N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 4 § 73.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 73.4 - Administrative responsibilities of the employer

(a) The employer shall be responsible for performing the following administrative functions:

(1) enrollment of employees, retired employees, and their dependents;

(2) preparation and distribution of identification cards, and distribution of certificates for enrolled employees and retired employees, and such other materials as may be required in connection with the administration of the plan;

(3) maintenance of enrollment and up-to-date eligibility records for covered employees and retired employees;

(4) prompt certification to the insurers of eligibility or noneligibility for benefits for the employees and retired employees, and their dependents, claiming benefits and prompt notification to the carriers, as necessary, of the enrollment, change in status and termination of coverage of its covered employees;

(5) collection of any unpaid and past due employee contributions and refunding of any excess amounts contributed by employees;

(6) reporting such information and data concerning the administration and operation of the plan as the President of the Civil Service Commission may request.

(b) Such functions shall be carried out in conformity with standards and procedures approved by the President of the Civil Service Commission. Enrollment and eligibility records shall be maintained in a manner and form approved by the president.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 4 § 73.4