2023 GEHA Medical Plans
Choose from five unique medical plans designed to meet you where you are in life.
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What’s inside 03 Welcome 04 Choose from five unique medical plans 06 Elevate 08 HDHP 10 Standard 12 Elevate Plus 14 High 16 Get help choosing the right plan 17 Extras if you choose Elevate
18 Earn Wellness Pays rewards—Elevate and Elevate Plus plans 19 Earn Health Rewards—HDHP, Standard and High plans 20 Vision discounts and benefits for GEHA plans 21 Benefits included in all five plans 22 GEHA works with Medicare A and B 24 Compare premiums 25 Compare deductibles and out-of-pocket maximum
26 Compare prescription costs 28 Compare medical benefits 30 It pays to stay in-network 31 Definitions and terms
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2023 GEHA medical plans
Welcome Whatever stage of life you’re in, GEHA has a plan to fit your needs. We believe health care isn’t one size fits all, and our plans are designed with that in mind. For more than 85 years, GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc.) has provided medical plans designed exclusively for federal employees.
GEHA is a non-profit association and one of the largest national medical plan carriers for federal employees.
Choose from five medical plans:
Elevate
HDHP
Standard
Elevate Plus
High
Choose from the following enrollment types:
Open Season begins on Monday, November 14, and concludes on Monday, December 12. NOV DEC
Self Only Self Only covers only the enrollee and no one else.
Self Plus One Self Plus One covers the enrollee and one eligible family member.
All five GEHA medical plans cover pre-existing conditions.
Self and Family Self and Family covers the enrollee and eligible family including children up to age 26.
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Choose from five unique medical plans
Elevate
HDHP
Standard
• One of the lowest national premiums and low doctor visit copays • Uniquely designed plan with a complete wellness focus • Earn up to $1,000 per household with a
• No-cost preventive care paired with a low premium. • GEHA puts money in your HSA every month geha.com/HSA • Earn up to $500 per household to pay for qualified expenses
• Comprehensive medical coverage for all stages of life • Affordable premiums and low copays for common services • Earn up to $500 per household to pay for qualified expenses
generous rewards program geha.com/WellnessPays
geha.com/HealthRewards
geha.com/HealthRewards
How often you use your plan:
How often you use your plan:
How often you use your plan:
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Prescription medication need:
Prescription medication need:
Prescription medication need:
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Life-stage: early career Health care style : wellness-focused, cost-conscious
Life-stage: all career stages Health care style : non-traditional, focused on saving for future needs
Life-stage: mid-career Health care style: traditional care and coverage
geha.com/Standard
geha.com/Elevate
geha.com/HDHP
This is a brief description of the features of GEHA’s medical plans. Please read the Plan’s Federal brochure (RI 71-018, RI 71-014 and RI 71-006), available at geha.com/PlanBrochure . All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochure.
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We believe health care isn’t one size fits all, and our plans are designed with that in mind. Whatever stage of life you’re in, GEHA has a plan designed to fit your needs.
Elevate Plus
High
All plans include:
• NEW $150 deductible for Self Only and $300 deductible for Self Plus One and Self and Family • NEW 15% coinsurance for some services • Earn up to $1,000 per household with a generous rewards program geha.com/WellnessPays
• Low copays for
primary and specialist doctor visits
Nationwide coverage
• Get more care with GEHA and Medicare geha.com/Medicare • Earn up to $500 per household to pay for qualified expenses
Telehealth visits with MDLIVE
geha.com/HealthRewards
24/7 Health Advice Line
How often you use your plan:
How often you use your plan:
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Preventive care
Prescription medication need:
Prescription medication need:
Incentives and discounts
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Life-stage: mid-career Health care style: proactive, values generous rewards
Life-stage: late-career Health care style: maximum coverage, dependable support
No referrals necessary
geha.com/ElevatePlus
geha.com/High
Rewards programs
This is a brief description of the features of GEHA’s medical plans. Please read the Plan’s Federal brochure (RI 71-018, RI 71-014 and RI 71-006), available at geha.com/PlanBrochure . All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochure.
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Elevate Learn all about this plan at geha.com/Elevate • GEHA’s lowest premium plan • Low copays for non-traditional care, like chiropractic and acupuncture • Engaging digital wellness hub powered by Rally ® Health Premium and enrollment code Employed – biweekly Retired – monthly 254 Self Only $50.69 $109.83 256 Self Plus One $118.83 $257.47 255 Self and Family $144.67 $313.46 These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.
