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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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GEORGE E. PATAKI
GOVERNOR

STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12239
www.cs.ny.gov

DANIEL E. WALL
COMMISSIONER

JOHN F. BARR
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

PA06-13

TO: Participating Agency Health Benefit Administrators
FROM: Robert W. DuBois, Director of the Employee Benefits Division
SUBJECT: Empire Plan Quarterly Experience Report
DATE: June 26, 2006

Enclosed are the First Quarter Empire Plan Experience Report for 2006 and the cover letter to the Chief Executive Officers. This report presents the actual 2005 Empire Plan experience, the projected 2006 Empire Plan experience and the projected 2007 premium rates.


June 26, 2006

Dear Chief Executive Officer:

Attached is the Empire Plan First Quarter Experience Report for 2006. This report presents the actual 2005 Empire Plan experience, the projected 2006 Empire Plan experience, based on claims paid through March 31, 2006, and the projected 2007 premium rates.

The projected 2007 premium rates are presented in Exhibit II and reflect a “best estimated” net rate increase of 11.1%, in aggregate. The report also presents a range of the potential 2007 rate increase for your budget development considerations.

The projected 2007 premium rates are presented in Exhibit III and reflect a “best estimated” net premium increase of 10.9%. A range of the potential 2007 premium rate increase is included for your budget development considerations.

I hope this report is informative. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Robert W. DuBois, CEBS
Director
Employee Benefits Division


EMPIRE PLAN EXPERIENCE REPORT

JANUARY – MARCH 2006
Produced for
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN THE
NEW YORK STATE
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
by
the Employee Benefits Division
New York State Department of Civil Service
Daniel E. Wall
President, New York State Civil Service Commission

Exhibits

  1. 2005 Empire Plan Experience
  2. Projected 2006 Empire Plan Experience
  3. Projected 2007 PA Premium Rates
  4. Empire Plan PA 5-Tier Group Rates 1996-2007
  5. Empire Plan PA 2-Tier Group Rates 1996-2007

NEW YORK STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
PARTICIPATING AGENCY GROUP
EMPIRE PLAN EXPERIENCE REPORT
1ST QUARTER REPORT

ACTUAL 2005 EMPIRE PLAN EXPERIENCE

The Empire Plan carriers declared a composite dividend of $299.0 million (6.9% of premium), or $195.6 million more than the margin loaded in the 2005 rates. The 2005 annual experience is reported in Exhibit I.

The settlement is based on thirteen months of 2005 paid claim data. The following chart presents the percentage of the incurred claims actually paid as well as the observed 2005 trend as compared to the trend assumed during the 2005 rate development:

 
% of Actual Paid Claims to
Projected Incurred Claims
Projected 2005 Trend
 
2004
2005
@ Renewal
@ Settlement
Blue Cross
99.0%
91.7%
13.6%
7.4%
UnitedHealthcare
  99.9%
95.8%
10.7%
11.1%
GHI
99.8%
91.1%
4.5%
  1.6%
Cigna
100.0%
99.0%
17.6%
  5.5%

The 2005 projected dividend for each carrier as compared to the margin level used in the 2005 premium development is as follows:

 
Margin
2005 Projected Dividend/(Loss)
Increase/(Decrease)
Blue Cross
$23,043,000
  $83,312,000
  $65,269,000
UnitedHealthcare
$40,834,000
  $34,796,000
    ($6,038,000)
GHI
$2,423,000
    $4,429,000
    $2,006,000
Cigna
$37,107,000
$171,431,000
  $34,324,000
Total
$103,407,000
$298,968,000
$195,561,000

The increase in the dividend over the margin is primarily attributable to the reduction in claims experience of both the prescription drug program and the hospital program. For the prescription drug program, this reduction was caused by the reduction of trend in the market as well as the additional impact caused by the plan changes implemented effective January 1, 2005. Specifically, the number of scripts per contract increased by .7%, the cost per script decreased by 2.5% and the amount of claims dispensed at the mail service pharmacy increased from 3% to 13% of all scripts filled. For the hospital program, the increase in dividend over the margin was primarily attributable to a reduction in the number of anticipated inpatient cases per contract (.0801 to .0754) coupled with a 3.5% reduction in the anticipated cost per case. The experience for both UHC and GHI approximates the experience projected during the development of the 2005 rates.

