Every year, the state requires insurers to make a list of unclaimed checks that are three years old. The names are then placed in advertisements in local papers in an attempt to find the people who have money to claim. If the property is not claimed by August, the money is then turned over to the Comptroller of the State of New York.

This is money that was paid for claims or refunded premiums. It rightfully belongs to our members or providers and we want to make sure they have one more chance to claim it.

Search for Unclaimed Funds

If you think you may have a check to claim, follow these steps:

• If you found the name you entered on the searchable database above, to claim a check, do one of the following steps by August 1:
  1. Via e-mail, contact Customer Services or Provider Services
  2. By phone:
     • If you are currently a health plan member, please call the phone number on your member card.
     • If you are no longer an Excellus BCBS health plan member (i.e., if you have coverage through another BCBS Plan or insurance carrier), or if you are calling on behalf of the estate of a family member, call Excellus BlueCross BlueShield: 1-800-499-1275.
     • If you are no longer a health plan member, or if you are calling on behalf of the estate of a family member, call Univera Healthcare: 1-800-499-1275.

• To claim a check after September, contact the NYS Comptroller's office directly at 1-800-221-9311 or write to:
  Office of the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
  Office of Unclaimed Funds
  110 State Street
  Albany, New York 12236