Healthcare Worker Bonus Program Portal Open for Vesting Period 2

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) announced that the HWB Program Portal is now open to facilitate submission by eligible employers on behalf of their employees who qualify for bonus payments for Vesting Period 2. Vesting Period 2 is the timespan between April 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022. The HWB Program Portal will be open for submission for a period of thirty (30) days.

For more information on the Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program, please visit the NYSDOH HWB Program webpage which also includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. Qualified employers are encouraged to routinely review these resources for the latest information. The FAQ page will continue to be updated as additional information becomes available.

NYSHFA|NYSCAL Contacts:

Carl Pucci
Chief Financial Officer
(518) 462-4800, extension 36

Linda O’Connell
Coordinator, NYSCAL Member Support
(518) 462-4800, extension 13