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DEVA

    The Health Benefits Program is conducting a Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEVA) to verify that all enrolled dependents meet eligibility guidelines for City health insurance. All covered members must complete verification.


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NYC Health Benefits Program
$15 Copay Settlement

    Medicare-eligible City retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents enrolled in GHI Senior Care should have or will be receiving communication from Atticus Administration LLC, the court-appointed neutral Claims Administrator. 

    Visit the HBP website for more information

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    Labor Updates

    2021-2026 Round of Bargaining: over 98% settled (subject to numerous union ratifications)

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Contact EAP

    The NYC EAP assists City employees and their families with personal issues of many kinds.



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Worksite Wellness

    WorkWell NYC provides:


    •  In-person and digital programs on prevention and chronic conditions, physical fitness, mental well-being, nutrition, and health equity


    •  Support for agencies to promote a culture of health


AGENCY NEWS


2021-2026 Round of Bargaining: over 98% settled (subject to numerous union ratifications)

2017–2021 Round of Bargaining: 100% settled



Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEVA)

The Health Benefits Program will be conducting a citywide Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEVA) for all employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and Medicare retirees who have dependent(s) enrolled in the City Health Benefits Program beginning in October 2026.

Learn more about DEVA

 


$15 GHI Senior Care Copay Settlement Update

All Medicare-eligible City retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents enrolled in GHI Senior Care should have or will be receiving communication from Atticus Administration LLC, the court-appointed neutral Claims Administrator. 

Visit HBP for more information



NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) and EmblemHealth reach an agreement to remain in-network

Visit HBP for more information and updates

 


2025 IRMAA reimbursements were issued during the third week of October 2026. Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check).

 Visit HBP for more information about this reimbursement



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