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The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
Prescription drugs
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
Doctors
The following FAQs address common member questions about the New York City Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO).
Overview of the NYCE PPO plan
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
New York City Employees PPO plan
As of Jan.1, 2026, the NYC Employees PPO plan replaced the GHI CBP plan for in-service city workers and pre-Medicare retirees.
Glossary of Key Terms
Here is a glossary of health care terms to help navigate health care information on the NYCE PPO plan.
Student Services Managers for the 2025-26 School Year
You may find a list of student services managers arranged by district and superintendent here.
UFT on NYC rise in state test scores
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said that the rise in test scores in both ELA and math is a testament to the hard work by New York City educators and our students.
Past communications
Read all emails and member communications we have sent to UFT members since the start of this negotiated acquisition process.
Why we negotiated a new plan
New York City is one of the last cities in the country where municipal employees and retirees have premium-free health care coverage, meaning we do not have to pay the monthly fees, or premiums, associated with health insurance coverage.
Our goals
When we started the negotiated acquisition process, the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) asked for a new health care plan to include specific improvements.
Plan comparison
Compare our existing plan to the New York City Employees PPO Plan. Both the current GHI CBP plan and the NYCE PPO plan must follow all federal and New York State mandates regarding health benefit coverage.
FAQs on negotiations
The following FAQ answers members' most commonly asked questions about negotiations for an improved city health care plan.
Timeline
Review the steps taken throughout the health care negotiations process and the adoption of the new NYCE PPO plan.
NYCE PPO FAQs
The NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) is a new premium-free health plan offered jointly by EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare. Read our FAQs to learn more about this new city health care plan.
Summer escape
If you’re dreaming of a summer getaway, now’s the time to go! Whether you travel near or far, you’ll benefit in many ways from a change of scenery and change of pace. What matters most is getting a break from your usual routine by seeing and...
Pets And Our Well-Being
Pets can soothe, amuse and distract us. In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, we are joined by Marc Lenci of Cat Colony Crusade, a group that cares for and rehomes feral cats. Lenci explains how animals support our mental and emotional well-being, easing anxiety and offering a reprieve from burnout. Tune in to learn more about the quiet power of the connection between humans and their pets.
School Transfer Agreement for Occupational and Physical Therapists
The UFT and the DOE reached an agreement in spring of 2025 to improve transparency and fairness in the school transfer process for occupational and physical therapists.
Federation of Nurses/UFT receives ANCC reaccreditation
The Federation of Nurses/UFT has officially been granted its reaccredation as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) from June 2025 to November 2029.
UFT Delegate Assembly endorses Mamdani for NYC mayor
The United Federation of Teachers' Delegate Assembly, the union's highest decision-making body, voted Tuesday evening to endorse Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor in the general election.
Resolution to endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor in the November 2025 general election
Public school students and educators deserve a mayor who listens and responds to their concerns, and city workers deserve a mayor who prioritizes affordability and quality of life. Zohran Mamdani is the candidate who will best serve this city.
Summer thrills
Running through a sprinkler on a hot day. The taste of corn fresh from the grill. Swimming in a river, lake, ocean or pool. These are but a few of the joys of summer. Make sure to be in the moment and savor the simple pleasures of these long, bright...
Reconnect With Your Body to Support Mental Wellness
Whether you’re already active or just movement-curious, explore the ways physical activity can help release stress, regulate emotions and build resilience. In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Cristina Santamaria, DPT, a Rumble Boxing instructor, physical therapist and advocate for movement as a tool for healing, shares practical ways to recharge your mind and body this summer.
NYC Pride March 2025
UFT members and their loved ones showed up and showed out on June 29 as they marched in the city’s annual Pride March, demonstrating both their LGBTQ+ and union pride.
Health care negotiations continue through the summer
The city and the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) are in the process of negotiating an improved health care plan for all New York City public employees and pre-Medicare city retirees with EmblemHealth/UnitedHealthcare (UHC).
UFT demands Council speaker give 'RESPECT check' a hearing
The UFT has turned up the pressure on City Council leaders to bring the "RESPECT check" bill for paraprofessionals to a committee hearing and a vote. Forty-seven of 51 City Council members have co-sponsored the bill and more than 104,000 people have...
UFT offices are open this summer
The UFT will be open to serve members on a modified schedule throughout the summer.
UFT calls on Speaker Adrienne Adams to support the "Paraprofessional Respect" bill
UFT President Michael Mulgrew, UFT officers, educators and elected officials called on City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to schedule a public hearing on the proposed "Paraprofessional Respect" bill.
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew on diversity and equity in New York City schools
UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony before the City Council Committees on Education and Civil and Human Rights on diversity and equity in our city's public schools.
Request a payment increase
These forms are for families who already enroll subsidized children and are requesting a Market Rate increase. The 2024 Market Rates are effective October 1, 2024. If your cost of care has increased, please submit one of the following attestation...
Nurse Recognition Day
Some 200 nurses and their families filled Shanker Hall for the Federation of Nurses/UFT’s annual Nurse Recognition Day dinner on May 8 to honor members for their union activism and patient advocacy.
Switching schools
The Department of Education’s Open Market Transfer System gives UFT members the opportunity to transfer to a different school.
Member-only discounts
UFT members can save money by taking advantage of these discounts on merchandise and services that the union has negotiated on their behalf.
Remembering Joan Davis
Regarding the recent death of Joan Davis, chapter leader at PS 100 in Brooklyn.
A tribute to Ron Jones
Regarding the recent death of Ron Jones, former UFT vice president for elementary schools.