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🩺 Health & Benefits

Reimbursement forms, wellness benefits, and health-related member resources.

Prescription Drug Copay Reimbursement

Reimbursement form for eligible prescription drug copay expenses for active members and retirees.

Prescription Drug Copay Reimbursement 2025
Prescription Drug Copay Reimbursement 2025

Optical Reimbursement

Important: The DC 37 Optical Reimbursement Claim Form and the Local 1070 Direct Optical Reimbursement Form should be completed and submitted together. Members may be eligible for up to $250 through the DC 37 optical benefit (every two years) and up to $300 through the Local 1070 Direct Optical Reimbursement benefit (annually).

Completed forms and supporting documentation may be submitted by mail to:
DC 37 Health & Security Plan – Optical Unit
125 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10007
By email: Optical@DC37.net
By fax: (212) 815-1218

Optical Reimbursement Claim Form
Optical Reimbursement Claim Form
Local 1070 State Employee Direct Reimbursement Form
Local 1070 State Employee Direct Reimbursement Form

Download Lost Optical Voucher Form

Dental Claim Form

Dental claim forms and reimbursement information for eligible DC 37 members.

Download Dental Claim Form

Premium Contribution Reimbursement

Reimbursement form for eligible NYSHIP health insurance premium contributions.

Active Members Premium Contribution Reimbursement 2025
Active Members Premium Contribution Reimbursement 2025
Retirees Premium Contribution Reimbursement 2025
Retirees Premium Contribution Reimbursement 2025

Medical Screening Benefit

Information regarding preventive medical screening services available through Inner Imaging.

Medical Screening Benefit Inner Imaging 2025
Medical Screening Benefit Inner Imaging 2025

Hearing & Audiology Benefits

Eligible active members and retirees may receive annual audiology evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, and basic hearing aids every three years through the DC 37 Health Center.

Appointments: (212) 791-2126
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: DC 37 Health Center, 115 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007

Lost or Stolen Drug ID Card Affidavit

Affidavit form for requesting replacement of a lost or stolen prescription drug identification card.

Download Lost or Stolen Drug ID Card Affidavit

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement information, applications, FAQs, and supporting forms are available through the DC 37 Education Fund.

Visit DC 37 Tuition Reimbursement Resources

Welfare Fund Enrollment Forms

Enrollment and eligibility forms for DC 37 Health & Security Plan benefits.

Download Welfare Fund Enrollment Form

Change of Status Form

Form for updating dependent, spouse, domestic partner, or other eligibility and enrollment information for DC 37 Health & Security Plan benefits.

Download Change of Status Form

Mental Health Benefits Through NYSHIP / The Empire Plan

Members enrolled in NYSHIP’s Empire Plan have access to mental health and behavioral health services through Carelon Behavioral Health.

carelonbh.com/empireplan 

  • Search for in-network therapists and psychiatrists
  • Review behavioral health benefits
  • Find providers accepting new patients

Many outpatient mental health visits are covered with a $25 copay under the Empire Plan.

Leave & Disability

đź“‹ Leave & Disability

Leave applications, sick leave bank forms, return-to-work certifications, and disability-related resources.

Sick Leave Bank Application

Application form for participation in the UCS Sick Leave Bank program.

Sick Leave Bank Application 2025
Sick Leave Bank Application 2025

Workers’ Compensation Resources

Forms and information related to workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims.

Download Workers’ Compensation Resources

UCS-48 Leave Application Instructions

Instructions for completing UCS leave request and leave-related paperwork.

UCS-48 Application for Leave Instructions 2024
UCS-48 Application for Leave Instructions 2024

Short-Term Disability

Forms and instructions for filing a short-term disability claim.

Download Short-Term Disability Form

Return to Work Provider Certification

Medical provider certification form for employees returning to work.

Return to Work Provider Certification
Return to Work Provider Certification

FMLA Forms

Family and Medical Leave Act forms and related documentation.

FMLA Guidelines

FMLA Forms

Estimated Physical Capabilities Form
Medical evaluation form used to document physical capabilities and return-to-work restrictions.

đź’Ľ Employment & Personnel

Payroll, reassignment, reclassification, and workplace-related forms.

👥 Retirement & Pension

Retiree benefits, pension-related forms, and retirement resources for members.

Payroll Discrepancy Form

For state members to report discrepancies in their pay.

Download Payroll Discrepancy Form

Voluntary Reassignment

For eligible state members requesting reassignment or transfer to another court or location.

Voluntary Reassignment Request All Titles
Voluntary Reassignment Request All Titles

Discrimination Claim

Information and forms related to discrimination complaints within the New York State Unified Court System.

Download Discrimination Claim Form

Reclassification Review

Request materials and reference information related to position reclassification within the New York State Unified Court System.

Eligible List Change of Location Preference

For eligible list candidates who need to update their preferred work locations.

Download Location Preference Form

Voluntary Change in Assignment

For state members requesting a change in assignment under the collective bargaining agreement.

Download Voluntary Change in Assignment Form

Exposure Incident Report

Forms and reporting materials related to workplace exposure incidents within the New York State Unified Court System.

Download Exposure Incident Report

Municipal Employees Housing Program

Housing assistance application and program information for eligible municipal employees.

Download Housing Program Application

Pension Resources

Pension information and retirement system resources for Local 1070 members.

Visit NYSLRS Pension Portal

Pension Loan Application

Loan application materials for eligible NYSLRS members in Tiers 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Download Pension Loan Application

Deferred Compensation

Supplemental retirement savings resources through the NY State Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan.

Visit NY State Deferred Compensation

Beneficiary Form

Form for updating beneficiary designation information for eligible member benefits.

Download Change of Beneficiary Form