Overview

ENTITLED: "Health Maintenance Organizations Specifications for the New York State Health Insurance Program"

Release Date: January 10, 2025

Proposal Due Date: March 4, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET

The HMO Specifications has been Amended as of February 28, 2025

All inquiries, questions, filings and submissions must be directed in writing to:

NYS Department of Civil Service
Attn: Office of Financial Administration
Swan Street Building, Core 1, Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12239

E-mail: DCSprocurement@cs.ny.gov

Table of Contents  

Specifications

Health Maintenance Organizations Specifications for the New York State Health Insurance Program Amended

Appendix

APPENDIX A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts, June 2023

APPENDIX B -Standard Clauses for All Department Contracts, March 2024

APPENDIX C - Information Security Requirements, August 2024

APPENDIX D - Insurance Requirements

Attachments

ATTACHMENT 1 - Offeror Affirmation of Understanding and Agreement

ATTACHMENT 2 - Procurement Lobbying Policy

ATTACHMENT 3 - Formal Offer Letter

ATTACHMENT 4 - Questions Template

ATTACHMENT 5 - NYS Department of Civil Service Debriefing Guidelines

ATTACHMENT 6 - Offeror Certifications Form Amended

ATTACHMENT 7 - PLACEHOLDER

ATTACHMENT 8 - Non-Material Deviations Template

ATTACHMENT 9 - Key Subcontractors or Affiliates

ATTACHMENT 10 - PLACEHOLDER

ATTACHMENT 11 - Freedom of Information Law Request for Redaction Chart

ATTACHMENT 12 - PLACEHOLDER

ATTACHMENT 13 - Glossary of Defined Terms

ATTACHMENT 14 - Notice of Intent

Exhibits

EXHIBIT 1 - JLMC Contact Members

EXHIBIT 2 - Prescription Drug Benefit Form

EXHIBIT 3 - Wellness Programs - Activities Chart

EXHIBIT 4 - Current Five Largest Employer Groups Chart

EXHIBIT 5 - NYSHIP Enrollment by NYS County and by State

EXHIBIT 6 - Employer Premium Contribution Rates

EXHIBIT 7 - 2024 NYSHIP Dependent Eligibility Rider

EXHIBIT 8 - 2024 Health Fair and Events

EXHIBIT 9 - Medicare Enrollment Report Format and Frequency

EXHIBIT 10 - PS - 451 Statement of Disability

EXHIBIT 11 - NYSHIP Enrollment by Group

EXHIBIT 12 - SAMPLE Schedule of Benefits

EXHIBIT 13 - SAMPLE Side-by-Side Comparison

EXHIBIT 14 - Timeline of Key Events for Plan Year 2026

EXHIBIT 15 - NYSHIP Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information

EXHIBIT 16 - Medicare Disenrollment File Layout

EXHIBIT 17 - PS-457 Statement of Dependence

EXHIBIT 18 - Rider Summary

EXHIBIT 19 - HMO Rate Submission Template

EXHIBIT 20 - CHOICES Guide

EXHIBIT 21 - Commercial Benefits Chart

EXHIBIT 22 - Medicare Benefits Chart

EXHIBIT 23 - Quarterly Reconciliation File Layout

Questions/Answers 

Responses to Questions