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Open Enrollment 20L5 UCLA Retiree Health Benefits Overview J. Bridget Sheehan-Watanabe UCLA Health Care Facilitator Nov.2014
Open rnroliment Agenda
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) Open Enrollment: when, how, who to call.
) Medical Plans Options, Summary of Changes, Non-Medicare Plans, Medicare Plans. F Behavioral Health for all plan members. )Other Plans (briefly): Optum Wellness, Dental Vision, Legal
) Retirees outside of CA with Medicare.
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Open Enrollment 2015 - When & How > UC Open Enrollment* Begins Oct. 30 at 8 am > UC Open Enrollment Ends Nov. 25 at 5 pm F Changes effective Jan. L,2OLS F Changes made online: http: 'cnet.universitvofcalifornia.edu
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4Medicore's Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. This is not UC,s openenrollment. You mustcomplywith UC'sOEdateswhenyou are making, changes to your UC plans, even if they are plans that work with Medicare,
What Happens lf You Do Nothing?
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Flf you make no open enrollment
changes, your
plan enrollments will remain the same.
)You should review information about plan options and changes before deciding to do nothing. Your plan may have some benefit deductible and copay/coinsurance chang"r. Premiums also change each year.
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2015 Retiree Plan Options Non-Medicare Plans
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HMOS
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Health Net Blue & Gold (limited network plan)
'Kaiser
.
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Western Health Advantage (Sacramento area only)
PPOs
. . .
UC Care PPO
Health Savings PPO with HSA (restricted) Core (high-deductible plan)
Medicare Plans . Medicare Advantage HMOs . Health Net Senioritv Plus
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Kaiser Senior Advantage
PPOs/Supplement (secondary to Medicare) . Blue Shield Medicare PPO . High Option Supplement to Medicare . Blue Shield Medicare PPO without Rx (restricted)
2015 Split Family Partner Plans*^ (Medicare and non-Medicare enrollees in one family)
Health Net Blue & Gold Kaiser
Health Net Seniority Plus Ka
iser Senior Adva ntage
UC Care PPO
Blue Shield Medicare PPO
Core
Blue Shield Medicare PPO
*High Option and Health Savings PPO are not available to "split" families. High Option requires that all members in family have Medicare, Health Savings PPO requires that no one under the coverage have Medicare. ^lf you are in a non-Medicare plan and become Medicare-eligible during the year, you willtransition to the Medicare partner plan (outside of Open Enrollment).
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YOUR UC Plan Options
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Plan availability determined by zip code and Medicare enrollment status. Your premium costs determined by UCRP entry date and years of service credit. F Use Medical Plan Chooser to find costs and plans based on your specific information. ) Medical Plan Chooser found linked from open enrollment website, and under Resources here:
http://ucnet.
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iversi
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from Open Enrollment website (temporary link) https://u c20 L5_.lhoose r2, p beh. o rsl
Highlight of Changes for 2015 D
Non-Medicare Plans
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Chiropractic and acupuncture expanded under Health Net Blue & Gold and Kaiser
through American Specialty Health Plan Network; 24 visit limit, Health Net and UC Care:90 day Rx with copay savings (90 days for 2x30 retail copay) at select retail pharmacies for maintenance medications, UC Care
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and ambulance coverage
Out-of-pocket maximums changing (some amounts and what applies). Health Savings PPO with HSA: in-network deductibles & HSA contribution limits ncreasi
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g,
OTC nicotine replacement products
with prescription, 0 copay at network pharmacies. Women's preventive health benefits adding some breast cancer reducing Rx,0 copay. Medicare Plans
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HN Seniority Plus expanding coverage of medically necessary foot orthotics; adding Si
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D
ER
Health Savings PPO, Core: allowing members to obtain some vaccinations at pharmacies, under pharmacy benefits.
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adding TeleDoc, changing
UC Care,
lverSnea kers.
High Option adding benefits for gender disorder. Optum Eehavioral Health: new prior auth requirement on non-standard outpatient visits.
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Retiree Non-Medicare Plans Sq xrusrn
FERMANENTE.
