Health insurance through the Empire Plan or the HIP HMO plan is administered by New York State. For detailed information regarding these plans please visit the benefits webpage.
Need to make a change?
Changes to your health insurance can be made during the Option Transfer Period (typically in November or December). Submit the NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form (PS- 404) along with copies of the required proof(s) using the "Request a Change" link on the right.
Submit the NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form (PS- 404) along with copies of the required proof(s) of eligibility within 30 days of experiencing a “qualified event” (i.e. birth of a child, marriage, divorce) using the "Request a Change" link on the right.
Not experiencing a Qualifying Event?
Additional changes may be made without a qualifying event; however, you will be subject to a 5 pay period wait plus after tax premium deductions. Submit the NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form (PS- 404) along with copies of the required proof(s) of eligibility using the "Request a Change" link on the right..