Contract Extension for Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage for Judiciary Personnel

The New York State Unified Court System is extending its existing contract with Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company for one additional year, covering life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefits for judges, justices, unrepresented non-judicial employees, and retirees across all New York State counties. The extension, effective from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, increases the total contract value to approximately $4.34 million, with the extension amount set at $837,000. This extension maintains the contract’s original scope and ensures continued coverage for eligible personnel. The contract was awarded as a single-source procurement, approved by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller, due to specific procurement development circumstances, with Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company designated as the sole award recipient. The notice of this sole-source extension emphasizes that the procurement was exempt from advertising requirements, and any inquiries regarding the contract should be directed to Gabrielle Tanski-Shaver, the Senior Management Analyst at the NYS Unified Court System. The contract’s extension aligns with the original terms established since 2018, ensuring uninterrupted benefits for judiciary personnel throughout the state. The advertisement for the extension was posted in January 2025, with a response deadline of January 24, 2025, and the contract details are publicly accessible through the NYS Contract Reporter.