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CSEA Buffalo-Frontier Retirees Local 903 recently met in person for the first time since before the pandemic began. From left are CSEA Retiree Program Specialist Christine Meehan, Local 903 3rd Vice President Salvatore Aromola, 5th Vice President Jeffrey Brzyski, Local 903 President Joan Bender, 2nd Vice President Rose Teachman, 4th Vice President Agnes Mabens, 1st Vice President Hank Hoisington and CSEA Retiree Executive Committee Chair Bernie Giambra. Missing are Local 903 Executive Vice President Sue Balsano, Local Secretary Sue Sinclair and Local Treasurer Kevin Kumor.
Westchester County Retiree Local 921 officers, from left, 1st Vice President Charlie Guidarelli, President Linda Bryant, and Executive Board member Norma Savage were among the CSEA retiree officers
taking part in the recent Southern Region Officers Weekend. Also participating, but not pictured, are Orange-Ulster-Sullivan Retirees Local 917 President Juanita Johnson and Dutchess-Putnam Retirees Local 909 1st Vice President John Vacca.
CSEA Florida State North Retirees Local 952, Unit 7 officers and local activists recently held a Zoom meeting to discuss union priorities for this year and learn more about home ownership in Florida. Top row, from left, are CSEA Retiree Program Specialist Christine Meehan, Local 952, Unit 2 Secretary Deloris Eason and Local 952, Unit 2 President Erima Vaughan. Bottom row, from left, is Local 952 President Kathryn Albowicz; who also serves as the local’s Unit 7 President; Local 952 member Aynne McAvoy and Local 952 1st Vice President Andrea Harris.
On the Road with The Empire Plan
Planning a trip? It’s good to know that no matter where you or your family go, you have the protection of The Empire Plan.
available worldwide and not just for emergencies. Most parts of The Empire Plan have two levels of benefits.
(1-877-769-7447) and select
the appropriate program. The telephone prompts for Empire Plan programs are:
mental health appointments virtually with no out-of-pocket cost. Virtual visits with board-certified doctors (medical) or licensed therapists (mental health) can be held using a smartphone, tablet,
or personal computer. Contact LiveHealth Online at 1-888-548- 3432, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Remember, plan ahead and take the 2021 On the Road with The Empire Plan with you. The updated version of On the Road with The Empire Plan is available through
the health benefits administrator at your agency or work location or can be accessed on NYSHIP’s website: https://tinyurl.com/EPontheroad.
If you use an Empire Plan participating provider, medically necessary covered services and supplies can be accessed with little or no cost.
1. Medical/Surgical Program
2. Hospital Program
3. Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
If you use a non-participating provider, medically necessary covered services and supplies
can be accessed, but deductibles, coinsurance and benefit limits may apply.
4. Prescription Drug Program
5. Empire Plan Nurseline (Registered Nurses available 24 hours a day/7 days a week)
If you plan to travel this summer, we encourage you to review the newest version of On the Road
with The Empire Plan. Be sure to bring this document along with your doctor’s contact information and health insurance identification card(s) with you in case you or your family need medical care while away from home. Safe travels!
This publication includes contact and benefits information for Empire Plan programs that enrollees can reference while they are traveling or when their dependents are away from home.
The Empire Plan’s Telemedicine Program, through LiveHealth Online, makes receiving health care convenient when at home or traveling. LiveHealth Online allows Empire Plan enrollees and covered dependents to seek medical or
The Empire Plan has nationwide participating provider networks. For assistance locating a network Empire Plan provider, call the Empire Plan at 1-877-7-NYSHIP
Empire Plan coverage is
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