Watch your mailbox for 2018 health insurance premium rates, option transfer information and deadlines.

Or the New York State Department of Civil Service Employee Benefits Division website

Health Insurance Choices for 2018 explains the Option Transfer Period, the benefit plans available under NYSHIP for the upcoming year and the Pre-Tax Contribution Program (PTCP). It also details the Opt-out Program that will be available in 2018 for eligible employees of the State of New York.

See your Health Benefits Administrator for Choices or visit the Department of Civil Service website.

Important Dates
Flex Spending Account (FSA) • October 2 - November 6, 2017
For eligible employees of the State of New York Executive Branch who are Management/Confidential or represented by CSEA, Council 82, DC-37, NYSCOPBA, PBA, PBANYS, PEF, PIA or UUP; Legislature; Unified Court System (UCS).

Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) • October 2 - November 6, 2017
For eligible employees of the State of New York who are Management/Confidential or represented by CSEA or PEF; Legislature and UCS.

Pre-Tax Contribution Program (PTCP) • November 1-30, 2017