Changes to your vision as you age
Like crow’s feet and graying hair, changes to our eyes are inevitable as we age. But while some age-related eye issues — such as needing reading glasses — are harmless, others, like cataracts, can impact […]
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NYSHIP Co-Pays 2019 Increase
Effective January 1, 2019 co-pays for visits will change as follows: Doctor visits will now be $25. Visits to an Urgent Care Center will now be $30. Other changes to the plan were detailed in the […]
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Alzheimer’s support on Long Island
If you have a family member or friend with Alzheimer’s on Long Island, help can be found at the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. The Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF) is a nonprofit day center dedicated […]
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Getting treated at a Foreign Hospital under Empire Blue Care
BlueCard Worldwide Is Now Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core. The Empire Plan program for hospital care outside of the United States has changed its name from BlueCard Worldwide to Blue Cross Blue Shield Global […]
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Sept. 2017 meeting: supplemental insurance products (life, disability, accident, etc.)
We had another informative presentation by GBA (Group Benefits & Administration) with Brian Patten & Associates offering various insurance products that could be very helpful to many of us. You can protect yourselves and families […]
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Full time student re-certification due now for Fall semester can be done online
Fall 2017 Student Recertification Begins on September 1, deadline is September 25. Source: BSC Communications, 08.25.17 – 2:21PM If you have students that were enrolled in college or an accredited institution for the Spring 2017 semester, […]
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Flu Shot schedule for active employees rescheduled to begin Oct. 10th
Seasonal Influenza Program 2017-2018 resumes Oct 10th Occupational Health Services (OHS) will be providing FREE Seasonal Flu Vaccine on a voluntary basis to all active employees. Please bring your pass for verification. Medical Assessment Centers […]
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Short Term Disability
As non represented Managers, we are eligible for short term and long term disability payments. This insurance is part of our medical benefits. The Transit policy as well as forms are in the RESOURCES tab […]
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Dependent Children with own health insurance can get co-pays reimbursed
If your dependent child works and has their own health benefits, they are still covered under the MTA plan until they reach their 26th birthday, even if they are married (Affordable Care Act). Make sure you […]
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Prescription coverage is through CVS CAREMARK
Our prescription plan is contracted out by the Empire NYSHIP plan and is administered by CVS/CAREMARK. By creating an account on their site, you can access information, forms, refill prescriptions and other useful info. https://www.caremark.com/wps/portal […]