Benefits

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To submit documents to the Benefits team, please use our Secure File Transfer Portal.

Health Benefits

To learn more about the Health Plans offered, please visit the Plans & Rates page for the following information:

  • Health Plan Rate Chart for Employees and Retirees
  • Summary Program Description (SPD)
  • Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)
  • Links to the Health Plans’ websites for additional health plan and contact information

Information and Forms

Health Benefits Application

Choosing a Health Plan

NYC Health Benefits Program - Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)

NYC Health Benefits Program - Summary Plan Description (SPD)

Health Plan Rate Chart for Employees

Dependent Eligibility Required Documentation

Domestic Partner Enrollment Information

Buy-Out Waiver Program

COBRA Form, Notice of Rights and COBRA Rates

Young Adult Option, Through Age 29, (NYS Law Chapter 240)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Program

The Flexible Spending Program allows City employees to deposit a portion of their pre-tax income into accounts maintained for certain health and dependent care expenses not covered by insurance. Employees covered by a non-City group health plan can enroll in the MSC Buy-Out Waiver Program and waive City health benefits to receive an incentive payment, up to $1,000 per year.

FSA Overview

Forms

Plan Year 2026

 

Transit Benefits - Edenred Commuter Benefits Solutions

Under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 132, CUNY offers eligible employees the opportunity to use pre-tax earnings to cover certain public transportation costs through the Commuter Benefits Program.

Do You Commute? You can save through the Commuter Benefits Program.

Commuter Benefits Program FAQs 

Last Updated: 05/06/2026 12:25