The Consortium has become the first Municipal Cooperative Health Plan in the State of New York to become certified by the Department of Insurance. Under insurance law, municipal cooperative health plans must meet certain standards of plan design, financial stability and documentation. PNW HBC is the first to meet or exceed these standards. The Putnam Northern Westchester Health Benefits Consortium provides hospital, medical and prescription drug benefits for the employees and retirees of the Putnam and Northern Westchester public school districts and BOCES.
