There will be informational Open Houses where representatives from Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Access PPO will be on-site to answer any questions you may have.
Location
NC Correctional Center
100 Carman Ave, East Meadow
832 Building OM
Date
Tuesday, December 14th
Time
9:30am to 3:30pm
Additional Dates & Locations
Location
Ceremonial Chambers
1550 Franklin Ave, Mineola
2nd Floor
Dates
Tuesday, December 7th
Wednesday, December 8th
Time
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Clink Links Below for additional information
2022 Open Enrollment Notice - Actives
2022 Active Employee Rate Schedule
Davis Vision - Summary of Benefits 2022
Empire BCBS Blue Access PPO Enrollment Form
Nassau County Empire Blue Access PPO
Nassau County Empire Blue Access PPO with HSA
Reminder from Previous Email on 11/24/2021
IMPORTANT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN CHANGES
In the upcoming weeks you will be receiving information about the County’s annual health insurance open enrollment period. In advance of this announcement, the Office of Human Resources would like to let you know about some important changes for 2022.
Discontinuation of Existing Health Insurance Plans
- Effective January 1, 2022 the Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (OAEC) health insurance plan will NO LONGER be offered
- Effective January 1, 2022 the Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (OAMC) health insurance plan will NO LONGER be offered
New Health Insurance Plans
- Effective January 1, 2022, the following employees will be eligible to enroll in the County’s new, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Access PPO health insurance plan. This plan replaces the existing Aetna OAMC plan. (Please note there is no replacement for the Aetna OAEC plan):
- Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Detective Association Inc (DAI) and Superior Officers Association (SOA) members hired on/after April 1, 2014
- Ordinance employees hired on/after July 1, 2014
- Corrections Officers Benevolent Association (COBA) members hired on/after June 1, 2014
- Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers (NCCFT) employees hired on/after May 1, 2014
- Effective January 1, 2022, the following employees will be eligible to enroll in the County’s new, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Access High Deductible PPO w/ Health Savings Account (HSA):
- All members of DAI and SOA regardless of hire date
- No other County employees are eligible for this plan
All other existing plans, including the NYSHIP Empire Plan, will remain in place. This announcement is meant to notify employees of the upcoming changes for planning purposes. Open enrollment will begin in the coming weeks and all employees enrolled in Aetna OAEC or OAMC will be required to enroll with another health insurance provider to ensure continuous coverage. Employees currently enrolled in Aetna OAEC or OAMC who fail to complete an election/enrollment form during Open Enrollment will risk loss of coverage.
Information about these specific plans and applicable rates, as well as all other Open Enrollment information, will be disseminated when Open Enrollment is officially announced.
Empire BCBS informational sessions will be offered during Open Enrollment. Dates to be announced.
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