February
2013
Empire Plan
Enhanced Flu Shot Benefit Effective February 1 through May 31
In support of Governor Cuomo's Executive Order declaring a state public
health emergency in response to the severe flu season, the Empire Plan has
enhanced the flu shot benefit for enrollees who have not yet been
vaccinated.
Effective February 1 through May 31, Empire Plan enrollees and their
dependents can receive a paid-in-full influenza vaccination at the following
national pharmacies:
- CVS
- Rite Aid
- Safeway
- Target
- Walgreens
Flu vaccines received at other pharmacies or administered by
out-of-network physicians will be covered under the basic medical program,
subject to the reasonable and customary charges, but not subject to
deductibles or coinsurance. Enrollees who choose to be vaccinated at a
nonparticipating pharmacy or by a nonparticipating physician must submit a
claim for reimbursement.
If you have not received your flu shot, present your Empire Plan Benefit
Card at one of the above pharmacies to receive the benefit with no copayment.
For more information about the benefit enhancement, please call the Empire
Plan toll free at (877) 769-7447 and select the "medical program" option or
visit www.cs.ny.gov/ebd
and click "What's New?" for the most up-to-date information.
January 2013
One-On-One Counseling with
TIAA-CREF Representative December 2012
2013 Health Insurance Rates and Option Transfer Period
NYSHIP Opt-Out Program
NYSHIP’s Young Adult Option for Health Insurance Coverage
Empire Plan Deductibles and Coinsurance for 2013
November
2012
New York State Employee Health Benefits Fair
Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for 2013
October 2012
SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan for 2013
2013 NYS Flexible Spending Account
Open Enrollment
September 2012
Flu Vaccine Clinics
NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education
and
Training
June 2012
NYS Employees’ Retirement System
Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar
May 2012
Special Option Transfer Period for NYSCOPBA-Represented
Employees: May 4 – June 4, 2012
April 2012
TIER VI Retirement Plan Pension Reform
Effective April 1, 2012
March 2012
Special Option Transfer Period for PBANYS
Employees
January 2012
One-on-One
Counseling with TIAA-CREF Representative
NYS Vision Plan Change for M/C, PEF,
ALESU (PBANYS), NYSCOPBA, and SEHP Employees
December 2011
NYS Retiree Health Insurance Premium Contribution Increases Effective January 1, 2012
2012 Health Insurance Rates and Option Transfer Period
NYSHIP's Young Adult Option
Opt-Out Program
Empire Plan Deductibles and Coinsurance for 2012
November 2011
SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan
Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for
2012
Special Option Transfer Period for PEF Employees
New York State Employee Health Benefits Fair
Changes in Health Coverage and Voluntary Cancellation of Coverage for 2012
October
2011
NYS Flexible Spending Account 2012 Open Enrollment
September 2011
Special Option Transfer Period for CSEA and M/C
Employees
The Marriage Equality Act and Imputed Income
August 2011
Flu Vaccine Clinics
May 2011
Wellness Information and
Resources
One-on-One Counseling at Buffalo State
February 2011
One-on-One Counseling with TIAA-CREF
Representative
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