Below please find information from Empire and Aetna Health Care plans concerning COVID-19 as provided by the Nassau County Comptrollers Office. The information highlights the steps they are taking to ensure that your coverage and access to care is uninterrupted during this crisis...

April 9, 2020

Dear COBA Members; We have been advised that a new type of COVID-19 testing will be made available at NUMC. This new test is supposed to yield results in 15 minutes. We have also been advised that the test kits are not here yet but will be made available shortly. This new...

April 7, 2020

Dear COBA Members/Retirees; We have all been under an incredible amount of stress during this crisis. Whether you are bravely working the front lines, dealing with the illness yourself or a loved ones illness, or coping with the loss of a loved one without the ability to properly grieve...

April 7, 2020

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April 6, 2020

COBA Members, Over the past few weeks Members have contacted the office regarding updating their beneficiary information and checking on their Life Insurance coverage. It is common during times like these for members to think about the protections that are in place for our loved ones...

April 6, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Today I spoke with several Officers and Supervisors regarding issues related to the COVID-19 Crisis. During these discussions, I advised them that most of the information they were seeking was already provided in previous emails that we sent out to our members through...

March 31, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Today we took an important step forward in protecting our Membership during the Coronavirus crisis. In cooperation with the Sheriff, the Health Dept, NUMC and Police Commissioner Ryder at OEM, COBA has secured COVID-19 testing for Essential...

March 26, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Here are some updates for today: 1.) Earlier today, James Dzurenda was unanimously confirmed by the Nassau County Legislature as the new Sheriff of Nassau County. I congratulate Sheriff Dzurenda on his confirmation. Dealing with the current crisis is...

March 23, 2020

Dear COBA Members; We learned earlier today that 3 of our Correction Officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. All protocols were followed and the Health Dept was notified. They have begun their investigation into these cases. The Health Dept and the Sheriffs Dept are in...

March 22, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Updating a few more issues. Regarding the Global Issue: The Dept of Health Guidelines were changed regarding the isolation period for essential staff after exposure to COVID-19. The initial period was self isolation for 14 days. That has been...

March 20, 2020