Benefits

ECP

Adjunct Faculty

Classified Managerial 

Classified Civil Service – Full Time

Classified Civil Service – Part Time

College Assistants

Continuing Education Teacher

Doctoral Students/Graduate Assistants

Instructional Staff

CUNY Employee Assistance Program

• 800-833-8707
• http://www.myccaonline.com/
• Company Code: CUNY

CUNY Employee Wellness Program

WorkWell NYC Program

• Digital Fitness Calendar
• Gym Discounts 
• WeightWatchers (WW)

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

Health Plan Rate Chart - October 2024

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

NYC Health Benefits Program - Summary Plan Description (SPD)

Dependent Eligibility Required Documentation

Domestic Partner Enrollment Information

Young Adult Option, Through Age 29 - October 2024

COBRA Form, Notice of Rights and COBRA Rates - October 2024

Buy-Out Waiver Program

• Buy-Out Waiver Program Application (2025)

The Plan Year 2025 Open Enrollment Period was September 23, 2024 - November 8, 2024, effective January 1, 2025. The HCFSA annual contribution amount increased from $3,200 to $3,300 for Plan Year 2025.

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

Plan Year 2025

• Flexible Spending Accounts Program Brochure
• FSA Enrollment Change Form
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA)
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program (DeCap)

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 

• Transit Plans Enrollment Form
• Access-A-Ride Enrollment Form
• Park-n-Ride Enrollment Form