open enrollment guide for LTD participants

 2024 Open Enrollment Period: October 9 - 27, 2023

You are viewing open enrollment information for Long Term Disability (LTD) recipients currently enrolled in a plan via bswift.

Medical Plan

Percentages in the accompanying chart represent the percentages of allowed benefit covered by the GW plan as well as the LTD recipient responsibility.

Medical Plan

Note: The GW LTD PPO medical plan offerings use the UHC Choice Plus network.

 

GW LTD PPO

  MFA Provider†  In-Network Out-Of-Network
Deductible
Individual  

$750

$2,000
Family   $1,500 $4,000
Out-of-Pocket-Maximum (OOPM) 
Individual   $3,000 $6,000
Family   $6,000 $12,000
Coinsurance
  GW - 90%
Participant - 10%
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Lifetime Maximum
    Unlimited Unlimited
Office Visit
Primary Care Physician (PCP) $10 copay $30 copay After deductible:
GW - 60%
participant - 40%
Specialist $25 copay $50 copay After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Virtual Visits and Telemental Health Visits*
     100% covered In-Network Only by the GW PPO and GW HSP through 12/31/24
Imaging and Labs†† LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics will continue to be GW's preferred vendors for lab work.
    Preferred Non-Preferred
Diagnostic Test
(x-ray, blood work)
  After deductible:
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%
After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%

Imaging
(CT/PET scans, MRIs)

  After deductible:
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%
After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%

*Virtual visits are those provided by a UHC Designated Virtual Visit Providers (i.e. Optum Virtual Care, Teladoc, Doctor on Demand, Amwell, Walmart Virtual Care.) Telemental Health Visits are provided by UHC In-Network Behavioral Health Providers. Note: Telehealth Visits are provided via phone or video by an In-Network Medical Provider (Primary Care Providers and Medical Specialists) in UHC’s Choice Plus Network.  Copay or deductible/coinsurance apply.  

† The MFA tier applies to professional charges by MFA providers; MFA behavioral health providers continue to be out-of-network.

†† Preferred Network = in-network freestanding facilities and GW hospital

Non-Preferred Network = in-network hospitals (other than GW Hospital) or out-of-network freestanding facilities or hospitals (in- or out-of-network deductible applies as appropriate)

 

 

GW LTD PPO

  In-Network Out-Of-Network
Hospital Care
Inpatient

After deductible:
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%

After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Outpatient After deductible:
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%
After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Urgent Care $30 copay After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Emergency Room After deductible:
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%
After deductible:
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%
Preventive
Mammography* 100% for one preventive mammogram per year, age 40 and over
Pap Test* GW covers 100% if part of wellness exam After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Prostate Exam* GW covers 100% if part of wellness exam After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Well Child and Well Adult Exams* GW covers 100% After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  Covered Covered
Chiropractic Care
  $50 copay per office visit, up to 60 visits per year (combined in- and out-of-network) After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
up to 60 visits per year (combined in-and out-of-network)
Acupuncture
  $50 copay per office visit, up to 20 visits per year (combined in- and out-of-network) After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%
up to 20 visits per year (combined in-and out-of-network)
Fertility Benefits**
  Up to $30,000 lifetime medical benefit and up to a $8,000 pharmacy benefit Not Covered
Hearing Aids***
  After deductible:
GW - 80%
Participant - 20%
After deductible:
GW - 60%
Participant - 40%

* Preventive care guidelines are based on recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and other health organizations. Visit uhcpreventivecare.com for additional details on ALL preventive care guidelines based on your age and sex.

** Artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and other procedures are covered. Please contact UHC for details.

*** Up to a single purchase (including repair/replacement) per hearing impaired ear every 36 months.

 

 

GW LTD PPO

  In-Network Out-Of-Network
Cochlear Implants
  Covered Not Covered
Bariatric Surgery****
  Up to $60,000 lifetime limit Not Covered
Vision
 

Routine eye exams are covered once every 24 months with applicable copy. Discounts on hardware frames/contacts are available at participating eye centers. You are subject to the annual deductible and coinsurance if you go out-of-network in the GW LTD PPO.

Prescription Out-of-Pocket Maximum
Individual $3,600 $7,200
Family $7,200 $14,400
Retail Prescription Drugs
Generic 10% Coinsurance
(Minimum $15, Maximum $30)
30-supply
Brand Formulary 20% Coinsurance
(Minimum $30, Maximum $50)
30-supply
Brand Non-Formulary 25% Coinsurance
(Minimum $60, Maximum $100)
30-supply
Specialty 30% Coinsurance for PrudentRx eligible specialty prescriptions filled at CVS Specialty*, $0 when enrolled in PrudentRx.
*Your plan includes the PrudentRx program for specialty medications. This program is designed to lower your out of pocket costs by assisting you with enrollment in drug manufacturers discount copay cards/assistance programs. When enrolled in PrudentRx, your out of pocket cost will be $0 for medications included on the PrudentRx exclusive specialty drug list. If you opt out, you will be responsible for the 30% coinsurance (only the amount you pay out of pocket will apply toward your deductible/out of pocket maximums for essential health benefit medications.)
Mail-Order Prescription Drugs
Generic
Vacation Exception
Additional 30-day supply one time per year
10% Coinsurance
(Minimum $37.50, Maximum $75)
90-supply
Brand Formulary
Vacation Exception
Additional 30-day supply one time per year
20% Coinsurance
(Minimum $75, Maximum $125)
90-supply
Brand Non-Formulary 25% Coinsurance
(Minimum $150, Maximum $250)
90-supply

**** Notification is required six months prior to surgery. Please contact UHC for plan details.

Review 2024 contribution rates for medical coverage.