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Heatrh Net r
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Non-Medicare HMO vs. PPO HMO
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Restricted provider access (PCP/medical group or Kaiser). Care starts with PCP; PCP refers to specialists; medical group authorizes most care outside of PCP's office, Fixed costs - most services have flat copays.
' . .
Must live in service area, Only ER and urgent care covered outside of medical group, May have carve-out benefits (behavioral health,
acupuncture, chiropractor),
PPO
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Access to larger network of doctors. Not assigned to a doctor
or 8roup. Self-refer to doctors and specialists; no authorization requirement to see doctors. Health plan must authorize surgery and some services in advance. Costs vary depending on whether provider is participating with plan
and other factors. Out-of-network providers cost you more. May have carve-out benefits through separate specialty plan.
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Retiree Non-Medicore Plan
Health Net Blue & Gold HMO
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Health Net Blue & Gold (with Optum Behavioral Health)
' . . . . . .
Includes UCLA Medical Group, and other groups (limited network). Requires PCP assignment, referrals, medical group authorizations, Pay set copays for medical services and Rx (copays not cha nging). No out-of-network medical coverage except ER and urgent care. OOP Max: 51000 individual/S3000 family (medical and Rx copsys apply) New for 2075! Acupuncture and chiropractic coveroge through American Specialty Heolth Plan Network. 24 visit limit. $20 copoY.
Copoy savings on 90-day maintenonce medications at CVS retail pharmacies (plus mailorder and IJC pharmocies),
Retiree Non-Medicore Plan
Kaiser HMO D Kaiser (includes Optum Behavioral Health) . Must use Kaiser providers and facilities (except behavioral health (Optum or Kaiser) and in emergency) . Pay set copays for medical services and Rx (copays not
. .
cha ngi ng)
OOP Max: $1500 individual/S3000 family (medical ond Rx copays apply)
for 2015! Acupuncture and chiropractic coveroge through Americqn Specialty Health Plan Network, 24 visit limit. $lS copay. (Koiser members con olso use Koiser acupuncture, 520 copoy.)
New
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At a Glance
Non-Medicore HMOs
ss/$2sls40*
Health Net Blue
& Gold OOP max:
retail
520 57s
S2s0
(1 nn )r"uu
$3000 fam,
))/)z) -
Kaiser S15oo ind. )5UUU TAM.
50% for infertllity S1O/S5O/SB0 and sexual mail order, dYsfunction Rx or uc pharmac
cVS
S10oo ind.
OOP max:
$20 self-injectables
$zo $zs
s2s0
Sroo
reta
Covered under Rx copays.
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510/$50 mail order
50% for infertility
and sexuar dysfunction Rx
*Health Net Rx copays are for generic/brand name formulary/non-formulary. -Kaiser's Rx copays are for generic/brand name.
Reti ree N on -Me d icdre Plan
UC Care PPO UC Care PPO - no PCP or medical group, no referrals or authorizations to see specialists. Blue Shield processes claims. Select tier includes UC providers and set co-pays tor many services. $20 copays for office visits; 5200-250 ER; 5250 hospital and skilled nursing unit ln ' hospital admission; 51"00 outpatient surgery in hosirital. Some services not covered on select tier (including stand-alone skilled nursing '
facility, home health, hospice, DME, prosthetics/orthotics, acupuncture, chiropractic, outpatient surgery at freestanding ambulatory surgery center). Prefered tier includes Blue shield ppo network and worldwide coverage; deductibles and coinsurance apply, up to annual maximums. Services outside the US covered at the preferred ppO benelit tevel,
Non-preferred providers covered; higher out-ot'-pocket costs. Set.co-pays for prescriptions, except specialty drugs.90-day Rx copay savings on
maintenance medications at select pharmacies, uc pharmacies, and mailoider. 2015: Expanding care mqnagement progrqms, I,JCLA patient Centered lntegrated Model, focus on coordinated services and qdherence to cqre plans. Reod summory.grid for more details ol plan coveroge, ond review lull plon coverqge booklet on lJCNet.
