EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK NOVEMBER 2022

Holidays The following days are paid holidays for New York State employees. Most state offices are closed on these days, except when the day is designated as a floating holiday.

Labor Day

New Year’s Day

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

Columbus Day

Lincoln’s Birthday **

Election Day*

Veteran ’ s Day*

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth

Christmas Day

Independence Day

*Floating holiday **Considered a floating holiday for some Unions Benefits

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Health Insurance (Optional) The State College of Optometry offers employees the option to enroll in either the Empire Plan, an indemnity plan with some managed care features, or one of a number of participating Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) located around the state. Both the Empire Plan and HMOs provide coverage for medical and surgical care, hospital services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and prescription drug coverage. You have the option of choosing either individual or family coverage depending on your circumstances. The employee’s contribution to the cost of the health insurance premium is deducted from the employee’s paycheck. The Human Resources Office can help you determine the costs and answer your questions on the various health insurance options. If you enroll in the Empire Plan, you will receive a Certificate of Insurance that explains your benefit coverage under the Empire Plan; an HMO

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