PROJECTED 2006 EMPIRE PLAN EXPERIENCE

The Empire Plan carriers project a composite dividend of $160.0 million (3.3% of premium), or $63.1 million more than the margin loaded in the 2006 rates. The 2006 annual experience projected by the insurance carriers is reported in Exhibit II.

This projection is based on only three months of 2006 paid claim data. The following chart presents the percentage of the projected incurred claims actually paid as well as the current 2006 trend as compared to the trend assumed during the 2006 rate development:

 
% of Paid Claims to
Projected Incurred Claims
Projected 2006 Trend
 
2005
2006
@ Renewal
@ 1st Quarter
Blue Cross
95.2%
13.4%
13.8%
13.4%
UnitedHealthcare
98.2%
16.6%
10.3%
12.0%
GHI
96.1%
12.6%
4.5%
5.5%
Cigna
99.5%
20.7%
16.2%
14.5%

The 2006 projected dividend for each carrier as compared to the margin level used in the 2006 premium development is as follows:

 
Margin
2006 Projected Dividend/(Loss)
Increase/(Decrease)
Blue Cross

 $26,222,000

  $83,905,000

 $57,683,000

UnitedHealthcare

 $47,285,000

      $413,000

$(46,872,000)

GHI

   $2,628,000

    $4,110,000

  $1,482,000

Cigna

 $20,771,000

  $71,531,000

$50,760,000

Total

 $96,906,000

$159,959,000

$63,053,000

The increase in the dividend projection is primarily attributable to the decrease in the 2005 claims base projected during the development of the 2006 rates for the prescription drug and hospital programs coupled with an increase in the projected pharma revenue for the prescription drug program. UHC projects a moderate increase in the 2006 claims based on an increase in recent medical utilization which UHC projects to continue throughout 2006. For GHI, the decrease in their projected 2005 claims base is partially offset by an increase in their projected 2006 trend.

2007 PROJECTED PREMIUM RATES

Exhibit III presents the projected 2007 Empire Plan gross and net premium rates assuming the application of $220.8 million in dividend to all payors. In aggregate, the Empire Plan gross premium is projected to increase approximately 11.6% while the net premium is projected to increase approximately 10.9%.

A range of projected gross and net premium rate increase is also included (7.6% - 14.2%). Carrier rate projections made at this time of the year have been historically conservative with the rates ultimately approved and implemented being significantly less than the projections contained in 1st Quarter Reports. In developing the projected 2007 rates, the Department of Civil Service reduced the carrier projections by approximately 0.7% to remove a level of excess conservatism specifically observed in the carrier rate estimates. Each agency should assess its budgetary environment in using the enclosed projections.

Exhibit IV presents the individual and family rate history for the Core plus Medical and Psychiatric Enhancement option based on the 5-tier Empire Plan billing rate history in effect since January 1, 1996. Exhibit V presents, for illustrative purposes only, the 2-tier rate history from 1996 to 2007.


Exhibit I

2005 EMPIRE PLAN EXPERIENCE
In (000's)

 EMPIRE BLUE CROSSUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL CoreUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL NY EnhancementUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL PA EnhancementUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL CombinedGHI MHSA CoreGHI MHSA NY EnhancementGHI MHSA PA EnhancementGHI MHSA CombinedCIGNATOTAL
(A) Premium (1) 1,333,287 1,365,201 129,013 111,878 1,606,092 72,304 10,692 7,307 90,303 1,275,659 4,305,341
(B) Incurred Claims (2) 1,144,791 1,140,379 151,023 136,375 1,427,777 56,334 8,144 6,157 70,635 1,062,892 3,706,095
(C) Administrative Expense (3) 100,184 120,838 11,964 10,717 143,519 12,196 1,799 1,244 15,239 41,336 300,278
(D) Gain/(Loss) (A-B-C) 88,312 103,984 (33,974) (35,214) 34,796 3,774 749 (94) 4,429 171,431 298,968

(1) Earned Premium - Premium which pays for coverage for the period reported (accrual basis).
(2) Incurred Claims - Represents the cost of covered services provided during the period reported by the insurance company (accrual basis).
(3) Administrative Expenses - All charges by the insurance carrier other than for the payment of claims. Includes carrier's cost to administer the program, interest charges, and other retention.

