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State Employee Health plan . Non State Groups Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2013. Health Care Commission (HCC) . No employee & employer rate increases No plan design changes for Plans A and B Autism Spectrum Disorder Pilot Benefit will be continued for 2013.
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State Employee Health plan Non State Groups Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2013
Health Care Commission (HCC) • No employee & employer rate increases • No plan design changes for Plans A and B • Autism Spectrum Disorder Pilot • Benefit will be continued for 2013
Other Health Care Commission Action • Plan Design Changes for Plan C • Lower premium • Deductible • Single $2,500/ Family $5,000 • Single family member only has to meet the single deductible • In Network services for medical & pharmacy have NO member Coinsurance • Employer HSA Funding Increased • Maximum of $1,500 for single & $2,250 for family • Employer may pays HSA funding in a lump sum • All HSA accounts will be with US Bank
Changes Due to Health Reform • Preventive Care Coverage for Contraception • Medical coverage for implantable & injectable contraceptives • Medical coverage for sterilization • Pharmacy coverage for prescription birth control products • Must be on the Preferred Drug List • Does not include over the counter items • Preventive Care Coverage for Breastfeeding • Includes counseling and equipment rental
New Documents required by PPACA • Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) • www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp/SBC.htm • Uniform Glossary of Health Coverage & Medical Terms* • www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp/download/UniformGlossaryofHealthCoverageMedicalTerms.pdf * Note: This is not specific to the SEHP Coverage
Selecting Your Health Plan • Pick a plan design (A, B or C) • Which plan design provides the coverage you and your family need? • What is the total plan cost? What is the member contribution • Premiums + Deductible & Coinsurance = ? • Review the Provider Networks • Each of the medical plans uses a different provider network
2013 SEHP Medical Plans • All are Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) • Plans A, B and C all use the same provider networks & same basic coverage • Claims paid based on the network status • Network Providers accept the plan allowance as payment in full • Non Network Providers can balance bill • All plans include preventive care
Deductible • A set amount of eligible expenses a covered person must pay out of their own pocket before the health plan will begin paying on their claims. • Network and Non Network Deductibles accumulate separately. • Deductible and “Not Covered” do not mean the same thing.
Deductible Example * Members on Plan C have a Health Savings Account that could be used to pay this deductible amount.
Coinsurance • A cost sharing formula for health care services • Coinsurance is expressed as a percentage of the allowed charge that will be paid by the member and the balance paid by the Plan • You must meet the deductible before coinsurance is applied
Preferred Lab Card Benefit – Plans A & B Only • 100% Coverage of eligible outpatient lab tests • Two vendors • Quest Diagnostics • Stormont-Vail • Cannot be used for: • Hospital outpatient or inpatient lab services • Labs needed on a STAT basis
Quest Diagnostics • Statewide & nationwide preferred lab vendor • Testing must be performed and billed by Quest • Your Doctor can draw the sample and call for specimen pick up • For draw site locations visit: www.labcard.com - Online appointment scheduling available • Use Your Quest ID card or medical ID card
Stormont-Vail HealthCare • Stormont-Vail HealthCare is the regional • preferred lab vendor in NE Kansas • 100% coverage for eligible outpatient lab tests • All Plan A and B members may use the • Stormont-Vail draw site locations • Labs drawn at other Cotton-O’Neil locations • may be included if by network providers • Show your medical ID Card to access benefit
Caremark Prescription Drug Benefit – Plans A & B Generic Drugs • 20% Coinsurance Preferred Brand • 35% Coinsurance Non Preferred Brand • 60% Coinsurance Special Case Medications • 25% to a max of $75 per 30-day supply • Coinsurance Maximum Is $2,580 per person for Generic, Preferred Brand & Special Case medications. Up to a sixty (60) day supply of most drugs available www2.caremark.com/kse
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Plan C • Network Coverage for Medical & Pharmacy • $2,500/$5,000 Deductible • No Coinsurance • $2,500/$5,000 Total Deductible & Coinsurance • Preventive Care Services paid at 100% • Non Network Coverage • $2,500/$5,000 Deductible • 20% Coinsurance • $4,000/$8,000 Total Deductible & Coinsurance • Preventive Care is not covered • Does not include dental or optional vision plan
Plan C- Caremark Drug Plan • Same Preferred Drug List as Plans A & B • Covered drugs are subject to the Network Plan C deductible • After the deductible, the plan pays covered prescription drugs at 100% • 100% coverage for contraceptives on the PDL • Discount Tier drugs are not covered drugs • Only eligible for Caremark’s negotiated discount • Plan C is a credible drug plan
What is a Health Saving Account? • An employee-owned bank account for saving money to pay for current or future medical expenses for members enrolled in a qualified high deductible health plan • Unspent HSA funds roll over and accumulate year to year and can be invested • Portable - The account and the money belong to you
