Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, the PEP program provides a means by which eligible employees – generally, NYSHIP enrollees who earn vacation and currently make less than $111,905 a year – may cash in previously accrued vacation days for a bi-weekly credit to reduce the cost of their health insurance premiums. The number of days […]
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Dear Colleagues, You should have received in the mail the 2025 Planning for Option Transfer booklet from NYSHIP. This booklet contains the information you need to consider regarding the Option Transfer – Opt-out Program, the Pre-Tax Contribution Program and the Productivity Enhancement Program. Additional information can also be found at: Option Transfer Guide (ny.gov) Please […]
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University Mask Mandate Lifted
Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter received notice from the university’s Employee Relations Department yesterday that the mask mandate is lifted as of today, regardless of vaccination status, for all students, faculty, and staff. In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Attached is the NYS Department of Labor flyer and FAQs on Paid Leave for COVID 19 Vaccinations. Please note that booster shots are clearly covered within this leave law. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEla3eBR3R0OH8q6hWT-h4b1QBII-adM/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following benefit update from your Statewide Secretary/Treasurer Jeri O’Bryan-Losse: Hello all,Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline to submit 2019 claims for the Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) and Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) has been extended to May 31, 2020. The deadline was previously extended to April 30, 2020. Employees who are enrolled […]
Clarification Regarding Benefits and Retirement: Please refer to page 2 of the NYSHIP Planning for Retirement booklet for the correct information on eligibility for retirement and qualifying for NYSHIP retiree health insurance. To verify eligibility, please reach out to the Benefits and Work/Life Balance Office. Please keep in mind that some requests may take longer to complete than […]