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All information displayed in the STRS Ohio Optional Health Care section applies only to benefit recipients in the Defined Benefit and Combined Plans.

Plans & Premiums for Enrollees Without Medicare
Premium information for this plan is listed after the plan information.

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans

Aetna Basic PPO

Plan Features
In-network
Out-of-network1
Annual Deductible per Enrollee2
$1,500
$3,000
Out-of-Pocket Maximum2 (Annual amount enrollees pay excluding the annual deductible and prescription drug copayments)

$2,500 per single enrollee

$5,000 per family

$5,000 per single enrollee

$10,000 per family

Lifetime Benefits Maximum per Enrollee
$2,500,000
Health Provider Access
Use network provider
Use any covered provider
Physician, Hospital, Skilled Nursing & Home Health Care
Physician Office Visit
Enrollee pays 20%
Enrollee pays 50%
Hospital Inpatient Services
Hospital Charges for Outpatient Surgery and Preadmission Testing
Emergency Room Care
Enrollee pays 20%

Skilled Nursing Facility

Enrollee pays 20% (90 days per benefit period); after 90 days, enrollee pays 100%

Enrollee pays 50% (90 days per benefit period); after 90 days, enrollee pays 100%

Inpatient Mental Health
Enrollee pays 20%; no limit on days
Enrollee pays 50%; no limit on days
Home Health Care
Enrollee pays 20%; no visit limit
Enrollee pays 50%; no visit limit
Preventive Services

Physical Exam

Enrollee pays 0%
(no deductible);
limit one per calendar year
(colorectal cancer screening limit one per three calendar years)
Enrollee pays 50%;
limit one per calendar year
(colorectal cancer screening limit one per three calendar years)
Bone Density Screening
Immunizations/Inoculations
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA)
Pap Smear
Mammogram
Outpatient Services
Diagnostic X-ray and Lab Testing
Enrollee pays 20%
Enrollee pays 50%
Outpatient Mental Health
Enrollee pays 20%; no visit limit
Enrollee pays 50%; no visit limit
Additional Services
Dental Care
No coverage
No coverage
Vision Care
Discount on eyewear and exams at participating providers
Discount on eyewear and exams at participating providers
Prescription Drug Coverage
Retail Network Provider
Retail Copayment/
Coinsurance3

Tier 1: $10 ($25 PPI)

Tier 2: $30 ($50 PPI)

Tier 3: $50 ($75 PPI)

Prilosec OTC®/OTC omeprazole: $5 with prescription

If the cost of the drug is less than the copayment, the enrollee pays the cost of the drug.

Once STRS Ohio has paid $10,000 in retail and mail-order prescription costs for Tier 2 and Tier 3 drugs for an enrollee, that enrollee pays 100% of the full cost of Tier 2 and Tier 3 drugs for the remainder of the year. The enrollee continues to pay only the copayment for Tier 1 drugs and Prilosec OTC®/OTC omeprazole, which are not subject to maximum annual payment.

Out-of-network pharmacy: Reimbursed the amount STRS Ohio would have been charged at a network pharmacy, less copayment.

Maximum Day Supply at Retail4
30 (28 Prilosec OTC®/OTC omeprazole)
Mail-Order Provider
Mail-Order Copayment3

Tier 1: $25 ($65 PPI)

Tier 2: $75 ($125 PPI)

Tier 3: $125 ($190 PPI)

Prilosec OTC®/OTC omeprazole: Not covered

If the cost of the drug is less than the copayment, the enrollee pays the cost of the drug.

Once STRS Ohio has paid $10,000 in retail and mail-order prescription costs for Tier 2 and Tier 3 drugs for an enrollee, that enrollee pays 100% of the full cost of Tier 2 and Tier 3 drugs for the remainder of the year. The enrollee continues to pay only the copayment for Tier 1 drugs and Prilosec OTC®/OTC omeprazole, which are not subject to maximum annual payment.

Maximum Day Supply at Mail4
90

1Payments are based on reasonable charges or traditional amounts for medically necessary services as established by the health care plan administrator. If nonparticipating providers or providers that do not accept Medicare assignment charge in excess of these payments, the enrollee is responsible for the excess charges.

2 Annual deductible must be met before benefits are payable, unless otherwise noted. In-network and out-of-network accumulations are separate.

3 Different copayments apply to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications under Express Scripts. Designated double-strength medications may be available for half the applicable copayment under Express Scripts.

4 Applies to all medication classes unless otherwise specified. Designated double-strength medications are only available for half the maximum day supply under Express Scripts.

 

Aetna Basic PPO
Monthly Premiums — Without Medicare

Eligibility Group

TOTAL COST: $478

Benefit Recipient Years of Service STRS OHIO PAYS YOU PAY
30+ 333 145
29 322 156
28 311 167
27 300 178
26 289 189
25 278 200
24 266 212
23 255 223
22 244 234
21 233 245
20 222 256
19 211 267
18 200 278
17 189 289
16 178 300
15 167 311
Less than 15 Years of Service1 0 478
NOTE: The “Total Cost” listed above is the amount a benefit recipient would pay if he or she paid 100% of the premium cost for coverage under each plan.
Spouse 0 505
Dependent Children 0 135
Sponsored Dependent, Adult 0 505
Sponsored Dependent, Children 0 135
NOTE: The “Total Cost” for eligible dependent coverage varies by plan and is listed in the “You Pay” columns.

1 Benefit recipients with a benefit effective date of Jan. 1, 2004, or later need 15 years of qualifying service credit to purchase health care coverage through STRS Ohio. Benefit recipients with a benefit effective date before Jan. 1, 2004, who have less than 15 years of service credit have access to coverage, but will pay 100% of their health care premium.

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