Major Changes for SHBP for the 2009 Plan Year! 

Refer to http://dch.georgia.gov and choose State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) for exact plan details. Click Here to review the 2009 Decision Guide.

www.oe2009.ga.gov is the website to enroll direct with SHBP

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lumenos, Kaiser, Indemnity and all CCO Options will not be offered for the 2009 Plan Year.
Due to the unique structure of the Kaiser Staff Model HMO, current Kaiser members can continue Kaiser coverage in 2009 but will need to change in 2010 to either Cigna or UnitedHealthcare. This will allow them time to select new physicians.

Members of all the above other plans who do not go on-line during Open Enrollment (OE) and make an election for another option will be enrolled in the UHC HRA effective January 1, 2009 and will be charged the tobacco and spousal surcharges ( if the member covers his/her spouse).

CIGNA and UnitedHealthcare will each offer the following options to active and retired SHBP participants for the 2009 Benefits Plan Year:

• Health Reimbursement Account ( HRA) – consumer driven option where SHBP puts cash in your account each year and you choose how you spend your health care dollars
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) – consumer driven option that has a high deductible and allows you to set aside your own funds in a Health Saving Account for future medical expenses
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) – PPO provides a 90% benefit for services performed in-network and a 60% benefit of the allowed amount for out-of-network services
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) – HMO covers services only when performed by a participating provider - Primary Care Physician (PCP) election is NOT required.

Click here for a Rate Sheet for the 2009 Plan year.

Click here for the 2009 Enrollment Presentation from SHBP.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions from SHBP.

Click here for the SHBP Dependent Eligibility Form (This form needs to be completed and mailed to SHBP when adding a new dependent to SHBP coverage)

Click here for a list of $4.00 drugs from Walmart

Click here for a list of $4.00 drugs from Kroger

Please refer to the Decision Guide before making your Medical Coverage Election.