About the Plan
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A consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) is an innovative health plan that gives you more control over how you spend your health care dollars. Plan features include:
- Annual medical fund of $1,000 for Self Only or $2,000 for Self Plus One or Self and Family available when you enroll during annual Open Enrollment, which pays for your covered services first, before you pay out of pocket
- Annual dental fund of $300 for Self Only or $600 for Self Plus One or Self and Family available in full on your effective date of coverage
- 100% coverage for in-network preventive care (medical, dental and vision) that does not reduce your fund balances
- Unused medical and dental funds roll over from year to year if you remain in the CDHP (medical rollover maximum of $5,000/Self Only or $10,000/ Self Plus One or Self and Family)
- Freedom to choose the providers you wish to see for covered services (in and out of network) with no referrals
- Nationwide coverage
- Traditional medical plan coverage for in- and out-of-network expenses once the annual deductible has been met
- An out-of-pocket cap that limits the total amount you pay annually for eligible expenses
- Online tools to help you manage your money and your health
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To understand how the plan works, let's review its components.
Preventive care:- Covered at 100% in network — medical/dental/vision (does not reduce your funds)
- Annual medical fund — $1,000 Self Only; $2,000 Self Plus One or Self and Family
- Annual dental fund — $300 Self Only; $600 Self Plus One or Self and Family
- Funds pay for eligible expenses in network or out of network, up to the fund balance
- Visit any licensed health care professional or hospital for covered services (in and out of network) without a referral
- Unused medical and dental fund balances roll over to the next year as long as you remain enrolled in the CDHP
- The annual deductible — After you’ve used your medical fund and before traditional plan coverage begins, you have an annual deductible of $1,000 for Self Only; $2,000 for Self Plus One or Self and Family in network. Under the Self Plus One or Self and Self and Family enrollment, once an individual meets the Self Only deductible, traditional medical coverage begins for them. One or more Self and Family members can satisfy the remaining balance of the Self Plus One or Self and Self and Family deductible.
- Medical coverage — When the annual deductible is satisfied, the traditional medical coverage begins. See the Official Plan brochure for details.
- Out-of-pocket maximum — Once an individual meets the Self Only out-of-pocket maximum under the Self Plus One or Self and Self and Family enrollment, the plan will begin to cover eligible medical expenses at 100%. One or more Self and Family members can satisfy the remaining balance of the Self Plus One or Self and Self and Family out-of-pocket maximum. The in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $5,000 for Self Only enrollment and $10,000 for Self Plus One or Self and Self and Family enrollment.
- Prescription drug coverage — When you fill a covered prescription, the cost will be paid from your medical fund if fund dollars are available. If fund dollars are not available, you pay for the covered prescription until you meet your annual deductible. After that, you pay a copayment or coinsurance for covered prescriptions.
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If you’re looking for a plan with a national preferred provider organization (PPO) network, the Aetna CDHP might be right for you. The plan uses the medical fund to pay the covered claims before the fund is depleted. This ensures that during this time you won’t have any out-of-pocket expenses. When the fund is depleted, you'll be responsible for the deductible, and then for the coinsurance.
To see if this plan is right for you, review your medical services and expenses. Be sure to include the cost of your prescription medications in your review. Think about any expected changes in your medical expenses for the coming year. This will help you estimate your out-of-pocket expenses for the year.
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You have several options:
- Review the Official Plan brochure and other information on this website
- Chat live with a health plan specialist or schedule an appointment for a one-on-one phone consultation at AetnaFedsLivePostal.com
- Call Aetna at 1-833-497-2411 (TTY: 711)
Doctors and networks
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No. While you can save money by visiting in-network providers, you have coverage in and out of network.
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The Aetna CDHP plan offers you the flexibility to visit any licensed provider (both in and out of network). When you visit an out-of-network provider, you will pay a coinsurance of 40% of our plan allowance. You’ll also pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount once you’ve used your medical fund and you’ve met your deductible. The annual out-of-network deductible is $1,500 Self Only and $3,000 Self Plus One or Family.
