Vision Benefits
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility
You must work at least 50% effort and be scheduled to work for six consecutive bi-weekly pay periods. You do not need to be enrolled in one of the state health insurance programs to enroll in dental or vision coverage.
Effective Date
There is a 28 day waiting period from the date of appointment. Coverage is effective on the 29th day and you must enroll within 30 days of your appointment date.
Cost
There is no cost to the employee. It is paid for by New York State.
SIGNING UP
Within 30 days...
Submit the NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form(and the PS-425 Domestic Partner Form if applicable) along with copies of the required proof(s)* of eligibility tohrs_benefits@stonybrook.edu within 30 days of being appointed.
*No substitutions will be allowed and the Department of Civil Service will not accept any enrollment applications without the required documents.
REQUIRED PROOF(S)
Documents & Proofs
For yourself, spouse, and any dependents you would like to enroll, copies of the following must be attached to the NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form and either brought to orientation or sent to hrs_benefits@stonybrook.edu.
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
As applicable, please also include copies of the following:
- Marriage certificate
- Married more than one year? Also provide proof of currentjoint ownership
- Proof of full-time student status for dependents age 19 to 25 (Dental & Vision Coverage only)
- Proof of support/dependence
- Proof of disability
- Medicare card
Examples of Joint Ownership
→Prior year tax return
→Mortgage statement
→Bank account statement
→Homeowners/renters insurance policy
→Renter/lease agreement
If you cannot provide the joint financial documents as described above, you may submit an Affidavit of Marriage Certificate.
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