Benefits Information

Employee Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
564-EAPP (3277)
The Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential* service designed to help employees cope with personal,
family, or work-related concerns. EAP services are available to every campus employee, family members, and
domestic partners. The EAP coordinator, Bev Burnell, will provide individuals with assessments, information,
and referrals for: emotional or physical difficulties, alcohol or other drug-related problems, family or relationshiprelated stresses, or work-related stresses. Services also include workshops and educational programs for
employees or supervisors, upon request. The EAP office is located in Sibley Hall, Room 107, and is open on
Tuesdays from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Individual appointments can be made by phone, 564-3277, by fax, 564-3278, or
by email: [email protected].
*There are some exceptions to confidentiality
Health Insurance & Prescription Drugs
EMPIRE PLAN
1-877-7NYSHIP
(1-877-769-7447)
Hospital Benefits & Claims/Pre-Approval for
Hospital Adm
Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Group No: 28240
www.cs.ny.gov/ebd/
On-line info & claims:
www.bcbs.com
Already a Member - “YLS” prefix
General Health Insurance Information
Participating Providers/Office Visits/Claims
United HealthCare Services
Group No: 30500
On-line info & claims:
www.myuhc.com
On-line participating providers:
www.empireplanproviders.com
Review and Approval for MRI/MRA/PET Scans/CT Scans/etc.
Benefits Management Program
Mental Health/ Substance Abuse
Value Options, Inc.
https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/empireplan/Home.do
Durable Medical Supplies & Diabetic Supplies
Home Care Advocacy Program (HCAP)
Chiropractic and Physical Therapy
Managed Physical Network (MPN)
Prescription Drug Program
CVS/CareMark
www.empireplanrxprogram.com
Pharmacist Help Line 1-800-364-6331
Health Information and Advice-24 Hours a Day
Nurse Line
Graduate Student Employee Union (GSEU) Health Insurance
SUNY Student Employee Health Plan (SEHP)
EMPIRE HMO (Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield) 1-800-662-5193
HMO BLUE (Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Utica-Watertown) 1-800-722-7884
CDPHP (Capital District Physician’s Health Plan, Inc.) 1-800-993-7299
www.empirehealthcare.com
www.bcbsuw.com
www.cdphp.com
Dental and Vision Benefits
(By Negotiating Unit)
GSEU, NYSCOPBA, PBA of NYS (APSU), PEF, & Management/Confidential
Dental Benefits
Group Health, Inc. (GHI)
1-800-947-0101
www.ghi.com/products/dentalben.htm
Vision Benefits
Davis Vision
1-800-283-9374
www.davisvision.com
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
Dental and Vision Benefits (CSEA Employee Benefit Fund)
Membership Assistance
Hearing Impaired (TDD)
Fax Number
1-800-323-2732
1-800-532-3833
(518) 786-3658
United University Professions (UUP)
Dental and Vision Benefits (UUP Benefit Trust Fund)
Member Services
Fax Number
1-800-887-3863
1-866-559-0516
www.uupinfo.org
Delta Dental PPO
Group No: 00165
1-800-471-7093
www.deltadentalins.com/uup
Davis Vision
1-800-283-9374
www.davisvision.com
Retirement Systems
NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
NYS Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
TRS Voice Information (24 hour access)
1-866-805-0990
www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/members
1-800-348-7298 ext. 6250
1-800-782-0289
www.nystrs.org
TIAA-CREF SUNY Dedicated Service Hotline
Automated Telephone Service:
1-800-842-2252
1-800-842-2776
allocate future premiums, transfer accumulations & obtain current interest rates and loan information
Alternate Pension Carriers (ORP Participants)
ING Life Insurance & Annuity Company (ILIAC)
Gregory Gosier
Metropolitan Life
Mike Gnacinski
Martin Connell
www.tiaa-cref.org
518-584-3713
716-634-1515
518-561-1130 ext. 12
VALIC
Paul Mastroieni
518-783-6464
Pre-Retirement Seminars – Self-help guide to pre-retirement
planning for NYS employees
www.worklife.ny.gov/preretirement/
Miscellaneous
1-800-358-7202
Flex Spending Account
Dependent Care Advantage Account
Health Care Spending Account
www.flexspend.ny.gov
NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
Brad Harte
1-800-422-8463
www.nysdcp.com
Tax Deferred Annuities/Supplemental Retirement Annuities
TIAA-CREF
ING
Fidelity
1-800-842-2252
518-584-3713
1-800-343-0860
NYS & CSEA Partnership (CSEA Tuition Benefits)
Work-Life Services – Advice, guidance, and resources to assist
with personal issues such as parenting, budgeting, etc.
NYS-Ride – A money-saving public transportation benefit for
NYS employees
NYS-Balance – Resources to balance work and life
Username: nys, Password: balance
New York State Public Employee and Retiree Long Term
Care Insurance Plan (NYPERL)
VALIC
MetLife
518-783-6464
518-561-1130 ext. 12
1-800-253-4332
www.nyscseapartnership.org
518-473-8091
www.worklife.ny.gov
1-866-428-7781
www.nysride.com
1-866-320-4760
www.nysbalance.ny.gov
1-866-474-5824
www.NYPERL.net
Union Contacts
CSEA – Local 612, Local President Ethel Facteau
PBA of NYS – APSU, Local Rep Kevin Phair
UUP, Local President Karen Volkman
564-2732
564-2022
564-7887

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