Post-open enrollment: next steps

Find out what's new for 2018

For a summary of your coverage for 2018, read the UMP open enrollment newsletter:

• UMP Open Enrollment Newsletter 2018 (non-Medicare)
• UMP Open Enrollment Newsletter 2018: Medicare edition

Monthly premiums

To compare 2017 and 2018 premiums for UMP members, read the UMP 2018 premiums flyer. To find premiums for other plans, visit the PEBB Program website (employees, retirees, COBRA/continuation coverage) or read the PEBB Program's October For Your Benefit newsletter.

Welcome packets

Welcome packets for your UMP plan in 2018 were mailed to new and returning members in late December 2017.

These packets contain information to help you get started with your medical and prescription drug benefits in the new year, including an updated Notice of Privacy Practices. Eligible members will also receive a flyer about the Center of Excellence (COE) Program for hip and knee replacement. 

Welcome packet materials are also available electronically.

Your UMP ID card

You can continue to use your current ID card for 2018 if:

• You have not changed UMP plans.
• You changed from UMP Classic to UMP CDHP or vice versa. UMP Classic and UMP CDHP use the same ID card.

You will receive a new UMP ID card for 2018 in the mail if:

• You are new to UMP.
• You changed from UMP Classic or UMP CDHP to a UMP Plus plan.
• You changed which UMP Plus network you are in. UMP Plus-PSHVN and UMP Plus-UW Medicine ACN use different ID cards.

You use the same ID card for both medical services and prescription drugs. You should show your ID card to all providers you see, including pharmacies, to make sure they have up-to-date billing information for you. You do not use your UMP ID card for dental services.

What if I need services and haven't gotten my new card yet?

• Print your own card by logging in to your Regence account.
• For medical services, call UMP Customer Service at 1-888-849-3681 (TRS: 711) to get your ID number.
• For prescription drugs, use the following prescription drug identification information (applies to all UMP plans):

State of Washington: MedImpact
RxBin#: 003585
RxPCN: 38600
RxGroup: 38600

How do I get a replacement or extra ID cards?

• Print your own card by logging in to your Regence account.
• Call UMP Customer Service at 1-888-849-3681 (TRS: 711).

Know your benefits

Your 2018 certificate of coverage is your best source of information about your medical and prescription drug benefits. It describes what's covered and how much you’ll pay for different services.

• UMP Classic
• UMP Consumer-Directed Health Plan (CDHP)
• UMP Plus—Puget Sound High Value Network
• UMP Plus—UW Medicine Accountable Care Network

Read this summary of your prescription drug benefit to get an overview of what's covered. Find out what you'll pay for your prescriptions, read frequently asked questions, and learn how to find a network pharmacy.

Compare the three UMP plans

UMP offers three health plans: UMP Classic, UMP Consumer-Directed Health Plan (CDHP),  and UMP Plus. To quickly compare plans:

• Visit the UMP Compare medical plans webpage.
• Review benefits comparisons (handouts).
• Review Summaries of Benefits and Coverage. Tip: For help understanding common health terms used in these summaries, read the Uniform Glossary of Terms.

Learn more about UMP Plus

Visit the UMP Plus home page or use the resources below.

Webinars

Watch each network's recorded webinar to hear them describe their services and answer questions:

• Puget Sound High Value Network
• UW Medicine Accountable Care Network (Note: You will need to register for this webinar to watch the recorded presentation.)

UMP Plus video

Watch the video below to learn more about the benefits of UMP Plus, including lower monthly premiums and coordinated care.