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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 SEHP Benefits Retirement and Medicare Prescription Drug Empire Plan Educational 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. SEHP Benefits Image Effective Date 08/01/2026 SEHP Mental Health and Substance Use Program Flyer SEHP’s Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Program, administered by Carelon Behavioral Health, provides confidential support for stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns and more — so you can focus on your well-being and success. Image Effective Date 10/01/2024 SEHP Dental Summary of Benefits This benefit summary outlines how your dental plan works and provides you with a quick reference of your dental plan benefits. 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.
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 08/01/2026 SEHP Mental Health and Substance Use Program Flyer SEHP’s Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Program, administered by Carelon Behavioral Health, provides confidential support for stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns and more — so you can focus on your well-being and success.
Image Effective Date 10/01/2024 SEHP Dental Summary of Benefits This benefit summary outlines how your dental plan works and provides you with a quick reference of your dental plan benefits.
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.