Fund Benefits Overview (Adjuncts)
What is covered by the PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund Supplemental Benefits Plan?
Upon enrollment, eligible adjunct employees have the following benefits at no payroll deduction:
- Dental
- Prescription Drug (if enrolled in the NYC Health Benefits Program)
- Vision
- Extended medical (if enrolled in GHI-CBP basic health coverage)
- Hearing aid
These benefits are in addition to the basic health insurance provided by CUNY through the NYC Health Benefits Program (NYC HBP).
Coverage under the adjunct plan is individual-only. For Family Coverage, please call the Fund office for more information and for the current premium rate. Family premiums must be paid on a quarterly basis. Enrollment in NYC-CBP basic health insurance, family coverage, is requisite. The Welfare Fund Family Enrollment Supplement form is on the Forms page.
What health benefits are covered by CUNY?
Upon enrollment all eligible adjunct employees receive basic health insurance through the New York City Health Benefits Program (NYC HBP). Basic health insurance includes hospital and medical coverage provided by one or more carriers chosen by the plan participant. The NYC HBP Summary Program Description provided by your campus Benefits Office describes your coverage, and additional information is available at the Office of Labor Relations website. If you have questions regarding your basic health insurance, contact your campus Benefits Office.