2015 New York State Health Insurance plan rates for CSEA active state employees and Unified Court System employees Continued from page 16 New York state employees who currently participate in the Opt-Out Program will receive a notice from Civil Service advising that the PS- 404 and PS-409 forms must be resubmitted during the Annual Option Transfer Period in order to continue participation in 2015. Employees interested in participating in the Opt- Out Program for 2015 should see their agency health benefits administrator during the Annual Option Transfer Period for additional eligibility criteria, plan parameters and required paperwork no later than Jan. 16, 2015. New York state pays the majority of the premium cost for coverage regardless of the plan an enrollee chooses. When considering health insurance options for 2015, please consider all anticipated costs throughout the year, not just the biweekly paycheck deductions. Keep in mind the out-of-pocket expenses an enrollee is likely to incur during the year, such as co-payments for prescriptions and other services, coinsurance and deductibles if using providers not covered under the plan. Although the Open Enrollment period has been extended to Jan.16, 2015, the start date of new health insurance options will occur with the payroll period closest to Jan. 1, 2015. As noted below, please see your agency health benefits administrator for more information. New health insurance option begins for Administration Lag- Exempt employees on Jan. 1, 2015. The earliest paycheck in which a deduction change will be made is the check of Dec. 17, 2014. If you change options, because of processing time, most paycheck changes will be made in January and will include retroactive adjustments for option changes beginning on Jan. 1, 2015. New health insurance option begins for Administrative Considering retirement? Join a CSEA Retiree Local! Considering retirement? CSEA locals may pay the first year of CSEA Retiree dues, which are only $24. Our efforts through the years have protected public pensions and Social Security against assaults by shortsighted politicians who want to dismantle the system that protects your standard of living. These days, you can’t take anything for granted. You need your union to protect what you have and likewise, we need you to maintain strength in numbers. Dues are only $2 per month and can be deducted directly from your pension check. To learn more, visit www. cseany.org and select “Retiree Members” from the “For Members” menu. Lag employees on Jan. 1, 2015. The earliest paycheck in which a deduction change will be made is the check of Dec. 31, 2014. If you change options, because of processing time, most paycheck changes will be made in January and will include retroactive adjustments for option changes beginning on Jan. 1, 2015. New health insurance option begins for Institutional employees on Dec. 25, 2014. The earliest paycheck in which you will see a health insurance deduction change will be the payroll check of Dec. 11, 2014 (for Institution Lag-Exempt) and Dec. 24, 2014 (for Institution Lag). If you change options, because of processing time, most paycheck changes will be made in January and will include retroactive adjustments for option changes beginning on Dec. 25, 2014. On the chart is the 2015 biweekly rates for CSEA New York state active employees. Please note there are two sets of rates. The first set reflects 2015 biweekly rates for CSEA represented state employees who are Grade 9 and below. The second set reflects 2015 biweekly rates for CSEA represented state employees who are Grade 10 and above. Enrollees seeking additional information can contact their agency health benefits administrator for additional information prior to the Jan. 16, 2015 deadline or contact the Joint Committee on Health Benefits within the CSEA Health Benefits Department at 1-800- 286-5242. CSEA membership/agency shop fees effective Jan. 1, 2015, for biweekly payrolls The scheduled adjustment in membership dues and agency shop fees is effective Jan. 1, 2015, to reflect AFSCME’s minimum dues structure approved by delegates and the AFSCME convention. The change applies to annualized salaries, not including overtime or location pay, based on salary at Jan. 1, 2015. No adjustments will be made during the year for raises or increments. 6.28 9.35 12.87 15.64 17.51 19.44 19.80 21.00 22.06 22.46 23.59 24.74 25.57 26.21 26.86 27.52 28.17 January 2015 The Work Force 17
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