Eligible employees may also be able to optout of coverage for the 2020 plan year for an incentive payment if eligible. Information regarding the composite position must be included on the general comments page. The nyship online guidelines flyer can assist you with the navigation of this site. New york state government employees health insurance program unitedhealthcare p. Safety services company the blueprint for workplace safety.
Please see the individual plan descriptions in this booklet to determine the differences in coverage and. The nys partnership for longterm care nyspltc is a unique department of health program combining private longterm care insurance and medicaid extended coverage mec. This is the official facebook page for pef region 1. Under active employees, select i am a new york state active employee ny. General epa is establishing a national system for tracking hazardous waste shipments electronically. Pef president wayne spence answers questions on pefs one year contract agreement. 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. Employees retirement system office of the state comptroller. Benefits general nyship summary of benefits and coverage sbc simple and standardized comparison document required by the patient protection and affordable care act ppaca health insurance, dental and vision. Goal 1c maximize quality of care and patient satisfaction. The choices booklet lists the health insurance plans offered through nyship. Box 1600 kingston, new york 124021600 18777nyship 18777697447 insurance frauds prevention act the following statement is printed pursuant to regulation 95 of. Pef services named one of 2015 best places to work in new. Dear pef member, cognizant of past history, along with the pef negotiating team, we were able to secure a twopercent retroactive contract from april 2015april 2016.
The empire plans tollfree number is 18777nyship or 18777697447. The new york state health insurance program nyship offers you the choice of the empire plan or a nyshipapproved health maintenance organization hmo serving the area where you live or work. This system, known as emanifest, will modernize the nations cradletograve hazardous waste tracking process while saving valuable time, resources, and dollars for industry and states. 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. If you have difficulty understanding english, please call us at 18003423377 for free language assistance services regarding this.
Oct 19, 2016 pef is one of the largest unions in the united states and is new yorks secondlargest stateemployee union, representing 54,000 workers. Governor cuomo announces oneyear retroactive contract. Nyship general information booklet provides employees and their covered dependents with information regarding eligibility, enrollment, and other nyship rules. The coronavirus has turned our world upside down, especially in new york state where the number of confirmed cases grows each day. It covers the rights, benefits, responsibilities and duties you have as an employee of the state of new york and the department of labor. Schopper, pef services llc pef services is pleased to announce that we have been named one of the best places to work in new jersey. Benefits are available under the participating provider and basic medical programs. New york state health insurance program nyship for your health insurance. This survey and award program identifies, recognizes and honors the top places of employment in new jersey that. Our goal is to help customers achieve better safety outcomes by providing customized solutions that fit the unique needs of their.
Medicare rx documents for information about your outofpocket expenses. This book explains your rights and responsibilities as an enrollee in nyship. These are the rates proposed by health insurers, and have not been approved by dfs. You need informational materials such as the nyship general information book or empire, dental, or vision plan booklets. Eligible employees who have other employer sponsored group health insurance may opt out of their nyship coverage in exchange for an incentive payment. If you have coverage under another employersponsored health insurance program, you may be eligible for an incentive payment if you optout of your new york state health insurance program nyship coverage. The product environmental footprint pef is a multicriteria measure of the environmental performance of a good or service throughout its life cycle. The application included the creation of a state health innovation plan ship that included six models of care that would be tested in new york state. Our four dental networks consist of over 8,000 dentists and dental specialists practicing in new york and new jersey. Mar 31, 2020 contract information and resources contract talks on hold for 60 days. Pef is working diligently on how new york state can and must protect their workforce.
This was done as a strategic move to bring leverage back on pefs side. Publisher does not assume, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to obtain and include informa tion other than that provided to it by the manufacturer. The handbook also helps direct you to other sources for more detailed information on the topics it covers. This employee handbook will help introduce you to the department and its mission. The use of participating providers with each plan will ensure the maximum benefit. Nyship general information book general eligibility and enrollment rules and information. Agencies must submit transactions for eligible employees whose position on 033115 was previously upward reallocated and whose salary upon application of the october 2014 or april 2015 pef performance advance is equal to the job. Cuomo today announced that his administration has reached a retroactive oneyear labor agreement with the new york state public employees federation. Through collaborative and cooperative negotiations, the state has reached an agreement with the public employees federation on their employment contract, governor cuomo said. Choices user guide effective january 1, 2020 uup, csea. Apr 15, 2016 pef president wayne spence answers questions on pefs one year contract agreement. Receipt of this book does not guarantee you are eligible. External web sites operate at the direction of their respective owners who should be contacted directly with questions regarding the content of these sites.
The 2019 empire plan flexible formulary is posted here. You can search for physicians by name, location andor specialty or search by condition or procedure. Our online community knows about updated benefits first. Nyshiponline also provides a nyship plan comparison tool. Use the link below to search for specific types of innetwork providers. General information book 1 ib ny active introduction this is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for employees of new york state and their covered dependents. New york was initially awarded a model pretesting assistance award to further develop new yorks plan. The medicalhealth insurance benefits does not include dental and vision benefits for which eligible employees are entitled to are determined by their particular bargaining unit uup, pef, csea, and pbanys or affiliation mc. Provides information about eligibility, enrollment and other nyship rules and provisions. State of new york office of information technology services fy 20172018 rate card service rate units infrastructure services storage. This book outlines the insurance plans that are available to benefiteligible employees based on the county in which you reside andor work. This list is limited to frequently prescribed drugs. The state of new york does not imply approval of the listed destinations, warrant the accuracy of any information set out in those destinations, or endorse any opinions expressed therein. For information about other drugs not on the list, call cvs caremark at 18777nyship or 18777697447 and listen for the prompts for the empire plan prescription drug program.
