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NYS Benefit information for Medical, Dental, Vision and NYS administrated Flexible Spending Accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Annual NYSHIP Option Transfer Materials:<\/strong>
\nAnnual Rate Renewal Memo 2026<\/a>
\nNYSHIP Planning for Option Transfer 2026<\/a>
\nNYSHIP Active Choices Guide 2026<\/a>
\nNYSHIP Active Rates and Deadlines 2026<\/a>
\nNYSHIP Direct Pay Rates and Information 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Informational Materials and Forms:
\n<\/strong>NYSHIP General Information Book<\/a>
\nNYSHIP Dependent Survivor Coverage<\/a>
\nPS-404 Form<\/a> (PEF does not handle enrollment \u2013 this form must be submitted to your Agency Health Benefit Administrator\/HR Department\/BSC)<\/p>\n

PEF Health Benefits Contact Information:<\/strong>
\nPhone: 518-785-1900 x283
\nEmail: HealthBenefits@pef.org<\/a><\/p>\n

For information on insurance benefits such as Short- and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, etc., please visit <\/em>PEF Membership Benefits<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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