What’s the actual out of pocket people will experience in the new plan compared to the current PRIME HIGH?
That will vary by individual and family member configurations. The best thing to do is to use the comparison calculator and plug in your personal situation. Many individuals will see a savings while some will pay an increased amount of out of pocket during a catastrophic year. The biggest difference is in the premium. The HRA premium is 19% lower that the PRIME HIGH plan is now and in the future it is projected to increase at half the rate of PRIME HIGH plan. This will result in long term savings for both the County and the employees.
