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Employee Health Care Plans

Medical Benefits

CareFirst BlueChoice POS

The POS plan offers a local network of providers, with access to out of network providers nationwide. You must designate a participating primary care provider (PCP), who coordinates your care. Pharmacy benefits are provided through Express Scripts, Inc.

CareFirst BluePreferred PPO

The PPO plan offers a nationwide network of providers. You can seek care at in- or out-of-network providers. You do not need a referral to see a specialist, nor do you have to choose a PCP. Pharmacy benefits are provided through Express Scripts, Inc.

Kaiser Permanente HMO

The HMO plan are in centers in the metropolitan Washington D.C. and Baltimore area. You must select a primary care physician who coordinates your care, including referrals to specialists when needed. Out-of-network services are not covered, except for emergency care. Pharmacy benefits are provided directly through Kaiser Permanente HMO.

2012 Health Premiums Chart

Medical Plan Coverage Comparison Chart

Medical Forms

Medical Publications

Disclosures

Health Plan Dependent Eligibility Chart

NOTE: This information is not intended to be a comprehensive reference and should be reviewed in conjunction with other FCPS benefits materials. In the event of any conflict between official benefit plan documents, benefit contracts, and this information, the official information will govern.

Prescription Plans

The two available prescription plans are provided through your medical insurance plan. Enrollment in prescription coverage is automatic when you enroll in medical coverage.

Express Scripts Inc. (ESI)

Express Scripts is the plan for CareFirst insurance plan participants. They offer services through a network of 61,000 participating pharmacies, including major chains and independent pharmacies, a specialty pharmacy, and a mail-service pharmacy.

Kaiser Rx

Kaiser manages its own retail and mail service pharmacy plan, which is only available to Kaiser Permanente Signature HMO insurance plan participants.

Prescription Cost Comparison Chart

Prescription Forms

Prescription Publications

Vision Benefits

You will automatically have the UnitedHealthcare Vision plan coverage when you enroll in any FCPS medical plan option.

Vision Coverage Comparison Chart

Vision Forms

Vision Publications

Dental Benefits

We offer employees a choice of two dental insurance plans, both provided by Aetna. Employees may enroll in a dental plan through FCPS without enrolling in a medical plan through FCPS.

Medical and Dental Rate Chart

Dental Plan Coverage Comparison Chart

Dental Forms

Dental Publications

Medical and Dental Plans Dependent Eligibility Chart

What's New in Benefits

• Approved Budget Includes Changes to Retirement and Life Contributions

  The FY13 Approved Budget adopted by the School Board on May 24 adjusts the VRS employee contribution rates as required by recent State legislation.

• Legislative Changes to VRS

Legislation passed during the 2012 Session of the VA General Assembly session regarding the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) will affect your defined benefit plan. 

• Thrive Across America Fitness Challenge

  This 8-week online fitness challenge runs April 9 to June 3.

• More Benefits News