Health care style: a wellness-focused and cost-conscious plan for those without an extensive prescription need.
How often you use your plan:
Prescription benefit need:
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
How this plan pays you back: • Earn Wellness Pays rewards up to $500 (Self Only) or $1,000 (Self Plus One or Self and Family) annually. Rewards dollars can be used for qualified medical expenses such as copays, and medical, dental and vision expenses. geha.com/WellnessPays • Subscribers can select an annual plan perk. Options include a Fitbit wearable device including 12-month Fitbit Premium Membership, a $125 gift card for DICK’S Sporting Goods or REI, or a 12-month Daily Burn virtual fitness subscription. 4 geha.com/PlanPerk
Yearly deductible in-network 1
You pay
$500
Self Only
$1,000
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount.
Out-of-pocket maximum in-network 1,2
You pay
$8,500
Self Only
$17,000
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount of coinsurance, copays and deductibles you pay for all family members before GEHA begins paying for 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum for both medical care and prescriptions.
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Medical benefits in-network 1
You pay
Unlimited telehealth visits, including mental health, with MDLIVE Preventive care; adult routine screenings Well-child visit; up to age 22 Maternity; routine care Vision coverage; eye exams 2
$0
Primary physician office visit Mental health office visit MinuteClinic ® where available Chiropractic care (manipulative therapy), including X-rays; up to 12 visits per year Acupuncture; up to 20 treatments per year
$10
$30
Specialist care office visit
$50
Urgent care facility
ER visit Maternity; inpatient care Hospital care; inpatient and outpatient Lab services X-ray and other diagnostic services Outpatient professional surgical services
25% 3
$250
Inpatient professional surgical services
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members. 3 Calendar year deductible applies. These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members.
Prescription benefits in-network 1,2,3
You pay
$4
30-day retail generic
50% ( $500 max)
30-day retail preferred brand-name
100%
30-day retail non-preferred brand-name
50% ( $500 max)
30-day specialty CVS exclusive generic and preferred brand-name
100%
30-day specialty CVS exclusive non-preferred brand-name
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 Refer to geha.com/Prescriptions for formulary and specialty coverage for specific medications. 3 To provide a low premium, this plan does not include mail-order prescriptions or out-of-network pharmacy coverage, and it has a limited pharmacy network. Find a pharmacy at geha.com/Find-Care
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HDHP Learn all about this plan at geha.com/HDHP
• Low premiums with a lower net deductible than many traditional plans • Reduce out-of-pocket expenses and enjoy a triple tax advantage with a health savings account (HSA) geha.com/HSA • GEHA contributes to your HSA. Use your HSA money to reduce your net deductible or save it and let it grow tax-free in your account. Premium and enrollment code Employed – biweekly Retired – monthly 341 Self Only $69.37 $150.30 343 Self Plus One $149.15 $323.15 342 Self and Family $183.28 $397.11
These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.
How often you use your plan:
Prescription benefit need:
Health care style: for the analytical health care consumer, focused on savings
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
How this plan pays you back: • Up to two adults ages 18 and over can earn up to $250 (maximum $500 per household) per year in Health Rewards geha.com/HealthRewards • GEHA contributes $900 (Self Only) or $1,800 (Self Plus One or Self and Family) to your HSA
GEHA HSA contribution
Yearly deductible in-network 1
Annual deductible
You pay 2
$1,500
$900
$600
Self Only
$3,000
$1,800
$1,200
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The net deductible is the remaining amount after you subtract the annual GEHA contribution from the annual deductible. This is your out-of-pocket cost before plan benefits begin. Out-of-pocket maximum in-network 1,2 You pay Self Only $5,000 Self Plus One or Self and Family $10,000 1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount of coinsurance, copays and deductibles you pay for all family members before GEHA begins paying for 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum for both medical care and prescriptions.
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Medical benefits in-network 1
You pay
$0 2, 3
Unlimited telehealth visits, including mental health, with MDLIVE
Maternity; routine care Maternity; inpatient care
$0 2
Preventive care; adult routine screenings Well-child visit; up to age 22 Preventive dental care, twice yearly
$0
$5
Vision coverage; eye exam and additional benefits
Primary physician office visit Mental health office visit Specialist care office visit Urgent care facility ER visit Hospital care; inpatient and outpatient MinuteClinic ® where available Lab services X-ray and other diagnostic services Professional surgical services Chiropractic care (manipulative therapy), including X-rays; up to 20 visits per year Acupuncture; up to 20 treatments per year
5% 2
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 Calendar year deductible applies. 3 HDHP members who have met their deductible will be charged by MDLIVE, but GEHA will reimburse the member 100% of the plan allowance. These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members.
