Social Benefit Program for the Association of Retirees of the Canal Area (AJAC)

During the calendar year 2023, AJAC Social Benefits Program continued to provide assistance to our members whose pension was less than $1500.00 per month. Following is a breakdown of that assistance.
1. Copay for hospitalizations and ambulatory surgery was provided for 273 members at all hospitals. Total cost for this service was $8486.00
2. Payment of eyeglasses for our members in accordance with our contract with Optica Sosa y Arango was provided for 75 members. The total cost for this service was $3633.00.
3. Dental prothesis at Santa Fe Hospital was provided for 12 members. Total cost of for this service was $4485.00.
4. Dental prothesis at private dental clinics was provided for 5 members. Total cost for this service was $1170.00.
The total cost of our Social Benefit Program for CY 2023 was $17,774.00