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None 54,500
Deductibles Out-of-Pocket Maximums
-
Out-of-Pocket Mdximums
-
Physician Office Visits
Fdciilty & Ambulance ER
ER
/
medical Rx
$1,s00 / 53,600
520A-525A^
Outpatient Surgery in Hospital Hospital (non-emergency)
$zso
Not
Acupuncture*
covered Not covered Not covered Not covered Not covered
Prescrlptlons (subject to Rx nlax)
S5/25la0 30.day;
Durable Medlcal Equlpment S/A Skilled Nursing Facility
Home Health
Chlropractlc'
5750 se,000
Not
No OOP max on AON Rx 50o/o
$2A0-S250 h.d.ductrbt 9200-$2gO hod.du.tbre) $200 fldt $200 fldt fee
fee 20% 20%
s0%1
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zo%
5oo/o2
I
50%L
20o/o 20%l.L00 day limit) 20% (100 visit llmii) 20% 20% Sf0/50/80 90.day; 30% to
S150/each Speclaltv
Behavioral Health
only)
Ss00 / S1,s00 ss,000 / s1s,000
zo%
N/A covered s100
S/A Ambulatory Surgery Center
/
54,200 (network phatmqcy copay
szo
Urgent Care
Physiclonst
/
S2s0 / 53,000
Rx
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50% 50%2 (L00 days) 50%3 (100 visits) S0% 20% some Rx not covered out of network; somo 50% of fetall
Carved out to Optum
^ S200 ER only; S250 if admitted to hospital. tPlan limit of 24 visits for chiropractic and acupuncture combined. 3rlf preauthorized, coinsurance will be 20% for non-pref. home health.
Plan Pays maximum of: I 50% on S350/day
':50% on S600/day
Reti ree
N o n -Mt e d i cdre
UC Care PPO -
Plan
Additional Notes
Services with non-preferred providers (providers who are not contracted and do not have a fee agreement with the plan) are paid by plan based on allowed amounts (not billed charges). Members are responsible for coinsurance and any qmounts in excess of ollowed qmounts, Amounts in excess of allowed amounts do not apply to deductibles or
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ut- of - poc ket m axi m u m s.
Services with day or visit limit accrue to the limit even if the deductible has not been met.
} Reod summary grid for more details of plan coverdge, and review full plan coverage booklet online,
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Understunding Balance Billing
PPO Claim Processing Example Example assumesl
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Annualdeductible met 80% benefit level for PPO providers (20% coinsurance) 50% benefit level for nonPPO providers (50% co nsu ra n cel I
Note: ln addition to different benefit levels for PPO and non-PPO benefits, most plans nave separate deductibles and separate maximum out-of,pockets on PPO and non-PPO benefits,
Amount Billed
$250
Negotiated Rate
$1 00
N/A
Allowed Amount
$1 00
$1
Plan Pays
$80
QAN
Provider Write-off
$1
50
$250 00
NiA
(lnsurance Adjustmont)
Member Coinsurance
ozu
$50
$20
$200
(applied to max OOP)
Member may be billed
Retiree
N
on- M ed icore plan
Health Savings PPO w/HSA Not open for retiree enrollment. only retirees already enrolled can remain in plan until anyone in family becomes Medicare-eligible. Low premiums, High-deductibles. PPO benefits after deductible, up to annual out-of-pocket maximums. Reod plan summory grid dnd full plan booklet for details of the coverdge,
Health Savings Account allows both UC and enrollee contributions. HSA can be used to meet deductible and pay eligible health care expenses. After age 65, HSA can be used for non-eligible expenses (taxed but no penalty). Enrollee owns HSA; no use it or lose it rules, and yours if Vou leave UC coverage.
Former Anthem Lumenos members may have pDHRA from Anthem HRA rollover. once Medicare-eligible and move to Medicare plan, any pDHRA funds move to stand Alone HRA (SAHRA) and can be used for Medicare premiums. plan premiums, and qualified medical and Rx expenses, untilfund is exh a usted.
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At a Glance
Health Savings PPO w/HSA HSA
Ssoo
Slooo
Up to $2,8s0 (or $3,8s0 if ss+)
Up to 95,650 (or $6,650 of 55+)
contributions
are annual amounts and subject to IRS rules and limits.
