Today's Message
Posted: Monday, March 5, 2012Special Option Transfer Period for PBANYS Employees
In compliance with the PBANYS collective bargaining agreement ratified on January 31, 2012, there will be a NYSHIP rate change effective April 1, 2012. As a result of the rate change, there will be a Special Option Transfer Period from March 1 to March 30, 2012.
The new health insurance rates effective April 1, 2012, for PBANYS employees are
Empire Plan
$43.90 (individual); $158.19 (family)
Community Blue
$42.94 (individual); $194.23 (family)
Independent Health
$55.04 (individual); $190.43 (family)
PBANYS employees who wish to change their health insurance plans during the Special Option Transfer Period have until Friday, March 30. If you wish to change plans, complete and return the option transfer form to Cleveland Hall 410 as soon as possible. No action is required if you wish to keep your current health insurance option.
Please call Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 with questions or for additional information.