Humble Alternative Medical Plan

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For questions regarding the alternative medical plan/prescription benefits, please email help@ubc-benefits.com.

As a District of Innovation, Humble ISD is choosing to be flexible with the medical coverage offered to employees. That is why you are being given alternative health solutions for the upcoming plan year. Alongside the 4 TRS medical plans, you now have the option to choose from 2 new medical plans: The Humble ISD HD Alternative Plan and the Humble ISD Primary Alternative Plan.

Humble ISD Plan Information

  • Free access to Humble ISD Health & Wellness Clinics for Non-HSA Members (There is a $25 co-pay on the HD plan and HSA card cannot be used.)
  • Cigna Nationwide Network with over 1 million healthcare professionals
  • No referral necessary to see a specialist
  • No prescription deductible and free generics for the Humble ISD Primary Alternative Plan

Please Note: Only the Humble ISD Plans have access to the Humble ISD Health and Wellness Clinics

Humble ISD/Cigna HD Alternative

Humble ISD/Cigna Primary Alternative

TRS Plan Information

TRS Group Policy #D0734

Plans administered by BCBSTX (medical) & CVS/Caremark (pharmacy)

TRS-ActiveCare Primary

  • Lowest cost plan.
  • Statewide provider network with in-network benefits. No out-of-network benefits.
  • Will be able to apply for out-of-state coverage for dependent college students.
  • A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is required. Each covered person must choose a PCP. Certain specialists such as a gynecologist or pediatrician can be chosen as PCP. Claims may be denied if a covered person does not use their PCP. Must obtain a PCP referral for specialty care.
  • Copays for doctor visits and generic prescriptions before deductible.
  • After deductible, insurance pays 70% of covered charges and participant pays 30% co-insurance.
  • Includes zero cost generic preventive medications.
  • Includes telemedicine through Teledoc and RediMed for $0 co-pay per visit.
  • $50 co-pay for urgent care.

Primary Plan Breakdown

TRS-ActiveCare HD

  • Premiums are higher than the Primary plan.
  • Nationwide network with in-network and out-of-network benefits.
  • No requirement for PCP or referrals.
  • No copays. Participant must meet medical and pharmacy deductible before plan pays.
  • New individual deductible for coverage tiers that include spouse and/or children.
  • After deductible, insurance pays 70% of covered charges and participant pays 30% co-insurance.
  • Includes zero cost generic preventive medications.
  • Includes telemedicine through Teledoc and RediMed for $30 co-pay per visit.
  • Compatible with Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s).

HD Plan Breakdown

TRS-ActiveCare Primary+ (PrimaryPlus)

  • Premiums are higher than the HD plan.
  • Statewide provider network with in-network benefits. No out-of-network benefits.
  • Can apply for out-of-state coverage for dependent college students.
  • A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is required. Each covered person must choose a PCP. Certain specialists such as a gynecologist or pediatrician can be chosen as PCP. Claims may be denied if a covered person does not use their PCP. Must obtain a PCP referral for specialty care.
  • Copays for doctor visits and generic prescriptions before deductible.
  • After deductible, insurance pays 80% of covered charges and participant pays 20% co-insurance.
  • Lowest deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums of all BCBSTX plan options.
  • Includes telemedicine through Teledoc and RediMed for $0 co-pay.
  • $50 copay for urgent care.

Primary Plus Plan Breakdown

TRS-ActiveCare 2 – plan is closed to new participants

  • Highest cost plan.
  • Nationwide network with in-network and out-of-network benefits.
  • No requirement for PCP or referrals.
  • No copays. Participant must meet medical and pharmacy deductible before plan pays.
  • After deductible, insurance pays 80% of covered charges and participant pays 20% co-insurance.
  • Includes telemedicine through Teledoc and RediMed for $0 co-pay.

AC2 Plan Breakdown

Resources and Information

TRS ActiveCare 2021-22 Changes

Blue Cross Blue Shield Website for TRS-ActiveCare

Transitional Care

Transitional Care – Spanish

Medical Claim Form

Medical Claim Form – Spanish

CVS/Caremark Website for TRS-ActiveCare

ID Cards: BCBSTX (Medical)

CAREMARK (Pharmacy)

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Use the app to find providers, access coverage information, and view your member ID card. Text BCBSTXAPP to 33633.

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