The following section describes member and dependent eligibility requirements for inclusion in Fund benefit programs.

Please note that the Fund does not provide enrollment cards to members.

Eligibility Requirements
Active City employees may enroll for coverage if their:

• Position title is ineligible for collective bargaining and is approved by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services for inclusion in the Fund, and
• Position duties are managerial and/or confidential, and
• Regular work schedule is at least 20 hours per week.

Retired City employees may enroll for coverage if they:

• Retired after June 30, 1970 ("Retirement" means cessation of active City employment and eligibility in and current receipt of pension payments from an approved retirement system), and
• Were eligible for coverage (in an eligible title) in the Fund at the time of retirement or at cessation of active employment pending receipt of deferred payment of retirement benefits, and
• Are currently eligible for coverage under the City Health Benefits Program or New York State Health Insurance Program.