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Documents & Publications Library Learn more about your NYSHIP coverage. Our collection of publications, flyers and documents provide in-depth explanations about your health insurance. Use the filters below to help find what you need. View by Category All NYSHIP Information, Enrollment and Eligibility Retirement and Medicare Prescription Drug Empire Plan Educational Dental and Vision NYSHIP Information, Enrollment and Eligibility Image Effective Date 09/01/2026 NYSHIP and Young Adults This publication outlines the coverage available to young adults under NYSHIP and highlights key considerations as your family navigates this new chapter. Image Effective Date 12/01/2025 Dependent Survivor Checklist A quick guide to reporting a NYSHIP enrollee's death and, if eligible, enrolling yourself in dependent survivor coverage. Retirement and Medicare Image Effective Date 03/01/2026 End-Stage Renal Disease and NYSHIP Information on accessing ESRD care and the NYSHIP/Medicare coordination process. Prescription Drug Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Preferred Drug List Learn which prescription drugs are preferred under The Empire Plan and acceptable alternatives. Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Prior Authorization Drug List Learn which prescription drugs require prior authorization. Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Specialty Drug List Learn what prescription drugs have to be ordered from CVS Specialty. Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Excluded Drug List Learn which prescription drugs are not covered under The Empire Plan and alternatives that are covered. Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Comprehensive Formulary Review prescription drugs covered by The Empire Plan. Empire Plan Educational Image Effective Date 10/01/2025 Reporting On Gender-Affirming Care Access all types of gender-affirming care through The Empire Plan. Image Effective Date 09/01/2025 Reporting On Prescription Drugs Understand how your Empire Plan prescription drug coverage works. Dental and Vision Image Effective Date 09/24/2026 NYS Dental Plan Flyer A brief overview of the NYS Dental Plan benefits and plan resources. Image Effective Date 09/24/2026 NYS Vision Plan Flyer A brief overview of the NYS Vision Plan benefits and plan resources.
Image Effective Date 09/01/2026 NYSHIP and Young Adults This publication outlines the coverage available to young adults under NYSHIP and highlights key considerations as your family navigates this new chapter.
Image Effective Date 12/01/2025 Dependent Survivor Checklist A quick guide to reporting a NYSHIP enrollee's death and, if eligible, enrolling yourself in dependent survivor coverage.
Image Effective Date 03/01/2026 End-Stage Renal Disease and NYSHIP Information on accessing ESRD care and the NYSHIP/Medicare coordination process.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Preferred Drug List Learn which prescription drugs are preferred under The Empire Plan and acceptable alternatives.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Prior Authorization Drug List Learn which prescription drugs require prior authorization.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Specialty Drug List Learn what prescription drugs have to be ordered from CVS Specialty.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Excluded Drug List Learn which prescription drugs are not covered under The Empire Plan and alternatives that are covered.
Image Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Comprehensive Formulary Review prescription drugs covered by The Empire Plan.
Image Effective Date 10/01/2025 Reporting On Gender-Affirming Care Access all types of gender-affirming care through The Empire Plan.
Image Effective Date 09/01/2025 Reporting On Prescription Drugs Understand how your Empire Plan prescription drug coverage works.
Image Effective Date 09/24/2026 NYS Dental Plan Flyer A brief overview of the NYS Dental Plan benefits and plan resources.
Image Effective Date 09/24/2026 NYS Vision Plan Flyer A brief overview of the NYS Vision Plan benefits and plan resources.