
West Virginia Retiree Health Benefit Trust Fund Meeting Overview
Explore the details of the West Virginia Retiree Health Benefit Trust Fund and PEIA Finance Board meeting, including the agenda, roll call, approval of minutes, public hearings, and proposed changes in health benefits for retirees. The meeting covers important topics such as rate increases, pharmacy deductible removal, and changes in coinsurance for preferred brand drugs. Stay informed about upcoming meetings and discussions affecting retiree health benefits.
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West Virginia Retiree Health Benefit Trust Fund and PEIA Finance Board Meeting Thursday, October 19, 2017, 1:00 p.m. Canaan Valley Room 1041, DEP Building, 601 57th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304
Agenda Agenda Roll Call Call to Order Approval of Minutes PEIA Public Hearing Presentation Old Business New Business Public Comments Motion to Accept Discussed Items Next Meeting December 7, 2017 PEIA/RHBT Finance Board Meeting 2
Roll Call Roll Call John Myers, Chairman Members: Lee Diznoff Jason Myers Amanda Meadows Jared Robertson Ray Whiting William Bill Milam Michael T. Smith Geoff Christian PEIA/RHBT Finance Board Meeting 3
Approval of Minutes September 21, 2017 John Myers Chairman PEIA/RHBT Finance Board Meeting 4
PEIA Public Hearings November 2017 Benefits for Plan Year 2019 Calendar 2019 for Medicare Retirees July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 for all others
Non-State Proposal 2% Rate Increase Remove pharmacy deductible (plan A, B , D) Change pharmacy 2nd tier, Preferred Brand, from $25/$30 to 30% coinsurance ($25 minimum, $100 maximum per 30-day script) 90-day supply of Preferred Brand would be 30% coinsurance ($50 minimum and $200 maximum
Increase preferred brand drugs (2 Increase preferred brand drugs (2nd (Minimum (Minimum - - $25, Maximum $25, Maximum - - $100 for a 30 day supply or, Minimum Minimum - -$50, Maximum $50, Maximum - - $200 for a 90 day supply) nd tier) to 30% coinsurance examples tier) to 30% coinsurance examples $100 for a 30 day supply or, $200 for a 90 day supply) Example 1 Preferred brand drug A costs $250 for a 30 day supply Your cost is $250 x .30 = $75 Example 2 Preferred brand drug B costs $1,000 for a 90 day supply Your cost is $1,000 x .30 = $300 or $200 maximum so your cost is $200 Example 3 Preferred brand drug C costs $40 for a 90 day supply Your cost is $40 x .30 = $12 or $50 minimum, since this is below your minimum, your cost is $40
Active State Employee Proposal .5% Rate Increase Remove pharmacy deductible (plan A, B , D) Change pharmacy 2nd tier, Preferred Brand, from $25/$30 to 30% coinsurance ($25 minimum, $100 maximum per 30-day script) 90-day supply of Preferred Brand would be 30% coinsurance ($50 minimum and $200 maximum Move from 10 to 3 salary tiers, deductibles, and out-of-pockets Use total family income if spouses are covered Pay by Person
Current Structure 2018 Plan A Plan A FY 2018 FY 2018 Single Coverage Single Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Plan B Plan B FY 2018 FY 2018 Single Coverage Single Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Plan C Plan C FY 2018 FY 2018 Single Coverage Single Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Plan D Plan D FY 2018 FY 2018 Single Coverage Single Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Salary Range Salary Range Single Coverage Single Coverage $ - $ 20,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 50,000 62,500 75,000 100,000 125,000 $64 $81 $88 $94 $109 $132 $146 $176 $219 $249 $465 $ 329 44 50 53 55 61 71 78 90 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 $53 $68 $75 $79 $93 $112 $124 $149 $186 $212 20,001 30,001 36,001 42,001 50,001 62,501 75,001 100,001 125,001 + 127 150 Employer Premium $ 384 $ 399 Employee & Children Coverage Employee & Children Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Employee & Children Coverage Employee & Children Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Employee & Children Coverage Employee & Children Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Employee & Children Coverage Employee & Children Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Salary Range Salary Range Employee/Child Employee/Child $ - $ 20,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 50,000 62,500 75,000 100,000 125,000 $127 $151 $160 $174 $208 $250 $283 $346 $410 $467 579 $ 414 74 83 87 91 182 182 182 182 182 182 182 182 182 182 $106 $126 $134 $145 $175 $211 $238 $293 $347 $397 20,001 30,001 36,001 42,001 50,001 62,501 75,001 100,001 125,001 + 113 146 166 208 262 302 Employer Premium $ 483 $ 501 Family Coverage Family Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Family Coverage Family Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Family Coverage Family Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Family Coverage Family Coverage Monthly Premium Monthly Premium Standard Standard Salary Range Salary Range Family Family $ - $ 20,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 50,000 62,500 75,000 100,000 125,000 $185 $234 $261 $291 $341 $409 $442 $528 $646 $747 946 $ 673 $118 $145 $159 $175 $207 $251 $275 $343 $431 $499 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $149 $192 $215 $239 $283 $341 $369 $443 $544 $630 20,001 30,001 36,001 42,001 50,001 62,501 75,001 100,001 125,001 + Employer Premium $ 784 $ 815 **FAMILY with EMPLOYEE SPOUSE POLICY TIER WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE**
Proposed Single + Dependent Premiums Revenue Neutral with TFI Single and EE/CH Coverage Employee Salary With Total Family Income for Family Coverage *employee/employee spouse discount will no longer be available 3 Tiers with TFI Employee Premiums Plan B $ 44 $ 55 $ 78 Plan A $ 64 $ 94 $ 147 Plan C $ 85 $ 85 $ 85 Plan D $ 53 $ 79 $ 125 Single Coverage $ - $ 36,001 $ 62,501 $ 36,000 $ 62,500 + Employee Salary Deductible Out-of-Pocket Maximum Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D $ - $ 36,000 $ 350 $ 725 $ 1,300 $ 350 $ 1,825 $ 3,000 $ 2,500 $ 1,825 $ 36,001 $ 62,500 $ 475 $ 725 $ 1,300 $ 475 $ 2,525 $ 3,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,525 $ 62,501 + $ 650 $ 1,225 $ 1,300 $ 650 $ 2,875 $ 3,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,875 Family Coverage (Policy Holder Total Family Income) Plan A $ - $ 36,000 $ 36,001 $ 62,500 $ 62,501 + Plan B $ 44 $ 55 $ 78 Plan C $ 85 $ 85 $ 85 Plan D $ 53 $ 79 $ 125 $ 64 $ 94 $ 147 Employee and Children and Family Employee Salary Deductible Out-of-Pocket Maximum Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Additional Premiums for policy Members: Dependent Premiums Dependent Under Age 21 (3 max) Dependent Age 21+ Spouse $ - $ 36,000 $ 700 $ 1,450 $ 2,600 $ 700 $ 3,650 $ 6,000 $ 5,000 $ 3,650 $ 51 $ 73 $ 146 $ 30 $ 43 $ 85 $ 46 $ 66 $ 132 $ 43 $ 61 $ 122 $ 36,001 $ 62,500 $ 950 $ 1,450 $ 2,600 $ 950 $ 5,050 $ 6,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,050 $ 62,501 + $ 1,300 $ 2,450 $ 2,600 $ 1,300 $ 5,750 $ 6,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,750 Employer Premiums Single Two Three+ *The example numbers in the charts above are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidance. These estimated numbers are subject to change based on several factors, and the final values will be published in the 2018 Shopper s Guide. $ 454 $ 568 $ 994 $ 322 $ 402 $ 703 $ 375 $ 469 $ 821 $ 390 $ 487 $ 853
How Do We Get Total Family Income? Only applies if the spouse is covered by PEIA Total family income is defined as the sum of both married spouses adjusted gross income. Example: Line 37 of Form 1040 Line 6 of Form 1040EZ Line 21 of Form 1040A The family income number to be used will be the higher of actual policy holder salaries or the sum of the family adjusted gross income A form will be available to report total family income. Failure to provide total family income on this form will cause a default to the highest income and premium tier.
Non-Medicare Retiree and Special Medicare Plan Proposal 2% Rate Increase Remove pharmacy deductible Change pharmacy 2nd tier, Preferred Brand, from $25/$30 to 30% coinsurance ($25 minimum, $100 maximum per 30-day script) 90-day supply of Preferred Brand would be 30% coinsurance ($50 minimum and $200 maximum Pay by Person
Chart for Pay by Person Non-Medicare and Special Medicare Retiree Plans Non-Medicare Retired (Plan A) Non-Medicare Retired (Plan B) Unsubsidized Premium 5-9 years 10-14 years 15-19 years 20-24 years 25+ years2 $1,183 $948 $730 $511 $383 $297 $1,085 $870 $671 $470 $352 $272 Non-Medicare Spouse Medicare Spouse Non-Medicare Dependent 21+ Non-Medicare Dependent Under 21 (3 max) Medicare Dependent $288 $115 $95 $67 $104 $265 $106 $88 $61 $95 *The example numbers in the charts above are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidance. These estimated numbers are subject to change based on several factors, and the final values will be published in the 2018 Shopper s Guide.
