Previously this year there was talk of NYSHIP changing Mental Health and Substance Abuse carriers from Optum Health Behavioral Solutions to Value Options.  This change could have had an impact on in-network providers for students with NYSHIP.

The CUNY Benefits Office has recently informed Scott Voorhees, NYSHIP coordinator for the GC, that this change will not be happening.  The current carrier, Optum Health Behavioral Solutions, will remain the carrier for NYSHIP’s 2014 insurance plan.

Currently, we have not been informed of any other possible changes to the 2014 NYSHIP benefits and carriers, which go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014.  We will keep you informed if and when we do.