New York Laws
Article 11 - Health Benefits for State and Retired State Employees
166 - Payment of Benefits.

ยง 166. Payment of benefits. Any benefits payable under the plan may
be made either directly to the attending physicians, hospitals, medical
groups, or others furnishing the services upon which a claim is based,
or to the covered employee, upon presentation of valid bills for such
services, subject to such provisions to facilitate payment as may be
made by the president.