October 01, 2023
Empire Plan includes Excelsior and Student Employee Health Plans
The Excelsior and Student Employee Health Plans are part of the Empire Plan
If you are in-network for The Empire Plan, you are also in-network for The Excelsior Plan and Student Employee Health Plan (SEHP).
Reimbursement
Your reimbursement for The Excelsior Plan and SEHP members is the same as it is for The Empire Plan based on your Payment Appendix. If you are directly contracted with The Empire Plan, use the reimbursement listed directly in your agreement. If you are a preferred provider organization (PPO) health care professional, use the standard UnitedHealthcare Participation Agreement.
ID cards
The following ID cards are valid for The Excelsior Plan and SEHP. Please be sure to check members' ID cards when they visit your office.


Questions?
Call 877-7-NYSHIP (877-769-7447) and select option 1 for UnitedHealthcare.