Upload
mae-robbins
View
218
Download
3
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Presented by:HUB InternationalNovember 14, 2014
TOURO INFIRMARY 2015 OPEN ENROLLMENT
Agenda
2015 Changes
Wellness Benefits
Medical Benefits
Other Benefits
Costs
Websites
2015 Changes
• Merging the Base and Enhanced Plan into the Traditional plan.
• Introducing a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employer is contributing towards the Health Savings Account.
• Covered with Services within LCMC Health or United Healthcare Network only with exception: Emergency Services.
• Preventive Care will be covered at 100%– Generic Oral Contraceptives– Breast Pumps– Immunizations as recommended by CDC
• All co-pays including prescription drug co-pays will accrue towards the annual out of pocket maximum.
2015 Changes (cont’d)• Flexible Spending Account – $500 Roll over feature no longer allowed
due to the Qualified High Deductible Plan and Health Savings Account Offering.
• Increase in Flexible Spending Account for unreimbursed medical expenses to $2,550 annually.
• Limited Purpose FSA available to employees who are participating in the HDHP/HSA plan for dental and vision expenses only.
• LCMC Paid Short Term Disability with eligibility period of: 1st day of the month following 6 months of employment. Available to both full and part-time employees.
• LCMC Paid Long Term Disability plan with benefits payable for 5 years for full-time. Employee Paid for Part-time.
• Long Term Disability buy-up option with benefits extending benefits to your normal Social Security Retirement age. Available to full-time only.
• LTD Eligibility period: 1st day of the month following 6 months of employment.
2015 Changes (cont’d)
• Hourly Employees - Increase in LCMC Paid Life Insurance and AD&D from 1 x annual earnings to a maximum of $50,000 to $75,000.
• New Spousal Surcharge - If your spouse is eligible to participate in his/her employer’s medical plan but chooses to participate in the LCMC Health plan, a surcharge of $50 per month will be added to your premium. Spousal affidavit required.
• Dependent certification form also needs to be completed if you wish to continue to cover your eligible dependents.
• New Program for Specialty Drugs.• New ID cards will be issued for Medical and Vision.
Traditional Plan
Services LCMC System Facilities
UHC Facility Providers and Professional
Providers (Excluding
Ochsner/Tulane)
Ochsner / Tulane
Deductible- Individual- Family
$500$1,000
$500$1,000
$3,000$6,000
How Deductible Applies to Family Members
Deductibles are applied by individual and family unit. An individual may reach their deductible and begin coinsurance. A family deductible can be met by one or all
family members. LCMC and UHC Network Combined; All cross apply.
Out-of-Pocket Limit Medical- Individual- Family
$2,000 medical only$4,000 medical only
$2,500 medical only$5,000 medical only
$3,750$7,500
Out-of-Pocket Limit Rx-Individual-Family
$2,500 Rx only$5,000 Rx only
$2,500 Rx only$5,000 Rx only
$2,500 Rx only$5,000 Rx only
Out-of-Pocket Limit Combined Medical and Rx- Individual- Family
$4,500$9,000
$5,000$10,000
$6,250$12,500
Provider Office/Clinic Visit Co-pay- Primary Care (not preventive)- Specialist- Preventive care/screening/immunization
$25$40
Covered at 100%
$25$40
Covered at 100%
$25$40
Ded & Coinsurance may apply to facility charge
Covered at 100%
Testing- Lab Services- Imaging, X-Rays (CT/PET scans, MRIs)
Covered at 100%Ded. & 10% coinsurance
Ded. & 20% coinsuranceDed. & 20% coinsurance
Ded. & 40% coinsuranceDed. & 40% coinsurance
Traditional Plan (cont’d)
Services LCMC System Facilities
UHC Facility Providers and Professional
Providers (Excluding
Ochsner/Tulane)
Ochsner / Tulane
Therapies- PT/OT/Speech- Chemo/Radiation
Ded. & 10% coinsuranceDed. & 10% coinsurance
Ded. & 20% coinsuranceDed. & 20% coinsurance
Ded. & 40% coinsuranceDed. & 40% coinsurance
Out-patient Surgery- Facility Fee- Physician/Surgeon Fees
Ded. & 10% coinsuranceDed. & 10% coinsurance
Ded. & 20% coinsuranceDed. & 20% coinsurance
Ded. & 40% coinsuranceDed. & 40% coinsurance
Immediate Medical Attention- Hospital Emergency Room Services- Emergency Medical Transportation- Urgent Care
$150 co-pay$100 co-pay$40 co-pay
$150 co-pay$100 co-pay$40 co-pay
$150 co-pay$100 co-pay$40 co-pay
Hospital Stay- Facility Fee- Physician/Surgeon Fees
Ded. & 10% coinsuranceDed. & 10% coinsurance
Ded. & 20% coinsuranceDed. & 20% coinsurance
Ded. & 40% coinsuranceDed. & 40% coinsurance
Prescription Drugs - $100 deductible/individual- Generic (ded. waived)- Preferred- Non-Preferred- Specialty
Retail / Mail$10/$22 $30/$65
$45/$100$75/$165
Retail / Mail$10/$22 $30/$65
$45/$100$75/$165
Not covered outside of network
Specialty Drugs
• Specialty medications treat complex chronic conditions and have a high cost. They often require special storage, handling and administration.
