The city is extending the period for DC 37 retirees
to change their health care coverage.
Retirees now have until the end
of January to choose a new plan. The previous deadline was Nov. 17.
Many
of our members have been calling our office because they are worried about their
health care coverage and feel they need more information to make a decision about
enrolling in a new plan, said Stuart Leibowitz, president of the Retirees
Association of DC 37.
This situation has been compounded by the
chaos following the World Trade Center attack, Leibowitz said. Extending
the enrollment period is a positive step.
For more information
Retirees may contact the citys Health Benefits Program at the New York
City Office of Labor Relations for more information by calling (212) 513-0470.
The 2001 Summary Program Description booklet, also available,
describes the health plans.
Or visit the citys Web site at www.NYC.gov
and select City Services and Agencies and then Office of Labor
Relations.