State of North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan
Benefits Changes for 2009-20101 |
| Basic Plan (70/30) | Standard Plan (80/20) | |||
| Plan Design Feature | In-Network | Out-of-Network | In-Network | Out-of-Network |
| Benefit Year Deductible | $800 Individual $2,400 Family |
$1,600 Individual $4,800 Family |
$600 Individual $1,800 Family |
$1,200 Individual $3,600 Family |
| Coinsurance Maximum (does not include deductible) |
$3,250 Individual $9,750 Family |
$6,500 Individual $19,500 Family |
$2,750 Individual $8,250 Family |
$5,500 Individual $16,500 Family |
| Primary Care | $30 copayment | 50% coinsurance after deductible | $25 copayment | 40% coinsurance after deductible |
| Specialist | $70 copayment | 50% coinsurance after deductible | $60 copayment | 40% coinsurance after deductible |
| Urgent Care | $75 copayment | Same as in-network benefit | $75 copayment | Same as in-network benefit |
| Inpatient Copay | $250 copayment | $250 copayment | $200 copayment | $200 copayment |
| SHORT TERM THERAPIES Physical / Occupational / Speech |
$55 copayment |
50% coinsurance after deductible | $45 copayment |
40% coinsurance after deductible |
| Chiropractic | $55 copayment | 50% coinsurance | $45 copayment |
40% coinsurance after deductible |
| Routine Eye Exam2 | $30 copayment | Not covered | $25 copayment | Not covered |
| Office Services MENTAL HEALTH/ CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY |
$55 copayment | 50% coinsurance |
$45 copayment | 40% coinsurance |
| Generic Rx Copay | $10 | $10 | ||
| Brand Rx Copay (No Generic Equivalent) |
$35 | $35 | ||
| Preferred Rx Copay (Generic Equivalent) |
This copay tier has been eliminated. Member will be required to pay the difference between the Plan's actual cost of the brand name drug and the amount the Plan would have paid for the generic equivalent in addition to the generic copay. |
This copay tier has been eliminated. Member will be required to pay the difference between the Plan's actual cost of the brand name drug and the amount the Plan would have paid for the generic equivalent in addition to the generic copay. | ||
| Non-Preferred Rx Copay | $55 | $55 | ||
| Specialty Rx3 Copay | 25% coinsurance up to $100 for each 30 day supply | 25% coinsurance up to $100 for each 30 day supply | ||
| Diabetic Supplies | $10 for preferred brand $25 for non-preferred brand |
$10 for preferred brand $25 for non-preferred brand | ||
- All benefits are subject to medical necessity; amounts shown reflect what the memeber pays.
- Routine eye exams as of January 1, 2010 will no longer be covered. Check with your HBR about your benefit options for vision.
- All non-acute specialty drugs, excluding cancer medications must be obtained through the Accredo specialty pharmacy.
| Please visit the State Health Plan website at http://shpnc.org or contact: Customer Service at 1-888-234-2416 for a plan booklet |