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Use our provider search tool. You can access information about our extensive network of providers as well as individual physicians' board certification status, medical school attended, the year they graduated, languages spoken, etc.
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Yes, you can visit a MinuteClinic for urgent care with a $0 copay after you meet your deductible.
What will I pay?
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Yes, mail-order pharmacy is available for maintenance medications. Your share of the cost for up to a 90-day prescription will be equal to two retail copays.
You can also get your 90-day prescription at a CVS Pharmacy® location for the same cost as mail order. For a complete list of other participating pharmacies, log in to Aetna.com and use our provider search tool. Go to our member website and select "pharmacy benefits" for details and forms.
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Yes, your calendar year in-network deductible is $1,000 for Self Only coverage and $2,000 for Self Plus One or Self and Family Coverage
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Once you pay your deductible, you pay a coinsurance for most services. Coinsurance amounts are listed in the Official Plan Brochure. They will apply until you meet your out-of-pocket maximum.
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Once you have exhausted your medical fund, the annual deductible must be met before traditional medical plan benefits are paid for care other than preventive care services. The annual deductibles for in-network are:
- $1,000 for Self Only
- $2,000 for Self Plus One
- $2,000 for Self and Self and Family
- $1,500 for Self Only
- $3,000 for Self Plus One
- $3,000 for Self and Self and Family
Once an individual meets the Self Only deductible under the Self Plus One or Self and Self and Family enrollment, the plan will begin to cover eligible medical benefits. One or more Self and Family members can satisfy the remaining balance of the Self Plus One or Self and Self and Family deductible. In-network and out-of-network deductibles do not cross-apply. They’ll need to be met separately for traditional benefits to begin.
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In most cases, you won’t make a payment at the time you receive services at an in-network provider. Instead, you should wait for the medical claim to be processed through our claim system. We will process the claim and apply the applicable amount toward your deductible. The doctor's office will send you a bill requesting payment. If you have already met your deductible, you will be billed for the coinsurance amount. It’s based on the negotiated rate with the in-network provider.
While many out-of-network providers will submit claims for covered care to us on your behalf, some may not. In that case, you may have to pay the cost of the visit up front and then submit a claim.
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Once you use your medical fund, and until you meet your deductible, you will pay the entire cost of the negotiated rate for the prescription at an in-network pharmacy. It is important for you to identify yourself as an Aetna member and show your Aetna ID card to get the negotiated rate. Once you meet your deductible, you will be subject to a prescription copay or coinsurance for covered drugs. See the Aetna HealthFund® plan CDHP official plan brochure for more details.
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) coverage included in Aetna HealthFund CDHP:
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The Office of Personnel Management requires all Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program health plans to offer Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. If you’re enrolled in Medicare Part A and/or Part B, your Aetna PSHB plan will automatically enroll you in Aetna Medicare Rx® offered through SilverScript®, a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). This could mean saving on your prescription costs. The same drugs are covered under the Aetna Medicare Rx plan offered through SilverScript, but copays and coinsurance can be lower. So, depending on your prescriptions, this could offer you a great opportunity to save while still enrolled in your current health plan.
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The Medicare Part D PDP is a Medicare approved prescription drug plan that is governed by CMS. When you have Aetna Medicare Rx offered by SilverScript your prescription costs will generally be lower.
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No. Your PSHB premiums will not increase.
However, some members may be required to pay an extra charge, known as the Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). The extra charge is figured out using your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago. If this amount is above a certain amount, you’ll pay your FEHB premium and the additional IRMAA. For more information on IRMAA, visit the Medicare website.
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Yes.
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No. Your out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs should decrease with Aetna Medicare Rx offered by SilverScript.
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See Aetna Medicare RX offered by SilverScript plan details here.
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Yes. You will receive an additional card for your Medicare Part D PDP coverage. Starting January 1, 2025, you will need to present your new card at the pharmacy.
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You can use our provider search tool to find standard and preferred pharmacies near you.
