Health Insurance

Sharon Smith - Health Benefits Specialist
ssmith@nyscopba.org
518.427.1551 or 888.484.7279 x 236

Contact Numbers

Option 1 - United Healthcare Option 2 - Empire BC/BS Option 3 - Value Options Option 4 - Express Scripts Option 5 - Nurse Line 

Library of Download Forms

Current News:  

• LabCorp opened in Glens Falls, NY
• UnitedHealth Group provides support to individuals affected by the earthquake in Haiti
• 09-10 Health Insurance Rate Comparison
  (Binding Arbitration Eligible)
• 09-10 Health Insurance Rate Comparison
  (Non-Binding Arbitration Eligible)
• NYSHIP Dependent Eligibility Update - 12/1/09
• 2010 Empire Plan Prescription Drug Formulary
• Express Scripts Security Breach 9/23/09
• Extension of Family Benefits for Law Enforcement Members
• Health Insurance Updates- September
• Health Insurance Updates- Non-Arbitration Eligible
• Health Insurance Updates- Arbitration Eligible
• Lasik benefit in regard to retirees
• Centers for Excellence
• Empire Plan's Half Tablet Program
• ....additional drugs added to the Half Tablet Program
• Empire Plan Participating Labs Locator
• NYS Civil Service maintains an informative web site with answers to most questions.
• Health Insurance and the Arbitration Award
• Allowable Absences with Pay

CENTRAL REGION

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
HMO Blue Excellus BCBS
MVP Health Care

DOWNSTATE REGION

Aetna U.S. Healthcare
Empire BCBS HMO
HIP Health Plan of New York
MVP Health Care

MID HUDSON REGION

Aetna U.S. Healthcare
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
Empire BCBS HMO
GHI HMO
HMO Blue Excellus BCBS
MVP Health Care

NORTHERN REGION

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
Empire BCBS HMO
GHI HMO
HMO Blue Excellus BCBS
MVP Health Care

WESTERN REGION

Blue Choice
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
Community Blue
HMO Blue Excellus BCBS
Independent Health
MVP Health Care
Preferred Care
Univera Health Care