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Health Benefits Annual Fall Transfer Period
During the Annual Transfer Period, employees may:
| • | Transfer into any health plan for which they are eligible |
| • | Add or drop the Optional Rider |
| • | Add or drop dependent(s) |
| • | Waive benefits |
Visit the HBP website for more information
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.
AGENCY NEWS
Annual Health Benefits Transfer Period is November 1 - November 30, 2025
Learn more about the transfer period
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.
