What’s New for the 2022 Healthcare Benefit Year
New ID Cards
The healthcare benefit year begins January 1, 2022. If you have a copay change, your health plan administrator will mail you a new ID card in the next few weeks. Starting on January 1, present this ID card to your doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. Deductible and out-of-pocket maximums reset on January 1 and accumulate until you’ve reached the plan maximums. See your health plan handbook for details.
Emergency Room Copay Change
For employees who don’t already have a $150 emergency room copay, the ID card reflects an ER copay change effective with the new plan year. If you have non-emergency needs, consider visiting a retail clinic or using your telehealth benefits. Many urgent care centers also have lower out-of-pocket costs. See your plan administrator’s website or call their customer service line to find participating urgent care centers in your area before you need urgent care.
Acupuncture Visit Limit Increase
Effective January 1, 2022, acupuncture visit limits will increase to 30. This visit limit matches your chiropractic benefits.