Source: Carriers 2005 Annual Statement


Exhibit II

2006 PROJECTED EMPIRE PLAN EXPERIENCE
In (000's)

 EMPIRE BLUE CROSSUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL CoreUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL NY EnhancementUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL PA EnhancementUnitedHealthcare MEDICAL CombinedGHI MHSA CoreGHI MHSA NY EnhancementGHI MHSA PA EnhancementGHI MHSA CombinedCIGNATOTAL
(A) Premium (1) 1,501,706 1,414,027 187,714 174,558 1,776,299 76,893 10,510 7,644 95,047 1,406,522 4,779,574
(B) Incurred Claims (2) 1,314,040 1,328,702 159,995 136,186 1,624,883 60,666 8,330 6,393 75,389 1,259,978 4,274,290
(C) Administrative Expense (3) 103,761 128,105 12,216 10,682 151,003 12,571 1,719 1,258 15,548 75,013 345,325
(D) Gain/(Loss) (A-B-C) 83,905 (42,780) 15,503 27,690 413 3,656 461 (7) 4,110 71,531 159,959

(1) Earned Premium - Premium which pays for coverage for the period reported (accrual basis).
(2) Incurred Claims - Represents the cost of covered services provided during the period reported by the insurance company (accrual basis).
(3) Administrative Expenses - All charges by the insurance carrier other than for the payment of claims. Includes carrier's cost to administer the program, interest charges, and other retention.

Source: Carriers 2006 1st Quarter Reports


Exhibit III

Empire Plan
Participating Agency Premium Rates
Comparison of 2006 and Projected 2007 Rates

CORE ONLY

Plan Prime

 

Gross Rates(1)
2006

Gross Rates(1)
2007(3)

Gross Rates(1)
% Change

Net Rates(2)
2006

Net Rates(2)
2007(3)

Net Rates(2)
% Change

Individual Optimistic 490.93 533.36 8.6% 472.92 508.88 7.6%
Individual Best Estimate 490.93 548.56 11.7% 472.92 524.08 10.8%
Individual Pessimistic 490.93 563.81 14.8% 472.92 539.33 14.0%
Family Optimistic 1,039.70 1,129.09 8.6% 1,001.94 1,077.40 7.5%
Family Best Estimate 1,039.70 1,161.13 11.7% 1,001.94 1,109.44 10.7%
Family Pessimistic 1,039.70 1,193.29 14.8% 1,001.94 1,141.60 13.9%

Mediprime

 

Gross Rates(1)
2006

Gross Rates(1)
2007(3)

Gross Rates(1)
% Change

Net Rates(2)
2006

Net Rates(2)
2007(3)

Net Rates(2)
% Change

Individual Optimistic 344.41 380.64 10.5% 323.97 358.31 10.6%
Individual Best Estimate 344.41 389.37 13.1% 323.97 367.04 13.3%
Individual Pessimistic 344.41 397.86 15.5% 323.97 375.53 15.9%
Family-1 Optimistic 893.19 976.38 9.3% 852.99 926.82 8.7%
Family-1 Best Estimate 893.19 1,001.92 12.2% 852.99 952.36 11.6%
Family-1 Pessimistic 893.19 1,027.35 15.0% 852.99 977.79 14.6%
Family-2 Optimistic 746.68 823.65 10.3% 704.04 776.25 10.3%
Family-2 Best Estimate 746.68 842.72 12.9% 704.04 795.32 13.0%
Family-2 Pessimistic 746.68 861.41 15.4% 704.04 814.01 15.6%

(1) Represents premiums charged by the carriers.
(2) Represents cost to a participating agency.
(3) Projected Rates.

