Copayments for prescription drug coverage under the PPO and POS Plans are increasing for the first time since these plans were established in 1994 and 1995. The Comparison Chart on page 8 gives specifics of the new deductibles and copayments for the year 2000. If you choose to move to one of these health care plans while on leave, you must remain in that plan for the duration of the calendar year in which you return from leave. As a result, any instance of a failure to precertify a procedure or failure to comply with Medical Management will result in denial of coverage for those services. Check out these sources There are a number of sources of information available that can assist employees in selecting the health care plan or coverage that meets their personal and family needs.
Information is available electronically, in print and in person.
On line Use the Web. Enroll on the Web. This new system provides a secure, convenient alternative to completing forms manually. In print Review Open Enrollment mailing. Use the Open Enrollment Coverage Statement to review your current health care plan coverage.