Online Payments (opens in a new tab) Civil Service (opens in a new tab)

Main navigation

Using Coverage

Find a Provider Eligibility Claims and Forms Medical/Surgical Program Hospital Program MHSU Program Prescription Drug Information Dental and Vision Coverage

What’s covered

Medicare and NYSHIP Young Adult Coverage

Life Events

Spouse, Domestic Partner and Divorce Coverage Dependent Children Coverage Relocation

Special Circumstances

Losing Coverage Dependent Survivor Coverage

Resource Library

Documents & Publications Video Library Articles

Tools and Support

Frequently Asked Questions Contact EBD Digital Communication Preferences Finding Your HBA

My Plan Type: Retiree (PE) | HMO

Online Payments (opens in a new tab) Civil Service (opens in a new tab)

My Plan Type: CSEA | Empire Plan

Using Coverage

Find a Provider Search our provider directories to locate a provider near you Eligibility Review the eligibility rules to see if you qualify for coverage Claims and Forms Download fillable claims or administrative forms for each NYSHIP program Medical/Surgical Program A look at your SEHP Medical/Surgical coverage, administered by UnitedHealthcare Hospital Program Rely on your SEHP coverage for hospital and hospice care MHSU Program Access mental health and substance use services through your SEHP coverage Prescription Drug Information Access a selection of Empire Plan drug formularies Dental and Vision Coverage Your dental and vision coverage for graduate student employees of SUNY and CUNY

What’s covered

Medicare and NYSHIP Learn how NYSHIP supplements Medicare and about enrollment deadlines Young Adult Coverage Explore health plan choices and rates for young adults

A woman sits on an exam table listening to a doctor who is speaking to her and holding a tablet in her hand.

With over one million providers at your fingertips, the Empire Plan offers a national network of participating providers, hospitals, and pharmacies to choose from.

Find a Provider

Life Events

Spouse, Domestic Partner and Divorce Coverage Family coverage options for your spouse or domsetic partner Dependent Children Coverage Eligibility and coverage options for children under 26 Relocation Keep your NYSHIP information up-to-date when you move

Special Circumstances

Losing Coverage Understanding your options if you lose NYSHIP coverage and eligibility Dependent Survivor Coverage Coverage information when the primary holder has passed

A couple sits together at a table with a laptop and some papers in front of them. The man has a pen in his hand and is pointing enthusiastically at the computer screen out of view.

Everything you need to know about your options for health insurance coverage and the Open Enrollment period.

Coverage Options

Resource Library

Documents & Publications View a complete library of all NYSHIP documents and publications Video Library Watch helpful videos and learn more about NYSHIP Articles Read about specialized topics, news and updates about your plan

Tools and Support

Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions about NYSHIP and your coverage options Contact EBD Contact information for the Employee Benefits Division Digital Communication Preferences Everything you need to know about digital communications Finding Your HBA Information about the roles of a HBA and how to contact them.

A woman sits at her dining table with her laptop and some papers out as she looks at something on the screen

New to NYSHIP? Read our latest article to understand the basics of NYSHIP and what you need to choose.

Getting Started with NYSHIP

Find a Provider

Over one million providers at your fingertips.

SEHP utilizes The Empire Plan network for in-network providers. Enrollees have access to a nationwide network of more than one million participating providers in the Medical/Surgical, Hospital, Mental Health/Substance Use, and Prescription Drug programs.

New York State Health Insurance Program

Contact EBD
Finding Your HBA
Find a Provider
Coverage Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessibility
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy

Department of Civil Service Home (opens in a new window)

Facebook (opens in a new window)
X (opens in a new window)
Instagram (opens in a new window)
YouTube (opens in a new window)
LinkedIn (opens in a new window)