*Services with
n-preferred providers are paid bv plan based on ,i " - -"-'" -' ailoweo amounts. Members are responsible for no
coinsuranceand any amounts
In
:
Preferred Providers
Non-
Preferred
Preferred*
Providers
5 1,300
(? cnn't
20%
40%*
Deductibles Coinsurance-
52,600 20%
No.n-
Preferred* s5,000 * 40%*
Maximum Out-of_ Pocket
s4,000
S8.00O*
excess of allowed amounts. Amounts in excess of allowed amounts do not apply to deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums,
Retiree
No
n-Med
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/vr-vv
4nn
(1A nnn* I Lvtvvw
-Review summary grid for details and coinsurance variations.
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re plan
Core High-deductible - 53000 individual (applies to max OOp) Lowest premiums Medical, mental health and Rx all subject to deductible and coinsurance. 20/80 PPo after deductible is met for both preferred and no n-preferred providers D Maximum out-of-pocket: 56,350 individual; SI2,7OO family single deductible and max oop applies to services with preferred and non-preferred providers.
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Y Reod plan summary grid ond full plan booktetfor details of the coveroge.
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Retiree Non-Medicsre Plans
Prescription Drug Coverage* 30-day supply
(network pharmacy/specialty pharmacy): Health Net B&G Kaiser UC Care PPO** s s.00 $ s.oo Generic ss.o0 s2s,00 52s.00 Brand Formulary S25,00
Non-Formulary $40.00 30% to 5150 Specialty 90-day SUpply
N/A
Szo
s2s
(mait-order andselectnetworkphormqcieslormdintenancemedicotions):
UC Care
Generic Brand Formulary Non-Formulary specialty HSA
s40.o0
PPO
$ro.oo $so,oo 580.00 N/A
Health Net
B&G
s10.00 $50.00 580.00 N/A
Kaiser
s10.00 $50.00 N/A N/A
pp1 * rand g.9!9** members: Rx subject to deductible and colnsuronce, up to
OOP mox'
*Generic drugs mandatory on all UC p.lans unless medically necessary and authorized by plan. *xSome odult vaccines covered under pharmacy benefits vrith no copaY (tetanus, pertussis, pneumococcal, meningocaccol, HPV, shingles), Network pharmacies only'
Retiree Non-Medicorâ‚Ź Plans
Rx Coverage Enhancements F
Health Net Blue & Gold
. .
90 dav supplies, copay savings: UC-owned; CVS retail; cVS mailorder. Rx included: specific medications listed on HN's maintenance drug list.* hnps://www,healthrlet.com/static/general/unprotected/pdfs/calpharmacv/maint drus list 0dft
F
UC Care 90 day supplies, copay savings: UC-owned; participating retail pharmacies (Safeway/Vons, Walgreens, Costco); PrimeMail. Rx included: Specific medications listed on Blue Shield of California Selected
. '
Maintenance Medication list'*
https://www.blueshieldca.com/bsca/documents/pharmacv/MaintenanceList.Odf
>
*
UC Care, Health Savings PPO, Core . some adult vaccines (tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) pneurnococcal, ni.ningoio..rl, cerviial cancer (HPV) and shingles (herpes zoster)).covered under pftrir?iy benefits with no copay. Must use network pharmacies for this benefit
!Dtuglists subjecttochange. Collyourplonilyouhovequestionsdboutwhetheryoutdtug isonthemdintenoncedruglist
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Questions regarding Non-Medicare Medical Plans
(Medicare plans, and Behavioral Health for all plan members still to come.)
Retiree Medicare FQ xnrsrn
Pla ns
PERMANENTE"
UC CARE Vour raac. Your (horcg,
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UC Rules Review
- Retiree plan Members
MUST Enroll in Medicare tf Eltgible
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Enrollment in Medicare parts A & B - Required by uC if erigibre for premium-free part A. start Medicare enroilment process 3 months before 65 birthday (automatic if collecting sociat seiuritv)'.Look for packet *itlllJglrnat,ion and instructions 2% months before 65rh birthday. Corpf utu torm from UC approx. E and rv return to ru rf_1n
RASC.
