GENERAL INFORMATION

For all NYSHIP links, you will need to select the Graduate Student option on your first visit for the session.

General benefits information on NYSHIP SEPH (Student Employee Health Plan) http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/gseu/bensum09.cfm

List of All Providers, Pharmacies, and Services: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/epproviders/index7.cfm

PROVIDERS

Hospital Benefits—Empire BlueCross BlueShield

* Benefits Summary: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/gseu/bensum09.cfm#5
* Provider Directory: http://www.geoaccess.com/awp/nat/po/refinesearch.asp?gateway=false&brand=stateny&prodid=3428405&mode=national&src=eportal&guid=1A1D13C8-FDC7-4A84-A2FC-2231B5F609F5&vguid=E079A204-5EA5-427A-A71B-BA45ADE1A0EB&directorystate=BLUECARD

Medical/Surgical Benefits—UnitedHealthcare

* Group Code: 030500
* Benefits Summary: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/gseu/bensum09.cfm#6
* Provider Directory: http://www.empireplanproviders.com/

Managed Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program—OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions

* Benefits Summary: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/gseu/bensum09.cfm#7
* Provider Directory: http://www.empireplanmhsa2009.com/

Dental Care Plan—GHI 1-800-947-0101

* Benefits Summary: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/gseu/bensum09.cfm#10
* Provider Directory: http://psearch.ghi.com/providersearch/ (enter the ID number on your GHI card to search)

Vision Care Plan—EyeMed 1-877-226-1412

* Benefits Summary: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/gseu/bensum09.cfm#11
* Provider Directory: https://www.eyemedvisioncare.com/stny/

Prescription Drug Plan—UnitedHealthcare and Medco Health Solutions

* Group Code: UH0712959
* PIN: 610014
* Benefits Summary: http://www.cs.state.ny.us/ebd/ebdonlinecenter/gseu/bensum09.cfm#8
* Plan Website: http://www.empireplanrxprogram.com/