EOCs Go on City Payroll, Receive Full Benefits

Changes Effective January 2009

The PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund and the City of New York are pleased to announce that full-time EOC employees are joining the City payroll. The change will become effective on a January 2009 payroll date. This action affords EOCs and their eligible dependents the basic NYC Health Benefits Plan as well as Welfare Fund Supplemental benefits.

HOW TO ENROLL

Current EOCs must complete:

  • The Health Benefits Application for the NYC Health Benefits Program. It is available from your benefits office or from the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) website here.
  • The Welfare Fund Enrollment Form, available from your benefits office.
  • Spouse/ domestic partners and eligible dependents must be included on both applications to receive benefits.
  • Applications must be submitted to your school’s benefits office by December 1, 2008, to be eligible for January benefits.

HOW ARE YOUR NEW BENEFITS DIFFERENT?

EOCs and their eligible spouses/ partners and dependents are now eligible for:

  • A broader choice of basic health plans, some requiring premium payment. A summary of available plans is on the OLR website here. A comparison of plan and rider rates is on the OLR website here.
    (Check with your doctor to make sure your choice of plan is accepted)
  • GHI Extended Medical coverage (if applicable)
  • The Welfare Fund Medco Prescription Drug Plan
  • Insurance Premium Payroll Deduction Option:

Extended Disability Payments

All persons who are currently billed directly for Extended Disability insurance will be notified in March 2009 to complete a payroll deduction card for automatic payroll deduction.

Long Term Care and Catastrophe Major Medical Payments

Upon receipt of your next bill, you should contact the insurance carrier (Hancock and/or Marsh) to begin automatic payroll deduction.

  • All EOCs now on CUNY payroll become eligible for NYSUT benefits
  • Retired EOCs are eligible for full family coverage
  • Annual Medicare Part B premium reimbursement from the City

Find detailed information on your Welfare Fund Supplemental Benefits here.