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lf Medicare-elieibre b,ut.fairto enroil -yourisk being permanentry de-enroled frdm uc,s A;;;it;i rvrloitir coverage. Part,D - your UC medical plan coordinates you with part D (do not need to enroil in part D oLtside otyour-uc pran, wiil cause confrict if you do). p^ay lou. la1} B premiums (amount based on.i.ncome) and may pay Part D Medicare Income Rerated rvontrriy Adjustmerlinn.,"r,it - " - -"': (IRMAA), if higher income.
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Medicare HMO (w/Medicare assigned) Medicare Advantage prescription Drug plan ) Health Net seniority prus (HNSp) and Kaiser senior Advantage ) Medicare PartsA, p-(!nO D)assigned to-- ptan; Medicare willnot work outside of HMO. '
> )
HNSP requires pCp.and. Medical Group assrgnment. Networks '-available may not be the same as in iion-Meaicare
HMo.
Care starts with pCp; pCp refers to_specia.lists; medicalgroup authorizes most care outside of pCpls oftrce.
Only ER and urgent care covered outside of medicalgroup/plan. Fixed costs - most services have flat copays, but some differences between non-Medicar" inl ffn'eAicare HMO. Must live in service area. Service areas may be different than non-Medicare HMO servtce areas. lhqnge to carve-out benefits you used under non_Medicare HMO.
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Retiree Medicare Advantogte HMO Plsn
Health Net Seniority Plus )
UCLA Medical Group /imited ond restricted controct with HNSp . Must be enrolled in Health Net AND assigned to UCLA Medical Group dt time of transitioning into HNSP to remain in UCLA Medical Group under HNSp, . Medicare members from other plans connot select UCLA Medical Group under HNSP, even if using UCLA providers under current plan. Not all medical groups available under Health Net are available under
) > ) )
Cannot use Medicare outside of Medicare Advantage plan. Requires PCP assignment, referrals, medical group authorizations.
D
Pay set copays
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No out-of-network medical coverage except ER and urgent care.
HNSP
HNSp.
not available in all areas where HN B&G is available (e,g. Ventura
for medical services and most
Rx (coinsurance
Co.).
for specialty
Rx).
New in 2075: Expanded coverage of medically necessary orthotics. SifverSneakersl Sign up at: silversneal<ers.com or call 1-888-423-4632,
Behavioral health though Managed Health Network (see plan booklet).
Retiree Medicare Advantage HMO Plsn
Kaiser Senior Advantage F Must use Kaiser providers and facilities. ) Cannot use Medicare outside of Kaiser (except for emergency care). ) Pay set copays for medical services and Rx (copays not changing). ) Behavioral health only through Kaiser. > All services (doctors, lab, imaging, pharmacy, hospital) under one roof.
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At a Glance; Retiree Medicare Advantage flMO plans
Health Net SenioritV Plus Med Max OOP s1s00
S5/S2s/$40*
retail
5zo
52s0
5100
510/550/580 mail
or
Rx Max OOP s2000
order
92s0
Med Max OOP s1s00
s100
55/525* retail S10/550 order
Rx Max OOP
54
r:r,
25% for Part B drugs up to S25 max
UC
pharmacy
Kaiser Senior Advantage
25% self-injectibles (up to 52000 annual
50% for infertility and sexual dysfunction Rx Specia lty d rugs covered under Rx
copays. 50% for infertility and sexual dysfunction Rx
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tHealth Net Rx copays are for generic/brand name formulary/non-formulary. -Kaiser's Rx copavs are for generic/brand name.
Medicare PPO & High Option (Plans
that Process Claims as Secondary to Medicare)
Blue Shield Medicare PPO, PPO w/out Rx, and High Option - Secondary to Medicare Fee for Service (similar to a Medicare Supplement)
F
Medicare pays first; PPO/HO pays second, Secondary plan opplies its benefit to the bolonce remaining after Medicore poys.
F
Must use Medicqre providers for services covered by Medicare. Not assigned to a doctor or group. Not restricted to plan's PPO network.
F
Medicare must authorize surgery and some services in advance. Secondary plan only makes medical necessity decisions if Medicare coverage is exhausted and plan is paying as primary, or if service is not eligible for coverage by Medicare but is eligible for coverage under secondary plan.
