Dental Benefits
DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
EmblemHealth (GHI) Preferred Dental Plan
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 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 (PS- 404)(and the PS-425 Domestic Partner Form if applicable) along with copies of the required proof(s) of eligibility to hrs_benefits@stonybrook.edu within 30 days of being appointed. If you delay in enrolling more than 30 days, you will be subject to a 5 pay period waiting period and your premiums will be deducted on an after tax basis.
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 (PS-404) and either brought to orientation or sent to hrs_benefits@stonybrook.edu. No substitutions will be allowed and the Department of Civil Service will not accept any enrollment applications without the required documents.
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