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Disclaimer - This presentation is brought to you by Aetna Life Insurance Company and/or its affiliates to educate you on the Aetna plan options available to you through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) or Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
The Aetna HealthFund® (HDHP/CDHP), the Aetna Open Access® HMO Plan, the Aetna Dental PPO Plan are not endorsed by the U.S. government and/or its federal agencies.
Benefits 101:Choosing the right plan for you
Federal Employee Plans
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Choice of Plans and Coverage
No waiting period
No pre-existing condition limitations
Salary deduction
Government contributes 72%
Annual enrollment opportunity
FEHBP FeaturesFederal Employee Plans
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Provider/PCPReferralIn-Network vs. Out-of-NetworkCo-payCoinsuranceDeductible
Common Healthcare TermsFederal Employee Plans
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Plans and Coverage PPO
FFS
HDHP with an HSA
CDHP w/ HRA
HMO
And there’s more High, Basic, Standard FSA
FEDVIP
Making Sense of the Acronyms!Federal Employee Plans
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Plans and Coverage PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)
FFS (Fee For Service)
HDHP with an HSA (High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account)
CDHP w/ HRA (Consumer Driven Health Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement/Account)
HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)
And there’s more High, Basic, Standard (Same Insurance Company
might offer different plan options with different costs)
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
FEDVIP (Federal Employee Dental Vision Insurance Plans)
Making Sense of the Acronyms!Federal Employee Plans
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Comparing the types of plans: PPO vs. HMO
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HMO•Must live or work in the geographic area to enroll•You must use network providers, except in emergencies•Most have no deductibles or coinsurance, just pay co-pays
PPO •Nationwide network of preferred providers •Allows you to choose providers in and out-of-network•No referrals•Deductible & Coinsurance
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Plans with no referrals*
Plans with no deductibles
Tax Savings
National networks
Out of Pocket Maximums
Dental benefits included
Vision benefits included
Discounts on: Weight loss programs
Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Gym Memberships
*Referrals required for California HMO.
What do you get for your healthplan dollars?
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Compare. There’s more to it than just the premium these days:
Federal Employee Plans
$773
Premium Savings
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Annual Fund of
$1250
Self –Example OnlyCommon PPO Plans
PPO Network Plans
(CDHP)
Your Plan
Employee Premium Contribution(Bi-weekly premium x 26)
$1,825 $1,052
Carrier deposit to your fund (amount if any)
$0 $1,250
Deductible + HospitalCo-payment
$300 Annual$200/Admission
$750
In-Network Coinsurance Level
90% 90%
Catastrophic OOP Maximum (In Network)
$5,000 $3,000
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Are there tax saving? Can you carry over unused funds? Is preventive care free?
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Example of CDHP Plan with PPO Network
Federal Employee Plans
1) Medical & Dental Funds Medical: Single- $1,250 / Family-$2,500
Dental: Single- $300 / Family-$600
2) DeductibleMedical: Single- $750 / Family-$1,500
3) CoinsurancePlan pays for covered services:
In-network: 90% Out-of-network: 60%
Rx: $10/$25/$40 (your copay)
100% Preventive Care
In-Network
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Example of HDHP Plan with PPO Network
Federal Employee Plans
100% Preventive Care
In-Network
2) DeductibleIn-network: Single- $1,500 / Family-$3,000
Out-of-Network: Single- $2,500 / Family- $5,000
3) CoinsuranceIn-network: 90%/ 10%
Out-of-network: 70%/ 30% Rx: $10/$25/$40
Monthly Deposits Single- $62.50/monthFamily- $125/month
Member Contributions(optional)
Single- up to $2,250/yearFamily- up to $4,450/year
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FFS PPO Network PlansFederal Employee Plans
In-network BenefitsUsing participating facilities and Providers
-A’Richer’ benefit level-Mostly co-insurance
-Negotiated Fees/Rates
Out-of-Network Benefits Non-Participating Providers
-more cost sharing
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HMO Network PlansFederal Employee Plans
In-network BenefitsMust use participating facilities and Providers
-Mostly co-payments-Possible Referrals
-MUCH less paperwork!
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Eyewear & Vision services
Weight loss programs
Fitness programs
Chiropractic & Acupuncture services
Massage Therapy
Vitamins
Mail Order Rx
What about Perks?Federal Employee Plans
Common Special Discounts :
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What dental and vision benefits are in your Medical Plan:
Screenings?
Cleanings?
Fillings?
Reimbursement for eyewear?
Do you need a separateDental or Vision plan?
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How can you choose the right plan?Federal Employee Plans
Compare Plans and Plan features, like…
Premiums, Coinsurance, Copays and Network
Tax Savings, Rollover feature
Prescription drug coverage – Generic drugs and Mail Order benefit
Understand Vision and Dental benefits included with Medical Plans
Discounts – Access to discounts that could save money on services
and items you use already!
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Research now before Open Season
www.OPM.gov/Insure
www.benefeds.com
Do the math now – Budget your expected medical expenses
Do you now how to enroll?
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Thanks for coming!
Questions?Federal Employee Plans
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