To qualify, you must be enrolled in medicare parts a and b and live in the service area. As a retiree or vestee, you also may change your health. Benefitseligible service means employment during which you were eligible to. Reimbursement for lodging and meals will be limited to the united states general services administration per diem rate. Health insurance choices for 2019 buffalo state college.
This book explains your rights and responsibilities as an enrollee in nyship. New york state retiree health insurance and related. A guide to help nyslrs retirees understand benefit payments, the services we. Nyship general information book or contact your hba. Missing the option transfer period deadlines can be very costly. If there is a conflict in the information presented. If you retire or leave state service in 2019 if you continue your nyship enrollment as a retiree or vestee, you may change your health insurance plan when your status changes. Refer to the nyship general information book for dependents eligibility rules, cost and dependent survivor eligibility for nyship as a result of employment. Frequently asked questions about your health insurance. The young adult option allows your child to purchase individual health insurance coverage through nyship.
This is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for former employees of new york. Cdphp medicare advantage group plans make health care easy. Refer to this portion of the book for information if you are still actively employed by a nyship participating employer, including if you are receiving nyship benefits while you are on a leave of absence. You can read general tax information, or print a w4p form for changing your. If you continue your nyship enrollment as a retiree or vestee, you may change your health insurance option when your status changes. As a retiree or vestee, you also may change health insurance option at any time. Nyship general information book and contact the employee benefits division to determine when medicare becomes primary. Covid19, or the coronavirus, is an emerging risk in the united states and the situation continues to rapidly develop. If you continue your nyship enrollment as a retiree or vestee, you may change your health insurance plan when your status changes. Every hour, the public health community is learning new things about this virus.
Frequently asked questions about your health insurance this information is current as of december 1, 2015. You must have a minimum of 10 years of nyship benefitseligible service. Important information about health plan enrollment and disenrollment. New york state retiree health insurance and related benefits frequently asked questions 1. Welcome to employee benefits division ebd this booklet explains how and where retirees can get the help you need with your nyship coverage. New york state employees and retirees and their eligible dependents and to those of participating. Retiree signup book pdf apply for retirement, disability, and medicare benefits. See yournyship general information book for information about eligibility for other children.
Planning for retirement information about the option to continue nys health insurance program nyship coverage into retirement and how unused sick leave can be used to help pay retiree nyship premiums. The medicalhealth insurance benefits does not include dental and vision benefits for which eligible employees are. General information book for active employees of the state of new york and their. This flyer includes 2020 rates for all nyship options. Plan nyship general information book retirees suny. As a retiree, you may still have nyship s comprehensive medicare reimbursement to use the electronic calculator on our web site, click on benefit nyship general information book retirees suny. Your nyship general information book provides information on nyship and coordinating. York state retiree if you meet years of nyship benefitseligible state service or at least five years of be qualified to receive social security disability payments. The information contained in these publications and web sites is intended only as a basic summary overview and to provide you with basic points for your consideration. To enroll in an hmo or to remain enrolled in your current hmo, you must live or work in the hmos nyship service area. General information book for active employees, retirees, vestees and dependent survivors of nyship participating agencies with the empire plan. See your nyship general information book and make sure your. General information book for employees, retirees, vestees and dependent. Please see contact information on page 15 for nyship addresses, teletypewriter tty.
Be at least 55 years of age, have a minimum of 10 years of nyship benefitseligible service, and be. This booklet explains the options available to you under the new york state health insurance program nyship for your health insurance and other elections. Paid to eligible nyship retirees and their dependents at the 2019 spd nyc. Health insurance frequently asked questions the following are a list of questions and answers regarding eligible new york state employees medical benefits. If you reside outside new york state, your only nyship option is the empire plan. The nyship empire plan does not require the employer to reimburse this extra amount to the retiree. Extended benefits period at no cost eligible dependents covered at the time of the enrollees death will continue to receive coverage without charge for three months beyond the last. Nyship for retirees health benefits information for retirees of nys and local governments participating in nyship. You are invited to contact representatives from the benefit plan in which you are interested for additional information or with specific questions about their respective benefits. In addition to general retirement planning guidance, this section contains links to groupspecific retirement information from your insurance certificate and nyship general information book and important phone numbers and websites. If you are divorced or your marriage has been annulled, your former spouse is not eligible, even if a court orders you to maintain coverage. Third if you are eligible to retire and delay collecting your state pension, you. You are enrolled in the new york state health insurance plan nyship or you are a dependent of an enrollee at the time of your retirement. This is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for individuals and their covered dependents enrolled in nyship through a local government agency participating agency that elects to participate in nyship.
