Health Benefits Information

Employees who pay Health insurance over 20 pay periods  (September to June):

(ETA, ISEA, 10-Month CWA and 10-Month CMCW Members)
Employees continue to receive health benefits during the summer (July and August), as long as the employee is returning for the next school year.

  • Excellus Premiums will be deducted over 20 pay periods from September 2023 through June 2024, the amount that is deducted covers the plan year (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024).

Terminate employment  or becomes an ineligible employee during the summer:

If an employee terminates employment or becomes an ineligible during the summer (July and/or August), benefits will end on the last day of the month the employee terminates employment.

  • An employee will be invoiced for July and/or August at the current premium rate.
  • Payment not received by the due date employee benefits will retroactively be cancelled and the employee will be responsible for any bills associated with the termination of benefits.

Terminate employment  or becomes an ineligible employee during the School Year:
If an employee terminates 
employment or becomes an ineligible during the School Year, benefits will end on the last day of the month the employee terminates employment.

  • An employee will be responsible to pay the remaining balance of the health premiums for the months employee was covered by health benefits. The remaining balance will be deducted from final paycheck.

IMPORTANT EXCELLUS NOTICE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024  

WellNow Urgent Care decided to leave the Excellus network 1/1/2024, letters were mailed to all Excellus Subscribers in December.

Letter from Excellus to Subscribers about WellNow

WellNow Postcard - Urgent Care Options


In-network Options

This is a current listing of many participating in-network providers as of 01/01/2024. It’s always best to check with the provider to make sure they accept your health insurance before obtaining care. If you have questions about your coverage and benefits or need help finding a participating provider, please call Excellus Customer Care at the number on the back of your member card.

 

Arnot Walk-In Care - Horseheads
100 John Roemmelt Dr. Ste. 301, Horseheads, NY 14845
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Note: Closed for lunch 2 - 2:30 p.m. every day
(607) 737-4499

   
     

Guthrie Walk-In Care - Big Flats Orthopedics
3344 Chambers Rd., Big Flats, NY 14845
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(607) 973-8000

   

Guthrie Walk-In Care - Horseheads
31 Arnot Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845
Monday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(607) 795-5100

Due to WellNow  being an out of network provider effective 1/1 24. It is a 30% coinsurance (subscribers will pay 30% of the billed amount) after the out of network deductible of $1000/single, $2000/two person, $3000/family (each individual on the family contract would not exceed the single deductible).

     
     
     

Excellus Premiums:

Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 

 

 10%

 

 13%

 

 15% 

 

 20%

 Individual  $1,244.32
 $1,617.61
 $1,866.47
 $2,488.63
 Enrollee + Spouse   $3,217.85
 $4,183.20
 $4,826.77
 $6,435.70
 Enrollee + Child(ren)    $2,385.35
 $3,100.95
 $3,578.02
 $4,770.70
 Family  $3,499.04
 $4,548.76
 $5,248.57
 $6,998.09
               
Please refer to your collective bargaining agreement to determine what percentage you contribute for Excellus health insurance premiums.
*may be prorated based on eligibility date

Dental Insurance:

Delta Dental

Delta Dental | 800-932-0783

Learn more about BrushSmart Discounts (download the .PDF below).

BrushSmart Discounts

Vision Coverage:

Davis Division

Davis Vision | Eligible Employee Benefit | 800-999-5431


Flexible Spending Accounts: Benefit Resource Inc.

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Benefit Resource, Inc. | 800-473-9595

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For more information, contact Crystal Audinwood, Coordinator of Employee Benefits, at 430 W. Washington Ave., Elmira, New York 14901 or at (607) 735-3027.