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.
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Search Memos
| Date: | June 17, 2025 |
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| Subject: | Notification Preferences Added to NYSHIP Health Insurance Transaction Form for NY/PE (PS-404) |
| To: | Health Benefits Administrators of New York State Agencies and Participating Employers |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | June 13, 2025 |
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| Subject: | 2025 Special Option Transfer Period for PIA-Represented Employees – Aug. 1 Benefit Changes |
| To: | New York State Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | May 27, 2025 |
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| Subject: | NYSHIP Health Benefit Publications for employees of New York State represented by PIA, effective August 1, 2025 |
| To: | New York State Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | May 12, 2025 |
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| Subject: | Empire Plan Online Provider Directory Postcard |
| To: | All Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | May 8, 2025 |
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| Subject: | HBA Webinar - 2025 Digital Communications and Web Updates |
| To: | All Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | May 7, 2025 |
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| Subject: | May 2025 Empire Plan Reports for NY Active Groups and New York State Retirees |
| To: | NYS Agency Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | April 7, 2025 |
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| Subject: | UPDATE: Retiree Sick Leave Adjustment – Additional Salary Factors |
| To: | New York State Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | March 25, 2025 |
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| Subject: | 2025 Special Option Transfer Period for PBA Represented Employees – April 1 Benefit Changes |
| To: | New York State Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | March 6, 2025 |
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| Subject: | Special Deductions for Summer Coverage |
| To: | New York State Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |
| Date: | March 5, 2025 |
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| Subject: | Updated PS-457 Form for NYSHIP Dependent Enrollment or Recertification |
| To: | All Health Benefits Administrators |
| From: | Employee Benefits Division |