Which Medical Plan is Right?

Evaluate Your Needs. Consider your prior health care usage and select plans and options that fit your lifestyle and needs.

  • Do you take regular prescription medications?
  • Are you anticipating surgery or non-preventive dental care?
  • Did you experience a qualifying life event this year?
  • Review your current plans to ensure you have the coverage you need.

Review this benefits website to learn about your plan options.

A little bit of planning will help you select the best plans, coverage levels, and financial programs for your unique situation.

Medical Plan Comparison

New Castle County will continue to offer medical coverage. The below charts are a brief outline of the plan options.

Please CLICK HERE or scroll down for the Aetna or BCBS Retiree Plan.

Highmark BlueCross BlueShield Plans

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark PPO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark EPO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark Comp 80
In-Network
Benefits
Out-of-Network
Benefits
Schedule of Benefits Schedule of Benefits
Annual Deductible
Individual $200 $200 $0 $200
Family $400 $400 $0 $400
Coinsurance 100% 80% 100% 80%
Maximum Out-of-Pocket
Individual $9,450 N/A $9,450 $9,450
Family $18,900 N/A $18,900 $18,900
Physician Office Visit
Primary Care $25 copay 80% after deductible $25 copay 80% after deductible
Specialty Care $35 copay 80% after deductible $35 copay 80% after deductible
Preventive Care
Adult Periodic Exams/ Well Child Care 100% Not covered 100% 100%
Diagnostic Services
X-ray and Lab Tests 100% 80% after deductible 100% 100%
Complex Radiology 100% 80% after deductible 100% 100%
Urgent Care Facility $25 copay 80% after deductible $25 copay 80% after deductible
Emergency Room Facility Charges $100 copay per visit; waived if admitted $100 copay per visit; waived if admitted $100 copay per visit; waived if admitted 100%
Inpatient Facility Charges 100% 80% after deductible 100% 100%
Outpatient Facility and Surgical Charges 100% 80% after deductible 100% 100%
Mental Health
Inpatient 100% 80% after deductible 100% 100%
Outpatient 100% 80% after deductible 100% 80% after deductible
Substance Abuse
Inpatient 100% 80% after deductible 100% 100%
Outpatient 100% 80% after deductible 100% 80% after deductible
Retail Pharmacy (30 Day Supply)
Generic $8 copay Not covered $8 copay 20% after deductible
Preferred $30 copay Not covered $30 copay 20% after deductible
Non-Preferred $50 copay Not covered $50 copay 20% after deductible
Mail Order Pharmacy (90 Day Supply)
Generic $16 copay Not covered $16 copay 20% after deductible
Preferred $60 copay Not covered $60 copay 20% after deductible
Non-Preferred $100 copay Not covered $100 copay 20% after deductible

Note: Please consult plan documents for full benefits, exclusions, and limitations.

Medical Insurance (continued)

Highmark BlueCross BlueShield Plans

Aetna Open Access Select Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark Co-Op 80
(Retiree Only)
Schedule of Benefits Schedule of Benefits
Annual Deductible
Individual $0 $200
Family $0 $400
Coinsurance 100% 80%
Maximum Out-of-Pocket
Individual $9,450 $9,450
Family $18,900 $18,900
Physician Office Visit
Primary Care $25 copay 80% after deductible
Specialty Care $35 copay 80% after deductible
Preventive Care
Adult Periodic Exams 100% 100%
Well-Child Care 100% 100%
Diagnostic Services
X-ray / Lab Tests 100% 100%
Complex Radiology 100% 100%
Urgent Care Facility $25 copay 80% after deductible
Emergency Room Facility Charges $100 copay; waived if admitted 100%
Inpatient Facility Charges 100% $10 copay per day for first 7 days then 100%
Outpatient Facility and Surgical Charges 100% 100%
Mental Health
Inpatient 100% $10 copay per day for first 7 days then 100%
Outpatient 100% 80% after deductible
Substance Abuse
Inpatient 100% $10 copay per day for first 7 days then 100%
Outpatient 100% 80% after deductible
Other Services
Chiropractic 80% after deductible; 30 visits per year 80%; 30 visits per year
Retail Pharmacy (30 Day Supply)
Generic $8 copay 20% after deductible
Preferred $30 copay 20% after deductible
Non-Preferred $50 copay 20% after deductible
Mail Order Pharmacy (90 Day Supply)
Generic $16 copay 20% after deductible
Preferred $60 copay 20% after deductible
Non-Preferred $100 copay 20% after deductible

Note: Please consult plan documents for full benefits, exclusions, and limitations.

Highmark Plans

Highmark PPO
Highmark EPO
Comp 80 Flyer
COOP 80
Highmark 2024 High Level Open Enrollment Brochure, DE
Highmark Member Engagement
Highmark Coaching Program
Highmark Urgent Care
Highmark Seasonal Well360 Virtual Health
Highmark Sword Campaign
Highmark CRM Blue365
My Highmark Intro Flyer, DE

Aetna Plan

AETNA Summary of Benefits
24-Hour Nurse Line
Aetna Health App
Preventive Care Schedule
Achieving a Healthy Weight
Wellness Coaching
Aetna Hinge Health
Diabetes Prevention Program
Video: Diabetes Prevention Program

Additional Benefits

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