Non-Instructional
All other positions - such as: Aides, Clerical, Security, Food Service, Bus Aides, etc.
BPS Membership Option: Please note that it is mandatory for all permanent employees to enroll in the retirement system. Part-time, temporary or provisional employees have an option to choose if they want to enroll or not.
NYSLRS Application: This application is mandatory to complete only if you are required or wish to join.
Health Insurance and other eligible benefits - Please see below and review the benefits you are eligible for under for CBA. There are also required documents that need to be completed under the benefits sections. If you do NOT see your title listed below, you are not eligible for health insurance and other benefits.
Health Insurance and Benefits
Health Insurance & Other Eligible Benefits -
IMPORTANT: Please Read Carefully
As part of your employment, you MAY be eligible for valuable benefits under your Contractual Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These benefits can include health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, and other union-negotiated benefits.
⚠️ Action Required:
Please carefully review all benefit information provided to you and complete any required enrollment or beneficiary forms by the applicable deadlines.Important Information
✅ Benefit eligibility is determined by your union contract (CBA).
✅ Benefit packages vary by bargaining unit/union.
✅ Some benefits require enrollment forms and supporting documentation before coverage can begin.
✅ Failure to submit required paperwork may delay or impact your benefit coverage.
If You Change Positions
If you transfer, promote, or move into a position represented by a different union, you MUST complete new benefits enrollment paperwork for the bargaining unit associated with your new position.
Even if you are currently enrolled in benefits, a change in bargaining unit may affect:
Health insurance options
Dental and vision coverage
Life insurance benefits
Benefit contribution rates
Eligibility requirements
Required Employee Action
☐ Review all benefit information for your bargaining unit.
☐ Complete all required benefits forms.
☐ Submit any requested supporting documentation.
☐ Contact the Benefits Department (Benefits) if you have questions regarding your eligibility or enrollment requirements.Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. Please take the time to review and complete all required benefits paperwork.
New Hire Enrollment: Employees have 30 days from their start date to select benefits.
Life Qualifying Events (LQE): If you lose coverage or experience a life qualifying event (marriage, birth, change in bargaining unit), you have 30 days from the effective date of your LQE to add a spouse and/or dependent to your plan, enroll in your new plan.
Click on the appropriate link below to access instructions and enrollment forms for your Health Insurance and Benefits.
Only those who see their title and/or Union listed below need to complete these forms. If you do not see your title and/or Union listed below, there is nothing that you need to do.
Please read the information on the webpage thoroughly, there are required documents that need to be completed.
Please note the key Enrollment and Grace Period Rules (2026):
New Hire Enrollment: Employees have 30 days from their start date to select benefits.
Life Qualifying Events (LQE): If you lose coverage or experience a life qualifying event (marriage, birth, change in bargaining unit), you have 30 days from the effective date of your LQE to add a spouse and/or dependent to your plan, enroll in your new plan.
BEST (Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants)
PCTEA (Professional, Clerical, Technical Employee Association - includes Clerical, Accounting, and IT Support Staff and Security Officers) Please note - Employees with a Temporary status (that do not hold a permanent title) are not eligible for district health insurance until 90 days from their start date.
Local 409 (Engineers)