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SilverScript (EGWP) Employer Prescription Drug Plan (PDP)
If you’re a retiree enrolled in Medicare Parts A and/or B, your Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) plan will offer Medicare Part D plans to help pay for your prescriptions. You’ll automatically be enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) for 2025. It’s Aetna Medicare Rx® offered by SilverScript®. Generally, this means your prescriptions costs can be lower.
If you do not wish to be enrolled in Aetna Medicare Rx® offered by SilverScript®, you will NOT have prescription drug coverage through your PSHB plan. You will have the opportunity to reenroll only during the next Open Season or after a qualifying life event. (QLE). Also, if you have a higher income, you may be responsible for a surcharge on your Medicare Part D benefit. Refer to the Part D-IRMAA section at Medicare.gov to see if you would be subject to an additional premium.
If you want to opt out of the Aetna Medicare RX offered by SilverScript, please complete and return the SilverScript Group Disenrollment Form (PDF) to:
Group Aetna Medicare
PO Box 7082
London, KY 40742
or, you can fax to 1-833-806-0689 Attn: Group Disenrollment
If you have any questions, please call Member Services at 1-833-251-9749 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET or go online at AetnaRetireeHealth.com/PSHBP
About the fund:
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We set up different annual medical and dental funds for you. They pay for eligible expenses in network or out of network at 100%*. So you pay nothing for covered services until your funds are exhausted.
Annual medical fund — You get $1,000 for Self Only; $2,000 for Self Plus One or Self and Family. It is available on your effective date of coverage if you enroll during the annual Open Season. If you enroll outside of the annual Open Season (e.g., within 60 days of new hire), your fund will be prorated.
You can earn additional credits to your medical fund. Get $50 per enrollee and/or spouse when you complete an online health risk assessment, online wellness program and a post-program assessment. Get another $50 credit per enrollee and/or spouse for completing a biometric screening. See biometric screenings for more details.
Annual dental fund — You get $300 for Self Only; $600 for Self Plus One or Self and Family. It is available on your effective date of coverage.
* FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK EXPENSES: Out-of-network coverage will be paid up to the plan allowance. You are responsible for the difference between the plan allowance and the billed amount.
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You can view your fund balance, check claims transactions and more on our member website. Or you can call Member Services at 1-833-497-2411 (TTY: 711). If you have claim activity in a given month, you will receive an Explanation of Benefits that lists your fund balance and annual deductible.
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Remaining medical and dental fund dollars roll over from year to year if you remain in the CDHP, up to the maximum rollover amount (medical rollover maximum of $5,000/Self Only or $10,000/Self Plus One or Self and Family).
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Your annual fund amount is $1,000 for Self Only coverage and $2,000 for Self Plus One and Self and Family coverage.
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No. Payments from the funds are benefits and not considered taxable income.
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When you receive covered services, expenses are paid first from your fund — before you pay anything out of pocket. Preventive care services provided by in-network providers (medical, dental, vision) are covered at 100% and are not deducted from your Fund. See the Official Plan brochure for details on preventive services.
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No. All Self and Family members covered under your plan share the fund.
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No. While amounts left in the funds at the end of the year will roll over if you remain enrolled in the CDHP (up to the rollover maximum), the funds are available only to pay expenses covered under the plan.
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You lose any remaining fund balances if you leave our CDHP plan.
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If the service is covered by both plans, benefits would first be considered under the CDHP. The balance would then be considered under the FSA.
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All eligible portions of the provider's services would be paid by the fund (up to the remaining fund balance). However, you are responsible for provider's medical fees that exceed our plan allowance. If your fund is exhausted, you would need to satisfy your annual deductible before the plan's traditional medical benefits would be available.
Dental and vision:
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- Dental benefits are built in to the CDHP at no added cost
- 100% coverage for dental cleanings and X-rays received from in-network dentists
- A Dental Fund to use in or out of network for covered dental services ($300 Self Only, $600 Self Plus One or Self and Family)
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- Vision benefits are built in to the CDHP at no added cost
- 100% coverage for routine eye exams in network
- Use your medical fund, if available, for prescription glasses or contacts, plus get special discounts on eyewear
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No, however the plan covers in-network preventive dental care at 100% and that is not deducted from the fund. Find participating providers by using our online provider search.
