Medical
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- Safe, effective, and free vaccines are widely available at doctor’s offices, pharmacies, and numerous other locations around the state. Arizonans age 12 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. You can find a vaccine site at azdhs.gov.
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MEDICAL PLANS
- Triple Choice Plan
- General Plan Overview - (for Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Summary Plan Description (SPD) see below)
- Premiums and Copays
- High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HDHP w/HSA)
- General Plan Overview (for Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Summary Plan Description (SPD) see below)
- Premiums and Copays
- HSA Account Information
- HSA Bulk Transfer for 2020 PayFlex accounts | Learn more
- Watch informative videos listed on the left (on desktop) or below (on mobile).
CARRIERS
The State of Arizona offers medical coverage through two carriers. The plan is identical with each carrier. The difference is the provider networks. Both carriers offer coverage nationwide. When choosing a plan, check with your medical providers (doctors, therapists, etc.) to confirm that they accept the plan. Use the links provided here. Do not use the main carrier websites.
- BlueCrossBlueShield of Arizona | azblue.com/stateofaz | 866-287-1980
- UnitedHealthcare | whyuhc.com/stateofaz | 800-896-1067
MEDICAL ID CARDS
When you enroll in medical and dental benefits you will receive a medical ID card within a few weeks. You can also access your ID card via the insurance company’s website or app. If you need assistance before you can retrieve your card information, contact your carrier. See the information below.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND COVERAGE | SBC
A Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is an easy-to-understand overview of a health plan's benefits and coverage. The documents listed here apply to both medical plans, regardless of the provider network (carriers).
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Resources
SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION | SPD
The documents listed here apply to both medical plans, regardless of the provider network (carriers).
- The Summary Plan Description (SPD) is a detailed description of what the plan provides and how it operates.
- The Summary of Material Modifications (SMM) informs participants and beneficiaries of changes to the SPD during the plan year.
2021
- Triple Choice Plan SPD | SMM for TCP - issued 4/30/2021- applies to BCBSAZ and UHC
- HDHP with HSA SPD | SMM for HDHP - issued 4/30 2021- applies to BCBSAZ and UHC
2020
- EPO SPD - applies to all carriers | 2020
- PPO SPD - applies to all carriers | 2020
- HDHP with HSA SPD - applies to Aetna only | 2020
- HSA Information - common questions, and information from PayFlex, the HSA account administration company.
PREMIUMS & COPAYS
2021
See pg. 11 | Active Enrollment Guide 2021
| Medical premiums per pay period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Choice Plan (TCP) | High Deductible Health Plan + HSA (HDHP) | ||||
| Employee | State | Employee | State | Agency HSA Contribution | |
| Employee only | $26.17 | $279.46 | $10.15 | $181.87 | $27.69 |
| Employee + Spouse | $71.49 | $576.74 | $30.46 | $376.95 | $55.38 |
| Employee + 1 Child | $57.30 | $376.83 | $25.89 | $246.41 | $55.38 |
| Family | $121.61 | $638.55 | $56.35 | $419.97 | $55.38 |
CONTACT
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ | 866-287-1980
- 2021 Preview Site, including doctors and facilities - azblue.com/stateofaz
- Members - azblue.com | Group: 30855
- UnitedHealthcare | 800-896-1067
- 2021 Preview Site, including doctors and facilities - whyuhc.com/stateofaz
- Members - myuhc.com | Group: 705963
