The Empire Plan is a unique health insurance plan designed especially for public employees in New York State. Empire Plan benefits include inpatient and outpatient hospital coverage, medical/surgical coverage, Centers of Excellence for transplants, infertility and cancer, home care services, equipment and supplies, mental health and substance abuse coverage and prescription drug coverage.
Benefits Information
The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) mails program information directly to enrollees. The Empire Plan At A Glance gives enrollees a handy benefits summary. The Empire Plan Reports announce benefit changes, program enhancements and provide important reminders in addition to updating The Empire Plan General Information Book and Certificate of Insurance. The Empire Plan At A Glance gives enrollees a handy benefits summary.
Topic-specific health care informational flyers are mailed to Empire Plan participating employers and their enrollees. These publications help enrollees maximize their Empire Plan benefits
General Information Book - 2019 and Empire Plan Certificate - January 2014
2021 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary - Comprehensive Formulary - October 2021
2022 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary - Preferred Drug List - January 2022
2021 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary - Preferred Drug List - October 2021
2021 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary - January