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New York State Active Employees

Health Insurance Coverage and Related Benefits for NYS Employees

Benefit Highlights

With a great plan, it’s all in the details.

  • Illustration of a pair of eyeglasses, representing vision benefits for state employees through Highmark BCBS WNY.

    Vision Benefits

    Receive an $0 annual vision exam, plus member discounts on frames, lenses, and contact lenses using the Vision Care Services Discount Program through Davis Vision.
  • Illustration of a medication bottle, representing prescription benefits for state employees through Highmark BCBS WNY.

    Prescription Drug Benefits

    Choose from over 600 brand and generic medications at a $0 copay. Plus, refill your Rx at over 63,000 participating pharmacies in our network.
  • Illustration of a smartphone displaying a video call with a physician, also known as telehealth or telemedicine.

    Virtual Health

    Well360 Virtual Health offers many $0 cost share services. Connect with a doctor online, 24/7, using your member login.
  • Illustration of a calendar with a date checked for a preventive healthcare appointment through NYSHIP Highmark BCBS.

    $0 Preventive Services

    When it comes to your health, studies show early detection is key. We offer preventive services to help you take control of your health — and work to improve it, too.
  • Illustration of a Highmark BCBS Wellness Debit Card that can be used for products and services like fitness centers.

    Get a wellness card

    Our wellness card helps you live better, with an annual allowance for a variety of services, including gym memberships, fitness classes, health food stores and more. The cost is $600 for individuals and $750 for families.

Find a Doctor

We know that finding a doctor, hospital, lab, mental health professional, and other heath care providers is important. Save time and money by choosing providers already in your network.
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Resources for Active Employees

We've got your back

For coverage questions, call the number on the back of your member ID card or talk with your plan administrator.
1-855-215-9237 (TTY 711)