• If you take a specialty drug, LCMC Health has contracted with special pharmacies to provide these drugs at a lower cost. Three pharmacies have been contracted with: Avita New Orleans Pharmacy; Walgreens Specialty Rx; and Accredo. If you obtain your specialty medication from one of these pharmacies, your co-pay will be $50 instead of $75 at other pharmacies.
• Avita New Orleans• Phone: (504) 822-8013 or (877) 424-2930; 24 Hour Help Line 1-888-284-8279• www.avitapharmacy.com • Walgreens Specialty Rx• Phone: Specialty Pharmacy & Care Team: 1-888-782-8443• www.walgreens.com/pharmacy/specialtypharmacy.jsp • Accredo• Phone: 1-888-608-9010• www.accredo.com/patients/getting-started-with-accredo#sthash.YWlOPyGz.dpuf
Traditional Premiums
Monthly Rate EE Contribution LCMC Contribution
Employee $404.65 $138.92 $265.73
Employee & Spouse $809.29 $277.83 $531.46
Employee & Child(ren) $728.37 $250.05 $478.32
Family $1,157.29 $397.30 $759.99
2014 Plan 2015 Plan EE Only EE & Spouse EE & Children
Family
Enhanced Traditional ($51.41) ($135.47) ($115.40) ($193.73)
Basic Traditional $15.48 $5.45 ($1.93) $44.30
What is a HDHP Plan?
• A high-deductible health plan is a health insurance plan with lower premiums and higher deductibles than a traditional health plan. Being covered by an HDHP is also a requirement for having a Health Savings Account.
• If family coverage is elected, the full family deductible must be met before the health plan reimburses.
• Preventive Expenses are covered at 100%• Preventive generic prescriptions are covered at 100%• All Other medical services including office visits and
prescriptions apply towards the deductible and out of pocket maximum at a discount rate.
What is an HSA Plan?
• Medical “IRA”• Contributions are tax deductible• Earnings grow tax-free• Qualified distributions are tax-free• All IRS 213(d) expenses are eligible for reimbursement• IRS form 8889 filing with tax return• Both you and your employer can contribute to the HSA account• An account will be opened on your behalf and you will be
provided with a debit card through HSA Bank• The maximum contribution (employee + employer) for 2015 is
as follows:– Single $3,350– Family $6,650
• Additional Catch up contributions of $1,000 annually if age 55 - 64
Who is eligible for HSA’s?
• Any individual that:– Is covered by a HDHP– Is not covered by other health insurance
• does not apply to specific injury insurance and accident, disability, dental care, vision care, long-term care
– Is not eligible for Medicare– Cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s
tax return– Cannot run unreimbursed medical expenses through
an FSA– You must open an HSA account with HSA Bank
HSA Distributions
• Distributions are tax-free if taken for:– person covered by the high deductible– spouse of the individual– any dependent of the individual
• Spouse and dependents don’t need to be covered by the HDHP
• If not used for qualified medical expenses, then amount is included in income
• 20% additional tax if taken for non-medical expenses, except when taken after:– Individual dies or becomes disabled– Individual is eligible for Medicare – age 65
LCMC Annual Contribution toyour Health Saving Account
Coverage Tier Dollar Amount
Employee $500
Employee & Spouse $750
Employee & Child(ren) $1,000
Family $1,500
50% of the contribution will be deposited into your HSA Bank Account January 2015 and the Remainder will be deposited in July 2015. Can only access funds available.
