Resource Center for NYSHIP Participating Agencies (PAs)
and Participating Employers (PEs)
The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) was established in 1957 for State employees. The next year, NYSHIP opened to local governments and school districts. Now, more than 50 years later, NYSHIP is one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the country. NYSHIP protects over 1.2 million State and local government employees, retirees and their families.
PA/PE Webinars
- 2023 PA Mid-Year Webinar Powerpoint
- 2022 PA Webinar Powerpoint
- 2021 PA Webinar Powerpoint
- 2020 PA Webinar Powerpoint
- 2020 PA Webinar FAQ's
- 2023 PE Mid-Year Webinar Powerpoint
- 2022 PE Webinar Powerpoint
- 2021 PE Webinar Powerpoint
- 2020 PE Webinar Powerpoint
- 2020 PE Webinar FAQ's
Employer Mandate and Reporting Requirements for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Employers may be subject to penalties if they do not comply with the “employer mandate” and reporting requirements included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) has issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide guidance for Participating Agencies and Participating Employers who offer NYSHIP benefits.
The FAQ document discusses certain employer requirements of PPACA. Please note that the State of New York cannot and will not accept these responsibilities for NYSHIP Participating Agencies and Participating Employers. IRS publications make it clear that these are employer responsibilities. Employers should begin to act immediately to comply with these requirements if they have not already done so. NYSHIP Participating Agencies and Participating Employers should consult with their legal counsel and benefits experts to ensure compliance with all aspects of PPACA.
As noted above, NYSHIP employers may have previously requested this information from enrollees in order to comply with provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
New York State/SUNY GASB 75/45 Valuation – Participating Agency Actuarial Assumption Reports
Under the Government Accounting Standard Board’s (GASB) Statement 75/45, government employers need to value their obligations for other postemployment benefits (OPEB). OPEB refers to the benefits, other than pensions, that a state or local government employee receives as part of his or her package of retirement benefits.
To assist Participating Agencies (PAs) of the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) value their OPEB obligation under GASB 75/45, the New York State Department of Civil Service has made available Actuarial Assumption Reports that present assumptions and rationale used in the development of New York State and SUNY GASB Valuations.
2022 Participating Agency - Assumption Report
New York State/SUNY GASB 75/45 Valuation – Participating Employer Actuarial Assumption Reports
Under the Government Accounting Standard Board’s (GASB) Statement 75/45, government employers need to value their obligations for other postemployment benefits (OPEB). OPEB refers to the benefits, other than pensions, that a state or local government employee receives as part of his or her package of retirement benefits.
To assist Participating Employers (PEs) of the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) value their OPEB obligation under GASB 75/45, the New York State Department of Civil Service has made available Actuarial Assumption Reports that present assumptions and rationale used in the development of New York State and SUNY GASB Valuations.
2022 Participating Employer - Assumption Report