Current Providers: Medical Services: United Healthcare Prescription Drugs: Express Scripts Washington University offers eligible employees up to five health plan
options from which to choose from. Note: the options available to you depend on whether you are a faculty member, staff member, Clinical Fellow, Postdoctoral Appointee or union employee. See the applicable guide below for information regarding eligibility, rates and the options that may be available to you. All five options provide coverage for the same medical services, are administered by UnitedHealthcare and include prescription drug coverage through Express Scripts. To Find a UHC ProviderTo find a UHC network medical or mental health provider near you, visit the myuhc.com website and follow these instructions:
Health Plan OptionsHow much you pay out-of-pocket in premiums, deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance varies by option. The following table summarizes the in-network benefits under each of the five health plan options. 2022 Health Plan Options: IN-NETWORK BENEFITS
2022 Health Plan Options: WUDirect BenefitsThe following table summarizes the in-network benefits if you use a WUDirect physician:
Eligibility, Rates & Plan ComparisonsIn some cases, employees who would not otherwise be eligible for benefits may become eligible for the university’s health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Enrollment PeriodEligible employees may enroll within 31 days after their date of hire, during the annual open enrollment (in November) and/or within 31 days (62 days for birth of baby) after a qualified family status change or life event. Effective DateBenefits eligible rehires and new hires become eligible for coverage on their date of rehire/hire. Changes made to benefit coverage due to a life event or job change into a benefits-eligible role will also be effective as of the date of the event. Changes made during the annual Open Enrollment period in November are effective January 1 of the subsequent year. Prescription Drug CoveragePrescription drug benefits are included as part of your health care package when you are enrolled in a university health plan. Learn More Medical Coverage for International Business Travel through GeoBlueRegister at geo-blue.com For questions about registration or medical coverage, call 1-888-412-6403 inside the U.S. or 1-610-254-5830 outside the U.S. More Information. Health Care Benefit NoticesThe university is required to provide you with important information regarding eligibility and enrollment, benefit coverage, COBRA rights, HIPAA privacy rules, and whether the university’s prescription drug coverage qualifies as creditable coverage for Medicare.
COBRA InsuranceYou may be eligible for personalized continuation of coverage packet after your employment is terminated at the university. Learn More Is policy number the same as member ID Unitedhealthcare?Your policy number for health insurance is the same as your member ID.
What is group ID on insurance card?Group number: Identifies your employer plan. Each employer choses a package for their employees based on price, or types of coverage. This is identified through the group number. If you purchased your insurance through the health exchange you might not have a group number.
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