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Employee Benefits

Effective Date:

  • First of the month following three months of service

Benefits

St. Johns County Medical Plan Options Effective January 1, 2009

Benefit Description Option 1  Option 2 
Cost Sharing Options Blue Choice Blue Options
Calendar Year Deductible (CYD)
Per Individual $250 $500
Family Aggregate $750 $1,500
Coinsurance
In-Network Provider / Out of Network Provider 80% / 60% 80% / 60%
Office Services
In-Network Family Physician CYD + coinsurance $20 Copay (Ped / Gen Prac / Internist / Family Doc)
In-Network Specialist
(no referral needed)
CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Out of Network Provider CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Hospitalization
Inpatient Hospital Facility   Option 1 / Option 2
In-Network CYD + coinsurance $600 / $900
Out of Network $200 PAD, CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Outpatient Hospital Facility   Option 1 / Option 2
In-Network CYD + coinsurance $150 / $250
Out of Network CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Physician Services at Hospital & ER CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Physician Services at Locations other than Office, Hospital & ER
In-Network Family Physicians CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
In-Network Specialists CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Out of Network Providers CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Emergency Room Facility
In-Network CYD + coinsurance $100 copayment
Out of Network CYD + coinsurance $200 copayment
Urgent Care Center CYD + coinsurance $20 Copay
Additional Benefits and Features
Ambulatory Surgical Center Facility
In-Network Facility CYD + coinsurance $100 copayment
Out of Network Facility CYD + coinsurance CYD + coinsurance
Independent Clinical Lab
In-Network CYD + coinsurance $0 (Quest)
Out of Network CYD + coinsurance CYD + 40% coinsurance
Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility CYD + coinsurance $100 copayment (includes radiologists fees)
Mammograms (member cost) $0 $0
Out of Pocket Maximum Includes coinsurance only Includes CYD, Coinsurance, & copayments
Per Individual/ $2,000 + $250 Deductible $2,500
Family Aggregate $6,000 + $750 Deductible $7,500
Calendar Year Maximum Per Insured
Adult Wellness (CYD is waived) 100% up to $250 CYM 100% up to $250 CYM
Home Health Care $3,000 $2,500
Mental Health (Inpatient / Outpatient) 30 Days / 20 Visits 30 Days / 20 Visits
Outpatient Theraphy and Spinal Manipulations $2,500 $2,500
Skilled Nursing Facility 60 Days 60 Days
Lifetime Maximum Per Insured
Lifetime Maximum Per Insured $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Hospice $5,200 $7,500
Substance Dependency Care & Treatment $5,000 $5,000 LTM/$1600 CYM
Monthly Employee Contributions
Single $20.00 $0.00
Employee/Child(ren) $135.00 $100.00
Employee/Spouse $208.00 $150.00
Family $323.00 $230.00
Dental Schedule of Benefits
Deductible for Preventive Services None  
Individual Deductible per person, per calendar year for Basic, Major and Orthodontic Services $50.00  
Family Deductible per person, per calendar year for Basic, Major and Orthodontic Services $100.00  
Coinsurance Percentage Payable by BCBS Florida Combined Life (FCL) Dental Plan
Preventive 100% of scheduled allowance
Basic 80% of scheduled allowance
Major 50% of scheduled allowance
Orthodontics 100% until lifetime maximum is utilized
Maximum Benefit
Calendar Year Maximum per person $1000.00  
Orthodontia Lifetime Maximum $1000.00  
Third Molar Extractions (Wisdom Teeth) $1000.00  
The surgical removal of impacted third molars (wisdom teeth) and associated services are payable under the dental plan at 80%. The payment of these reported services are not included in the calculation of the calendar year maximum of $1,000. These services are subject to the $50 individual deductible and a separate yearly maximum of $1,000 payable per person for the removal of impacted third molars.
Vision Care 80% of cost with $250 calendar year maximum:
Deductible is waived. Eye exam, frames, lenses or contact lenses.
Pharmacy Prescription Drug Coverage
  Retail (30 day supply) Mail (90 day supply)
Generic $10.00 $20.00
Formulary Brandname $35.00 $70.00
Non Formulary Brandname $50.00 $100.00

NOTE: There will always be at least two alternative formulary brandname drugs for each nonformulary brandname drug. Coverage for injectable drugs is under the PharmaCare plan. They are subject to 80/20 coinsurance until the member reaches a maximum out-of-pocket expense of $500.00. After that, the normal co-pays apply.

NOTE: Maximum out-of-pocket coinsurance responsibility limits under the medical plan do not include prescription co-pays.

Customer Service Numbers and Links to Websites
Medical Blue Choice PPO 1 (800) 322-2808 (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Medical Blue Options PPO 1 (877) 352-2583 (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Dental 1 (877) 203-9921  
Website www.bcbsfl.com
(access BlueChoice PPO provider listings)
Prescriptions 1-800-581-5300  
Website www.pharmacare.com  
All Benefits www.sjcbcc.benergy.com  
This is a summary of benefits and not a contract. All benefits are subject to the provisions, exclusions and limitations set forth in the master contract. To verify a provider's specialty or participation status, the insured may contact the local BCBSFL office, contact the provider's office, or review the most recent Provider Directory. It is the insured's sole responsibility to select and verify a provider's network participation status at the time services are rendered.

 

Group Life Insurance:

  • $20,000 term life coverage for employee

  • $5,000 term life for covered spouse

  • $2,000 term life for each covered child

125 Flex Plan:

  • Pay health insurance premiums on a pre-tax basis

Flexible Spending Account:

  • Pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses

  • Debit card or automatic reimbursement for medical expenses

  • Automatic reimbursement for dependent care expenses

Other plans you can choose to enroll in:

  • Short Term Disability

  • Additional Life Insurance

  • Savings Bonds

Deferred Compensation:

  • Invest in retirement savings plan on a pre-tax basis

Credit Union:

  • Member of the Community First Credit Union

Holidays:

  • 12 paid holidays per year

Retirement:

  • Florida State Retirement System

    • Pension Plan

      • 100% paid by St. Johns County

      • Vesting – 6 years employment in FRS

    • Investment Plan

      • 100% paid by St. Johns County

      • Vesting – 1 year employment in FRS

Sick Leave:

  • Accrue one day per month (1200 hours maximum)

Vacation:

    Years Employed Number of Vacation Days
    0 year through 3 years 10 days
    4 years through less than 10 years 15 days
    10 years or more 20 days

Pay Day:

  • Biweekly payroll – Friday payday

Direct Deposit:

  • Direct Deposit available in any ACH bank

Sick Leave Pool:

  • Donate 40 hours into pool for use in case of prolonged illness. Additional five weeks leave may be available

Birthday:

  • One day off for your birthday, only to be taken in the month of your birthday

 

 

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