Prescription benefits in-network 1,2,3
You pay
25%
30-day retail generic
25% 4
30-day retail preferred brand-name
40% 4
30-day retail non-preferred brand-name
25%
90-day mail service generic
25% 4
90-day mail service preferred brand-name
40% 4
90-day mail service non-preferred brand-name
25% 4
30-day specialty CVS exclusive generic and preferred brand-name
30-day specialty CVS exclusive non-preferred brand-name 40% 4 1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 Refer to geha.com/Prescriptions for formulary and specialty coverage for specific medications. 3 Calendar year deductible applies. 4 If you choose a brand-name medication when a generic is available, you will be charged the generic copay plus the difference in cost between the brand-name and the generic.
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Standard Learn all about this plan at geha.com/Standard
• Dependable, traditional coverage • Affordable premiums • Some of the FEHB’s lowest copays for in-network primary care and specialist visits Premium and enrollment code Employed – biweekly Retired – monthly 314 Self Only $68.77 $149.01 316 Self Plus One $147.87 $320.39 315 Self and Family $180.92 $392.00 These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment .
How often you use your plan:
Prescription benefit need:
Health care style: traditional care and coverage to stay on a healthy path
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
How this plan pays you back: • Up to two adults ages 18 and over can earn up to $250 (maximum $500 per household) per year in Health Rewards geha.com/HealthRewards
Yearly deductible in-network 1
You pay
$350
Self Only
$700
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount.
Out-of-pocket maximum in-network 1,2
You pay
$6,500
Self Only
$13,000
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount of coinsurance, copays and deductibles you pay for all family members before GEHA begins paying for 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum for both medical care and prescriptions.
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Medical benefits in-network 1
You pay
Unlimited telehealth visits, including mental health, with MDLIVE Preventive care; adult routine screenings Well-child visit; up to age 22
$0
Maternity; routine care Maternity; inpatient care QuestSelect TM Lab Benefit (formerly Lab Card ® )
$5
Vision coverage; eye exams 2
$10
MinuteClinic ® where available Primary physician office visit Mental health office visit
$20
Specialist care office visit Urgent care facility Chiropractic care (manipulative therapy), including X-rays; up to 20 visits per year
$35
15%
Lab services (other than QuestSelect)
ER visit Hospital care; inpatient and outpatient Professional surgical services X-ray and other diagnostic services Acupuncture; up to 20 treatments per year
15% 3
50%
Preventive dental care, twice yearly
$100
Outpatient professional High Tech Imaging (MRI, CT, PET, etc.)
$150
Outpatient facility High Tech Imaging (MRI, CT, PET, etc.)
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members. 3 Calendar year deductible applies.
Prescription benefits in-network 1,2
You pay
$10
30-day retail generic
50% ( $200 max 3 )
30-day retail preferred brand-name
50% ( $300 max 3 )
30-day retail non-preferred brand-name
$20
90-day mail service generic
50% ( $500 max 3 )
90-day mail service preferred brand-name
50% ( $600 max 3 )
90-day mail service non-preferred brand-name
50% ( $250 max 3 )
30-day specialty CVS exclusive generic and preferred brand-name
50% ( $400 max 3 )
30-day specialty CVS exclusive non-preferred brand-name
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 Refer to geha.com/Prescriptions for formulary and specialty coverage for specific medications. 3 If you choose a brand-name medication when a generic is available, you will be charged the generic copay plus the difference in cost between the brand-name and the generic.
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Elevate Plus Learn all about this plan at geha.com/ElevatePlus • $150 deductible for Self Only. $300 for Self Plus One and Self and Family. 15% coinsurance for some services. • Low copays for non-traditional care, like chiropractic and acupuncture • Engaging digital wellness hub powered by Rally Health Premium and enrollment code Employed – biweekly Retired – monthly 251 Self Only $85.77 $185.84 253 Self Plus One $187.64 $406.55 252 Self and Family $209.83 $454.64 These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.
