If you have received a layoff notice, please send or fax a copy of your notice to the DC 37 Health and Security Plan Inquiry Unit. Please make sure your name and Social Security number/ PID number are clearly written on your copy. The Inquiry Unit telephone number is 212-815-1234. Its fax number is 212-815-1321. The address is 125 Barclay St., New York, New York 10007, Room 300. The Inquiry Unit is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Health Insurance Coverage
Under the Federal COBRA law, your employer must give you the opportunity to continue your health insurance coverage (hospital and medical) by making direct payments. Contact the personnel office at your agency to get a COBRA package.

Pension Benefits
It may not be a good idea to remove your member contributions from the pension system. Reach out and get advice from a DC 37 pension counselor at the Health and Pension Services Unit at 212-815-1200 or visit the unit at 125 Barclay St. room 314, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

DC 37 Annuity Benefit
You may choose to leave your annuity benefit in the DC 37 Annuity Fund or you can withdraw your money and close your account. Call the Annuity Unit at 212-815-1888 to request a disbursement application. You must submit a copy of your termination notice with your completed disbursement application. Please note that withdrawal of your annuity benefit may be taxable to you and you should consult your tax advisor

Health and Security Plan Benefits
The following listing provides details about benefit end dates and limited extensions. Members can continue their Health and Security Benefits by purchasing them under a federal law known as COBRA. Please see the Health and Security Plan COBRA information listed below for full details on purchasing these benefits.

Prescription Drug Benefits
Prescription drug benefits will end as of your termination date.

Dental Benefits
The Health and Security Plan and the Plan's Dental Centers will provide 60 days of coverage to complete the following procedures started prior to termination date, orthodontics, prosthetics and root canal therapy.

Optical Benefits
Optical services must be obtained and completed by termination date.

Audiology Benefit (member only)
No appointments can be scheduled after termination date.

Podiatry Benefit (member only)
No appointments can be scheduled after termination date.

Disability Benefit (member only)
Claims documenting the onset of disability prior to termination date will be eligible to receive a disability benefit based on the Plan's rules and regulations.

Death Benefit
Eligibility for a death benefit will be in effect for 60 days from the member's termination date.

Survivor benefit
The Survivor benefit package will be available to eligible dependents if the date of death is prior to the member's termination date.

Personal Service Unit
The Personal Service Unit will be available to provide information and referral services only. Services will include:

Please contact the Personal Service Unit at 212-815-1260, Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm or in person between 9am and noon at 125 Barclay Street in Room 301.

Municipal Employees Legal Services
If you are currently being represented by a MELS lawyer, your coverage for that matter may continue for a limited period; please consult your lawyer or call MELS at 212-815-1111.

Health and Security Plan COBRA for laid off employees
You can continue your coverage for certain Health and Security Plan benefits for up to a maximum of 18 months by purchasing coverage under the COBRA law. You will be responsible for making monthly payments directly to the Plan. Please note that these benefits must be purchased retroactively to the date your coverage terminated.
To request a Health and Security Plan COBRA application and rate schedule, please call the Inquiry Unit at 212-815-1234 or fax a request to Inquiry at 212-815-1321.