacqueline Lizza - (516) 441-4023

SAGES Financial Counseling Benefit
      Stacy Braun Associates, Inc. - (888) 949-1925
  • One consultation per year.