How often you use your plan:
Prescription benefit need:
Health care style: health-focused and proactive
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
How this plan pays you back: • Earn Wellness Pays rewards up to $500 (Self Only) or $1,000 (Self Plus One or Self and Family) annually. Rewards dollars can be used for qualified medical expenses such as copays, and medical, dental and vision expenses. geha.com/WellnessPays
Yearly deductible in-network 1,2
You pay
$150
Self Only
$300
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 This plan has no out-of-network coverage.
Out-of-pocket maximum in-network 1,2
You pay
$6,000
Self Only
$12,000
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount of coinsurance, copays and deductibles you pay for all family members before GEHA begins paying for 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum for both medical care and prescriptions.
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Medical benefits in-network 1,2
You pay
Unlimited telehealth visits, including mental health, with MDLIVE Preventive care; adult routine screenings Well-child visit; up to age 22 Lab services Maternity; routine care Vision coverage; eye exams 3
$0
$10
MinuteClinic ® where available
Primary physician office visit Mental health office visit Chiropractic care (manipulative therapy), including X-rays; up to 15 visits per year Acupuncture; up to 20 treatments per year
$30
$45
Specialist care office visit
$50
Urgent care facility
$50 4
X-ray and other diagnostic services
ER visit Outpatient and inpatient professional surgery services Maternity; inpatient care Hospital care; inpatient and outpatient
15% 5
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 This plan has no out-of-network coverage. 3 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members. 4 You pay $175 ($100 professional fee, $75 facility fee) for advanced outpatient High Tech Imaging such as MRI, CT, PET, etc. Refer to GEHA’s 2023 plan brochure RI 71-018 (Elevate and Elevate Plus) at geha.com/PlanBrochure 5 Calendar year deductible applies. These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members. Prescription benefits in-network 1,2,3 You pay 30-day retail generic $10 30-day retail preferred brand-name $80 4 30-day retail non-preferred brand-name 50% 4 90-day mail service generic $20 90-day mail service preferred brand-name $200 4 90-day mail service non-preferred brand-name 50% 4 30-day specialty CVS exclusive generic and preferred brand-name 40% ( $500 max 4 ) 30-day specialty CVS exclusive non-preferred brand-name 50% 4 1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 Refer to geha.com/Prescriptions for formulary and specialty coverage for specific medications. 3 This plan has no out-of-network pharmacy coverage. 4 If you choose a brand-name medication when a generic is available, you will be charged the generic copay plus the difference in cost between the brand-name and the generic.
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High Learn all about this plan at geha.com/High
• Comprehensive brand-name and specialty prescription coverage • NEW! $1,000 Medicare Part B premium reimbursement. geha.com/MRA • Low copays for doctor visits • $2,500 hearing aid benefit and additional discount Premium and enrollment code Employed – biweekly Retired – monthly 311 Self Only $105.74 $229.10 313 Self Plus One $243.49 $527.56 312 Self and Family $304.39 $659.52 These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.
How often you use your plan:
Prescription benefit need:
Health care style: maximum coverage and dependable support
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
Low
Average
High
How this plan pays you back: • NEW! $1,000 Medicare Part B premium reimbursement • Adults ages 18 and over can earn up to $250 (maximum $500 per household) per year in Health Rewards. geha.com/HealthRewards
Yearly deductible in-network 1
You pay
$350
Self Only
$700
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount.
Out-of-pocket maximum in-network 1,2
You pay
$5,000
Self Only
$10,000
Self Plus One or Self and Family
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount of coinsurance, copays and deductibles you pay for all family members before GEHA begins paying for 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum for both medical care and prescriptions.
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Medical benefits in-network 1
You pay
Unlimited telehealth visits, including mental health, with MDLIVE Preventive care; adult routine screenings Well-child visit; up to age 22 Maternity; routine care Maternity; inpatient care Outpatient accidental injury, including ER (within 72 hours) Lab services
$0
$5
Vision coverage; eye exams 2
$10
MinuteClinic ® where available
Primary physician office visit Mental health office visit Specialist care office visit Chiropractic care (manipulative therapy), including X-rays; up to 20 visits per year
$20
$35
Urgent care facility
ER visit; medical emergency Hospital care; outpatient Professional surgical services X-ray and other diagnostic services Acupuncture; up to 20 treatments per year
10% 3
$100 per admission plus 10%
Hospital care; inpatient
Balance after GEHA pays $22 per visit
Preventive dental; twice yearly
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members 3 Calendar year deductible applies.
Prescription benefits in-network 1,2
You pay
$10 3
30-day retail generic
25% ( $150 max 3 ,4 ) 40% ( $200 max 3 ,4 )
30-day retail preferred brand-name 30-day retail non-preferred brand-name
$20
90-day mail service generic
25% ( $350 max 4 ) 40% ( $500 max 4 ) 25% ( $150 max 4 ) 40% ( $200 max 4 )
90-day mail service preferred brand-name 90-day mail service non-preferred brand-name
30-day specialty CVS exclusive generic and preferred brand-name 30-day specialty CVS exclusive non-preferred brand-name
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 Refer to geha.com/Prescriptions for formulary and specialty coverage for specific medications. 3 Costs for initial prescription and first refill. You pay 50% for third and additional refills at retail for 30-day supply. For long-term prescriptions, use mail order or your local retail CVS Pharmacy store (90-day supply) for greater cost savings. 4 If you choose a brand-name medication when a generic is available, you will be charged the generic copay plus the difference in cost between the brand-name and the generic.
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Get help choosing the right plan GEHA has a plan for every stage of your life. We are here to help you discover which plan is the right fit for you.
Call us Talk to a GEHA Benefits Adviser Monday –Friday, 7 a.m. –7 p.m. Central time. 800.262.4342
Book an appointment Meet one-on-one with a GEHA Benefits Adviser to help answer your questions. geha.com/Meet
Watch on-demand webinars Learn how to find a plan that’s right for you
Chat online Chat or text with a GEHA Benefits Adviser in real time Monday –Friday, 7 a.m. –7 p.m. Central time. geha.com
with an on-demand webinar. geha.com/BenefitsWebinars
Compare plans Easily compare GEHA’s five medical plans. geha.com/CompareMedical
Plan recommender tool Answer a few questions to see a plan that matches your individual or family needs. geha.com/Select-A-Plan
For more information about FEHB plans, visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management at opm.gov/Healthcare-Insurance
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Extras if you choose Elevate
Elevate subscribers can choose among three options annually to support a healthy lifestyle. It pays to be a GEHA Elevate plan member. This plan includes an exclusive plan perk option to support a healthy lifestyle. It’s quick and easy for Elevate subscribers to claim their plan perk. Sign up for a geha.com account (or log in to your existing account) and update your contact preferences.
Choice of one Fitbit device including a 12-month Fitbit Premium Membership.
12-month Daily Burn virtual fitness subscription.
GEHA’s unique position as a nonprofit member association allows us to offer this bonus plan perk exclusively for the Elevate plan. We don’t have stockholders, which means our priority is putting money back into supporting our members. For more information, visit geha.com/PlanPerk
$125 gift card for DICK’s Sporting Goods or REI.
These products and services are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to eligible Subscribers who become members of the GEHA Elevate medical plan. Only Subscribers in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia are eligible at this time.
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Earn Wellness Pays rewards Elevate and Elevate Plus plans
Get rewarded for activities you’re probably already doing.
HOW IT WORKS • Earn rewards automatically for healthy activities you’re probably already doing • Register on our Rally ® platform to manage your health goals, enroll with a wellness coach and more • Complete your first rewardable activity and receive your Wellness Pays reloadable debit card in the mail • Redeem the rewards for qualified medical expenses such as copays
geha.com/WellnessPays
HOW MUCH YOU CAN EARN • $500 per individual, per year
• $1,000 per family per year
ACTIVITIES THAT EARN YOU WELLNESS PAYS REWARDS
$10 per month to hit your Stride step goal
$50 annual flu shot 1
$100 cervical, colorectal or breast cancer screening 1
$100 first trimester prenatal appointment 1
$50 one MDLIVE telehealth or mental health visit
$75 one time Rally health survey; $50 to do Rally missions/wellness quizzes
$100 annual physical or digital wellness coaching
$200 complete Real Appeal or Quit for Life
1 Activity must be reported online to earn rewards. 2 Restrictions may apply. This is a brief description of the features of the Elevate and Elevate Plus plans. Before making a final decision, please read the Plan’s Federal brochure (RI 71-018), available at geha.com/PlanBrochure . All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochure.
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Earn Health Rewards HDHP, Standard and High plans
The tools and incentives you need to help you live healthier.
