Medical Coverage Level

You have several options to choose from. Each option is available at different costs. When you enroll, you’ll find plenty of resources to help you choose.

Medical Coverage Level Options

HMSA Gold Kaiser Gold HMSA Platinum Kaiser Platinum
Type
Option Type PPO HMO PPO HMO
Annual Deductible
In-network (individual / family) Combined in-network and out-of-network:
$200/$600
$200/$400 N/A N/A
Out-of-network (individual / family) Combined in-network and out-of-network:
$200/$600
Not covered $100/$300 Not covered
Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum
In-network (individual / family) Combined in-network and out-of-network:
$2,200/$6,600
$2,200/$4,400 Combined in-network and out-of-network:
$2,500/$7,500
$2,500/$7,500
Out-of-network (individual / family) Combined in-network and out-of-network:
$2,200/$6,600
N/A Combined in-network and out-of-network:
$2,500/$7,500
N/A
In-Network Benefits
Preventive care 100% covered; deductible waived for most services 100% covered; deductible waived 100% covered 100% covered
Doctor's office visit You pay $12 You pay $15 You pay $12 You pay $15
Emergency room You pay 20% after deductible You pay 20%; deductible waived You pay 20% You pay $75
Urgent care You pay $12 You pay $15 You pay $12 You pay $15
Inpatient care You pay 20% after deductible You pay 10% after deductible You pay 10% You pay $75 per day
Outpatient care Cost share based on place of service Cost share based on place of service Cost share based on place of service Cost share based on place of service

Prescription Drug Coverage

HMSA Gold Kaiser Gold HMSA Platinum Kaiser Platinum
Type
Preventive Drugs
You pay $0* You pay $0* You pay $0* You pay $0*
Prescription Drug Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum
(individual/
family)
$3,000/$7,200 Included in medical out-of-pocket maximum $3,000/$5,700 Included in medical out-of-pocket maximum
30-Day Retail Supply
Tier 1 (generally lowest cost options) You pay $7 You pay $5 for generic maintenance drugs; $10 for other generic drugs You pay $5 You pay $5 for generic maintenance drugs; $10 for other generic drugs
Tier 2 (generally medium cost options) You pay $35 You pay $35 You pay $30 You pay $35
Tier 3 (generally highest cost options) You pay $75 You pay $35 (if authorized) You pay $70 You pay $35 (if authorized)
90-Day Mail-Order Supply
Tier 1 (generally lowest cost options) You pay $14 You pay $10 for generic maintenance drugs; $20 for other generic drugs You pay $10 You pay $10 for generic maintenance drugs; $20 for other generic drugs
Tier 2 (generally medium cost options) You pay $70 You pay $70 You pay $60 You pay $70
Tier 3 (generally highest cost options) You pay $150 You pay $70 (if authorized) You pay $140 You pay $70 (if authorized)
 

Important! If you choose HMSA as your insurance carrier, you’ll have a separate and additional out-of-pocket maximum for prescription drugs. That means your medication costs will not count toward your medical out-of-pocket maximum (and vice versa).


How Does the Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Maximum Work?

  • The HMSA Gold and Kaiser Gold options have a traditional deductible. Once a covered family member meets the individual deductible, your insurance will begin paying benefits for that family member. Charges for all covered family members will continue to count toward the family deductible. Once the family deductible is met, your insurance will pay benefits for all covered family members.
  • All medical options have a traditional out-of-pocket-maximum. Once a covered family member meets the individual out-of-pocket maximum, your insurance will pay the full cost of covered charges for that family member. Charges for all covered family members will continue to count toward the family out-of-pocket maximum. Once the family out-of-pocket maximum is met, your insurance will pay the full cost of covered charges for all covered family members.


Going Out of Network?

  • If you choose HMSA, seeing out-of-network providers will cost you more than seeing in-network providers. For example, you could pay more through a higher deductible, higher coinsurance, and the entire amount that exceeds the maximum allowed amount, which is typically based on the amount Medicare pays.
  • If you choose Kaiser Permanente as your insurance carrier, you must designate a primary care physician to coordinate your care and out-of-network care is not covered.


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