After Service
Health Insurance
AFICS/NY helps you navigate After-Service Health Insurance, (ASHI) and Dental Insurance, (ADI) with confidence. From policy updates to enrollment guidance, we provide the information and advocacy you need to manage your benefits smoothly.
AFICS/NY role in ASHI and Health Insurance advocacy
Through its Health Insurance standing committee, AFICS/NY participates in the UN Health and Life Insurance Committee, acting in the best interests of members and keeps members informed of developments.
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UN Health & Life
Insurance Section - HLIS
HLIS Contact Information
Dedicated ASHI PHONE LINE for RETIREES
(917) 367-9727
Arrangements for walk-in visitors may change from time to time.
Please check the HLIS website for details.
ashi@un.org (retiree email)
hlis@un.org (active staff email)
Important Medicare Enrolment
Effective 01 January 2011, the UNHQ Medical Programme required all UN After Service Health Insurance (ASHI) participants and their dependents enrolled in a US-based plan, who have reached the age of 65, to enroll in Medicare Part B as soon as they become eligible in an effort to contain medical costs.
Important Eligibility Issues
Staff members are reminded that, among the eligibility requirements for after-service health insurance coverage, the applicant must be enrolled in a United Nations scheme at the time of separation from service.
It should also be noted that only family members enrolled with the staff member at the time of separation are eligible for continued coverage under the programme.
Enrolment in the after-service health insurance programme is not automatic.
Application for enrolment must be made within 31 days following the date of separation. Full details on the eligibility requirements and administrative procedures relating to after-service health insurance coverage are set out in the related policy documents. Please refer to the Health and Life Insurance Section website for details.
The Health and Life Insurance Section's website provides further information for UN Retirees and their Surviving Dependents, including advice for active staff, staff who are soon to retire, retirees, surviving dependents and others. .