Medical Insurance Coverage Serviced by Regence BlueShield of Idaho effective July 1, 2024

With the beginning of the new insurance plan year, July 1, 2024, quickly approaching, we want to send some reminders and details regarding the transition to Regence BlueShield of Idaho.

As previously announced, beginning with the FY25 plan year, the medical coverage for the State Health Plan (medical, pharmaceutical and vision) will be serviced by Regence BlueShield of Idaho (Regence) rather than Blue Cross of Idaho (Blue Cross). Dental insurance will remain with Blue Cross of Idaho.

Regarding insurance cards:

• The State Office of Group Insurance (OGI) has communicated that enrolled participants will be receiving new medical ID cards for both Regence and/or Blue Cross insurance in the mail late June. These will be mailed to the address listed on your medical enrollment application, unless you have updated it with HR prior to or during the recent open enrollment period (April/May 2024). Please continue to use the medical ID cards you have through June 30, 2024.

• If you are signed up for dental insurance, you will receive two medical ID cards from Blue Cross that will show coverage for you and covered family members

• If you are signed up for medical insurance, you will receive multiple medical ID cards from Regence, one card for each covered family member.

• You will also have access to an app for each servicer (Regence and Blue Cross) that will have electronic medical ID cards. We will share the information as soon as it's available.

How to review your current medical providers are in network with Regence:

You can verify your provider is in network by visiting regence.com. Be sure your home zip code* is accurate on the top left of the screen above the Regence logo. Then click on 'Find a doctor' (top right) and then 'Choose a network'.

• Use the Preferred Network to search providers in the PPO and High Deductible plans
• Use the Participating Network to search providers for the Traditional plan.

*Your zip code may show "not in coverage area". Instead, click on 'Find a doctor' > 'Choose a network' > then use the National BlueCard PPO to search providers. From there, you can update your location in the top right hand corner. Call 208-282-3106 for more information.

Helpful resources/quick links:

OGI has provided some very useful tools to help employees understand the changes which can all be found here: https://ogi.idaho.gov/fy25-benefit-information/

Regence BlueShield of Idaho vs. Blue Cross Plan Comparisons

• PPO
• Traditional
• High Deductible

Regence Plan Contracts

• PPO Medical and Vision
• Traditional Medical and Vision
• High Deductible Medical and Vision

Blue Cross Dental Contract

FY25 Premium Rates

Understanding your Pharmacy Benefits

FY25 6  Tier Formulary Drug List

FY25 Regence Value-Added Programs

Please contact ISU HR Benefits Coordinator, Janice Romero, at benefits@isu.edu or 208-282-3106 with any questions or concerns you have regarding this transition.