NCSD Retiree Services Contact Information
E-mail us at: RetireeServices@norwichcsd.org
Call us at: (607) 337-3624
The Norwich City School District is partnering with AssuredPartners/ENV Insurance to offer you an Open Enrollment Information Night on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the High School Auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Health, Dental & Vision Open Enrollment will be open for the 2024-2025 School Year from May 15th through June 15th
ALREADY RETIRED?
Don't forget to always update your contact information if you make any changes.
To update your information please contact us at RetireeServices@norwichcsd.org or (607) 337-3624
Do you have questions or a problem regarding your current health/dental/Vision/Medicare plan?
If so, contact our insurance agents at Assured Partners/ENV Insurance Customer Care Center who are familiar with all of our insurance plans and happy to help! They are open Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.
Do you wish to make changes to your MVP Health and/or Guardian Dental & Vision Insurance?
Retirees are eligible to enroll, terminate, or make changes to your health, vision, and/or dental insurance during our open enrollment period each May through June with an effective date of July 1. Information will be mailed to you at the address we have on file.
All changes can be submitted to: Norwich City School District Office, Attn: Retiree Services, 89 Midland Drive, Norwich, NY 13815. Please use the forms below. The change forms will also be included in your open enrollment packet each year.
Are you or your spouse turning 65?
At age 65 retirees and/or spouses who are no longer active employees with the Norwich City School District will no longer be eligible for the MVP Health Insurance Plan. Norwich offers an Excellus Medicare Advantage Plan through DCMO BOCES. If you are interested, please see the information below and contact Retiree Services if you have any questions.
How to Apply for Medicare Parts A and B
2022 Excellus Medicare Group Application
PLANNING TO RETIRE?
Have you submitted your irrevocable letter of intent to retire?
Information regarding retirement benefits can be found in your bargaining unit contract. Please contact the Retiree Services, ext. 5413, if you have any questions.
After we receive your letter, the retirement date will be listed on the next Board Meeting Agenda. You will receive a letter following the Board meeting.
Retiree Services will reach out to you a few months before you retire to check on the items listed below if we have not yet received them.
Are you continuing health insurance with Norwich?
Fill out the Continue/Discontinue Coverage Form for Retirees
Return to Retiree Services at the District Office as soon as possible.
If you are over 65 you have the option to enroll in the BOCES Excellus Medicare Plan that is offered by NCSD
You will need to include your Medicare information for both Parts A & B to enroll
Do you currently have a 403-B account?
Fill out the TSA 403b Retirement Form
Return to Retiree Services at the District Office as soon as possible
Contact NYSTRS or NYSERS as soon as possible
This is something that employees must do on their own.
Your retirement date is the day after the last day that you worked.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
E-mail us at: RetireeServices@norwichcsd.org
Call us at: (607) 337-3624
Office of the Aging
Local Office Phone Number: 607.337.1770
For Medicare & Health Insurance Questions
1.800.701.0501
8:30-5:30 M-F, Free Service
website link: www.co.chenango.ny.us/aaoa/
Social Security Office
Anyone is eligible who is over 62 yrs. of age. This is something that must be done on your own.
Oneonta: (877) 628-6581
Binghamton: (866) 964-3971
Utica: (877) 405-6750
Cortland: (866) 706-8289