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Comprehensive info on the proposed health care plan
The city and the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) have reached a tentative agreement with EmblemHealth and United Healthcare for the New York City Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO), the proposed city health care plan that would replace the GHI CBP plan.
Nurture yourself
Whether it’s the winter doldrums, the news of the day or the hectic pace of work, there are many reasons you may be feeling overwhelmed. And while it may sound counterintuitive, slowing down and taking the time to nurture yourself can help you...
Remote learning day on Jan. 26 due to snow
The mayor has made the decision that K-8 schools will pivot to remote instruction on Monday, Jan. 26. Stay warm, stay safe.
Building financial wellness
Having your finances in order and managing your money well can improve your overall quality of life, both now and in the future. It includes skills like saving, budgeting, borrowing and planning.
Walton Education Campus softball field groundbreaking ceremony
The Walton High School community is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new softball field. City Council Member Eric Dinowitz helped secure two million in city funding to rebuild the rutted, rodent-infested, worn-out field.
Information on in-service Affordable Care Act (ACA) and New York State (NYS) mandated prescriptions
If you or your dependents take any Affordable Care Act or New York State-mandated drugs, such as diabetes medication, contraceptives or low-dose statins, those are filled through your city EmblemHealth plan. EmblemHealth has moved its pharmacy...
Thousands of NYC educators demand pension reform
Thousands of New York City public school educators will ramp up a statewide campaign on Tuesday, 1/6, to demand state pension reforms for educators hired after April 2012.
UFT on selection of Kamar Samuels as New York City Schools Chancellor
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the appointment of Kamar Samuels as Chancellor of New York City Public Schools.
Updated information on EmblemHealth prescriptions for in-service members
EmblemHealth is changing its pharmacy benefit manager from Express Scripts to Prime Therapeutics for all its health plans. We're reaching out again to provide you with the latest updates.
UFT statement on judge's health care decision
The city's new health care program can be implemented as planned, starting January 1, 2026, for 750,000 city employees, pre-Medicare retirees and their families, according to a ruling by New York State Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank.