Documents & Publications Library
Learn more about your NYSHIP coverage. Our collection of publications, flyers and documents provide in-depth explanations about your health insurance. Use the filters below to help find what you need.
NYSHIP and Young Adults
This publication outlines the coverage available to young adults under NYSHIP and highlights key considerations as your family navigates this new chapter.
Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Excluded Drug List Jul 2026
Learn which prescription drugs are not covered under The Empire Plan and alternatives that are covered.
Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Prior Authorization Drug List Jul 2026
Learn which prescription drugs require prior authorization.
Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Specialty Drug List Jul 2026
Learn what prescription drugs have to be ordered from CVS Specialty.
Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Preferred Drug List Jul 2026
Learn which prescription drugs are preferred under The Empire Plan and acceptable alternatives.
Effective Date 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
Empire Plan Advanced Flexible Formulary: Comprehensive Formulary Jul 2026
Review prescription drugs covered by The Empire Plan.
Independent Health Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
Independent Health's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
HMO Blue Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
HMO Blue's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
Highmark Blue Shield Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
Highmark Blue Shield's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
EmblemHealth Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
EmblemHealth's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
CDPHP Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
CDPHP's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
Blue Choice Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
Blue Choice's Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
SEHP Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026 - Español
(Español) SEHP's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
SEHP Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026
SEHP's Summary of Benefits and Coverage for 2026
EP SBC NY Unrep 2026 - Español
(Español) The Empire Plan's Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026, applicable to: NY Retiree, PA Active/Retiree, PE Active/Retiree
EP SBC NY Unrep 2026
The Empire Plan's Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026, applicable to: NY Retiree, PA Active/Retiree, PE Active/Retiree
EP SBC Settled A2 2026 - Español
(Español) The Empire Plan's Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026, applicable to: APSU (PBANYS), C-82, PBA-S/T, PIA.
EP SBC Settled A2 2026
The Empire Plan's Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026, applicable to: APSU (PBANYS), C-82, PBA-S/T, PIA.
EP SBC Settled A1 2026 - Español
(Español) The Empire Plan's Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026, applicable to: CSEA, DC-37, M/C; Legislature, NYSCOPBA, PEF, UCS and UUP.
EP SBC Settled A1 2026
The Empire Plan's Summary of Benefits and Coverage 2026, applicable to: CSEA, DC-37, M/C; Legislature, NYSCOPBA, PEF, UCS and UUP.
Uniform Glossary 2026
Glossary for the 2026 Summary of Benefits and Coverage documents for all NYSHIP health insurance options.