Regence Medical Plans
Regence BlueShield Plan Information: You will find useful information that applies to all the plans offered through Regence BlueShield below, such as options to access care, pharmacy options, mental health and self-care resources, benefit coverage while traveling, and other disclosures. Additionally, you can access detailed coverage information for each plan option offered to active employees and retirees.
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This section contains information related to the design and coverage features for the Regence BlueShield PPO plans. For quick access to other useful information such as Regence BlueShield customer service contact information, options to access care, pharmacy options, mental health and self-care resources, benefit coverage while traveling, please see the other sections on this web page.Features of a PPO Plan
- PPO stands for “Preferred Provider Organization”
- Participants have the ability to see providers in or out of network but experience lower out-of-pocket costs by using network providers
- No referrals are required to see a specialist
Plan Information
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This section contains information related to the design and coverage features for the Regence BlueShield High-Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) attached to this plan. For quick access to other useful information such as contact information for Regence BlueShield customer service, options to access care, pharmacy options, mental health and self-care resources, benefit coverage while traveling, and other disclosures, please see the other sections on this web page.Features of a HDHP Plan
- HDHP stands for “high-deductible health plan”
- The plan has a higher deductible that must be met by the participant before the plan will pay for medical or prescription expenses
- Participants have the ability to see providers in or out of network but experience lower out-of-pocket costs by using network providers
- No referrals are required to see a specialist
- City of Tacoma contributes money to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help off-set the high deductible
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Tax favorable savings account. Dollars contributed by the City are “owned” by the employee. Employees can also contribute pre-tax dollars to help fund their HSA.
- HSA funds are then used to pay for qualified health expenses.
Plan Information
Additional Resources
Health Spending Account (HSA) Administrator
Health Equity
866-346-5800
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Note: TERS retirees, please see the Retirement Office web page for plan information. Visit tacoma.gov/retirement or call (253) 502-8200.This section contains information related to the design and coverage features for the Regence BlueShield PPO plan and Regence BlueShield High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) offered to eligible LEOFF II retirees. For quick access to other useful information such as Regence BlueShield customer service contact information, options to access care, pharmacy options, mental health and self-care resources, benefit coverage while traveling, and other disclosures, return to the Regence BlueShield Section of this page.
Features of a PPO Plan
- PPO stands for “Preferred Provider Organization”
- Participants have the ability to see providers in or out of network but experience lower out-of-pocket costs by using network providers
- No referrals are required to see a specialist
Plan Information
- Regence LEOFF II Retiree Summary (Local 31, Local 26, PPSMA)
- Regence Local 6 Retiree Summary
- Regence LEOFF II Retiree Plan Book (Local 31, Local 26, PPSMA)
- Regence Local 6 Retiree Plan Book
Features of a HDHP Plan
- HDHP stands for “high-deductible health plan”
- The plan has a higher deductible that must be met by the participant before the plan will pay for medical or prescription expenses
- Participants have the ability to see providers in or out of network but experience lower out-of-pocket costs by using network providers
- No referrals are required to see a specialist
- City of Tacoma contributes money to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help off-set the high deductible
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Tax favorable savings account. Dollars contributed by the City are “owned” by the employee. Employees can also contribute pre-tax dollars to help fund their HSA.
- HSA funds are then used to pay for qualified health expenses.
Plan Information
Additional Information
Health Spending Account (HSA) Administrator
Health Equity
866-346-5800
healthequity.com
Plan Specific Information
Pharmacy Options/Information
Mental Health/Self-Care Resources
Other Information/Disclosures
Regence BlueShield Apps
Contact
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