HOW IT WORKS • Complete your first rewardable activity and receive your Health Rewards reloadable debit card in the mail automatically • Redeem the rewards for qualified medical expenses such as copays • Complete rewardable activities to add funds to your Health Rewards debit card
geha.com/HealthRewards
HOW MUCH YOU CAN EARN • $250 per individual, per year
• $500 per family per year
ACTIVITIES THAT EARN YOU HEALTH REWARDS
$10 per online wellness workshop
$25 annual flu shot 1
$50 cervical, colorectal or breast cancer screening 2
$50 first trimester prenatal appointment 1
$50 one MDLIVE telehealth or mental health visit
$75 health risk assessment
$50 participate in a targeted health program 3
1 Activity must be reported online to earn rewards. 2 Restrictions may apply. 3 By invitation only.
This is a brief description of the features of the HDHP, Standard and High plans. Before making a final decision, please read the Plan’s Federal brochure (RI 71-014 or RI 71-006), available at geha.com/PlanBrochure . All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochure.
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With all GEHA medical and dental plans, you get discounts on eye exams, frames and lenses through EyeMed. ® The EyeMed network includes Independent Provider Network, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, contactsdirect.com , glasses.com and more. Members also save on LASIK at participating US Laser Network locations. Vision discounts and benefits for GEHA plans
Learn more at geha.com/Vision The HDHP plan includes additional vision benefits. Learn more at geha.com/HDHPVision
Elevate 1 you pay
HDHP you pay
Standard 1 you pay
Elevate Plus 1 you pay
High 1 you pay
Vision benefit
$0
$5
$5
$0
$5
Eye exams retail price
$0 under $100 plus 80% over $100
60% of price
60% of price
60% of price
60% of price
Frames retail price
Eyeglass lenses, standard plastic single vision retail price Eyeglass lenses, standard plastic bifocal retail price Eyeglass lenses, standard plastic progressive lens retail price Eyeglass lens options, UV treatment, tint (solid and gradient), standard plastic scratch coating Eyeglass lens options, standard anti-reflective coating
Up to $50 $10
Up to $50
Up to $50
Up to $50
Up to $70 $10
Up to $70
Up to $70
Up to $70
No more than $75
Up to $135
Up to $135
Up to $135
Up to $135
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$10 under $110 plus 85% over $110
85% of price
Contact lens, conventional retail price
85% of price
85% of price
85% of price
1 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members.
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Benefits included in all five plans
24/7 Health Advice Line Talk to a nurse 24/7. geha.com/Healthline
Unlimited $0 MDLIVE 1 telehealth visits Get access to certified doctors, including pediatricians, mental health therapists and dermatologists.
Gym membership discount 2 Access 11,600+ Active&Fit Direct ™ locations nationwide with GEHA’s Connection Fitness ® program. geha.com/Fitness Teeth whitening discounts 2 Get a 20% discount on the lowest published price on all Smile Brilliant ® home teeth whitening and oral care products. geha.com/Whitening Hearing aid discounts 2 Get discounts through TruHearing ® on hearing aids. Save up to 30% to 60% off hearing aids. Some average more than $2,600 in savings per pair. geha.com/Hearing Medical alert system discount 2 Get free activation on Life Alert ® services, plus a 10% monthly discount, for you and your extended family. geha.com/LifeAlert
geha.com/MDLIVE
Electric toothbrush discount 2,3 Enjoy 70% off a cariPRO ® premium electric toothbrush.
geha.com/Toothbrush
1 HDHP members who have met their deductible will be charged by MDLIVE, but GEHA will reimburse the member 100% of the Plan Allowance. 2 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB program, but are made available to all enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members. 3 The cariPRO ® premium toothbrush removes seven times more plaque than a regular brush, is completely waterproof and comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Replacement brush heads with high-quality DuPont TM bristles are also available at this exclusive, member-only price.
