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2021-2026 Round of Bargaining: over 98% settled (subject to numerous union ratifications)
If approved and finalized through the City's contracting process, effective January 1, 2026, the City of New York will be offering a new health plan, replacing the current GHI CBP/Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield plan for active employees and pre-Medicare retirees, and their eligible dependents under 65.
The NYC EAP assists City employees and their families with personal issues of many kinds.
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Enroll in the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) Program, the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DeCAP) or the MSC Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program during the Open Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2026.
September 22 - November 14, 2025, effective January 1, 2026.
AGENCY NEWS
2021-2026 Round of Bargaining: over 98% settled (subject to numerous union ratifications)
2017–2021 Round of Bargaining: 100% settled
If approved and finalized through the City's contracting process, effective January 1, 2026, the City of New York will be offering a new health plan, the NYCE PPO.
Medicare Part B Reimbursement & IRMAA: 2024 IRMAA payments will be issued during the third week of October 2025.
Information and update regarding the Medicare Advantage Plan - June 20, 2025: Mayor Adams stated the City has decided not to move forward with the Medicare Advantage plan at this time.
Management Benefits Fund (MBF): Effective November 1, 2024, MBF is providing a new family building benefit reimbursement to MBF members.
