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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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Date: March 6, 2024
Subject: Special Deductions for Summer Coverage
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: January 5, 2024
Subject: NYSHIP General Information Book for NY Active Employees (Empire Plan and HMO)
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: December 28, 2023
Subject: Activity Listing Report
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: December 22, 2023
Subject: 2024 Option Transfer Period Webinars – Video, PowerPoint, and Q&A
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: December 1, 2023
Subject: January 2024 At A Glance
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: November 29, 2023
Subject: Change to Eligibility for Dental and Vision Coverage for Dependent Children, Effective January 1, 2024
To: Health Benefits Administrators of New York State Agencies and Participating Employers
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: November 21, 2023
Subject: 2024 Option Transfer Webinar
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: November 21, 2023
Subject: 2024 Annual Option Transfer and Pre-Tax Contribution Program Election Period
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: November 14, 2023
Subject: 2024 Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
Date: October 31, 2023
Subject: October 2023 Empire Plan Reports for NY Active Groups and NYS Retirees
To: New York State Health Benefits Administrators
From: Employee Benefits Division
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