Benefits
All New York State employees are entitled to a number of benefits. If you would like further information on any of the programs listed below please contact Human Resources.
When Should You Contact Your Agency Health Benefits Administrator?
Helpful Benefit Phone Numbers and Web Sites
Retirement Programs
- Retirement Programs - Options and Eligibility
- Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
- Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- Supplemental Retirement Annuity Options
- Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Options
- Empire Plan
- HMO Blue Health Plan (HMO)
- Dental and Vision programs
- Prescription Program
- Health Insurance Rates
Attendance & Leaves
- Leaves of Absence
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave / Bereavement
- Personal Leave
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Paid Family Leave - for UUP and M/C employees only
- Paid Parental Leave
- Cancer Screening
- Blood Donations
- Paid Leave to Vote
- Military Leave
- Jury Leave
- Sabbatical Leave - for UUP employees only
- Title "F" Leave - for UUP employees only
Insurance
- Workers' Compensation
- Social Security
- Disability
- Unemployment Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Care