How To Enroll for the 2026-2027 Plan Year
- Visit ADP to review your current coverage and enroll and modify your elections for 2026-2027.
- If you'd like to change your existing coverage or make new elections, you must do so by November 20th. Your current medical, dental and vision elections will carry forward to 2026-2027 if you don't make a new election.
Benefits Overview
Your dental, vision, and life & disability carriers and plans will remain as-is for 2026-2027.
Medical Plan Changes
- Physical Therapy: Effective December 1, 2027, the medical plan will cover up to 50 physical therapy visits per year, subject to applicable plan requirements. Visits beyond this limit will not be covered. This limit will apply to all participants, including those currently receiving physical therapy services.
Pinstripe Wellness - Year 2
Your participation in Pinstripe Wellness determines your medical, dental, and vision contribution for the following plan year.
- Completed the 2025-2026 program? If you (and your covered spouse, if applicable) earned 100 points between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026, you’ll pay the lower Wellness Rate for the 2026-2027 plan year, a savings of $480 to $960 a year, depending on your coverage level (see page 6 of the benefits guide).
- Earn your Wellness Rate for 2027-2028. The 2026-2027 program is already under way. Employees and spouses enrolled in a Yankees medical plan who each earn at least 100 points between September 1, 2026 and August 31, 2027 will qualify for Wellness Rates for the 2027-2028 plan year (see pages 8–9 of the benefits guide).
- Getting started is easy – track your progress and complete activities right from the My Highmark app or website and enjoy the rewards of prioritizing your well-being.
Flexible Spending Account and Commuter - Benefit Resource, LLC (BRI)
- BRI is the vendor for FSA, Parking, and Transit. Visit the BRI portal to view and manage your claims.
- Please note: any claims for the 2027 plan year (January through December) must be submitted to BRI by March 31, 2028.
- The Flexible Spending Account limit is increasing to $3,500 for 2027 (up from $3,400) per year.
- The maximum amount you can roll over from 2027 into 2028 is $700 (up from $680).
- The Parking and Transit Account limits are increasing to $350 in 2027 (up from $340) per month.
Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health - First Stop Health
First Stop Health offers an easy and convenient way to contact a medical provider or counselor for you and your immediate family members. You are automatically enrolled with First Stop Health when you enroll in the Highmark Medical plans (see your Benefits Guide for more information) and there is no cost for the virtual visit (some costs may apply if additional services are prescribed).
Highmark Concierge
The Highmark Concierge services are here to assist you with things like shopping for health care, resolving medical billing issues, and scheduling appointments with your medical provider (see your Benefits Guide for more information). The Customer Service number will be the same as currently listed on your Highmark ID card; however, your level of service will be enhanced when you call as the Highmark representative will engage you with questions to ensure you are directed to the best care plans for you. So…don’t be afraid to have the conversation!
Identity Theft Protection – Experian IdentityWorks and Identity Restoration services, through Highmark
Experian protects your identity by providing services including: credit monitoring, internet surveillance of the Dark Web to identify if your personal information is exposed, Identity Restoration, and more. Enrollment is available at no cost to you! You must be enrolled in the New York Yankees' medical plan in order to be eligible for this benefit. Refer to materials on ADP for more information.
Maximize Your Benefits - Guardian
Through Guardian, you will have access to resources to assist you with life challenges such as locating childcare, providing elder care, planning for adoption or learning about pregnancy or child development, and more.
- Caregiving support services are available through Wellthy. We understand that many employees juggle caregiving responsibilities outside of work. Tailored to meet a broad range of needs, Wellthy provides access to support to help you tackle any caregiving challenge, while also being able to stay on top of your own physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
- ComPsych as Guardian's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider. ComPsych offers a large network, and a service model that provides a 24/7 direct pathway to support. The GuidanceResources program provides confidential counseling, expert guidance and valuable resources to help you and your household members handle any of life’s challenges.
- EstateGuidance provides Online Will Preparation
Access the resources below for additional information.
Maximize Your Benefits - Dental & Vision
Cigna DPPO & DHMO - To find a provider in the Total Cigna DPPO or Cigna Dental Care network:
- Go to www.cigna.com.
- Select Find a Doctor.
- When prompted to say how you are covered, select Employer or School.
- Enter your location.
- Select Doctor by Type, and select the type of dentist or Orthodontist you are looking for.
- Confirm your location and select Continue.
- For the DPPO, choose one of the options under DPPO/EPO.
- For the DHMO, choose one of the options under Cigna Dental Care DHMO.
- You also have the option to call Cigna at 1-800-564-7642.
Vision Plan - To find a provider in the Davis Vision network:
- Go to www.davisvision.com.
- Select Member Log in.
- Log in or create an account and enter your information as needed, including client code 5125.
- Click Find a Provider from the menu within your member account.
- Enter your zip code and radius or choose a state, county, and city; you can also search by provider or business name.
- Click Search Now to see results in a list or on a map.
Additional Resources
Contact Us
Contact New York Yankees
Contact your Human Resources Department Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm (EST)
Email: humanresources@yankees.com
Contact Highmark Concierge Services
Phone: 1-800-655-9160
Contact your Claims Advocate (claims and benefits related inquiries) Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm (EST)
Name: Silvana Cippartino
Phone: 1-516-327-2811
Email: silvana.cippartino@nfp.com