Today's Message
Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2012Health Benefits Fair for NYS Employees Today
The New York State Employee Health Benefits Fair will be held today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m in E. H. Butler Library 210. Representatives from BlueCross BlueShield of WNY (Community Blue), Independent Health, and the Empire Plan will be there to answer questions about current health insurance plans and anticipated changes in coverage for 2013.
Staff members from the Employee Benefits Office also will be present to assist employees in making changes to health insurance coverage. Attendees may have their blood pressure checked; learn about the benefits of and sample massage therapy; learn how to maximize dental and vision care benefits from a representative of the UUP Benefit Trust Fund; get ideas on how to balance work, home, and life from NYS Balance; obtain information about the Employee Assistance Program and meet EAP coordinators; consult with Fitness Center staff on how to become stronger and healthier; and get informational resources and support on how to quit smoking from the Weigel Health Center staff.
Call Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 if you have any questions.