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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 Empire Plan Benefits Retirement and Medicare Prescription Drug Empire Plan Educational Unique Benefits Empire Plan Benefits Image Empire Plan Certificate A comprehensive overview of your Empire Plan coverage. This document includes all benefits effective through January 1, 2025. This updated version is only available online and includes all amendments to the Empire Plan Certificate of July 1, 2023. Image Effective Date 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 Empire Plan At A Glance Quickly see key 2026 benefits, coverage details and copayment amounts. Image Effective Date 05/01/2026 Empire Plan Report Learn what's changing in 2026, including copays, coverage and virtual care updates. Image Effective Date 01/01/2026 Out-of-Network Reimbursement Disclosures Understand your rights, costs and protections when using out-of-network care. Image Effective Date 06/01/2026 Empire Plan Preventive Care Coverage Guide Take advantage of the preventive care services covered by The Empire Plan.
Image Empire Plan Certificate A comprehensive overview of your Empire Plan coverage. This document includes all benefits effective through January 1, 2025. This updated version is only available online and includes all amendments to the Empire Plan Certificate of July 1, 2023.
Image Effective Date 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 Empire Plan At A Glance Quickly see key 2026 benefits, coverage details and copayment amounts.
Image Effective Date 05/01/2026 Empire Plan Report Learn what's changing in 2026, including copays, coverage and virtual care updates.
Image Effective Date 01/01/2026 Out-of-Network Reimbursement Disclosures Understand your rights, costs and protections when using out-of-network care.
Image Effective Date 06/01/2026 Empire Plan Preventive Care Coverage Guide Take advantage of the preventive care services covered by The Empire Plan.