INFORMATION FOR
To change or enroll in NJ State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) medical and dental plans, all William Paterson University Employees MUST submit Health Benefit applications online using the Benefitsolver website. Employees will have access to Benefitsolver through the myNewJersey portal; those who do not have a myNewJersey account must create one in order to access Benefitsolver. The State of NJ has discontinued the use of paper forms to process enrollment or changes to medical and dental benefit plans.
Effective Date of Coverage:
Coverage is effective immediately for ten-month employees with a September 1 date of hire. Coverage is effective two months (60 days) after the date of hire for all other employees.
Information for Plan Year 2026
Side-by-Side Comparison of Medical Plans
Medical Plan Rates (Monthly)
Employee Contribution Worksheets - Contribution Rates, Percentage Scales, and Worksheet
Premium Contribution Calculators
Benefits Information for Separated Full Time Employees
Chapter 172, P.L. 2003 provides certain part-time employees and part-time faculty members eligibility for enrollment for coverage in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), provided that the part-time employee is a member of a State-administered retirement system. The employee can only enroll in a Medical Plan and the Employee Prescription Drug Plan. If an employee elects to enroll they must pay the full cost of the coverage. There are no dental plans available to part time employees.
