’08 Frequently Asked Questions: Dependent Eligibility Audit

Q1. Why does Civil Service want to do an audit verifying the eligibility of dependents enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP)?  A. Health care continues to be one of the fastest-growing costs for employers and employees alike. An audit verifying dependent eligibility serves a very important purpose in holding down health care costs.  Audit results show that many dependents remain covered even though they are no longer eligible under employer-sponsored health plan rules....Click here for more

Flex Spending Account Online Claims Submission

The Flex Spending Account plan administrator, FBMC, has implemented a new online claims submission process.  As a result, Flex Spending Account enrollees are now able to submit  reimbursement requests for the Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) and the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) online through www.myFBMC.com.  The simple, two-step process allows enrollees to upload scanned images of completed claim forms along with scans of supporting documentation...Click here for more

E   Empire Plan Copay Changes Coming 7/1/09

If you’re enrolled in the Empire Plan, look for these benefit changes, authorized in the 2007-2011 PS&T contract, to start July 1, 2009. Copayments which are currently $18 will increase to $20. All other copayments remain the same....Click  here for more