Health Insurance |
| Sharon Smith Health Benefits Specialist ssmith@nyscopba.org 518.427.1551 or 888.484.7279 x 236 |  Health Insurance Choices for 2010  - Detailed publication that will answer questions on plan costs, benefits, providers and things to consider. |
Please note: We hope the information presented here is helpful and provides the information you are seeking. However, due to continual changes in health care coverage, services and providers, your best resource for updated information is the NYS Civil Service web site. The web site offers the latest information on eye, dental and health insurance coverage.
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Contact Information
| Eye Med Vision Care- 877.226.1412 | GHI Dental- 800.947.0101 | EAP- 800.822.0244 |
| Eye Med Lasik Surgery- 877.572.7822 Indicate "funded" program for member and "discount" for eligible dependents. | Retiree Ins.- 800.833.4344 | OAP- 518.489.9072 |
| Dependent Eligibility- 800.409.9059 | Workers Comp- 518.474.6674 |
Empire Plan- 877.769.7447
At the outgoing recording, select from the options below:
1- United Health Care- Physicians, Chiropractors, Physical Therapy, Out-Patient Services, Home Care, Medical Equipment, Infertility
2- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield- Hospitalization, Pre-admission Certification
3- Optum Health- Mental Health, Substance Abuse
4- Medco- Prescription Drug Coverage, Mail Order Prescriptions
5- Nurse Line- 24 hour Medical Information and Support
Health Maintenance Organizations:
CENTRAL REGIONCDPHP- 800.777.2273 | DOWNSTATE REGIONAetna U.S. Healthcare- 800.323.9930 | MID HUDSON REGIONAetna U.S. Healthcare- 800.323.9930 |
NORTHERN REGIONCDPHP- 800.777.2273 | WESTERN REGIONBlue Choice- 800.462.0108 |
Health Insurance Forms
| Empire Plan Waiver of Premium | For members on LWOP who are enrolled in the Empire Plan only and wish to apply for a waiver of premium |
| Empire Plan/United HealthCare Predetermination Request | For members who wish to submit a predetermination of benefits to United HealthCare concerning a particular procedure to verify coverage |
| Empire Plan/United HealthCare Claim Form | To submit claims to United HealthCare received by an out-of-network provider |
| Coordination of Benefits (COB) United HealthCare - BlueCross/BlueShield | Notify carrier that a dependent has or doesn't have other insurance |
| Student Verification Forms United HealthCare - BC/BS - GHI - EyeMed | Notify carrier of dependent’s (age 19-25) full-time college status (must submit each semester) |
