NYSUT reported this morning that United Healthcare (UHC) and the
Carolinas Health Care System (CHS) have reached a contractual agreement,
resulting in the return of all CHS physicians to The Empire Plan
network. The effective date will be retroactive to March 1, 2015,
ensuring that Empire Plan enrollees and dependents do not experience any
interruption in their network benefits for services received from CHS
providers. Any questions regarding CHS providers or claims should be
directed to UHC by calling The Empire Plan at 1-877-7-NYSHIP
(1-877-769-7447); press or say 1 for the Medical Program
