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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 Educational Dental and Vision NYSHIP Information, Enrollment and Eligibility Image Recently Updated Effective Date 10/30/2026 Pre-Tax Contribution Program Booklet This publication outlines eligibility for and enrollment in the Pre-Tax Contribution Program (PTCP). It also lists PTCP qualifying events and the coverage changes permitted by each of them. 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. Empire Plan Educational Image Recently Updated Effective Date 10/23/2026 Reporting On Cancer Information about cancer-care benefits under The Empire Plan, how the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program works, what support is available outside a Center of Excellence and the resources to help through every stage of care. 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 10/01/2024 NYS Dental Plan Certificate of Insurance Read the comprehensive overview of your NYS Dental Plan. Image Effective Date 08/01/2025 PIA Vision Plan Book Information about your benefits under the NYS Vision Plan administered by Davis Vision.
Image Recently Updated Effective Date 10/30/2026 Pre-Tax Contribution Program Booklet This publication outlines eligibility for and enrollment in the Pre-Tax Contribution Program (PTCP). It also lists PTCP qualifying events and the coverage changes permitted by each of them.
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 Recently Updated Effective Date 10/23/2026 Reporting On Cancer Information about cancer-care benefits under The Empire Plan, how the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program works, what support is available outside a Center of Excellence and the resources to help through every stage of care.
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 10/01/2024 NYS Dental Plan Certificate of Insurance Read the comprehensive overview of your NYS Dental Plan.
Image Effective Date 08/01/2025 PIA Vision Plan Book Information about your benefits under the NYS Vision Plan administered by Davis Vision.