[1-877-7-NYSHIP & select option 3]
MHSA OVERVIEW:
A description of your
Mental Health and Substance Abuse coverage can be found here.
NEED A PROVIDER?: It is important that you use
In-Network Optum Health providers only; log in to this site to find a network provider.
Vision
[EyeMed: 1-877-226-1412]
VISION OVERVIEW:
A description of your vision coverage can be found here.
NEED A PROVIDER?: It is important that you use
In-Network EyeMed providers only; log in to this site to find a network provider.
Dental 
[GHI: 1-800-947-0101 select 2 & enter the member ID number]
DENTAL OVERVIEW:
Your Dental benefits are described here.
NEED A PROVIDER?:
It is essential that you visit a GHI
participating providers here.
We encourages members in New Paltz to search using both Dutchess and Ulster Counties,
as providers in Dutchess Co. are often more convenient.
Similarly, Brockport Members may find providers in Rochester.
COBRA
[SUNY Institution Health Benefits Administrator:
HBA Locator]
You may continue coverage after employement-based eligibility ends through COBRA by
paying 102% of the cost of your health care for up to 18 months after your
employment ends.
COBRA Enrollment Information (very top of this link).
CWA 1104/GSEU Contract
[CWA 1104/GSEU: 1-607-762-1104]
Read what the GSEU contract with the state of New York says about health
insurance (in .pdf format). (scroll down to Article 6 Health Insurance, page 11)
