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.....to what we consider the most progressive and benefit-friendly health care plan for school districts in New York state and their employee associations. The NY44 Health Benefits Plan Trust is a unique partnership that succeeds on its collaborative framework of respect between labor and management. Established in 2003, the plan achieved self-funded status in 2008. It continues to grow significantly in its membership while containing annual costs and expanding benefit offerings. How do we do it? Read more.
 

Health Benefits Plan Trustees

Plan Administrator/
Ex Officio Trustee
Darleen A. Michalak, Ph.D.
716.821.7074  /  716.821.7242 (fax)
dmichalak@e1b.org
Management:
Doreen Casacci
Trust Chair
Director, Exceptional Education Services
Bargaining Unions:
John Pope
Erie 1 Administrators Association, SAANYS
JoAnn Balazs 
Director,
Management Services
Kathleen Ballard
Erie 1 Management Association,
SAANYS
Claims Analyst, Thomas Pomidoro
716.821.7203
Carol Barber
Deputy
Superintendent
Joseph Borgisi
Erie 1 Professional Education Association, NYSUT
Fiscal Agent, Alice Riley
716.821.7192
ariley@e1b.org
Melody Jason
Executive Director,
Instructional Programs and Services
Scott Decker 
AFSCME Local 2567, Council 66, 12-month employees
 Wellness Reimbursement Representative
Jeni Kapalczynski
716.821.7161  
716.821.7439 (fax)
jkapalczynski@e1b.org
  Doreen Kausner
Coordinator of Finance Services/District Treasurer
Cynthia Kapturowski
AFSCME Local 2341,
10-month employees

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