Humble Alternative Medical Plan
Cigna Open Access Network | (855) 999-6810 | www.cigna.com
UBC Help Desk
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
Plan Summary
View Humble ISD Primary and HD Alternative plan details, premiums and TRS plan comparison.
Resources and Information
Cigna (Medical)
- New Member Portal
- Mobile App Flyer
- Provider Look Up Instructional Video
- www.cigna.com National Network
- Transition of Care (sign online)
- Transition of Care (PDF)
- Humble ISD Alternative Medical Plans – Disability Dependent Affidavit
PCA Rx (pharmacy)
- www.pcarx.com
- 1-855-882-7499
- PCA Rx Transition FAQ
Wellness Clinic
Humble ISD/Cigna HD Alternative
Humble ISD/Cigna Primary Alternative
TRS ActiveCare - BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield | (866) 355-5999 | www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare
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.
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).
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.
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.
Plan Summary
View TRS ActiveCare plan details
Resources and Information
TRS ActiveCare 2021-22 Changes
Blue Cross Blue Shield Website for TRS-ActiveCare
CVS/Caremark Website for TRS-ActiveCare
ID Cards: BCBSTX (Medical)
- BCBSTX for ActiveCare Website
- Call BCBSTX:
1-866-355-5999
CAREMARK (Pharmacy)
- Caremark Mobile App
- Caremark Website for ActiveCare
- Call Caremark:
1-866-355-5999
Stay Connected
Use the app to find providers, access coverage information, and view your member ID card. Text BCBSTXAPP to 33633.