Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES currently offers the following benefits to its full-time employees:
DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
Dental and vision insurance are provided for members of the
United Staff Association through the Welfare Fund. The fund administrator is Daniel H. Cook Associates which you can access at www.dhcook.com. These insurances
are also available to all other eligible employees through the Human
Resources Department. Fitzharris & Company is our administrator.
Participating providers and claim forms can be accessed at www.fitzharrisinc.com.
DISCOUNT OFFERS
Several discount offers are available to Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES employees. Please click on the link for more information.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program provides help to employees
and their families as they deal with personal crises or confront challenges
at work. The EAP’s confidential, professional services address
a variety of concerns, including but not limited to marital problems,
drug and alcohol abuse, financial, legal, eldercare, childcare, loss
of a loved one, and work-related stress. Click here for a copy of the EAP brochure. The EAP can be reached 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week at 800-666-5327. Log on to EAP www.problemshavesolutions.com
for information about a variety of mental health and personal issues.
User name: boces Password: eap
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
A flexible benefits plan enables you to set aside pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical expenses, dependent care, and health insurance premiums. Please click on the following links for additional information.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Eligible employees have two choices for health insurance, Aetna
through the Putnam Northern Westchester Health Benefits Consortium and
Healthnet. Participating physicians, hospitals, and other providers
can be accessed for Aetna at www.aetna.com
and for Healthnet at www.healthnet.com
.
LIFE INSURANCE
Available to most employees. Please call x313 for further information.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Available to most employees. Please call x313 for further information.
NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE SAVINGS - PLAN 529
The NYS College Savings Program is a state-sponsored tuition savings plan that allows you to save for college
while gaining certain tax benefits. Please click here for additional information.
NEW YORK STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION - PLAN 457
The NYS Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement savings plan which permits you to save for retirement without having your savings subject to current federal or NY State income tax. Please click here for additional information.
RETIREMENT
Civil Service employees have the opportunity to join the New
York State Employees’ Retirement System. Information and forms
can be accessed at www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/index.htm.
Certificated employees may belong to the New York State Teachers’
Retirement System. Information and forms can be accessed at www.nystrs.org/.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Information and forms for Social Security can be accessed at www.ssa.gov.
TAX SHELTERED ANNUITIES - PLAN 403(B)
403 (b) is a section of the Internal Revenue Code, which permits a tax-sheltered retirement program for employees of public school systems and other non-profit organizations. Please click here for additional information.
TIME AND ATTENDANCE
Under construction.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Information regarding Unemployment Insurance can be accessed at www.dol.gov.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Please click here for Information regarding Workers Compensation.
