Benefits

CUNY Employee Assistance Program

• 800-833-8707
• http://www.myccaonline.com/
• Company Code: CUNY

CUNY Employee Wellness Program

WorkWell NYC Program

• Digital Fitness Calendar
• Gym Discounts 
• WeightWatchers (WW)

Annual Fall Transfer Period

This year, the annual transfer period will be held November 1st - November 30th for active employees and retirees.  

Any changes made during the annual transfer period will become effective in January 2025.

Employee Transfer Notice

To learn more about the Health Plans offered, please visit the Plans & Rates page for the following information:

• Health Plan Rate Chart for Employees and Retirees
• Summary Program Description (SPD)
• Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)
• Links to the Health Plans’ websites for additional health plan and contact information

Information and Forms

Health Benefits Application

Choosing a Health Plan

Health Plan Rate Chart - October 2024

NYC Health Benefits Program - Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)

NYC Health Benefits Program - Summary Plan Description (SPD)

Dependent Eligibility Required Documentation

Domestic Partner Enrollment Information

Young Adult Option, Through Age 29 - October 2024

COBRA Form, Notice of Rights and COBRA Rates - October 2024

Buy-Out Waiver Program

• Buy-Out Waiver Program Application (2024)
• Buy-Out Waiver Program Application (2025)

The Plan Year 2025 Open Enrollment Period is September 23, 2024 - November 8, 2024, effective January 1, 2025. The HCFSA annual contribution amount increased from $3,200 to $3,300 for Plan Year 2025.

The Flexible Spending Program allows City employees to deposit a portion of their pre-tax income into accounts maintained for certain health and dependent care expenses not covered by insurance. Employees covered by a non-City group health plan can enroll in the MSC Buy-Out Waiver Program and waive City health benefits to receive an incentive payment, up to $1,000 per year.

FSA Overview

Plan Year 2025

Flexible Spending Accounts Program Brochure

FSA Enrollment Change Form

• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DeCap)

Under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 132, CUNY offers eligible employees the opportunity to use pre-tax earnings to cover certain public transportation costs through the Commuter Benefits Program.

Do You Commute? You can save through the Commuter Benefits Program.

Commuter Benefits Program FAQs 

Transit Plans Enrollment Form

Access-A-Ride Enrollment Form

Park-n-Ride Enrollment Form