Health Benefits Department

The CSEA Health Benefits Department coordinates and oversees all of the union’s negotiated health benefits. The primary goal of the department is to enhance and expand health benefits while containing costs to employers and our members. In addition, the department works to educate our membership in the efficient use of their health care benefits. The Health Benefits Department acts as a resource for all divisions of CSEA (State, Local Government and Private Sector) by providing direct assistance and support to region and headquarters staff, local and unit officers, and the rank & file membership.

NYSHIP Program

The CSEA-NYS Joint Committee on Health Benefits, pursuant to Article 9 of the State Contract, is primarily responsible for the oversight and administration of the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP). The NYSHIP program includes the Empire Plan and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) located throughout the State of New York.


CONTACT INFORMATION

1 Lear Jet Lane, Suite 4
Latham, NY 12110

Phone: (518) 785-4774 or (800) 286-5242(JCHB)
Fax: (518) 785-4974
Email: healthben@cseainc.org

DEPUTY DIRECTORS

State Deputy Director:
Dawn Dugan – dawn.dugan@cseainc.org

Local Government and Private Sector Deputy Director:
Scott Futia – scott.futia@cseainc.org

HEALTH BENEFITS SPECIALISTS

State Specialist and NYSHIP Specialist:
James Carroll – james.carroll@cseainc.org

Local Government and Private Sector Specialists:
Phil Lupe – philip.lupe@cseainc.org
Chuck Guild – chuck.guild@cseainc.org
Matthew Petrizio – matthew.patrizio@cseainc.org

OTHER STAFF

State Communications Associate and NYSHIP Specialist:
Suzanne Carter – suzanne.carter@cseainc.org

Local Government and Private Sector Secretary:
Michele Farrell – michele.farrell@cseainc.org

Health Benefits Department Office Manager:
Sandra Culver – sandra.leith@cseainc.org

Health benefits for local government employees

The CSEA Health Benefits Department’s Local Government & Private Sector Division is the advocate on behalf of CSEA members and serves as a vital resource to support our union members, leaders and negotiators across New York State. Visit our local government employees page to view the benefits you’re entitled to.


Health Benefits for Private Sector employees

The CSEA Health Benefits Department’s Local Government & Private Sector Division is the advocate on behalf of CSEA members and serves as a vital resource to support our union members, leaders and negotiators across New York State. Visit our private sector employees page to view the benefits you’re entitled to.


Health benefits for State Government employees

The CSEA-NYS Joint Committee on Health Benefits, pursuant to Article 9 of the State Contract, is primarily responsible for the oversight and administration of the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) for state employees. The NYSHIP program includes the Empire Plan, and health maintenance organizations located throughout the State of New York. Visit our state government employees page to view the benefits you’re entitled to.


Health benefits for State Government Retiree members

Visit our retiree page to view the many health benefits and resources available for members who are retired from New York State.