F
For services not eligible for coverage by Medicare, best PPO providers (restricted to contracted rates),
F
UC's retiree group plans that work as secondary to Medicare provide benefits beyond Medicare (e.9. hearing aids, acupuncture, outside US,
to use plan's
and more).
F
UC's plans include Part D Rx coverage, Part D assigned
to
UC Rx plan.
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Medicare PPO/HO
- Medicare providers
Two Types of Medicare providers ) Providers who occeptMedicsre assignment are limited to billine Medicare allowed amounts, must bill Medicare, and are paid directry by Medicare. ) Providers who do not qccept ossignment may charge L5% more (Medicare limiting charge), must fire craims with Medicare, can coilect payment from you at time of service. Medicare reimburses you, Private contract and opt out providers (for services Medicare would cover) > A "private contract" is a contract between a Medicare beneficiarv and a physician or other practitioner who has "opted out" of Medicare, for arl services the provider furnishes to Medicare beneficraries, In a private contract, the Medicore beneficiory qgrees to: give up Medicare payment for services furnished by the physician or practitioner; ond poy the physician or
proctitioner without regard to any limits thot would otherwise appty to whot the physicion or proctitioner could chorge.
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UC
into
Retiree Medicare Plan
Blue Shield Medicare ppO l Can use any Medicare providers for services covered by Medicare, > S100 annual deductible for services not covered by Medicare, ) Plan covers Medicare part A and part B deductibles. ! Medicare pays first; Blue Shield pavs second. > AIl"j Medicare pays, Blue Shield Medicare ppO pays g0% of remainder )>
or tvteotcare allowed amount. For services not covered by Medicare, best to use Blue shield providers to contain costs. 20% coinsurance for most services not covered by Medicare but covered under UC plan benefits (e.g. acupuncture, hearing aids, counseling with MFT or MFCC).
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Annual medical maximum out-of-pocket: S1500.
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lgqqllt-e.lart
D Rx plan with set copays* SrO753675Ot rerail or 520/560/590 mail order/UC pharmacy, up to g+200 annual max oop on Rx copays (generic, brand name formulary and specialty drugs).
f Rx copays are
for generic/brand name formulary and specialty/non_formularv.
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Retiree Medicare Plan
Blue Shield High OPtion Can use any Medicare providers for services covered by Medicare'
$50 annual deductible for services not covered by Medicare' Plan covers Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles. Medicare pavs first; Blue Shield pays second. After Medicare pays, Blue shield High option pays 100% of remainder of
Medicare allowed amount' For services not covered by Medicare (e.g. acupunct_ure), best to use Blue shield providers to contain costs. 20% coinsurance for most servlces noI covered by Medicare but covered under UC plan benefits (e.g. acupuncture, hearing aids, counseling with MFT).
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Annual medical maximum out-of-pocket: S1050. New: Benefits for gender disorder - hormone therapy, psychotherapy, surgical service; plan criterla, co-insurance and prior authorization requirernents. seoarate Part D Rx plan, with set copays* 510/$30/545 retail or S)b/Soo/Sgo mail order/UC pharmacy, up to 51000 annual max ooP on iopiyr (generic, brand name formulary and specialty drugs)'
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Rx
*Rx copavs are for generic/brand name formulary and specialty/non-formulary
Retiree Medicare Plan
Blue Shield Medicare PPO without Rx Requires that retiree and all covered family members have Medicare and be enrolled in a non-uc Medicare-coordinated plan with Rx benefits (verification required)' CANNOT have a non-UC
Medicare Advantage Plan. can use any Medicare providers for services covered by Medicare. S100 annual deductible for services not covered by Medicare' Plan covers Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles. Medicare pays first; Blue Shield pays second. After Medicare pays, Blue Shield Medicare PPO pays 80% of remainder of Medicare allowed amount. F For services not covered by Medicare, best to use Blue Shield not oroviders to contain costs. 20% coinsurance for most services lovered by Medicare but covered under UC plan bene-fits.(e g' acupuncture, hearing aids, counseling with MFT or MFCC)' P Annual medical maximum out-of-pocket: 51500'
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UC Plans and Medicare Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Doctor visit
Picks up balance
of
Medicare allowed amount after Medicare pays Medicare allowable
Applies benefit (80%) to balance remainlng after Medicare pays
lso
$1so
Medicare pays*
$rzo
s120
Plan pays
$so
524
You pay
0
56 (up to $1,500 annual
S
maximum out-of-pocket *Assuming Medicare deductible met, Both High Option and Blue Shield Medicare PPO plans pick up Medicare deductible, ',1.).
