REMINDER: PSPRS CANCER INSURANCE ‘ADVANCE REIMBURSEMENT’

The PSPRS Cancer Insurance Plan is switching to an advance reimbursement policy in 2024 to make the system easier for members and retirees already struggling with a cancer diagnosis. The change allows PSPRS to provide an additional $1,000 to the $15,000 cancer diagnosis payment, as well as incremental reimbursements when member/retiree out-of-pocket expenses exceed set financial thresholds. All members and retirees who file cancer insurance diagnosis claims are encouraged to save documentation for uncovered cancer related care to apply for potential advanced reimbursement payments.