CORE PLUS MEDICAL & PSYCHIATRIC ENHANCEMENTS

Plan Prime

 

Gross Rates(1)
2006

Gross Rates(1)
2007(3)

Gross Rates(1)
% Change

Net Rates(2)
2006

Net Rates(2)
2007(3)

Net Rates(2)
% Change

Individual Optimistic 547.86 590.52 7.8% 529.76 565.96 6.8%
Individual Best Estimate 547.86 608.61 11.1% 529.76 584.05 10.2%
Individual Pessimistic 547.86 626.77 14.4% 529.76 602.21 13.7%
Family Optimistic 1,164.16 1,254.05 7.7% 1,126.19 1,202.18 6.7%
Family Best Estimate 1,164.16 1,292.42 11.0% 1,126.19 1,240.55 10.2%
Family Pessimistic 1,164.16 1,330.92 14.3% 1,126.19 1,279.05 13.6%

Mediprime

 

Gross Rates(1)
2006

Gross Rates(1)
2007(3)

Gross Rates(1)
% Change

Net Rates(2)
2006

Net Rates(2)
2007(3)

Net Rates(2)
% Change

Individual Optimistic 359.35 395.64 10.1% 338.88 373.28 10.2%
Individual Best Estimate 359.35 405.13 12.7% 338.88 382.77 13.0%
Individual Pessimistic 359.35 414.37 15.3% 338.88 392.01 15.7%
Family-1 Optimistic 975.66 1,059.18 8.6% 935.32 1,009.50 7.9%
Family-1 Best Estimate 975.66 1,088.91 11.6% 935.32 1,039.23 11.1%
Family-1 Pessimistic 975.66 1,118.53 14.6% 935.32 1,068.85 14.3%
Family-2 Optimistic 787.16 864.29 9.8% 744.45 816.82 9.7%
Family-2 Best Estimate 787.16 885.42 12.5% 744.45 837.95 12.6%
Family-2 Pessimistic 787.16 906.16 15.1% 744.45 858.69 15.3%

(1) Represents premiums charged by the carriers.
(2) Represents cost to a participating agency.
(3) Projected Rates.

 


Exhibit IV

EMPIRE PLAN
PA 5 TIER GROUP RATES
1996-2007 Monthly Rates

Core Plus Medical & Psychiatric Enhancements

Individual Planprime

YearGross Rate (1)% ChangeNet Rate (2)% Change
1996 (3) 234.59 9.3% 207.66 7.3%
1997 261.80 11.6% 240.22 15.7%
1998 267.89 2.3% 246.07 2.4%
1999 279.56 4.4% 261.18 6.1%
2000 294.94 5.5% 286.53 9.7%
2001 325.23 10.3% 314.26 9.7%
2002 353.81 8.8% 344.66 9.7%
2003 400.00 13.1% 384.89 11.7%
2004 448.00 12.0% 438.15 13.8%
2005 490.41 9.5% 478.49 9.2%
2006 547.86 11.7% 529.76 10.7%
2007 Projected 608.61 11.1% 584.05 10.2%

Average Percent Increase

 Gross Rate % ChangeNet Rate % Change
From Inception of 5 Tier Structure (1996) 9.1% 9.7%
Most Recent 5 Years 11.5% 11.2%

Family Planprime

YearGross Rate (1)% ChangeNet Rate (2)% Change
1996 (3) 521.96 7.2% 459.16 4.3%
1997 537.96 3.1% 489.22 6.5%
1998 552.00 2.6% 503.78 3.0%
1999 573.33 3.9% 531.89 5.6%
2000 607.33 5.9% 590.16 11.0%
2001 673.67 10.9% 651.09 10.3%
2002 742.98 10.3% 723.97 11.2%
2003 842.38 13.4% 811.41 12.1%
2004 945.29 12.2% 924.74 14.0%
2005 1,038.64 9.9% 1,013.68 9.6%
2006
1,164.16 12.1% 1,126.19 11.1%
2007 Projected 1,292.42 11.0% 1,240.55 10.2%

Average Percent Increase

 Gross Rate % ChangeNet Rate % Change
From Inception of 5 Tier Structure (1996) 8.5% 9.1%
Most Recent 5 Years 11.7% 11.4%

Individual Medprime

YearGross Rate (1)% ChangeNet Rate (2)% Change
1996 (3) 158.65 -26.1% 131.72 -31.9%
1997 150.53 -5.1% 129.28 -1.9%
1998 167.91 11.5% 151.34 17.1%
1999 186.46 11.0% 175.61 16.0%
2000 217.94 16.9% 214.25 22.0%
2001 245.64 12.7% 239.94 12.0%
2002 259.96 5.8% 253.82 5.8%
2003 307.02 18.1% 297.50 17.2%
2004 341.87 11.4% 334.22 12.3%
2005 340.50 -0.4% 331.93 -0.7%
2006 359.35 5.5% 338.88 2.1%
2007 Projected 405.13 12.7% 382.77 13.0%

