The Health Benefits Retiree client service walk-in center is closed. Please resubmit your documents as follows:
1) Forms/documents can be submitted electronically using the following link: https://nycemployeebenefits.leapfile.net
For detailed instructions on how to submit your form/document securely through LeapFile and to view a short video, click here.
Please do not submit your form/document more than once. This will only delay processing.
You will immediately receive notification stating "Success! Your file has been received" upon completion of your document upload. You will not receive a separate email confirmation.
Please allow 30-45 days from the day you submit your document(s) for them to be processed. Coverage will be retroactive to the effective date of retirement.
2) Forms and documents can be mailed to:
NYC Office of Labor Relations
Health Benefits Program
22 Cortlandt Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10007
3) Inquiries and questions can be emailed to healthbenefits@olr.nyc.gov - do not send forms through email (see #1 and #2 above)
4) For questions regarding the PICA prescription drug benefit program please call 1-800-467-2006.
5) If you are a HIP-HMO member turning 65 or on Medicare due to a disability, please contact HIP at (800) 447-9169 to enroll over the phone. Please identify yourself as a City of New York retiree or dependent of a retiree. For all other members enrolled in a HMO plan, please contact your health plan at the customer service numbers on the back of your ID card.
Please check our website periodically for updates.
Health Benefits Summary Plan Description (SPD)
Retiree Health Benefits Application/Change Form (Not for use by NYCAPS Agencies)
Health Plan Rate Chart for Retirees
Retiree Change of Address Form
COBRA Form, Notice of Rights and COBRA Rates
Young Adult Option Through Age 29 (NYS Law Chapter 240)
Dependent Eligibility Required Documentation (DEVA)
Dependent Eligibility Required Documentation (DEVA) FAQs
Domestic Partner Enrollment Information
Medicare Part B Reimbursement Q&A
Medicare Part B Reimbursement Program Application
2023 Medicare Part B Reimbursement - The reimbursement for the standard Medicare Part B was $1,978.80. Any premiums paid above the standard amount should be submitted using the IRMAA 2023 Application.
2022 Medicare Part B Reimbursement - The reimbursement for the standard Medicare Part B was $2,041.20. Any premiums paid above the standard amount should be submitted using the IRMAA 2022 Application.
2021 Medicare Part B Reimbursement - The reimbursement for the standard Medicare Part B was $1,782.00. Any premiums paid above the standard amount should be submitted using the IRMAA 2021 Application.
IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement
Important - Please do not submit your application more than once. Submitting your application multiple times or ways will only delay the processing time. You will receive a confirmation letter in the mail 4-6 weeks from the date you submit your application. Payment will be issued in October 2024.
IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement Application (for 2023, 2022, 2021)
IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement Application (for 2022, 2021, 2020)
IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement Application (for 2021, 2020, 2019)
Creditable Coverage Notice (Employees Age 65 or Over)
Form 1054 (For Use By Authorized Personnel Only)
Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) Notice