Employee Benefits

New York State is proud to offer its permanent, full-time employees a variety of benefits.

• New York State Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave)
• State Health Insurance (options include Empire Plan, HMOs and Opt Out Program)
• No-Cost Family Dental and Vision Plans
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• New York State Flex Spending Account (FSA) 
• U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Savings Plan
• College Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program