Average Percent Increase

 Gross Rate % ChangeNet Rate % Change
From Inception of 5 Tier Structure (1996) 6.2% 6.9%
Most Recent 5 Years 9.5% 8.8%

Family - 1 Medprime

YearGross Rate (1)% ChangeNet Rate (2)% Change
1996 (3) 446.03 -8.4% 383.23 -13.0%
1997 427.23 -4.2% 378.82 -1.2%
1998 452.73 6.0% 409.76 8.2%
1999 480.95 6.2% 447.05 9.1%
2000 530.97 10.4% 518.52 16.0%
2001 595.25 12.1% 577.95 11.5%
2002 649.14 9.1% 633.13 9.5%
2003 749.40 15.4% 724.05 14.4%
2004 839.18 12.0% 820.82 13.4%
2005 888.71 5.9% 867.09 5.6%
2006 975.66 9.8% 935.32 7.9%
2007 Projected 1,088.91 11.6% 1,039.23 11.1%

Average Percent Increase

 Gross Rate % ChangeNet Rate % Change
From Inception of 5 Tier Structure (1996) 7.2% 7.7%
Most Recent 5 Years 10.9% 10.5%

Family - 2 or More Medprime

YearGross Rate (1)% ChangeNet Rate (2)% Change
1996 (3) 369.87 -24.0% 307.07 -30.3%
1997 315.24 -14.8% 267.15 -13.0%
1998 351.98 11.7% 314.25 17.6%
1999 387.05 10.0% 360.66 14.8%
2000 453.22 17.1% 445.51 23.5%
2001 514.40 13.5% 502.37 12.8%
2002 555.29 7.9% 542.29 7.9%
2003 656.42 18.2% 636.67 17.4%
2004 733.05 11.7% 716.88 12.6%
2005 738.79 0.8% 720.53 0.5%
2006 787.16 6.5% 744.45 3.3%
2007 Projected 885.42 12.5% 837.95 12.6%

Average Percent Increase

 Gross Rate % ChangeNet Rate % Change
From Inception of 5 Tier Structure (1996) 5.9% 6.6%
Most Recent 5 Years 9.9% 9.3%

(1) Represents premiums paid to the carriers.
(2) Represents cost to a participating agency.
(3) Inception of Medprime Rate Structure.


Exhibit V

EMPIRE PLAN
PA 2 TIER GROUP RATES
1996-2007 Monthly Rates
(For Illustrative Purposes Only)

Core Plus Medical & Psychiatric Enhancement

Individual

YearGross Rate% ChangeNet Rate% Change
1996 (1) 219.20 2.1% 192.27 -0.7%
1997 219.87 0.3% 198.37 3.2%
1998 227.35 3.4% 204.38 3.0%
1999 239.24 5.2% 222.00 8.6%
2000 260.67 9.0% 253.98 14.4%
2001 289.41 11.0% 280.25 10.3%
2002 313.58 8.4% 305.67 9.1%
2003 357.44 14.0% 345.36 13.0%
2004 402.70 12.7% 394.31 14.2%
2005 433.70 7.7% 423.31 7.4%
2006 477.33 10.1% 459.25 8.5%
2007 Projected 533.27 11.7% 510.09 11.1%

Average Percent Increase

 Gross Rate % ChangeNet Rate % Change
From Inception (1986) 8.4% 8.4%
Most Recent 10 Years 9.3% 10.0%
Most Recent 5 Years 11.2% 10.8%

Family

YearGross Rate% ChangeNet Rate% Change
1996 (1) 491.07 0.8% 428.27 -2.7%
1997 495.81 1.0% 447.22 4.4%
1998 514.28 3.7% 463.62 3.7%
1999 539.14 4.8% 499.75 7.8%
2000 578.26 7.3% 563.03 12.7%
2001 640.64 10.8% 619.28 10.0%
2002 703.61 9.8% 685.83 10.7%
2003 805.64 14.5% 778.82 13.6%
2004 899.98 11.7% 881.48 13.2%
2005 968.40 7.6% 945.11 7.2%
2006 1,073.28 10.8% 1,034.40 9.4%
2007 Projected 1,197.32 11.6% 1,146.77 10.9%

Average Percent Increase

 Gross Rate % ChangeNet Rate % Change
From Inception (1986) 8.8% 8.8%
Most Recent 10 Years 9.3% 9.9%
Most Recent 5 Years 11.2% 10.9%

(1) Represents 2 tier Empire Plan Rates; See 5 tier rate schedule effective 1/1/96.


