Benefits
The Human Resources Department assists faculty and staff in understanding their benefit programs. We work closely with the Department of Civil Service, Division of Employee Benefits, SUNY System Administration, and the various carriers to ensure that the programs work smoothly and employees receive their maximum entitlement. The links on this page include information on available health and retirement plans as well as additional benefits for SUNY employees.
SUNY Benefits
This site includes many forms, detailed information about the various benefit programs, and links to additional resources.
Health Insurance Enrollment Information
- PS 404 - Health Insurance Transaction Form
- PS 409 - Opt Out Form
- Proof Of Eligibility Requirements
- 2021 Health Insurance Plan Information
- 2021 Health Insurance Rates and Deadlines
Benefit Summaries
Click on the links below for summaries of the benefits available to SUNY employees within each union-represented group:
- CSEA At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
- PEF At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
- NYSCOPBA At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
- PBANYS At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
- UUP Part Time At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
- UUP Full Time At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
- MC06 At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
- MC13 At-A-Glance Benefit Summary
Workers' Compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan Options - Eligibility based on Job Title and Negotiating Unit
- Retirement @ Work
- ERS (New York State & Local Retirement System)
- New York State Teachers' Retirement System
- ORP (SUNY Optional Retirement Program)
Phased Retirement
Voluntary Savings Plans
Effective on November 3, 2017, Human Resources can no longer accept the Salary Reduction Agreement Form to process a new 403(b) enrollment or change an existing bi-weekly 403(b) contribution amount. Employees must register on the SUNY Retirement@Work website to process your request
- SUNY Voluntary Savings Overview
- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457)
- SUNY 403(b) Investment Providers
- Fidelity Investments
- TIAA (Formerly TIAA-CREF)
- AIG (Formerly VALIC)
- Voya (Formerly ING)
- Universal Availability Notice (2021)
- 2021 Cost of Living Adjustments
Health Plan Websites
- Delta Dental
- Davis Vision
- NYS Vision Plan
- NYS Vision Provider Locator
- NYS Empire Plan/United Health Care Participating Provider Network
- Aetna
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO
Paid Family Leave
- SUNY PFL Notice
- SUNY PFL Statement of Rights
- Five Facts About SUNY PFL
- MC Classified(06) PFL Information
Family Medical Leave
Other Benefit Programs & Helpful Websites
Human Resources
Whitman Hall, Room 260
934-420-2107
hr@farmingdale.edu
Hours are by appointment only. Please email hr@farmingdale.edu to schedule an appointment.
