First Choice Providers covered at 100% (after HRA is exhausted)
Tier 1 Generic prescription covered at 100%
Preventative Care covered at 100% with First Choice and In-Network providers
Ability to earn $25/month ($300 annual) premium wellness credit
2023 Plan Year
LSU First offers members access to 100% coverage with First Choice providers and Tier 1 generic prescriptions. This means that members will not incur any out-of-pocket expenses for covered services from First Choice Providers* and/or Tier 1 generic prescriptions. LSU First also includes an employer-paid health reimbursement account (HRA) that is used for covered medical expenses throughout the year. Any unused HRA funds roll over, up to a maximum, allowing members to build up balances to cover eligible medical expenses.
The 2023 Plan Year runs on a calendar year, from January 1- December 31. All Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums reset to the full amount on January 1. Any remaining HRA dollars, up to and the maximum, will be rolled over.
LSU First will continue to offer a $25 a month wellness credit for employees who meet certain requirements. Please see the Wellness Credit webpage for more information.
LSU First will have a 1.5% premium increase. Please see the 2023 Premiums for Active Employees for a list of LSU First premiums. Retiree premiums based on vesting level can be found on the sidebar.
Beginning January 1, 2023, the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Deductible will no longer apply to prescription drug coverage. The HRA and Deductible will only apply to medical services. Because prescription drug coverage will no longer apply to the HRA, the HRA amounts have been adjusted by half for the 2023 plan year. The deductible amount will remain the same. Members will still be allowed to rollover any unused 2022 HRA into 2023.
First Choice providers will remain covered at 100% after your HRA is exhausted. In-Network providers within the Verity and Aetna networks will remain covered at 80% and Out-of-Network providers will continue to be covered at 60% of the Maximum Allowable Charge (MAC) after your HRA and deductible are met.
Generic medications will continue to be covered at 100% but will not deduct from your HRA. Brand and specialty medications will be covered at 80% by the plan and you will be responsible for the remaining 20% with a maximum of $150 for a 30-day supply. Brand and Specialty medications will no longer deduct from your HRA nor will you have to meet your deductible for these medications. This allows for better predictability of cost throughout the year. There will be an additional Pharmacy Maximum Out-of-Pocket that will limit your coinsurance exposure.
LSU First will host virtual presentations during Annual Enrollment. To register for a meeting, please click the link below. Or, watch a recorded video on the plan highlights for LSU First.
| Date | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday October 6 | 2-3pm | Zoom Meeting - Click here |
| Tuesday October 8 | 10-11am | Zoom Meeting - Click here |
| Wednesday November 2 | 2-3pm | Zoom Meeting - Click Here |
The LSU First Team
The LSU First team is comprised of the following partners working together for your health care benefits:
- LSU - LSU is financially responsible for paying your claims
- WebTPA - Medical Claims Administrator and Medical Management. They have a dedicated team of employees for LSU to answer your calls and process your claims. They also certify precertification and provide case management.
- HighCare - Care Coordination - They provide education and resources about various health conditions.
- MedImpact - Pharmacy Benefits Manager. They provide customer service and administer prescription programs such as Step Therapy, Prior Authorization and Drug Quantity Management. They also provide mail order services for home delivery of maintenance and specialty medications.
- Verity HealthNet - Local Network Administrator for the First Choice and Verity networks
- Aetna ASA - National Network Administrator and web-based Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider
The LSU First Networks
The LSU First Health Plan utilizes the following Networks:
- First Choice (FC) - The First Choice network is a network of local providers within Louisiana. Services are covered at 100% after your HRA is exhausted. This means you pay no out of pocket for covered services with these providers.
- Verity HealthNet - The Verity Network is a network of local providers within Louisiana. After your HRA is exhausted and you meet your deductible, the Plan will pay 80% and you are responsible for 20%.
- Aetna ASA - The Aetna ASA Network is a nationwide network for providers outside of Louisiana and/or providers within Louisiana that are not in the First Choice or Verity networks. After your HRA is exhausted and you meet your deductible, the Plan will pay 80% and you are responsible for 20%.
- Out-of-Network - Any providers not participating in the above networks will be considered Out-of-Network. This may include ancillary services, such as emergency room providers, radiology, anesthesiology, etc. After your HRA is exhausted and you meet your deductible, the Plan will pay 60% of the Maximum Allowable Charge (MAC). Members can be balance billed by Out-of-Network providers for billed services outside of the MAC.
Online Resources
lsufirst.webtpa.com – Members can create an online account with WebTPA. Once registered, the WebTPA portal allows members to track their HRA, deductible, and out-of-pocket balances, view claims, and print ID cards. Note that any spouse and/or dependents over the age of 18 will need to have their own account to view claims information.
medimpact.com – Members can create an online account with MedImpact. Once registered, members can look on prescription drug coverage, drug costs, compare prices for medications, view medication history, and find an in-network pharmacy.
2023 HEALTH PLAN PREMIUMS
2023 PREMIUMS FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES
Retirees may continue medical coverage upon retirement if eligibility requirements for age and years of service under TRSL or LASERS are met. Learn more about determining the state's subsidy of a retiree's premium here.
2023 HEALTH PLAN PREMIUMS FOR RETIREES - 19%
2023 health plan premiums for retirees - 38%