Medical Benefits for Active Members of The Detectives' Endowment Association
The DEA does not handle your medical insurance. Please contact the agency below or your medical carrier for questions pertaining to Medical Insurance (doctors/hospitalization).
Your medical Insurance is handled through the City Health Benefits office of NYC.
City Health Benefits 1 Police Plaza, 10th Floor New York, NY 10038
Contact City Health Benefits (646) 610-5122 or NYCAPS Central at (212) 487-0500 regarding:
For questions concerning eligibility and enrollment
For questions regarding deductions for health benefits
For Transfer Period information
To obtain information and an application for COBRA benefits
To change your address
If health coverage has been terminated for you and/or your dependents
Here are some important things that you need to remember:
Complete an enrollment form to add new dependents (newborn, adoption, marriage) within 30 days after the event.
Notify your agency and your health plan when your address changes.
Review your payroll check to ensure appropriate premiums are deducted.
Know your rights and responsibilities under COBRA continuation coverage.