High Deductible HealthPlan with HSA
Services LCMC System Facilities
UHC Facility Providers and Professional
Providers (Excluding
Ochsner/Tulane)
Ochsner / Tulane
Deductible- Individual- Family
$1,500$3,000
$1,500$3,000
$4,000$8,000
How Deductible Applies Across Network Tiers LCMC and UHC Network Combined; All cross apply.
How Deductible Applies to Family Members Deductibles are applied by family unit. The deductible is not met for any individual until the entire family deductible is met.
Coinsurance 15% 25% 50%
Out-of-Pocket Max- Individual- Family
$4,000$8,000
$4,500$9,000
$6,250$12,500
Preventive Services Covered at 100% Covered at 100% Covered at 100%
Provider Office/clinic visits and all other medical services Ded. & 15% coinsurance Ded. & 25% coinsurance Ded. & 50% coinsurance
Prescription Drugs – AFTER DEDUCTIBLE- Generic- Preferred- Non-Preferred- Specialty
Retail / Mail$10/$22 $30/$65
$45/$100$75/$165
Retail / Mail$10/$22 $30/$65
$45/$100$75/$165
Not covered outside of network
HDHP Premiums
Monthly Rate EE Contribution LCMC Contribution
Employee $393.41 $95.34 $298.07
Employee & Spouse $786.83 $190.68 $596.15
Employee & Child $708.14 $171.61 $536.53
Family $1,125.16 $277.57 $847.59
2014 Plan 2015 Plan EE Only EE & Spouse EE & Children Family
Enhanced HDHP/HSA ($94.99) ($222.62) ($193.84) ($313.46)
Basic HDHP/HSA ($28.10) ($81.70) ($80.37) ($75.43)
Low Option High Option
Calendar Year Maximum $1,000 per Individual $1,500 per Individual
Calendar Year Deductible $0 $25 per Individual
Preventive Care 85% 100% (deductible waived)
Basic Expenses 50% 80%
Major Expenses 30% 50%
Orthodontia (child only)
N/A 50% to $1,000 Lifetime Maximum
Dental Benefits through Assurant
Dental Premiums
Coverage LevelLow Option High Option
Single $17.47/Month$8.74/PP
$29.97/Month$14.99/PP
Employee & Spouse $34.17/Month $17.09/PP
$60.71/Month$30.36/PP
Employee & Child(ren) $39.65/Month$19.83/PP
$67.11/Month$33.56/PP
Family $59.45/Month$29.73/PP
$100.82/Month$50.41/PP
To maximize your benefits use the Assurant network
Voluntary Vision Planthrough Always Care
Coverage Level
Frequency Co-PaysIn-Network
Out-of-Network
Exam 12 Months $10 Co-pay Up to $40 Allowance
Frames 24 Months $25 Co-pay up to $130 Allowance Up to $50 Retail Allowance
Lenses 12 Months $25 Co-pay Allowances: $40 Single/$60 Bifocal/$80 Trifocal
Contacts12 Months $25 Co-Pay up to $130
Allowance Up to $105 Allowance
To maximize your benefits use the Always Care network
Vision Premiums
Coverage LevelEmployee PremiumFull-Time $/Month
$/Pay Period
Single $5.47/Month$2.74/PP
Employee & Spouse $10.48/Month$5.24/PP
Employee & Child(ren) $10.96/Month$5.48/PP
Family $16.80/Month$8.40/PP
• Pre-Tax Premium Contributions• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
– Un-reimbursed Medical Expenses ($2,550.00 max).– Common items for reimbursement:
• Deductibles, co pays, out-of-pocket expenses, laser eye surgery, dental fees.
– Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)– Dependent Care/Child Care ($5,000.00 max);– Daycare expenses for PRE-KINDERGARTEN and UNDER.– Before and After School expenses for any child 12 yrs of age and under (No
overnight camps - only day camps).– Elder Care expenses for a parent who lives with you and needs round the
clock care.• Limited Purpose FSA (dental and vision only) $2,550 maximum for employees
who are enrolled in the HDPD/HSA Plan. • Employee’s who have balances up to $500 will be rolled over into a limited FSA
account if you are participating in the HDHP/HSA plan or a Standard FSA account if you are participating in the Traditional Plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts - UMR
How Does Flexible Spending Work?