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GEHA works with Medicare A and B
GEHA offers five medical plans, each with coverage that coordinates with Medicare. For more information, including benefits and rates, visit geha.com/Medicare
Elevate and Medicare
HDHP and Medicare
Standard and Medicare
Elevate Plus and Medicare
High and Medicare
Plan service
NEW! $1,000 Medicare Part B premium reimbursement 100% medical coverage (copays and deductibles waived) with Medicare A & B primary
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hearing aid benefit 1
No
No
Coverage for in-network and out-of-network care 1 Coverage for care outside of the United States
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Non-preferred drug coverage 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mail service pharmacy
No
Choice of plan perk 3
Yes
No
No
No
No
1 Though the Elevate Plus plan on its own does not provide out-of-network medical coverage, when it’s combined with Medicare and the provider accepts Medicare assignment, out-of-network cost shares are waived. There are no out-of-network pharmacy benefits for Elevate and Elevate Plus. 2 With High plan, when Medicare A & B is primary, you pay a lower coinsurance for preferred and non-preferred brand medications. 3 These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to subscribers who become a member of GEHA’s Elevate medical plan. This is a brief description of the features of Government Employees Health Association, Inc.’s medical plans. Before making a final decision, please read the GEHA Federal brochures which are available at geha.com/PlanBrochure. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochures.
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GEHA and Medicare EyeMed ® vision coverage
Elevate and Elevate Plus you pay
Standard and High you pay
Vision services in-network
HDHP you pay
$0
$5
$5
Eye exams; retail price
$0 under $100 plus 80% over $100
60% of price
60% of price
Frames; retail price
Eyeglass lenses, standard plastic, single vision; retail price Contact lens, conventional; retail price
Up to $50
Up to $50
$10
$10 under $110 plus 85% over $100
85% of price
85% of price
GEHA’s HDHP plan includes a complete vision benefit in addition to vision discounts through EyeMed. Learn more at geha.com/HDHPVision
These benefits are neither offered nor guaranteed under contract with the FEHB Program, but are made available to all Enrollees who become members of a GEHA medical plan and their eligible family members.
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Compare premiums
Self Only premium and enrollment code
Employed – biweekly
Retired – monthly
$50.69
$109.83
254 Elevate
$69.37
$150.30
341 HDHP
$68.77
$149.01
314 Standard
$85.77
$185.84
251 Elevate Plus
$105.74
$229.10
311 High
These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.
Self Plus One premium and enrollment code
Employed – biweekly
Retired – monthly
$118.83
$257.47
256 Elevate
$149.15
$323.15
343 HDHP
$147.87
$320.39
316 Standard
$187.64
$406.55
253 Elevate Plus
$243.49
$527.56
313 High
These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.
Self and Family premium and enrollment code
Employed – biweekly
Retired – monthly
$144.67
$313.46
255 Elevate
$183.28
$397.11
342 HDHP
$180.92
$392.00
315 Standard
$209.83
$454.64
252 Elevate Plus
$304.39
$659.52
312 High
These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.
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Compare deductibles and out-of-pocket maximum
Compare deductibles What you pay each year before the plan begins to pay out benefits.
High You pay
Yearly deductible in-network 1
Elevate You pay
HDHP You pay
Standard You pay
Elevate Plus 2 You pay
$500
$600 3
$350
$150
$350
Self Only
Self Plus One or Self and Family
$1,000
$1,200 3
$700
$300
$700
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 This plan has no out-of-network coverage. 3 The net deductible is the remaining amount after you subtract the GEHA contribution from the annual deductible. This is your out-of-pocket cost before plan benefits begin.
Compare out-of-pocket maximum The maximum amount of coinsurance, copays and deductibles you pay for all family members before GEHA begins to pay 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum of medical care and prescriptions.
Out-of-pocket maximum in-network 1
Elevate You pay
HDHP You pay
Standard You pay
Elevate Plus 2 You pay
High You pay
$8,500
$5,000
$6,500
$6,000
$5,000
Self Only
Self Plus One or Self and Family
$17,000
$10,000
$13,000
$12,000
$10,000
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 This plan has no out-of-network coverage.
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Compare prescription costs
Elevate 4 You pay
HDHP 5 You pay
Standard You pay
Prescription benefits in-network 1,2,3
$4
25%
$10
30-day retail generic
50% ( $500 max)
50% ( $200 max 6 ) 50% ( $300 max 6 )
25% 6
30-day retail preferred brand-name
100%
40% 6
30-day retail non-preferred brand-name
25%
$20
90-day mail service generic
No benefit
50% ( $500 max 6 ) 50% ( $600 max 6 ) 50% ( $250 max 6 ) 50% ( $400 max 6 )
25% 6
90-day mail service preferred brand-name No benefit
90-day mail service non-preferred brand-name
40% 6
No benefit
50% ( $500 max)
30-day specialty CVS exclusive generic and preferred brand-name
25% 6
30-day specialty CVS exclusive non-preferred brand-name
100%
40% 6
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount of coinsurance and copays you pay for all family members before GEHA begins paying for 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum for both medical care and prescriptions. 3 Refer to geha.com/Prescriptions for formulary and specialty coverage for specific medications. 4 To provide a low premium, this plan does not include mail-order prescriptions or out-of-network pharmacy coverage, and it has a limited pharmacy network. Find a pharmacy at geha.com/Find-Care 5 Calendar year deductible applies. 6 If you choose a brand-name medication when a generic is available, you will be charged the generic copay plus the difference in cost between the brand-name and the generic.
