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CU Health Plan - High Deductible/HSA CompatibleHSA (Health Savings Account)A tax-savings account that must be paired with a High-Deductible Health Plan, which can be used to pay for qualified health care expenses now or in the future. An HSA is a savings account that you own. The funds in an HSA carry forward year after year, even if you change employers or retire. is perfect for planners and savers.
This Anthem-administered plan gives you broad access to health care services inside and outside your networkNetworkThe facilities, providers and suppliers with whom your health insurer or plan has contracted to provide health care services — but requires that you first meet your deductible. Once you've satisfied the deductible, you'll be responsible for paying coinsuranceCoinsuranceThe portion of expenses that you have to pay for certain covered services, calculated as a percentage. For example, if the coinsurance rate is 20%, then you are responsible for paying 20% of the bill, and the insurance company will pay 80%. for care. This plan offers Anthem's nationwide networkNetworkThe facilities, providers and suppliers with whom your health insurer or plan has contracted to provide health care services of providers and facilities. You'll also have the flexibility to schedule your own appointments with specialistsSpecialistA physician specialist focuses on a specific area of medicine or a group of patients to diagnose, manage, prevent, or treat certain types of symptoms and conditions. A non-physician specialist is a provider who has more training in a specific area of health care. — no Primary Care ProviderPrimary Care Provider (PCP)A physician (medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine), nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or physician assistant, as allowed under state law, who provides, coordinates or helps a patient access a range of health care services or referralsReferralA written order from your primary care provider for you to see a specialist or receive certain health care services for any covered service that cannot be performed by your primary care provider. This applies to our Anthem Exclusive and Kaiser plans. needed.
This plan provides one no-cost preventative mental health visit per plan year. Learn more about your mental health benefit options on our Mental Health Resources page.
Plan details
- CU Health Plan - High Deductible (HSA Compatible) Benefits Coverage Summary (14 pages)
- CU Health Plan - High Deductible (HSA Compatible) Benefits Booklet (112 pages)
- Anthem Preventative Care Guidelines
Covered providersProviderAn individual or facility that provides health care services such as a doctor, nurse, chiropractor, hospital, rehabilitation center, etc. and medications
- Find a provider/urgent care
- Call 1-855-646-4752
- Prescription coverage
- Access the CVS Formulary
- Call 1-888-964-0121
- WINFertility
Prescription Benefits
Plan coverage is determined by medication type, supply amount and pharmacy services:
30-day supply | 90-day supply | |||
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In-NetworkIn-NetworkThe providers, facilities and suppliers that CU Health Plans have contracted with to provide health care services. Providers | Out-of-NetworkOut-of-NetworkNon-participating providers or facilities that do not enter into a network agreement, usually resulting in higher out of pocket expenses to you. Providers | |||
Tier 1 | 10% coinsurance after deductible at CVS Retail Network Pharmacies | 20% coinsurance | 5% coinsurance at CVS Retail Pharmacies or Mail Order | |
Tier 2 | 20% coinsurance after deductible at CVS Retail Network Pharmacies | 20% coinsurance | 15% coinsurance at CVS Retail Pharmacies or Mail Order | |
Tier 3 | 20% coinsurance after deductible at CVS Retail Network Pharmacies | 20% coinsurance | 15% coinusrance at CVS Retail Pharmacies or Mail Order | |
Tier 4 | 20% coinsurance after deductible at CVS Retail Network Pharmacies 15% coinsurance at CVS Retail Pharmacies or Mail Order |
20% coinsurance | N/A | |
Maintenance medications may be purchased at a CVS Network Retail Pharmacy. After three fills, a CVS Retail Pharmacy, Costco, King Soopers, City Market or CVS Mail Order must be used for up to a 90-day supply. Specialty medications (Tier 4) may be purchased at a CVS Network Retail Pharmacy. After three fills, CVS Specialty Pharmacy must be used. |