The Health Care Bonus for State employees is effective on the applicable vesting period begin date. Vesting periods are six-month periods determined by the Commissioner of Health between 10/01/2021 and 03/31/2024. An employee's first vesting period cannot begin after 03/31/2023.
Employers are required to distribute the bonus payments within 30 days of receipt.
Eligible employees should complete Form IT-225, and submit with their NYS tax return.
Q. Are HWB Program bonus payments exempt from New York State and local income tax? A. Yes, the HWB Program bonus payments to employees is exempt from both NYS and local income tax (in municipalities such as New York City).
Eligible employees are eligible up to two vesting periods, for a max bonus amount of $3,000. Based on which vesting period the employee is eligible for, the employer has one month to submit the claim on their behalf to be reimbursed.
If you are a qualifying health care worker, you can get a bonus if you work the requisite number of hours during designated six month periods between October 2021 and May 2024. Bonus amounts range from $500 to a maximum of $3,000 depending on how many hours you worked.
Be honest and don't lie and say bonuses are coming back. Tell them what your needs are and communicate with upper management to see what can be improved to ensure they potentially can get these back. Basically if you believe in what you're doing, then keep doing it and others will too.
How to write a bonus letter Address the letter. In the beginning of the letter, label and address it like you start any correspondence with your team. Announce the bonus. Give details. Congratulate them. End the letter. Use a simple tone. Keep it brief. Consider a template.
Notify them that they're receiving a bonus and give a brief reason why. For example, if this bonus is for a particular achievement you can mention the specific action or project.