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On the road with the Empire Plan
Spring is finally here, and that means summer is right around the corner. Before you know it, you will be on that trip you have been wanting to take with your family. Before you go, plan
ahead. Remembering
your physician’s
contact information
and your Empire
Plan Benefit Card is a
good start. Ensuring
you have enough of
your maintenance
medications is
important. Packing the
2019 On the Road with The
Empire Plan booklet is also helpful.
Empire Plan coverage is
available worldwide and not just for emergencies. The Empire Plan has two levels of benefits. If you use an Empire Plan participating provider,
you will receive medically necessary covered services and supplies at little or no cost and the provider of service usually files the claim forms.
If you use a non-participating provider, medically necessary
services and/or supplies are covered, however,
deductibles, coinsurance and benefit limits may
apply, and the enrollee will be responsible for
submitting claims to the insurer.
Know your health plan and how it works away from
home. See your agency health benefits administrator for the 2019 On the Road with The Empire Plan. This booklet includes information
on how the Empire Plan works
when away from home and provides valuable tips for getting the most out
Graduating
high school seniors who
are dependents of CSEA active members are eligible to apply for our union’s statewide college scholarships.
of your coverage.
This booklet can also be found
online under NYS Civil Service’s NYSHIP online website at www.cs.ny.gov/employee-benefits.
On that site, choose New York State employee, you will then be directed to choose your group CSEA. Select the Empire Plan and then What’s New.
CSEA’s statewide college scholarships are available
Let’s Talk Disability
Get educated.
Learn the truth about the risks of disability...
Most CSEA Members DON’T receive Disability Insurance protection from their employer
While some CSEA Members may be offered Disability Insurance they can pay for through their employer, very few have automatic coverage for disabilities that occur outside of work.
Look for the “Let’s Talk Disability” campaign in mailers, brochures, emails, social media and more throughout 2019. We’re here to help you get protected!
Learn more today at CSEAdisabilityprotection.com
Or, speak with a CSEA Insurance representative* at 877.VIP.CSEA
* for features, costs, eligibility, renewability, limitations and exclusions
The CSEA group Disability Plan is underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue,
New York, NY 10010 on Policy form GMR.
#1990032
The 2019 application available on cseany.org
Please do not use applications from previous years. Using an older application will disqualify a candidate.
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