- Syosset Central School Dist
- SCSD Human Resources
- Employee Benefits
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Employee Benefits
The Syosset Central School District offers our employees the opportunity to enroll in group health insurance coverage. In order to qualify for any benefits, an employee must work on a contract basis for half-time or more.
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New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP)
NYSHIP or the Empire Plan is a comprehensive health insurance program for New York’s public employees and their families.
When calling The Empire Plan Customer Service line, there are four main parts:
The Medical/Surgical Program (Option 1) administered by UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for medical services, such as office visits, surgery, diagnostic testing and urgent care visits under the Participating Provider, Basic Medical and Basic Medical Provider Discount Programs. Coverage for physical therapy, chiropractic care and occupational therapy is provided through the Managed Physical Medicine Program. Option 1 also provides coverage for home care services, durable medical equipment, and related medical supplies through the Home Care Advocacy Program; the Prosthetics/Orthotics Network; Center of Excellence Programs for Cancer and for Infertility; and Benefits Management Program services, including Prospective Procedure Review for MRIs, MRAs, CT scans, PET scans, nuclear medicine tests, voluntary specialist consultant evaluation services, outpatient medical case management and the Empire Plan NurseLineSM for health information and support.
The Hospital Program (Option 2) administered by Anthem Blue Cross provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital or skilled nursing facility and hospice care. This includes the Center of Excellence for Transplants Program. It also provides inpatient Benefits Management Program services, including pre-admission certification of hospital admissions and admission or transfer to a skilled nursing facility, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, inpatient medical case management, Site of Care Program for Infusions and the Building Healthy Families Program.
The Mental Health & Substance Use Program (Option 3) administered by Carelon Behavioral Health Provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use care services. It also provides pre-certification of inpatient and certain outpatient services, concurrent reviews, case management and discharge planning.
The Prescription Drug Program (Option 4) administered by CVS Caremark provides coverage for prescription drugs dispensed through Empire Plan network pharmacies, the CVS Mail Service Pharmacy, the CVS Specialty Pharmacy and non-network pharmacies.
For more information, visit the links below, or call 1-877-7-NYSHIP -
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
EmblemHealth
For more information about benefits offered through EmblemHealth, visit the links below
or call 1-800-859-4880- Emblem Health website
- Guide to Benefits
- Emblem Health full plan
- Find a Doctor
- Forms and Documents
- Grievance and Appeals or call 877-842-3625
The complaint appeal must be filed within 60 business days from the date you receive EmblemHealth’s decision.
By Mail:
EmblemHealth
Grievance and Appeals Dept.
PO Box 2844
New York, NYBy Fax:
EmblemHealth
Grievance and Appeals Dept.
212-510-5320 - Emblem Health website
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Dental Insurance
We offer dental insurance through Ameritas.
Ameritas Website
1350 Broadway, Suite 2201
New York, NY 10018
Contact: 1-800-793-2537Claim Forms may be mailed to:
Group Claims
PO Box 82595
Lincoln, NE 68501-2595
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Life Insurance
We offer life insurance benefits through JJ Stanis and Company, Inc
For more information, call 516-465-3900 or visit their website.
337 Oak Street Suite 406
Garden City, NY 11530
Fax: 516-465-3920 -
CSEA Unit ONLY - Vision Plan
We offer vision insurance through the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund
EBF Website
1 Lear Jet Lane
Latham, NY 12110
Contact: 1-800-323-2732Mail to:
PO Box 516
Latham, NY 12110-0516
