UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ALTERNATIVE HEALTH PLANS
You must complete a Domestic Partner Affidavit to enroll a domestic partner. If you wish to enroll a child of your domestic partner, you must first enroll your domestic partner. You must then complete a Child of Domestic Partner Declaration for each child you enroll.
Health Plans General Information
View 2022 Summary of Benefits and Coverage (PDF)
Changes to the United Healthcare Medical Plan for 2022
- The University's contribution to your medical premiums will increase. If your partner (and their children) do not qualify as your dependents, your imputed income will increase in 2022. Read about imputed income below.
- Copays for occupational, physical, and speech therapy will decrease from $40 to $20.
- There is no copay when children under 19 visit their primary care physician.
- The copay for Tier 3 prescriptions is increasing slightly (to $70 for 30-day supply and $150 for 90-day supply).
- The $250 hospital admission copay now applies to inpatient admissions to skilled nursing and mental health facilities.
Imputed Income
Dependents you cannot claim on your federal income tax return are referred to as “non-tax-qualified dependents.” The IRS considers the University’s contribution toward insurance coverage for a non-tax-qualified dependent (such as a domestic partner or the child of a domestic partner) as your imputed income. Imputed income increases your taxable gross income, and is subject to federal and state income taxes and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes.
Learn more by reviewing this Imputed Income flyer (PDF).
| Provider | Customer Service | Group Number |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 866-633-2446 | 730610 |
| Delta Dental Plan of Arizona | 800-352-6132 | 4602 |
| Total Dental Administrators | 888-422-1995 | 680110 |
| Avesis, Inc. | 800-828-9341 | 1101-2182 |
General questions or requests for assistance can be directed to the help line at (877) 481-6781 or Ginnet Ahumada at GAhumada@griffinbenefits.com.
Medical Insurance
The UA Alternative Medical Plan is a UnitedHealthcare HMO. If you elect this plan, OptumRx will be the provider for pharmacy benefits. Enrollment is automatic.
Annual Deductible: $400/couple or family
| Service | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Routine Preventive Health Care | $0 |
| Office Visit | |
| - Primary Care Physician (PCP) | $20 |
| - Mental Health Provider | $20 |
| - Therapist (occupational, physical, respiratory, speech) | $40 |
| - Chiropractor | $40 |
| - Other Specialist | $40 |
| Hospital & Outpatient Services | |
| - Urgent Care | $75 |
| - Emergency Room | $200 |
| - Radiology (CAT, MRI, PET) | $100 |
| - Outpatient Services | $50 |
| - Inpatient Hospital Services | $250 |
| Quantity | Generic | Preferred Brand Name | Non-Preferred Brand Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail 30 Days | $10 | $35 | $60 |
| Retail 90 Days | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mail Order 90 Days | $25 | $87.50 | $150 |
Medical Plan Information
Summary of Benefits and Coverage Nondiscrimination Addendum
Provider Search: Select “UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus” as your plan.
Dental Insurance
The UA Alternative Dental Plan offers a choice of coverage through Total Dental Administrators or Delta Dental.
Total Dental Administrators—Pre-Paid Plan
- Restricted to selected Primary Dental Providers
- Reduced costs for services (co-payments)
Total Dental Administrators Plan Summary
Delta Dental—Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- May see any licensed dentist
- Preventive services not subject to annual deductible
- Restorative services subject to annual deductible, then plan pays a percentage of post-deductible expenses for basic and major restorative services.
Delta Dental Summary of Benefits
Vision Insurance
The UA Alternative Vision Plan is offered through Avesis
You may choose from a participating network provider or non-provider.
- Participating network providers are contracted with Avesis to provide services at a reduced rate for Avesis members.
- Co-payments, deductibles, or coinsurance fees may be charged when services are used.
- When using out-of-network providers, you must pay the provider and submit an itemized statement to Avesis for reimbursement of covered expenses.