HSA Eligibility Requirements • The following members are not eligible for an HSA: • Enrolled in Medicare • Enrolled in TRICARE or TRICARE for Life • Enrolled with the Veteran’s Administration (VA) and/or have received VA medical services within a three-month period immediately preceding their enrollment in Plan C • Receiving benefits from Social Security • Covered as a dependent under another plan that isn’t a QHDHP • Can be claimed as a dependent on another individual’s tax return (i.e. Parents) • Spouse has Health Care Flexible Spending Account See page 12 of the OE Book
Employer Increases HSA Funding • Employer may pay HSA contribution as a lump sum • Payment date depends on HCFSA: • Account funded in January if no HCFSA in 2012 or if all money has been used by 12/31/12 • Account funded after March 15, 2013 if enrolled in HCFSA in 2012 and you have funds during the grace period
HSA Contributions • HSA Contributions are governed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). • Eligibility criteria for HSA Account is on Page 12 of the Open Enrollment Book • Minimum contribution of $25 semi-monthly by the employee is required • Contributions may be made with pre- or post-tax funds. • Members over age 55 can contribute additional funds to “catch up”
HSA Enrollment is Easy • All Plan C options will have the same HSA vendor: • US Bank • A file with the members who enroll in Plan C will be sent by SEHP to US Bank • Employees receive “welcome” notification via email • Letter if no email • Employee completes online enrollment process • Must accept the Terms and Conditions • Order additional cards for dependents • Select account beneficiaries • Online Tools to manage your account
Using Your HSA Funds • Use your HSA Bank Card at a Pharmacy • Fill a prescription • Swipe your HSA Bank Card for payment • Save a copy of receipt for your records • Use your HSA Bank Card for Medical Services • Health plan processes claim & sends you an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) • Pay the provider using your HSA Bank Card • Save a copy of the bill or EOB for your records
Additional Ways to Pay with Your HSA • You Pay the Provider through Bill Pay • You go online and use Bill Pay to issue payment to the provider of service • Reimburse yourself for expenses paid out of your pocket • With Bill Pay you can send a direct deposit reimbursement to your checking or savings account for health care services
Delta Dental - Dental Coverage • Plan pays in full for 2 exams & cleanings • $50 Plan Deductible max of 3 per family • Implant Coverage • 50% Coinsurance to a max of $1,250 per year • Benefit subject to annual benefit max • Annual benefit maximum • $1,700 per person per year • $1,000 Lifetime Orthodontic benefit
Superior Vision – Basic Vision Plan • $25 Materials Copay then: • 100% single vision, standard bifocal, trifocal lenticular lenses • Up to $100 frame allowance • Elective Contact lens allowance $150 • Office visit subject to $50 Copay • Contact Lens Fitting Fee subject to $35 Copay
Superior Vision – Enhanced Vision Plan Includes Basic benefits plus… • Frame allowance of up to $150 • Contact Lens Fitting Fee subject to $35 Copay • High index or Poly-carbonate lenses up to $116 • Progressive lenses up to $165 • Scratch and UV coating
HealthQuest (HQ) Rewards • Requirements for 2014 incentive discount • Complete the required online health questionnaire (10 Credits) • Earn 20 additional credits • HQ Rewards deadline is July 31, 2013 • Non Tobacco usage is worth 10 credits • Non Tobacco Use declaration is now online at: www.kansashealthquest.com • You may complete declaration at anytime before the deadline. • Tobacco cessation program is no longer required for tobacco users.
Open Enrollment • Enroll online: https://hrissuite.com • Make health plan selections • Add/drop dependents • Dependent documentation required by October 31. • Coverage effective January 1, 2013
Identification Cards • Coventry/PHS and UHC are issuing new ID cards for Plan C members • Delta Dental is issuing new ID cards for all • For all others, new cards will only be issued if the member makes a plan/coverage change
Resources • Review the Open Enrollment (OE) booklet • ?’s: Call the health plan customer service • Phone numbers in the front of the OE booklet • Visit www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp.htm • Benefit descriptions, Provider directories, & Preferred drug list available • Information on the HSA and FSA accounts • Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) • Email ?’s to SEHP:benefits@kdheks.gov
Health Care Cost Tool • Hold for link to the health plan tool that will be on our web site soon www.kdheks.gov/hcf/sehp • US Bank Tool place holder • There is a Payroll Calculation tool available at http://www.kansas.gov/employee/
Primary Care Providers (PCPs) • General practice • Family practice • Geriatrics • Internal medicine • Physician extenders • Pediatrics • Plans A & B only • PCPs have lower office visit copays • Member may have more than one PCP • No referrals required
Plan A – Network Providers • Office Visit Copays • $25 for Primary Care Office Visits • $45 for Specialist Office Visits • $300/$600 Deductible • 20% Coinsurance • Coinsurance Max $1,400/$2,800 • Preventive Care Services paid at 100% • Lab Card Benefit
Plan B – Network Providers • Primary Care Office Visits • $20 Copay for Adults • $10 Copay for Children <age 19 • Specialist Office Visits • $40 Copay for Adults • $25Copay for Children <age 19 • $150/$300 Deductible • 35% Coinsurance • Coinsurance max $3,000/$6,000 • Preventive Care Services paid at 100% • Lab Card benefit
Plans A & B Non Network Providers • $500/$1,500 Deductible • 50% Coinsurance • Coinsurance Max $3,650/$7,300 • Non Network Providers can balance bill • Preventive care not covered
Dental Preventive Care • Covered in full: • Prophylaxis/cleanings – twice per year. • Oral examinations – twice per year. • Bitewing x-rays – • adults – 1 x a year • children under 18 - 2 x a year • Full mouth x-rays – once each five (5) years. • Limited coverage for children only: • Sealants • Space maintainers • Topical fluoride • Ancillary – emergency relief of pain.