Medicare Retiree Proposal (Humana) 2% Rate Increase Remove pharmacy deductible Increase Generic tier from $5 to $10 Change pharmacy 2nd tier, Preferred Brand, from $15/$20 to 30% coinsurance ($25 minimum, $100 maximum per 30-day script) 90-day supply of Preferred Brand would be 30% coinsurance ($50 minimum and $200 maximum Pay by Person
Chart for Pay by Person -- Medicare Medicare Medicare Humana/PEIA PLAN 1 Humana/PEIA PLAN 2 Hired on or after July 1, 2010 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 or more years $467 $425 $313 $201 $135 $90 $435 $391 $285 $181 $119 $78 Non-Medicare Spouse Medicare Spouse Non-Medicare Dependent 21+ Non-Medicare Dependent Under 21 (3 max) $238 $95 $70 $49 $214 $86 $63 $44 Medicare Dependent $76 $68 *The example numbers in the charts above are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidance. These estimated numbers are subject to change based on several factors, and the final values will be published in the 2018 Shopper s Guide.
Retiree Assistance Remove pharmacy deductible Change pharmacy 2nd tier, Preferred Brand, from $15/$20 to 30% coinsurance ($25 minimum, $100 maximum per 30-day script) 90-day supply of Preferred Brand would be 30% coinsurance ($50 minimum and $200 maximum Pay by Person
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Healthy Tomorrows Future New wellness vendor: Humana Go 365 Next phase of the Healthy Tomorrows program Those who met the Healthy Tomorrows goals for this plan year don t have to submit bloodwork by 5/15/18 Those who DIDN T meet the Healthy Tomorrows goals for this year MUST submit bloodwork within range (or have a doc s statement that they can t) by 5/15/18 or pay $500 penalty deductible and $25 extra premium per month Go365 website will be open for you to try in January Start earning points in July Active employees and non-Medicare retirees only Policyholders only no spouses or dependents required.
Launch Announcement Healthy Tomorrows is adding incentives! Program transition details for January-June 2018 If you met the Healthy Tomorrows requirements for 7/1/17 If you have not met the Healthy Tomorrows requirements for 7/1/17 ALL EMPLOYEES Beginning 1/1/18 Congratulations! There is still work to do! Go Play with Go365! You still need to Complete Healthy Tomorrows form & be in range by May 15, 2018 Learn the program You do not need to submit a Healthy Tomorrows form by May 15, 2018. You will not be charged the $500 penalty deductible or the $25/mo premium increase starting July 2018 (for the 2019 Plan Year). Have fun, build experience, and earn additional rewards for healthy activities including Amazon gift cards and fitness devices. If you do not, you will incur a $500 penalty deductible and pay $25/mo premium increase starting July 1, 2018 To get started with Go365 visit https://www.go365.com/ or download the Go365 app from your Android or iTunes App Store
Four-Year Healthy Tomorrows Strategy Year 4 7/1/2018 6/30/2019 Year 5 7/1/2019 6/30/2020 Year 6 7/1/2020 6/30/2021 Year 7 7/1/2021 6/30/2022 To avoid penalty the following year*: Earn 8,000 Points AND be Negative for Metabolic Syndrome** by May 15, 2022. Earn Earn Earn 3,000 Points By May 15, 2019 5,000 Points by May 15, 2020 8,000 Points by May 15, 2021 *In order to avoid $500 deductible increase and $25 monthly premium increase. **Metabolic Risk Syndrome is a cluster of conditions increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. To be negative for metabolic syndrome a member must have at least 3 of the 5 risk factors in a healthy range (weight, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood glucose).
Public Comment Public Comment John Myers Chairman PEIA/RHBT Finance Board Meeting 27
Vote Vote John Myers Chairman
Schedule Next Meeting Schedule Next Meeting December 7, 2017 December 7, 2017 John Myers Chairman
Director Update Director Update Dates for 2017 Public Hearings: November 6, 2017 - Morgantown WV WVU Erickson Alumni Center, One alumni Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506 Tamarack Conference Center, 1 Tamarack Pl., Beckley, WV 25801 November 14, 2017 - Beckley, WV University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, WV 25304 November 15, 2017 - Charleston, WV Dates for 2017 Telephonic Public Hearings: November 8, 2017 November 13, 2017 *Call-In Information: Toll-Free Access Number: 1-866-206-0240 Moderator Pin: 65499989 Participant Pin: 96783409 Ted Cheatham, PEIA Director PEIA/RHBT Finance Board Meeting 30
Adjourn Adjourn John Myers Chairman PEIA/RHBT Finance Board Meeting 31
If you want to request a copy of todays meeting materials, please contact: Leslie Townsend (304) 957-2620 Leslie.C.Townsend@wv.gov PEIA/RHBT Finance Board Meeting 32