Pef members ratify state contract with a 96 percent yes vote. The 2018 certificate book replaces your 2014 empire plan certificate book. Your surviving dependents may be eligible to continue nyship under dependent survivor coverage. The empire plan basic medical program, the home care advocacy. Cuomo today announced that his administration has reached a threeyear labor agreement with the new york state public employees federation. Below is a recap of the important information that was shared on tuesday night by pef general counsel ed aluck, director of field organizing mike farrell and legislative director greg amorosi.
Pbat, pef, uup participating employers in nyship should check with their hba to. A way to pay for your dependent care or health care expenses with pretax dollars. Rates and health plan choices information on your health insurance options under nyship 2020 at a glance easy to access benefits summary that can answer most of your general questions nyship general information book general eligibility and enrollment rules and information empire plan health insurance certificate detailed description of the benefits and plan. If you are a csea seasonal employee who is off the payroll for less than six months or a pef or. The handbook also helps direct you to other sources for more detailed information on the topics it covers. In 1982, a group of teachers, business leaders and community activists in petaluma convened to develop funding solutions for area schools in response to major budget deficits throughout the california school system. When you retire, you may delay your retiree health insurance coverage and use of your sick leave credits indefinitely, if you. Wayne spence is sending out mass emails begging for an invitation to get to get access to your workplace. Covid19, or the coronavirus, is an emerging risk in the united states and the situation continues to rapidly develop. The pamela erere foundationpef serves the needy in the lagosibadan. You need informational materials such as the nyship general information book or empire, dental, or vision plan booklets. The pef membership benefits program office is open mondayfriday from 9 a. New york state retiree health insurance and related benefits. Nyshiponline also provides a nyship plan comparison tool.
If you are looking for older news you can click here. Contact us if you have any questions or you need more information, were glad to help. Benefits are available under the participating provider and basic medical programs. How do my dependents file for nyship coverage in the event of my death. In our response to this growing threat, only accurate and reliable information should be distributed. Today the pef contract team and the goer bargaining team reached tentative agreement on a three year contract from april 2016 to april 2019.
Use the link below to search for specific types of innetwork providers. Important notice regarding the pef membership benefits program office hours. Find more information about how these benefits work. See your nyship general information book for details. This is the new york state health insurance program nyship general information book for. Nyship general information book general eligibility and enrollment rules and information. Goer homepage governors office of employee relations. State benefits human resource services stony brook university. Flex spending account governors office of employee. Employees, interns, and contractors have the right to be free from unlawful discrimination. New york state public employees federation pef jane briggs 8003424306 ext. Your additional service credit is determined by dividing your unused sick leave days by 260.
Governor cuomo announces threeyear contract agreement with. Health benefits nys pef public employees federation. All days of religious significance for the jewish faith begin at sundown on the evening before the date given. Rates and health plan choices information on your health insurance options under nyship. Flex spending account governors office of employee relations. Pef president wayne spence answers questions on pefs one year contract agreement. Metropolex, including other states like delta, edo and around the country,24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mar 26, 2015 general information book for new york state retirees, vestees, medicareprimary empire plan. The nyship online guidelines flyer can assist you with the navigation of this site. A leaders conference for fellowship, edification and interaction. Information about port of port everglades uspef departures and expected arrivals.
What unused sick leave might mean for you at retirement. New york state health insurance program nyship nyshiponline is your online tool for health benefits information. Plan choices for the most uptodate option transfer period information. The 2016 productivity enhancement program pep allows eligible pefrepresented employees to exchange previously accrued annual leave vacation for a credit to be applied toward their employee share nyship premiums on a biweekly basis. The empire plan and hmo rates for 2017 will be mailed to your home and. What unused sick leave might mean for you at retirement new. New york state retiree health insurance and related. Health benefits can help if you are unable to get informational materials from your hba.
But this agreement allows current and future pef employees who work at its to be fingerprinted due to the sensitive nature of information accessible within the agency. General information book civil service department ny. What wayne spence is not telling you is that you are paying for it. Find more information about the enrollment process. About us the petaluma educational foundation pef was established in 1982. Pef is one of the largest unions in the united states and is new yorks secondlargest stateemployee union, representing 54,000 workers. See dependent eligibility, page 6, and first date of eligibility, page, for details. Promptly inform your hba about any change to ensure it is effective on the actual date of change in family status. As of january 1, 2020, the empire bluecross blueshield hmos will no longer be offered through nyship. This employee handbook will help introduce you to the department and its mission.
