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Retirees

Welcome to the NYSHIP website, where you will find information on the New York State Health Insurance Program for State and Local Government for retirees.

To get started, you MUST select one of the following:

New York State
Retiree (NY)

I was an employee of the State of New York. This means I worked for an agency within the New York State Government structure. (This includes Department of Transportation, Department of Civil Service and the Department of Taxation and Finance.)

Participating Employer
Retiree (PE)

I was an employee of a Participating Employer of New York State. This means my employer was a quasi-governmental agency in NY that is maintained and financed from special administrative funds. (This includes Metropolitan Transit Authority and Thruway Authority.)

Participating Agency
Retiree (PA)

I was an employee of a Participating Agency of New York State. This means my employer was a local government agency in New York State, which includes being an employee of a County, City, Town, Village, School District or other municipal entity.

I am an active employee

If you are an active employee, please visit the NYSHIP website.

Are you considering changing your NYSHIP health insurance option?

Click here for quick access to information and tools to assist you in your research and instructions for submitting your option transfer request.

Disclaimer:
Please note that these materials do not apply to NYSHIP enrollees who retired from a Participating Agency (PA).

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