Open Enrollment November 12-25, 2008
2009 VERIZON HEALTH PLANS COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
The GetHealthHelp.com analysis is based on calls we receive to help you choose the right plan for your needs.
IMPORTANT! Members who were covered by the Aetna MEP PPO (185) and the Empire MEP (the old Blue Cross) in 2008 will automatically be enrolled in the MEP HCPPO for 2009.
The first 2 columns are both for the new plan. The chart shows how you are covered both in and out of network.
Go online between November 12- 25 2008 http://resources.hewitt.com/verizon or call 1-877-275-8947
ONLY if you want to change your plan selection from last year.
Changes to the Indemnity PPO options
|
PLAN |
Empire MEP HCPPO Out of Network |
Emoire MEP HCPPO In Network |
|
HOW DOCTORS & PATIENTS LIKE THIS PLAN |
A+ BEST for Adults Preventive Exams for children not covered |
Your Aetna Doctors should be sure they are in the Empire HCPPO |
|
Deductibles and co-pays |
$250/$625 Out Of Pocket max. increased to $700
|
same as in network co-pays are not counted to deductibles |
|
Well Child Care |
80% after deductible |
100% immunizations & office visits |
|
PRESCRIPTION PLAN CHANGES |
no assignment of benefits reimbursement only
|
% raised for co-pays out of pocket raised |
|
CAN I USE MY OUT OF NETWORK DOCTOR & HOSPITAL
|
All doctors are covered for 80% of office fee after deductible |
$15 co-pay $5 co-pay with Medicare |
|
ADVANTAGE OF USING IN NETWORK DOCTORS
|
Most doctors know this plan and accept it. |
Co-pays instead of % |
|
PHYSICAL THERAPY/ CHIROPRACTIC |
Same as Medical Coverage Out-of-Network In-Network agrees to managed care limits
|
80 % of contracted rate |
|
OUT PATIENT MENTAL HEALTH |
80% after deductible |
80% after deductible |
HMO Options for 2009
|
814.Empire BCBS NY HMO |
21.Aetna HCN NY |
847.Aetna HMO |
822.HIP NY |
838.HealthNet NY/CT |
|
Only doctors at participating hospitals will accept. Bare Bones Coverage |
Comprehensive Primary Care at a low cost. |
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
|
|
$150 Hospital co-pay per admission added |
NONE |
$150 Hospital co-pay per admission added $50 emergency room |
$100 Hospital co-pay per admission added |
$150 Hospital co-pay per admission added |
|
no change
|
no change
|
no change |
no change |
no change |
|
no change |
no change |
NONE |
NONE |
NONE |
|
NO |
70% covered after $250 deductible with limits on fees and procedures including hospital care |
NO |
NO |
NO |
|
Requires PCP Selection Limits out of pocket cost |
No out of Pocket for In Network doctors visits $15 co-pay for specialists |
Requires PCP Selection Pay only a $10 co-pay for office visits |
Pay only a $10 co-pay for office visits. |
Pay only a $10 co-pay for office visits. |
|
$10 co-pay |
Limited number of visits both in and out of network b Preauthorization and $1500 Annual Max. |
Only limited in-network coverage with managed care limits |
Limited number of visits in-network $10 co-pay |
Limited number of visits in-network $10 co-pay
|
|
Approved Services in-network $10 co-pay |
Authorization Required $15 in network 50% out |
Approved Services in-network $10 co-pay |
60 visits limit in-network $10 co-pay |
Approved Services in-network $10 co-pay |
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