Government of new york the official website of new york. Important notice regarding the pef membership benefits program office hours. You want to add or remove a covered dependent or change your type of coverage individualfamily. Serving pef members for more than a quarter of a century gro. Service 1 provide medical, mental health and substance abuse services to new york city residents regardless of their ability to pay. On the civil service home page select benefit programs, then select nyship online and, if prompted, choose your group and empire. Knowing that pef will be there to help manage the administration gives hudson ferry an extra measure of confidence. This booklet explains the options available to you under nyship. Nyshiponline is your online tool for health benefits information. The states second largest publicemployees union reached a labor deal with new york on wednesday. Ethics compliance all bidderscontractors and their employees must comply with the requirements of sections 73 and 74 of the public officers law, other state codes, rules, regulations and executive orders establishing ethical standards for the conduct of business with new york state. In our response to this growing threat, only accurate and reliable information should be distributed. Nys public employees federation and the state reach. If you retired from a new york state agency, you can contact the new york state department of civil service at 18008334344 or 5184575754 between 9.
Pef leaders, after days of cautious negotiations, we have come to terms on a temporary, emergency agreement with the state for telecommuting during this time of crisis. Hudson ferry capital stays ahead of regulations pef services. Check nyship online at for updates and information. The following are a list of questions and answers regarding eligible new york state employees medical benefits.
Long term care insurance new york state partnership for. Safety services company is north americas leading provider of safety, training and compliance solutions. Contract information and resources contract talks on hold for 60 days. The nyship online guidelines flyer can assist you with the navigation of this site nyshiponline also provides a nyship plan comparison tool 1. In september 2012, new york state applied for a model testing grant through cmmi. If you reside outside new york state, your only nyship option is the empire plan.
Governor cuomo announces threeyear contract agreement with. Pef region 1 covers erie, cattaraugus, chautauqua, niagara, wyoming. Nys pef is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. This program was an attempt to strike a balance between ensuring new york state can continue to function, while providing appropriate precautions for pef members to prevent the spread of covid19. See dependent eligibility, page 6, and first date of eligibility, page, for details.
If you still have questions after you have read the information in this booklet, contact your health benefits administrator hba, the empire plan program administrators or the hmos directly. Apr 29, 2020 the new york state health insurance program nyship offers you the choice of the empire plan or a nyship approved health maintenance organization hmo serving the area where you live or work. Nyship 2017 general information booklet, provides information about. For a list of frequently asked questions, go to page 12. Governor cuomo announces threeyear contract agreement. Pef is one of the largest unions in the united states and is new yorks secondlargest stateemployee union, representing 54,000 workers. This system, known as emanifest, will modernize the nations cradletograve hazardous waste tracking process while saving valuable time, resources, and. Uhcs representatives can provide the information over the telephone or a printed listing can be generated upon request. You can also search for laboratories or other facilities by name, location andor facility type.
When reading each of the hmo summaries on the pages listed above, check the. Forms and documents human resources suny upstate medical. Guardianship or payment under the uniform transfers to minors act. Pef information is produced for the overarching purpose of seeking to reduce the environmental impacts of goods and services taking into account supply chain1. The pef membership benefits program office is open mondayfriday from 9 a. In 1883, new york state was the first state in the nation to implement such a system, which has proven to be a foundation of modern government, and for well over a century, merit and fitness has been the yardstick by which career state employees are hired and promoted. Pef is one of the largest unions in the united states and is new yorks secondlargest. Nyships general information book provides details of the coverage provided to employees. New york state health insurance program 2020 rates check your plan this is your only notice of a rate change.
You may choose coverage under the empire plan or one of the nyshipapproved health maintenance organizations hmos in your area. Participants meet a high credentialing standard and agree to treat covered patients at the fees detailed in our fee schedules. Jun 01, 2018 june 1, 2018 proposed 2019 health insurance premium rates for individual and small group markets health insurers in new york have submitted their requested rates for 2019, as set forth in the charts below. Its purpose is to help new yorkers financially prepare for the possibility of needing nursing home care, home care, or assisted living services someday. The new york state health insurance program nyship. The par provider directory is also available on the nys department of civil service web site. Health benefits pef empire plan civil service department.
This book explains certain rights and responsibilities you have as an enrollee in nyship. Please direct any questions about your health insurance coverage or premium deductions to your former employer. If you still have questions after you have read the information in this booklet. New york state health insurance program nyship nyshiponline is your online tool for health benefits information. In our 18 years in business we have been named to the inc. Read your retirement plan booklet and other publications that outline and explain your benefits. This is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for employees of new york state and their covered dependents. Safety services company the blueprint for workplace. Pef lands 3year contract with ny democrat and chronicle. For pretax contribution program ptcp information, see page 1.
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