Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
City of New York Medicare Advantage Option Postponed
EmblemHealth·NY·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The City of New York's Medicare Advantage group retiree business award to the Empire BlueCross BlueShield and EmblemHealth alliance has been postponed. This delays the previously announced transition for NYC retiree Medicare Advantage members.
Action Required
Monitor EmblemHealth provider communications for updated timeline and implementation details regarding the City of New York Medicare Advantage transition. Hold off on any preparation activities for the Empire/EmblemHealth alliance implementation until further notice.