Medical
91¶ÌÊÓƵ contracts with Public Employees Health Program (PEHP) to provide for hospital, surgical, outpatient medical care and major medical expenses according to the current payment schedule for the plan.
Participating doctors, hospitals and other health providers are identified for the best payment schedule. Some of the features of the medical coverage are:
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The choice between:
- A traditional low-deductible plan and a Flex Spending Account
- A high-deductible health care plan (HDHP) with university contributions to a Health Savings Account
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The choice between the
two largest networks in the state,
plus out-of-state networks -
Cost comparison tools
& cashback opportunities
For questions about the medical insurance plan, contact PEHP at 800-765-7347 or .
Traditional Health Plan
The traditional health plan includes:
- A lower deductible with predictable costs through fixed copays (dollar amounts for services like office visits).
- Each family member has their own deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.
- Deductible does not apply to out-of-pocket maximum.
- You pay a portion of the plan from your paycheck and have the option to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FLEX).
Benefits Grid
Summary of Benefits and Coverage: Traditional Plan
STAR High Deductible Health Plan
The STAR HSA plan is an HSA-eligible medical plan. You will be able to pay for medical bills with a savings account containing money that you and your employer contribute.
- 91¶ÌÊÓƵ contributes money to an HSA account for health-related expenses to offset a higher deductible. You can also put money in yourself, tax free.
- HSA funds carry over from year-to-year and grow tax free. You never forfeit what you do not spend. Save for healthcare and retirement expenses.
- This plan covers most preventative care services paid at 100% (even before the deductible) compared to other plans.
- All spending goes towards the out-of-pocket maximum, protecting you from large bills.
Benefits Grid: STAR Plan
Summary of Benefits and Coverage: STAR Plan
STAR Preventative Drug List