• Voluntary Participation
• Annual Enrollment – Calendar Year
• Careful Planning Required
• Annual amount divided by 24 paychecks
• Reimbursements are administered through a third party administrator - UMR
• Medical & Dependent FSA Debit Cards – Your current debit cards will be replenished with your new allocation.
• Debit Card transactions require substantiation of qualified expenses. You may receive notification from UMR requesting proof of qualified expenses.
FSA Qualifying Event
♦ Marriage♦ Divorce or legal separation♦ Birth/adoption of child♦ Part-time/full-time status♦ Termination/commencement of employment♦ Loss of a dependent♦ SCHIP eligibility
You can change your expense election during the plan year if there is a major change in your family status due to:
Life Insurance & AD&D Exempt Employees
Directors and Above
Hourly employees
Full-time employees only1.5 x annual earnings to a maximum of $300,000
3 x annual earnings
1 x annual earnings to a maximum of $75,000
Accelerated Benefits Up to 80% of life benefitSubject to maximum
LCMC PaidLife Insurance through the Hartford
Benefit 60% of your base weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,500 per week
Payable 15th Day Accident15th Day Sickness
Maximum Up to 26 Weeks
LCMC Paid Short Term Disability
Provided for full-time and part-time employees. Eligibility: 1st day of the month following6 months of employment.
Monthly Benefit Maximum $10,000
Elimination Period 180 days
Benefit 60% of Monthly Earnings
Duration of Benefits 5 years
Mental & Nervous Maximum 2 years
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Maximum 2 years
Pre-Existing Condition 3 months prior /12 months after
Survivor Benefit 3 months
LCMC Paid LTDthrough the Hartford
Option to buy-up and extend the duration of benefits to your normal Social Security Retirement age. Rates are based on age and income. Available to full-time employees only.Part-time employees have the option of purchasing a 5 year benefit at their own cost.
Life Insurance & AD&D Can be purchased in increments of $10,000 or 5 times your annual
earnings to a maximum of $500,000
Guaranteed issue amount $250,000
Amounts in excess of $250,000 will require evidence of insurability.
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D the throughthe Hartford
Rates are age rated
Life Insurance and AD&D A spouse is eligible for an amount in increments of $5,000 or up to 50% of
the employee’s voluntary amount . Guarantee issue amount $50,000.
Amounts greater than $50,000 requires EOI.
Dependent Children $10,000 for children age 6 months to 21 years or to 25 if full-time student. $250 for children age 14 days to 6
months, newborn children to age 14 days are not eligible for a benefit
Voluntary Dependent Lifeand AD&D through theHartford
Rates are age rated
• Covers you and your family for internal cancer.• Includes 29 other illnesses.• Pays you a benefit of $2,000 for first occurrence of
internal cancer.• Daily benefit for hospitalization• Radiation, chemo and experimental treatments.• Wellness benefit of $50 per year/member• Rates - $15.70 single; $26.34 family per month.• New Hires are guaranteed issue – not required to
complete evidence of insurability
Allstate Voluntary Cancer Protection
REMINDER
• Enrolling for the first time or enrolling in the High Deductible Health Plan• Adding or dropping dependent coverage• Enrolling in new Dental and Vision plans• Increasing life insurance coverage• Participation in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA)• Dependent certification form• Spousal Affidavit is needed if you are covering your spouse on the health plan. If
form not received by 12/1/2014, a $50 monthly surcharge will be applied to your premium
• Waiving coverage • All forms are due in Human Resources no later than 12/01/2014• IF NO CHANGE FORMS ARE RECEIVED BY THE END OF THE OPEN
ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR YOUR MEDICAL, YOU WILL BE DEFAULTED INTO THE TRADITIONAL HEALTH PLAN.
Benefit Choices That Require Action
Websites
Medical - UMR • www.umr.com / 1-800-826-9781
Pharmacy Benefit Manager – CVS/Caremark• www.caremark.com / 1-800-334-8134
Dental - Assurant• www.assurant.com / 1-800-442-7742
Vision – AlwaysCare• www.alwayscarebenefits.com / 1-888-729-5433
Life, Long and Short Term Disability - The Hartford • www.groupbenefits.thehartford.com / 1-888-563-1124
Flexible Spending Account Plan - UMR• www.umr.com / 1-800-826-9781
HSA Bank• www.hsabank.com / 1-866-357-5322
LCMC Health will continue to provide a high quality level of benefits to our employees at a cost that is competitive among
the local healthcare market.