This is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for employees of new york state and their covered dependents. Nyship while working information about changes to nyship during postretirement employment. Survivors enrolled in nyship through participating employers, their enrolled. You can read general tax information, or print a w4p form for changing your federal income tax withholding amount, on our taxes and your pension page. Under nyship, specific carrier choices include the nys empire plan, cdphp, empire bcbs hmo, hip, and mvp. Disbursements from the general fund, excluding transfers to other funds, are information technology services, office of special services aid, and textbook aid. Chapter 10 health insurance coverage and related benefits 2020. On the road with nys empire plan cseauup retiree dental and vision benefits.
This book explains certain rights and responsibilities you have as an enrollee in nyship. Nyship is the statewide insurance program for nys government employees and retirees. Mar 26, 2015 cost is also affected by the nyship option you select empire plan, hmo, your. Current eligibility requirements for nyship retiree health insurance are summarized below. Retiree general information book general nyship information book for nys retirees. Cobra enrollees with their empire plan benefits and young. Changing plans outside the option transfer period you may change plans outside the designated option transfer period only under certain circumstances.
General information book for new york state retirees, vestees. First, you must have completed a minimum service requirement. If you continue your nyship enrollment as a retiree or vestee, you may change your health insurance plan. If you do not apply three months prior to the month of the 65 th birthday or three months prior to the date of your retirement if you are older than 65, you may be subject to a waiting period before medicare becomes effective. If you retire or leave state service in 2018 if you continue your nyship enrollment as a retiree or vestee, you may change your health insurance plan when your status changes. Be at least 55 years of age, have a minimum of 10 years of nyship benefitseligible service, and be enrolled in a nyship plan or have dependent coverage through a nyship enrollee. You must be enrolled in nyship at the time of your retirement. Your mailing address changes or your home address changes if your mailing address is a p. As a retiree or vestee, you also may change health insurance options at any time once during a 12month period. Requirements for coverage ofyour partners children under unionsponsored employee. Promptly inform your hba about any change to ensure it is effective on the actual date of change in family status. You may change your health insurance plan when you retire or vest your health insurance.
This is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for former employees of new york state and their covered dependents, including retirees, vestees, dependent survivors and enrollees covered under preferred list provisions. This book describes your new york state and local retirement system nyslrs benefits and can be a valuable resource especially as you approach retirement. Retirement whats new this empire plan report summarizes the changes to your benefits and. See your nyship general information book for details. We also offer other resources to help you understand your benefits so you can successfully plan for retirement. State uup general information book stony brook university. You must meet three eligibility requirements to continue nyship coverage for yourself and your eligible dependents after you retire. Choose either the empire plan or one of the nyshipapproved health maintenance organizations hmos in your area.
Reimbursement for automobile mileage will be based on the internal revenue. Dependent survivors and preferred list enrollees and their eligible dependents. There are two types of health insurance plans available to you under nyship. Use these resources to get details about your nyslrs account and your. Since this information is confidential, we need your signed written permission before we release it to a third party. Inform your agency hba about any change promptly to ensure it is effective on the actual date of change in family status. When you retire, you may delay your retiree health insurance coverage and use of your sick leave credits indefinitely, if you. If you move into an area served by a nyship hmo, you will be eligible to change your option to an hmo at that time. Receipt of this book does not guarantee you are eligible.
As a reminder, eligible dependents are defined in the nyship general information book as. Please refer to your nyship general information book for more details on survivor coverage. This booklet will help answer some common questions. Your surviving dependents may be eligible to continue nyship under dependent survivor coverage. General information book 1 ibny retiree introduction this is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for former employees of new york state and their covered dependents, including retirees, vestees, dependent survivors and enrollees covered under preferred list provisions.
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