WageWorks Balance Transfer to Edenred
All pretax balances from WageWorks have been posted to Edenred accounts. Read the full announcement.
Open Enrollment / Fall Transfer Period
Open Enrollment is the one time during the year when you can change your benefit elections, add or remove dependents for health, dental and flexible spending account plans without a qualifying life event. Deadlines are coming up and if you’re still undecided on your options, you may find more information below. More information can be found on the dedicated CUNY Open Enrollment page here.
Fall Transfer Period – Employee Notice
Important Health Benefits forms
Need to change insurance? Health Benefits Application
Rate Chart for Employees: Health Plan Rate Chart for Employees – July 2020
Rate Chart for Retirees: Health Plan Rate Chart for Retirees – July 2020
Dependent Eligibility Required Documentation
Enrollment Dates:
- Active Employees: October 1, 2020 – October 31, 2020
- Retirees: November 1, 2020 – November 30, 2020
Enrollment in the HCFSA and DeCAP is not automatic and your previous year’s election will not rollover. New and current participants must enroll/re-enroll each year during the annual open enrollment period (October 1-November 13, 2020).
Important FSA Forms:
FSA Enrollment/Change Form
Prior Plan Year
Enrollment Dates: October 1, 2020 – November 13, 2020
Additional information can be found on the NYC Office of Labor Relations FSA website.
Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank Open Enrollment 2020
Enrollment Dates: October 15, 2020 – November 15, 2020
There will be an open enrollment period for employees to participate by donating time to the Bank or changing their election to the Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank (CSLB). The open enrollment period will run from Oct. 15, 2020, through Nov. 15, 2020.
Days donated to the CSLB must be deducted from your time and leave record immediately following the enrollment period. As a reminder, those who enrolled last year should continue to have their days deducted in November; unless the employee elects to withdraw from the Program or is no longer eligible to participate.
24/7 Telemedicine Program with Teladoc
(For Those Covered Under the EmblemHealth GHI-CBP, GHI HMO, HIP HMO, HIP POS, and VYTRA plans)
With Teladoc, you can talk with a doctor within minutes rather than days or hours. Teladoc doctors can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication (when medically necessary) for non-emergency medications. This includes treatments for the flu, sore throat, allergies, stomach aches, eye infections, bronchitis, and much more. Copays are waived during the COVID outbreak. To set up your account now so you can talk with one of Teladoc’s board-certified doctors anytime when you don’t feel well, call 1-800-Teladoc (1-800-835-2362) or visit Teladoc.com/emblemhealth
View the Teledoc Registration Guide for instructions on setting up your account on Teladoc’s website or mobile app.
New ID Cards for GHI-CBP Members
New ID cards were issued to all members and their eligible dependents in late June. The new cards have an identification number that begin with the letter “K” and every dependent receives a card with their own identification number. The new cards are effective beginning July 1, 2020. Kindly update your card with your healthcare providers. Visit the EmblemHealth Website for more information.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Learn more about the provisions of the FFCRA linked below:
More information can be found on the Department of Labor webpage.