Chapter 8 of the laws of 2017, which implemented the 20162019 agreement between the state of new york and the pef, provides for payment of the 20172018 performance award longevity lump sum payment in april 2017 as a onetime, lump sum payment in. State benefits human resource services stony brook. The outcome was the creation of the petaluma educational foundation pef, a privately funded, nonprofit organization whose. You want to add or remove a covered dependent or change your type of coverage individualfamily.
To be eligible for nyship coverage, you are expected. The empire plan, an hmo that has been approved for participation in nyship in the geographic area where you live or work, or the optout program. General information book for employees, retirees, vestees and dependent. Follow the prompts to nyship online, and then select other benefits to access the dental plan certificate book and nys vision plan book, or you may call the dcs at 5184575754 or 18008334344.
Legal sites have pef membership benefits discount tickets. This was done as a strategic move to bring leverage back on pefs side. The new york state health insurance program nyship. Governor cuomo announces threeyear contract agreement.
Dec 14, 2016 new york state public employees federation pef jane briggs 8003424306 ext. The benefits section assists faculty, staff, and graduate students in understanding their benefit programs. If you retire or leave state service in 2020 if you continue your nyship enrollment as a retiree or vestee, you may change your health insurance option when your status changes. This book describes your new york state and local retirement system. Health insurance choices for 2020 suny upstate medical. Health insurance choices 2020 supplement for pbanys and pef health insurance choices 2019 health insurance choices 2019 supplement for csea, pba and uup represented employees summary of benefits and coverage nyship 2017 general information book prescription drugs. In addition, crosssectional topics such as process validation, legislative framework and consumer perception will complete the programme. Stateunion contracts, resources for managementconfidential employees, and salary schedules. General information book for active employees of the state of new york, their enrolled dependents. Retirement plan for ers tier 6 members office of the state. It includes information about nyship rules and provisions. It covers the rights, benefits, responsibilities and duties you have as an employee of the state of new york and the department of labor. Check the status of your claims, view your account.
The public education foundations mission is to provide the best possible education for students and resources for their teachers. Coupon 2 days ago pef relief fund we are living in unprecedented times. The contract provides for three compounded wage increases of 2% per year, retroactive to april 2, 2016. You can search for physicians by name, location andor specialty or search by condition or procedure. State workforce briefing book nys fy 2020 executive budget. Every hour, the public health community is learning new things about this virus. Pef relief fund we are living in unprecedented times. The port everglades port information gathered by marinetraffic includes, wind forecasts and realtime updates for vessels in the port of port everglades. If you or a dependent is eligible for medicare because. The active employees sick leave credits cannot be used to offset the cost of the dependents nyship premiums. The final new york state 201819 budget contained numerous positive changes to the taylor law that will help keep us strong in the aftermath of an. The pef is a network of 60 pentecostal movements across europe working together, with a vision to reach europe with the good news of the gospel, through mutual prayer and cooperation.
Apr 15, 2016 pef president wayne spence answers questions on pefs one year contract agreement. You can also search for laboratories or other facilities by name, location andor facility type. To enroll in nyship, you will need to choose one of the following options. Dear pef member, cognizant of past history, along with the pef negotiating team, we were able to secure a twopercent retroactive contract from april 2015april 2016. Survivors enrolled in nyship through participating employers, their enrolled. If you currently have coverage under an empire bluecross blueshield hmo, you must make an option change. If you retire or leave state service in 2018 if you continue your nyship enrollment as a retiree or vestee, you may change your health insurance plan when your status. The nyship online guidelines flyer can assist you with the navigation of this site nyshiponline also provides a nyship plan comparison tool 1. Pef creates community partnerships to fulfill these dreams. Detailed information for port of port everglades, us pef. We work closely with the department of civil service, division of employee benefits, suny and research foundation central offices, and the various carriers to ensure that the programs work smoothly and employees receive their maximum. Effective december 7, 2017, unitedhealthcare uhc, the administrator for the empire plan.
Director of contract administration, july 24, 2017 the cseaucs contract was overwhelmingly ratified today by an 8 to 1 ratio, with a total of approximately 50% turnout. Our compassionate donorsvolunteers care for and support our friends and neighbors these helpless women and children. Salary increases provided to the public employees federation pef and graduate. Pef, and nyspba employees who are enrolled in nyship and receive dental and. If you still have questions after you have read the information in this booklet, contact your health benefits administrator hba, the empire plan program administrators or the hmos directly.
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