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Deductlble (applles to servlces not covered by Medlcare)
)5U
5100
s10s0
Slsoo
Slooo
$4700
Physician Servlces
No copay
20% of balance after Medlcare
Preventlve Care
No copay
No copay
No copay No copay
20% of balanqe after Medicara
Emergency Care and Ambulance
No copay
20% of balance after Medlcare
Rehabilltation Services (PL OT, ST)
No copay
20% of balance after Medicare
S/A Skllled Nursing Facility (100 day limit/calendar year) Days 1-20 Days 21-100
No copay No copay
20% of balance after Medlcare
Days 100+
Full cost
Full cost
Home Health {must be covered by Medicare)
No copay
20% of balance after
Durable Medical Equipment {covered by Medtcare) Durable Medical Equipment (not covered by Medicare)
No copay
20% of balancE after Medicare
20%
20%
Hearin8 Aids (2 hearing aids every 36 months)
20%
20%
Chiropractlc* (Medicare must cover first)
No copay
20% of balance after lVEdlcare
Out-of-Pocket Maxlmums
-
Out-of-Pocket Maximums
-
medlcar Rx
Hospital Services (first 60 days Hospital (days 61+)
Acupuncture
-
plan ptcks up Medicare deductlble)
I
Behavioral Health (with Medicare providers,
N4Ds,
phDs,
LCSWS)
Behavioral Health (providers types Medlcare dogsn,t cover, MFTs, tvlFCCS) Balance After Medicare=Remaining
No copay
No copay
Medicare
20%
20./"
No copay
20% of balance after Medlcare
20%
20%
Medicare-eligible expenses after Medicare has paid
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Questions regarding Medicare PPO/HO plans \
(Behavioral Health for all plan members next.)
Retiree Plans
-
HMOs
BehavioraUMental Health Benefits Member cost for outpatient office
Health Blue &
Net
Gold
visits reflected on charts (slides 38-
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Behavioral health plan deductibles,
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Seniority
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copay/visit
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{ftrst 3 no copay)
copay/visit
copays an0
$10 group/ S2o indiv.
plan deductibles, coinsurance for
inpatient and outpatient services.
copay/visit
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Retinee Plans
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PPOs
Behavioral/Mental Health Benefits 20% after deductible (Blue Shield)
-
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Health
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UC Care
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*
20% after deductible
Core
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(Optum")
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No
copay
afte(
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iSome provider types not covefed by Medicare (e.g. MFTs) may be covered bV Blue shield, with 20% coinsurance after deductible, Call plan to verifv coverage of your provider who is not covered by Med icare and is not a Psychologist, Psychiatrist or LCSW. ra The plans will cover non-preferred providers based on allowed amount, not billed charges; mâ&#x201A;Źmber pays balance.
Actions To Take After Flan Change ,
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Read all plan materials to understand how plan works, and call your plan with any questions.
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Check new plan lD card to verify enrollment, and your pCp and medical group if enrolling in Health Net Blue & Gold. Call your plan immediately with any issues. All plan members except Kaiser current members will receive new lD cards.
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Resources
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Retirees
Health Net Blue & Gold Health Net Seniority Plus
1-800-539-4072
Kaiser
1-800-464-4000
Kaiser Senior Advantage
1-800-443-0815
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1-855-201-837s
UC Care Concierge
1-855-201-2087
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Retirees
UC Retlrement Administration Service Center
1-800-888-8267
Emeriti Retiree Relations Center
310-825-7456
Medlcare
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(1-800-633-4227) Social Security Administration
L-800-772-12t3
UCLA Health Care Facilitator (retiree dedicated
1-310-794-8598
phone and email)
reti rees@chr,ucla.edu
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