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October 31, 2025 —<\/em> The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees to exchange previously\u00a0accrued\u00a0annual leave and\/or personal leave in return for\u00a0a biweekly\u00a0credit to reduce their share of New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) premiums.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2023-2026 PEF\/State Agreement improved the\u00a0benefit\u00a0and it\u00a0now allows\u00a0Institution Teachers to exchange floating days and compensatory days (if applicable).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2026 PEP credit will begin with the first 2026 health insurance premium deduction. The amount that will be credited toward the biweekly employee share of the premium is reflected in the\u00a0following charts and based on the employee\u2019s salary grade and the number of days\u00a0forfeited. The credit for part-time employees will be prorated based on their payroll percentage.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In no case will the credit exceed the biweekly NYSHIP premium.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Salary Grade 17 and Below:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-Teachers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Forfeited Days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAnnual NYSHIP Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBiweekly Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$800<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$30.77<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,600<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$61.54<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Institution Teachers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Forfeited Days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAnnual NYSHIP Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBiweekly Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$200<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$7.69<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$400<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$15.38<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$600<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$23.08<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$800<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$30.77<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$38.46<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,200<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$46.15<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,400<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$53.85<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,600<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$61.54<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Salary Grade 18 through 24<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-Teachers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Forfeited Days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAnnual NYSHIP Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBiweekly Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.5<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$750<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$28.85<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,500<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$57.69<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Institution Teachers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Forfeited Days<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAnnual NYSHIP Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBiweekly Credit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$300<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$11.54<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$600<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$23.08<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$900<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$34.62<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,200<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$46.15<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$1,500<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$57.69<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Agency attendance and leave offices must first review eligibility prior to\u00a0forwarding\u00a0to the agency Health Benefit Administrator (HBA). Agencies\u00a0are responsible for\u00a0distribution and retention of enrollment forms, coordination between the personnel office and the HBA, and certification of accrual adjustments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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