AlaskaCare Employee News | March 2020
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March 2020 | #89
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a novel (or new virus) that causes respiratory illness. It is highly contagious and includes symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The risk in the U.S. is currently low but knowing how to protect yourself is key. Everyday Preventive Actions Everyone should always practice good personal health habits.
To monitor the latest information on COVID-19: How the AlaskaCare Plan Is Supporting YouIn response to the national health public health emergency associated with the COVID-19 virus, the Division of Retirement and Benefits is immediately taking the following steps:
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AlaskaCare Employee Plan Members Have Access to Medical Care from Wherever You Are and Whenever You Need It |
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Not Feeling Well You can connect with a doctor via phone or video call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Teladoc doctors can diagnose many health issues like sinus problems, respiratory infection, allergies, flu symptoms, and many other non-emergency illnesses. Visit The doctor will call you back in minutes. Talk to the doctor, take as much time as you need…there’s no limit. Your Teladoc copay for general medical and dermatology consults is $0! Resolve Teladoc is a convenient and affordable way to receive care wherever you are and whenever you need it. If medically necessary, a prescription will be sent to the pharmacy of your choice. Feel Better. It’s that easy! Register today.
Using telemedicine may help you avoid exposure to potentially sick people in public places and may also allow you to obtain treatment while remaining at home. |
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Copay Information for Office Visits in the
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Did you know going to the doctor can cost as little as $25 or $35? Don’t avoid going to the doctor! AlaskaCare makes it easy to get the care you need whenever you need it. Beginning January 1, 2020, if you elect the Standard or Economy medical plan, you and your dependents will now pay a flat copay amount for in-network primary care and specialty care office visits. Instead of paying the full cost of your office visit before you meet your deductible and a percentage of the cost (coinsurance) after you do, you will only pay a flat copay for all office visits. These copays cost less than what you would typically pay for a visit through your deductible or coinsurance. Copays do not apply to your deductible, but they do apply to your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
IMPORTANT! Keep in mind that copays only apply to in-network providers, and only cover the office visit. Facility charges, ancillary services, and other services such as labs that are not billed as part of an office visit will be subject to a deductible and coinsurance. Find a network provider or check to be sure that your current provider is in-network by calling Aetna at (800) 821-2251 or by using the online DocFind tool. |
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New in 2020: Simplified Prescription Drug Schedule
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Calculating how much you can expect to pay for your prescription drugs can be difficult. This year, we’re simplifying the process and reducing the cost for some medications. You can now get your generic and preferred brand-name prescription drugs for a flat maximum copay. AlaskaCare has also added an additional, lower cost prescription drug tier for generic maintenance medications, reducing your costs for generic medications used regularly to manage chronic conditions 2020 AlaskaCare Employee Health Plan Prescription Drug Benefit Schedule Retail: 1-30 Day Supply at Network Pharmacy
Home Delivery: 31-90 Day Supply at Network Pharmacy
See the new pharmacy benefit schedule in the AlaskaCare Employee Insurance Booklet for the complete prescription drug schedule. Not sure what tier your medication falls into? You can call OptumRx at (855) 409-6999 or go online to OptumRx.com to find out. Please note: The non-preferred brand-name medications still require a coinsurance as outlined above. Medications in this tier are more expensive for both the member and the plan than other alternative options. These changes simplify your prescription drug benefits, encourage use of generic and preferred brand-name drugs, and make it less costly for you to adhere to your maintenance medication regimen. |
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Send Medications Right to your Home with Home Delivery
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You can receive many medications through the mail through OptumRx home delivery. Enroll in OptumRx home delivery to get up to a 90-day supply of the medications you take regularly. Your medication will come right to your mailbox. To start home delivery, log in to optumrx.com, use the OptumRx app or call (855) 409-6999 / TTY 711.
Once OptumRx receives your complete order for a new prescription, your medication should arrive within 10 business days. Completed refill orders should arrive in about seven business days.
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