NYSHIP News Information for local governments participating in NYSHIP

First Quarter – 2006

Announcing the Public Employer Liaison Unit

Recently, a unit was created within the Employee Benefits Division to enhance our service to Participating Agencies and Participating Employers. The Public Employer Liaison Unit is responsible for assisting PA’s and PE’s with NYSHIP administrative questions, resolving complex benefits issues, and handling inquires regarding the NYSHIP plan design. In addition, the Unit is responsible for NYSHIP outreach and marketing efforts. Also, it coordinates deferred compensation submissions between local public employers and the NYS Deferred Compensation Board. Questions or correspondence from HBA’s or local government officials should be directed to this office. Processing and enrollment information will continue to be handled by the PA/PE Unit via the dedicated HBA line. (Please see below-our HBA line has a new number as the result of our relocation.)

The Public Employee Liaison unit is staffed by Marlene Mauriello, Dave Ellers, Theresa Bartlett and Mindy Beyer. They can be reached at (518) 485-1771.

Employee Benefit Division Relocation to Downtown Albany

The Employee Benefits Division is moving to the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building in downtown Albany along with the rest of the Department of Civil Service. The Division’s move is scheduled for June 26, 2006. At that time, most telephone and fax numbers will change. Please note the HBA line will change to: (518) 474 - 2780. The Director’s office will retain its published phone number, (518) 485-1771. You will be notified of changes in other key phone and fax numbers. Our new address should read: New York State Department of Civil Service, Employee Benefits Division, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, 80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY 12239. Please note that we have retained our ZIP code, but please eliminate “State Office Campus-Agency Building 1” from any correspondence.

Medicare Part D Employer Subsidy Update

As indicated in the previous quarterly report, CMS is substantially behind schedule in their implementation of the retiree drug subsidy (RDS) for employers. However, NYSHIP applied for and received an estimated one time Employer Subsidy for the first quarter of 2006. Consistent with our commitment to distribute the subsidy to each Participating Agency as soon as possible after receiving it, we have begun to credit the monthly bills for those PAs that have executed the Medicare Part D Retiree Drug Subsidy Agreements. These agreements were mailed to all PAs in March. Please note that your agency must execute and return this agreement to EBD to begin receiving the subsidy credit.

At this time, CMS has not announced any additional special payments or confirmed when the subsidy distribution will begin on a monthly basis; however, we will distribute any subsidy payments as soon as possible following receipt from CMS.

GASB 45 Update

Your agency recently received a mailing from EBD regarding GASB 45 which establishes uniform financial reporting standards for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB). As indicated in this correspondence, each PA must value its own OPEB obligation. Please refer to PA Memo 06-11 for details.

PA Regional Meetings-Save the Date

We hope to see you at our upcoming regional meetings! The official announcement will be sent out later this summer. Following is the schedule:

  • October 3rd – Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs, NY
  • October 4th – Comfort Inn, Nanuet, NY (Rockland County)
  • October 5th – Huntington Hilton, Huntington, NY (Long Island)

Transmission of Reports Electronically

Many agencies receive the Empire Plan Experience Report via E-mail. If you would like to be added to our distribution list, you may contact us at the address or E-mail below.

CEO and HBA Name and Address Changes

Please be sure to notify EBD of any changes in the names and/or addresses (including E-mail address) of your agency’s CEO or HBA, so that we may keep our mailing lists up-to-date. This updated information should be sent to:

Debbie D’Orazio
Employee Benefits Division
NYS Department of Civil Service
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Albany, NY 12239
or E-mail: Deborah.Dorazio@cs.state.ny.us


Report – PDF Version

Exhibits I – PDF Version

Exhibits II – PDF Version

Exhibits III – PDF Version

Exhibits IV – PDF Version

Exhibits V – PDF Version

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