Posted: February 22, 2012
Lifestyle Tips - March 2012
The Lifestyle Tips for March 2012. You can download it by clicking here:
Lifestyle Tips March 2012
Posted: February 10, 2012
At A Glance 2012 Edition
The At a Glance 2012 Edition is now available. You can download it by clicking here:
At a Glance 2012
Posted: December 22, 2011
Pension & Retirement Education Program (PREP)
The new Winter/Spring 2012 schedule for the NYSTRS’ Pension & Retirement Education Program has been posted. Please visit
http://www.nystrs.org/main/retirement-planning/preplan-seminars.htm. You will find the online schedule and instructions for making reservations. PREP seminars are free and sessions are held throughout the year across the state.
Posted: December 9, 2011
Important Message for all NYS Empire Plan Enrollees:
The following deductible and co-insurance changes apply to Out of Network Services. Important Note: You do not have a deductible or co-insurance when you use The Empire Plan Participating Provider Program.
EMPIRE PLAN Basic Medical Program, Non-Network Hospital Program and Non-Network Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program
Effective January 1, 2012
| Employee Group | Combined Annual Deductible
(per enrollee; per spouse or
domestic partner; per all
dependent children combined) | Combined Coinsurance Maxium
(per enrollee; per spouse or
domestic partner; per all
dependent children combined) |
Participating Agencies
Empire Plan | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
** Each program’s deductible, coinsurance and maximum coinsurance amount is
combined to satisfy the annual deductible and coinsurance maximum shown
above.
Posted: December 9, 2011
Holiday Stress Tips
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Posted: November 16, 2011
Health Insurance Benefit Information - Open Enrollment
The District’s Open Enrollment period ends Wednesday, November 30, 2011. If you are electing to change your health insurance plan, all enrollment/cancellation forms and required documentation must be submitted to the Health Benefits Department on or before that date. All changes will go into effect on January 1, 2012. If the required forms are not submitted to the Health Benefits Department, your insurance plan will not be changed. If as an HMO subscriber you do not elect to change plans and you
fall into the category where there is a differential payment due; it will automatically be deducted from your paycheck through your health insurance deduction effective the first pay date of January 2012. All health insurance changes or differential payments will continue until you elect to make a change during next year’s Open Enrollment period effective October 1, 2012-November 30, 2012.
Posted: November 16, 2011
Health Plan Comparisons for 2012
You can download the Health Plan Comparison Chart at the following link:
Health Benefits Comparison
Posted: November 8, 2011
Health Insurance Benefit Information - Sit and Wait Session
Sit and Wait Sessions will take place on Friday, November 18, 2011 for all full-time NECSD Staff. HMO/NYS Empire plan representatives will be in the BOE Auditorium from 2:30PM until 5:00PM.
Come and find out the latest plan information from our health insurance carriers.
Posted: November 8, 2011
Important 2012 Medicare Information
The Department of Health & Human Services has announced that the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium for a Medicare eligible individual in 2012 will be $99.90. For 2012, this will be the only standard rate of reimbursement and will replace the 3 standard rates for 2011 which are currently $96.40, $110.50 and $115.40.
Posted: November 3, 2011
Important information for All NYS Empire Plan Enrollees: 2012 Empire Plan Benefit Changes
The following file includes a list of changes to the Empire Plan:
Empire Plan Changes
Posted: October 19, 2011
October and November are Open Enrollment Months
October and November are open enrollment months during which employees may add health insurance or make changes to your current health insurance plan, for an effective date of January 1st. Such changes require a transaction form to be completed and returned to Keisha Martinez in the Health Benefits Department no later than November 30th of the given year. For more information download the following file:
Open Enrollment Information 2011
Posted: September 26, 2011
FLEX Forms
Please note: All Flex Enrollment Forms must be turned into Payroll by Friday, September 30th 2011
Posted: September 26, 2011
Pension & Retirement Education Program (PREP)
The new fall schedule for the NYSTRS’ Pension & Retirement Education Program has been posted. Please visit
http://www.nystrs.org/main/retirement-planning/preplan-seminars.htm. You will find the online schedule and instructions for making reservations. PREP seminars are free and sessions are held throughout the year across the state.
Posted: September 26, 2011
2011-2012 NYSTRS Consultation Schedule
The new 2011-2012 NYSTRS Benefits Consultation Schedule is now available at
http://www.nystrs.org/main/retirement-planning/consultations.htm. This page will list dates, locations and information on scheduling individual meetings with NYSTRS representatives.
Posted: September 26, 2011
Open Enrollment
October 1st –November 30th, 2011 is the District’s Open Enrollment period for Health Insurance. Changes can be made to your health insurance coverage during this time. Please note: All changes will go into effect on January 1st, 2012.
