Announcements

The State University of New York (“SUNY”) provides employees with the opportunity to save for their retirement through the SUNY Voluntary 403(b) Savings Plan (the “Plan”). Participation in the SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan is a great way to build your retirement savings through pre-tax and/or post-tax payroll deduction contributions. Whether you want to enroll in the plan for the first time, or you are already enrolled but wish to change the amount of your deferral, you can do so through the SUNY online enrollment and management system at www.retirementatwork.org/suny. For more information, contact your state-operated or community college Employee Benefits Office, or visit the SUNY Benefits Web Site.

The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological health is just as important as physical health to your overall well-being.

The 2025 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees represented by UUP to exchange vacation leave for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance premium. The PEP Credit will be applied to biweekly paychecks issued between January 1st and December 31st of 2025.

 The enrollment period for the 2025 calendar year is from November 1, 2024 to December 09, 2024.

 Eligible full-time employees with a salary of $78,309 and below who enroll in PEP for the 2025 plan year will forfeit a total of 4 days of vacation leave in return for a credit of up to $800 or 8 days of leave for a credit of $1600 to be applied toward the employee share of NYSHIP premiums.

The 2025 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees represented by CSEA to exchange vacation and/or personal leave for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance premium.  The PEP Credit will be applied to biweekly paychecks issued between January 1st to December 31st of 2025.

 The enrollment period for the 2025 calendar year is from November 1, 2024 to December 09, 2024. Full employees in Salary Grades (SG) 1-17 who meet eligibility requirements will forfeit either 4 days for up to a $800 annual health insurance credit (will receive a bi-weekly credit of $30.77) or 8 days for up to a $1600 annual health insurance credit (will receive a bi-weekly credit of $61.54). 

The open enrollment period for 2025 Flex Spending Account is November 1, 2024 to December 09, 2024. The Flex Spending Account (FSA) includes the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount) and the HealthCare Spending Account (HCSAccount).

The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological health is just as important as physical health to your overall well-being.

Fall Schedule has been announced: Are You Interested in Attending a DIRECTIONS: Pre-Retirement Planning Webinar? | Office of Employee Relations (ny.gov). You can also see the attached flyer for registration information.