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General Questions About Your Health Insurance

This information is current as of January 1, 2012.  If there is a conflict, the language of the County’s collective bargaining agreements, the ordinance, NYSHIP or health insurer contract and rules control.

Answers to typical questions (FAQ's) about the health insurance provided to Nassau County employees, retirees, and other enrollees (such as spouses, domestic partners, and dependents) can be found in this section of the website.  The FAQs are provided in the categories listed in the box below – a link to each category is provided.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the FAQ's (21 pages)

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPARISON OF HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES FOR 2012

New Employees

Covering your children

Covering your domestic partner

Health Insurance Buyback

“Smart Savings” – Coverage when both spouses, or partners, work for the County

Coverage for employees who are temporarily off the payroll

Continuing Health Benefits After Leaving County Employment

COBRA

Health Benefits Retirement for Employees Over Age 55

Continuation of Health Benefits as a Vestee

Benefits for Survivors of Deceased County Employees and Retirees

Ensuring the County Receives Your Health Insurance Payments

Retirees

Questions About Dental Insurance For County Employees: Healthplex

Questions About Vision Care Benefits: DavisVision

 

If you need information on a topic that is not covered, you should contact your department’s Human Resource Officer. All other enrollees should contact the Nassau County Comptroller’s Office, Health Benefits Unit.