Posted: September 19, 2011
Preferred Group Visit
Representatives from the Preferred Group will be visiting the District on Thursday, September 22, 2011 to provide information on the Flex Plan. Flex Plan information and a limited supply of enrollment applications for the 2011-2012 school year will be sent to each building shortly. Forms can also be found on-line on the District’s website under the Health Benefits or Payroll Department web page. All enrollment forms for the 2011-2012 school year must be submitted to the Payroll Department by September 30, 2011. Below is the Preferred Group schedule for the September 22, 2011 visit:
Building Location & Time
| BOE Auditorium | 8:30am- 9:30am |
| Heritage Middle School | 9:45am-10:45am |
| Temple Hill School | 11:00am-12:00pm |
| Meadow Hill School | 12:30pm- 1:30pm |
| New Windsor School | 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| NFA Main Campus | 3:45pm-4:45pm |
Posted: August 1, 2011
Lifestyle Tips
Each month we will be releasing a new Lifestyle tips newsletter. It includes tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle.
Download July Issue
Posted: July 29, 2011
Flex Documents Updated
The FLEX documents have been updated. The FLEX brochure, OTC guidelines, Voucher 2011, Benefit Plan Enrollment, Benny Card Request and we added a frequently asked questions section.
Posted: July 13, 2011
New Retirement Consultation Site Schedule
The New Retirement Consultation Site Schedule for the New York State and Local Retirement System for the period covering July 1, 2011- December 31, 2011 is now available. Please note: Appointments are needed for individual consultations held at all consultation sites.
Download Schedule
Posted: June 13, 2011
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NYSTRS
The NYSTRS has asked that we publicize for both active members and retirees the existence of unclaimed and abandoned funds held by NYSTRS. You can find out more information by visiting
http://www.nystrs.org. Select the Unclaimed Funds tab at the bottom of the home page, visitors will be directed to two lists: Unclaimed Accounts and Abandoned Accounts. Both lists are alphabetical by last name and display last known teaching location or place of death. The Abandoned Accounts list, which contains significantly more entries, also contains a search feature using either last name or last known teaching location.
Posted: May 19, 2011
NYSTRS Summer 2011 PREP Schedule:
NYSTRS announces its New Pension and Retirement Education Program (PREP):
It doesn’t matter how far along you are in your career, careful financial and retirement planning are critical. NYSTRS’ new PREP seminar can help members of all ages. The program can be tailored to fit your needs!
Download PREP Schedule
Posted: May 3, 2011
2011-2012 Health Insurance Buy-Out Information
The 2011-2012 Health Insurance Buy-Out Forms will be available in the Main office of each school on May 2, 2011.
You are only required to complete the form if this is your first time participating in the Health Insurance Buy-Out. If you are interested in participating, please complete the Buy-Out form and attach a copy of your current health insurance card and submit to the Health Benefits Department by June 1st, 2011. Employees who already participate in the Health Insurance Buy-Out will be automatically enrolled for the 2011-2012 school year. If you are currently participating in the Buy-Out and wish to re enter the District’s health insurance plan effective September 1, 2011, please submit your request in writing to the Health Benefits Department by June 1st, 2011. You will also need to complete an enrollment form and submit documentation if you are electing to participate in family coverage. Most enrollment forms can be found on the Health Benefits Department Page located on the District’s web site.
Please be advised that all forms and requests to re enter the District’s health insurance plan, must be received by the deadline of June 1st, 2011. There will be no exceptions.
*** Buy-Out forms are also available in the Health Benefits Department. Please contact (845) 563-3467. ***
Posted: March 22, 2011
EAP- Employee Assistance Program
The District has an EAP in place that can help all of us deal with the day to day stresses of work and family life. The problems we all face on and off the job can affect our personal lives, our health and our jobs.
The EAP staff is a group of highly trained professionals who have extensive experience dealing with such problems as:
- Being a parent
- Relationships with significant others
- Alcohol/drug problems
- Depression
- Job stress
- Financial/Legal concerns
- Personal loss
- and other life stresses
Getting help is easy: Call 1-800-962-7487 for Confidential, professional assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Posted: March 14, 2011
NYS Retirement Seminar Information:
For those employees who received correspondence and want to attend the NYS and Local Retirement Seminar:
Please be advised that the New York State and Local Retirement System Seminar will be held on the following date and time:
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Place: Board of Education Auditorium
Please note that the seminar will begin promptly at 5:00pm. It is suggested that you bring paper and pen and/or pencil to take notes. If you previously submitted correspondence that you were interested in the seminar and now you cannot attend, please contact the Health Benefits Department at ext.33467. by March 18, 2011, so we will have an accurate total number of participants. If we do not hear back from you, your name will be added to the list of seminar participants.
Posted: January 31, 2011
2011 Retirement Consultation Site Schedule for the New York State and Local Retirement System
On the dates shown, you can meet with an information representative to discuss your retirement-related questions. Appointments are needed for individual consultations at all sites. The list runs from January 1st, 2011 to June 30th, 2011.
2011 Retirement Consultation Site Schedule
Posted: January 24, 2011
2011 At a Glance for Empire Plan Employees
The 2011 Empire Plan At a Glance Booklet is available. It includes information about changes for the year, and other news about your health insurance benefits.
2011 At a Glance for Empire Plan Enrollees