You’ve got options with retail prescriptions Pay less for prescriptions filled at an in-network pharmacy location. Locations include any CVS Pharmacy location, but you don’t have to go to a CVS to pay in-network prices. Find an in-network pharmacy location at geha.com/Find-Care
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Check drug costs at info.caremark.com/oe/geha
Elevate Plus 4 You pay
High You pay
Prescription benefits in-network 1,2,3
$10
$10 5
30-day retail generic
25% ( $150 max 5,6 ) 40% ( $200 max 5,6 )
$80 6
30-day retail preferred brand-name
50% 6
30-day retail non-preferred brand-name
$20
$20
90-day mail service generic
25% ( $350 max 6 ) 40% ( $500 max 6 ) 25% ( $150 max 6 ) 40% ( $200 max 6 )
$200 6
90-day mail service preferred brand-name
50% 6
90-day mail service non-preferred brand-name
40% ( $500 max 6 )
30-day specialty CVS exclusive generic and preferred brand-name
30-day specialty CVS exclusive non-preferred brand-name
50% 6
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount of coinsurance and copays you pay for all family members before GEHA begins paying for 100% of covered services. This is a combined maximum for both medical care and prescriptions. 3 Refer to geha.com/Prescriptions for formulary and specialty coverage for specific medications. 4 This plan has no out-of-network coverage 5 Costs for initial prescription and first refill. You pay 50% for third and additional refills at retail for 30-day supply. For long-term prescriptions, use mail order or your local retail CVS Pharmacy store (90-day supply) for greater cost savings. 6 If you choose a brand-name medication when a generic is available, you will be charged the generic copay plus the difference in cost between the brand-name and the generic.
Save more with mail order prescriptions With CVS Caremark’s Mail Service Pharmacy, you can save money and have your routine prescriptions delivered to your home, postage-paid, within about 14 days from the time you submit your prescription. Mail order is not available for the Elevate plan option.
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Compare medical benefits
Elevate You pay
HDHP You pay
Standard You pay
Medical benefits in-network 1
Unlimited telehealth visits, including mental health, with MDLIVE Preventive care; adult routine screenings Well-child visit; up to age 22
$0
$0 2, 3
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5
$5
Vision coverage; eye exams
$0
$0 3
$0
Maternity; routine care
$10
5% 3
$10
MinuteClinic ® where available
$10
5% 3
$20
Primary physician office visit
$10
5% 3
$20
Mental health office visit
$30
5% 3
$35
Specialist care office visit
$50
5% 3
$35
Urgent care facility
25% 3
5% 3
15% 3
ER visit; accidental
25% 3
5% 3
15% 3
ER visit; medical
25% 3
5% 3
15% 3
Hospital care; inpatient
25% 3
$0 3
$0
Maternity; inpatient care
25% 3
5% 3
15% 3
Hospital care; outpatient
$250
5% 3
15% 3
Inpatient professional surgical services
25% 3
5% 3
15% 3
Outpatient professional services
25% 3
5% 3
15% (QuestSelect $0 )
Lab services
25% 3
5% 3
15% 3 ,4
X-rays and other diagnostic services
Chiropractic care visit (manipulative therapy), including X-rays. Limited per year. Acupuncture visit; up to 20 treatments per year
$10
5% 3
$35
$10
5% 3
15% 3
$0
50%
Preventive dental care
No benefit
1 In-network providers agree to limit what they will charge you. You pay a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the provider’s negotiated amount. 2 HDHP members who have met their deductible will be charged by MDLIVE, but GEHA will reimburse the member 100% of the plan allowance. 3 Calendar year deductible applies. 4 Standard, you pay $250 ($100 professional fee, $150 facility fee) for advanced outpatient High Tech Imaging such as MRI, CT, PET, etc. Refer to GEHA’s 2023 plan brochure RI 71-006 (High and Standard) at geha.com/PlanBrochure
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