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Benefits rate increases vary by plan

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While the university’s four medical plans will not undergo significant benefit changes this year, they will expand no-cost coverage for certain types of generic preventive therapy drugs available to members at an in-network pharmacy, even if a member has yet to meet their medical plan deductible.

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See what’s around the next turn this Open Enrollment

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The High Deductible medical plan’s deductible will increase to $1,600 for single in-network coverage and $3,200 for family in-network coverage. This represents the lowest deductible allowed for high deductible plans that pair with a health savings account. CU Denver: 10 a.m. – MT) May 10.

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Build a healthy hoard with a Health Savings Account

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A Health Savings Account (HSA) is more than just a convenient way to pay for health care expenses — it’s a tool to reduce annual tax liability while building a healthy hoard of savings for an employees’ retirement security and long-term health for the future. Employees can enroll or update their contributions at any point in the year.

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Anthem members can fill maintenance medications at Kroger pharmacies beginning April 1

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CVS Caremark administers prescription drug coverage for all Anthem-administered CU Health Plans (the Exclusive , Extended , High Deductible , and Medicare ). CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy Collectively, the pharmacies listed above are part of the Maintenance Choice network. Have questions?

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Read all about it: Important health plan changes starting July 1

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Check your enrollment and submit important documents Prior to July 1, log in to the employee portal to check your enrollment. Fertility services will expand to include Kaiser members, and all medical plans and cover up to three cycles of fertility treatments. Get ready for the new plan year by reading up on your plan changes.

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Make sure your money can weather time and taxes with a Health Savings Account

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An HSA is a flexible and valuable tool, especially for those who currently have modest health care needs and don’t usually have enough tax-exempt expenses in a year to justify itemizing their tax deductions. The University of Colorado’s HSA is open only to employees enrolled in CU’s High Deductible medical plan.

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Why invest in a Health Savings Account? It’s literally money in the bank

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An HSA is a flexible and valuable tool, especially for those who currently have modest health care needs and don’t usually have enough tax-exempt expenses in a year to justify itemizing their tax deductions. An HSA is open only to employees enrolled in CU’s High Deductible medical plan. When can I sign up? 15, to 5 p.m.

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