Medical Insurance

The Traditional health plan includes the following:

• A lower deductible and gives you predictable costs through fixed copays (dollar amounts for services like office visits).
• Each family member has their own deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.
• Deductible does not apply to out-of-pocket maximum.
• You pay a portion of the plan from your paycheck and have the option to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FLEX).

Benefits Grid: Traditional Plan

Summary of Benefits and Coverage: Traditional Plan

During open enrollment, you may agree to set aside a portion of your pre-tax salary for the year to pay eligible expenses.

• PEHP FLEX$ is for those on a traditional health plan and includes two types: healthcare and dependent daycare. Enroll in one or both. 
• PEHP Limited FLEX$ is for those enrolled in the STAR high deductible health plan. These funds can be used after you have met the STAR plan deductible and eligible dental and vision expenses. 

Please know that you can not contribute to a health savings account (HSA) while you are enrolled in healthcare FLEX$. However, you may have a dependent daycare FLEX$ and/or a limited FSA and contribute to an HSA.

FLEX$ Overview

Limited FLEX$

FLEX$ Handbook

FLEX$ Dependent Daycare

The STAR HSA plan is an HSA-eligible medical plan. You will be able to pay for medical bills with a savings account containing money that you and your employer contribute.

• Weber State University contributes money to an HSA account for health-related expenses to offset a higher deductible. You can also put money in yourself, tax-free.
• HSA funds carry over from year-to-year and grow tax-free. You never forfeit what you do not spend. Save for healthcare and retirement expenses. 
• This plan covers most preventative care services paid at 100% (even before the deductible) compared to other plans. 
• All spending goes towards the out-of-pocket maximum, protecting you from large bills. 

Understanding the STAR Plan

Benefits Grid: STAR Plan

Summary of Benefits and Coverage: STAR Plan

STAR Preventative Drug List

A Health Savings Account is a tax-advantaged, interest-bearing account. Your money goes in tax-free, grows tax-free, and is spent on qualified health expenses tax-free. It is a great way to save for health expenses in both the short and long term. Money in your HSA carries over from year-to-year and even from employer-to-employer. 

For questions about your HSA, contact Health Equity at 866-346-5800

Health Equity Website

HSA Contribution Limits

Qualified Medcial Expenses

Health Equity Webinars

Learn more about Health Savings Accounts