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

Effective January 1, 2026, the City of New York will be offering a new health plan, the NYCE PPO.

Learn more about 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.  

Retiree Information and Update: $15 copays to resume January 1, 2025 for the EmblemHealth-GHI portion of the GHI/Anthem Senior Care Plan