You may choose to use your dental fund for care with out-of-network dentists.
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One routine eye refraction every 12-month period is covered at 100% when you visit a participating provider. Your provider will submit the claim to Aetna and you won’t pay anything. Members can use their medical fund, if available, for prescription glasses or contacts. They’re also eligible for discounts on frames, lenses, LASIK laser eye surgery, etc., through the Aetna VisionSM discount program.
You can find participating locations by using our provider search.
If you use an out of network provider, simply submit a vision claim form:
For vision benefit claims covered under your Medical Plan use vision claim form and mail to: P.O. Box 981106, El Paso, TX 79998
For vision benefit claims covered under your FEDVIP Vision Plan use vision claim form and mail to: P.O. Box 8504, Mason OH 45040-7111
Enrollment:
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Detailed instructions and information on the Postal Service Health Benefit (PSHB) Program enrollment process is available at the Enroll Now link on the website. You will need to know the enrollment code for the Aetna CDHP. Please refer to the rate calculator for the plans available in your area and the proper enrollment codes.
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Coverage and 2025 benefit changes for current members and annuitants begins on January 1, 2025. Coverage for active employees joining during Open Season becomes effective on the first day of the first pay period in January 2025.
If you enroll as a newly hired Postal Service Employee, you have 60 days to enroll in a PSHB plan. Your enrollment will become effective the beginning of the pay period after your enrollment is received.
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If you do not receive your ID card by your effective date, you may use a copy of your SF2809 Form or electronic enrollment confirmation. If you are enrolled in our system, you may register on our member website and print an ID card. After you register, simply select "Get an ID card" and follow the instructions. You may use this printable version of your personal ID card if you need medical or dental care.
Member perks:
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Our member website is packed with health and benefits information. When you register, you can print temporary ID cards, check eligibility or claim status, check fund balances and much more. Here are just a few of the highlights:
Cost estimator tools — Provides personalized cost information. You can estimate how much you’ll pay out of pocket for medical tests, office visits and procedures ahead of time. If Medicare is your primary coverage, these estimates may not be representative of your actual costs.
Hospital Comparison Tool — See how hospitals in your area rank by factors important to you.
Personal Health Record — A private and secure online tool that captures important health information in one place. It can help you stay healthy with personalized alerts and reminders and lets you print and share your health history with your doctors.
Our provider search — Helps you find doctors, dentists, hospitals and other providers that accept your plan. Using in-network providers will help you save money. The provider search tool also includes important provider credentials like education, board certification and languages spoken.
Aetna HealthSM app — Puts our online features at your fingertips. You can view your member ID card, find a doctor, look up claims and access your personal health record (PHR). The app is available on the App Store® or the Google Play™ store. Just type Aetna.com into your mobile web browser.
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Yes. Virtual care is a convenient, lower-cost alternative to urgent care or the emergency room. And it’s in addition to your traditional network of providers to give you more options. It's perfect for when you're traveling or when your doctor isn't available. With these virtual options, you can get care ASAP for nonemergency conditions such as cold & flu, sinus infections, pink eye, allergies and more. You can also take care of your mental well-being by talking with a therapist for anxiety or stress. They can even call in a prescription to your pharmacy of choice, when necessary.
Members have access to CVS Health Virtual Care™.
To access CVS Health Virtual Care, register and make an appointment at CVS.com/virtual-care.
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You must live or work in our service area to enroll in our plan. Return to the home page to find plans available in your area. Once you’re enrolled in the plan, covered medical services received overseas would be considered out of network. See Section 7 of our official plan brochure for more information on how to submit overseas claims.
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Yes. You get access to great discounts on prescription eyewear, vision services, gyms, weight loss programs, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, vitamins, electric toothbrushes, gum, mints and more. Visit AetnaFedsPostal.com/Perks for more information.
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Log in to your member website and fill out a health assessment. Then complete one online wellness program to earn $50. You can also earn an additional $50 for completing your biometric screening.
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