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We're excited to share with you the highlights of our 2026 NYSHIP plan.
As a State retiree, you deserve a health plan that works hard to help you get and stay healthy. Here are just some of the benefits and services you get when enrolled in our NYSHIP group Medicare plan.
Questions?
Our experienced RedShirtsSM are here to help you understand your plan benefits.
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(716) 250-4401 or 1-800-665-1502
(TTY users call 711)
Oct. 1 – Mar. 31: Mon. – Sun.,
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Apr. 1 – Sept. 30: Mon. – Fri.,
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Send us an email and a RedShirt will be happy to return your e-mail or call you within 24 hours.
Independent Health
511 Farber Lakes Drive
Buffalo, NY 14221
Independent Health is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract offering HMO, HMO-SNP, HMO-POS and PPO plans. Enrollment in Independent Health depends on contract renewal. Benefits may change on January 1 of each year.
* You must use network providers.
** SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Tivity Health, Inc. ©2025 Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply, Benefit, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. This information is not a complete description of benefits. See Evidence of Coverage for complete details.
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Last updated 11/6/25