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Effective September 1, 2013, NYSHIP will offer the Opt-Out Program to UUP-represented employees. This program allows eligible employees who have other employer-sponsored group health insurance to opt out of their NYSHIP coverage in exchange for an incentive payment. On an annual basis, the incentive payment is $1,000 for opting out of individual coverage or $3,000 for opting out of family coverage.

UUP employees who are currently enrolled in NYSHIP and wish to participate in the Opt-Out Program for the remainder of 2013 must elect to opt out during the special Option Transfer Period (August 1–30, 2013) and attest to having other employer-sponsored group health insurance. You must complete and return the NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form and the 2013 Opt-Out Attestation Form to Cleveland Hall 410 by Friday, August 30. If you enroll in the program and you are eligible for dental and vision coverage, your eligibility for dental and vision coverage will not be affected.

The complete Opt-out Program description, including eligibility requirements and enrollment forms, is available on the Human Resource Management website.

Please call the Employee Benefits Office at ext. 4821 with questions or for additional information.