2008 Verizon Health Plan Comparative Analysis
2008 VERIZON HEALTH PLANS COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
This analysis is to help you choose the right plan for your needs. The analysis is based on comments from Doctors and Patients made to GetHealthHelp.com. The plan details were taken from the 2007 & 2008 Benefits Renewal Worksheets, delivered by Hewitt. It is not meant as an endorsement or complaint about any plan.
Go online BEFORE October 30, 2007 to http://resources.hewitt.com/verizon or call 1-877-275-8947 ONLY if you want to change your plan selection from last year.
PLAN |
50A.Empire MEP Indemnity |
185. AetnaMEP PPO/Indemnity |
814.Empire BCBS NY |
21.Aetna HCN NY |
847.Aetna HMO |
822.HIP NY |
838.HealthNet NY/CT |
HOW DOCTORS & PATIENTS LIKE THIS PLAN |
A+ BEST for Adults Preventive Exams for children not covered |
BEST, Some Problems Proving Medical Necessity Well Baby In Network Only
|
Only doctors at participating hospitals will accept. Bare Bones Coverage |
Network Providers are good in this plan. |
Only doctors at participating hospitals will accept. Bare Bones Coverage |
VERY GOOD for Preventive Services for children and women’s care. |
Doctors compare this coverage to Medicare HMO’s. Small Network
|
CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR (2007) |
Deductible raised from $200/500 to $250/625 Out Of Pocket max. increased to $700
|
Deductible raised from $200/500 to $250/625 Out of Pocket max. increased to $700 |
$150 Hospital co-pay per admission added |
NONE |
Replaces 803A. Aetna $150 Hospital co-pay per admission added $50 emergency room |
$100 Hospital co-pay per admission added |
$150 Hospital co-pay per admission added |
IN NETWORK PRESCRIPTION PLAN |
Annual Out of Pocket max. raised to $300 70-85% covered with limits on co-pay
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Annual Out of Pocket max. raised to $300 70-85% covered with limits on co-pay
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In-Network Only limited co-pays |
70-85% covered with co-pay maximums |
$5 co-pay 34 day supply $10 mail order 90 days |
Small co-pays for network and mail order generic & approved drugs. No Coverage for some drugs. |
Small co-pays for network and mail order generic & approved drugs. No Coverage for some drugs |
OUT OF NETWORK PRESCRIPTION PLAN |
70-85% covered with same co-pay max as in-network except has a $50. deductible
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70-85% covered with same co-pay max as in-network except has a $50. deductible and patient pays then gets reimbursed
|
NONE |
70-85% covered with same co-pay max as in-network except has a $50. deductible and patient pays then gets reimbursed
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NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
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