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Claims and Forms Find PDFs of the forms here, from claims to NYSHIP enrollment. If you can't find a form, call 1-877-769-7447 NYSHIP Enrollment Claims Other Use NYSHIP forms to enroll for the first time or to update your current enrollment records. Submit completed forms to your HBA, unless the form provides other instructions. Choose or Change Plans PS 404 (6/2025) NYSHIP Health Insurance Transaction Form for NYS & PE Employees PS 404S (1/2026) NYSHIP Health Insurance Transaction Form Additional Dependent Information Supplement PS 409 (2/2026) Opt Out Attestation Form PS 850 (4/2026) Change of Address Form Dependent Children PS 451 (3/2026) NYSHIP Statement of Disability for Dependents PS 457 (3/2026) Enrollment or Recertification of an "Other" Child as a NYSHIP Dependent Form YAO (4/2026) Request for Coverage Under the Young Adult Option Domestic Partners PS 425 (4/2026) Instructions and Application for Enrolling Domestic Partners PS 425.3 (1/2026) Dependent Tax Affidavit PS 425.4 (1/2026) Termination of Domestic Partnership Retirement and Sick Leave PS 405 (3/2026) NYSHIP Sick Leave Credit Option Election Form PS 406.2 (3/2026) NYSHIP Health Insurance Deferral Election Form PS 410 (3/2026) NYSHIP Sick Leave Credit Preservation Form HIPAA EBD 543 (3/2026) Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information Waiver PS 452 (3/2026) Application for Waiver of Empire Plan Premium If you need to file a claim with your dental and/or vision plan, refer to the Dental/Vision page.Dental/Vision PS 431 (3/2026) Health Insurance and Dental/Vision Insurance for Employees on Leave Without Pay