
Dear Colleagues,
As of January 1, 2026, GHI-CBP members have transitioned to NYCE PPO. You should have received your new insurance cards in the mail during December.
Whether or not you've received your card, please register for an account at nyceppo.com. During registration, you'll be asked for your member number—the member number from your previous EmblemHealth GHI-CBP card will work. This number typically begins with a letter such as "K."
Once registered, you can access your Welcome Kit by navigating to Coverage and Benefits > Plan Documents. You'll also find a link at the top of the page for your ID card, which will display a digital version you can use immediately. If you need a physical replacement card, you can order one from that same page.
ACA drugs will still be under the NYCPPO plan and this addressed on https://www.nyceppo.com - scroll down to FAQ and Prescription drugs.
I get my prescription drug coverage through my union. How does prescription drug coverage work?
If you have prescription drug coverage through your union, you will continue using that coverage for your drug benefit. All members will continue to be covered for Affordable Care Act (ACA)/New York State mandated drugs (such as diabetic medication) through NYCE PPO. For these drugs, there will be a new pharmacy benefits manager, Prime Therapeutics. This will replace Express Scripts. If you have a prescription drug plan not provided by EmblemHealth, this change will not impact you. You will receive more information about Prime Therapeutics, including retail and home delivery options, in the near future.
Watch this video to learn how you can use PrimeCentral to easily access and make the most of their 2026 pharmacy benefits.
Will NYCE PPO continue to cover Affordable Care Act (ACA)/New York State mandated drugs (such as medicine for diabetes)?
Yes, NYCE PPO will continue to cover Affordable Care Act (ACA)/New York State mandated drugs (such as medicine for diabetes) as of December 2025. Please refer to the NYCE PPO formulary documents for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Brigette Major in our office.