High Option for federal employees

Choose a health plan that offers low copays, affordable deductibles, and a nationwide UnitedHealthcare network.

High Option highlights

Benefits at a glance

100% coverage for in-network care

  • From ages 35–39, one screening during this period
  • From age 40+, one screening every year
$450 in-network deductible for Self or $800 in-network deductible for Self Plus One or Self & Family.

$25 copay for office visits, including specialists.

$30 copay for all urgent care centers.

$10 copay for retail non-specialty Tier 1 drugs.

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High Option premiums

Coverage level

Federal employee · Self

High Option

$191.92

biweekly premium

Enrollment code 471

Federal employee · Self + One

High Option

$374.71

biweekly premium

Enrollment code 473

Federal employee · Self & Family

High Option

$461.61

biweekly premium

Enrollment code 472

Important rate information

You do not need to be represented by APWU to enroll in APWU Health Plan. Eligible federal employees can enroll as APWU associate members and are charged a $35 annual membership fee, unless exempt by law.

Coverage level

Federal employee · Self

High Option

$415.83

monthly premium

Enrollment code 471

Federal employee · Self + One

High Option

$811.87

monthly premium

Enrollment code 473

Federal employee · Self & Family

High Option

$1,000.15

monthly premium

Enrollment code 472

Important rate information

Eligible federal retirees can enroll in APWU Health Plan as APWU associate members and are charged a $35 annual membership fee, unless exempt by law. Medicare-eligible retirees may also have additional Medicare coverage available through the Plan.

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Pharmacy

The High Option prescription drug plan includes access to 67,000+ pharmacies in the Optum Rx network, along with home delivery options in all 50 states.

Dental

High Option members receive dental benefits as part of the medical plan, including coverage for routine dental care, exams, cleanings, x-rays, and fluoride treatment.

Additional benefits

Behavioral health

Health management programs

Infertility services

Cancer Centers of
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Wellness incentive

Receive a $25 wellness incentive added to your PCA for each family member who completes a yearly checkup or recommended screening.

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Coninsurance

15% coinsurance: The percentage of costs you pay after you pay the deductible.

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Copay

A Copay is a fixed amount you pay for a covered healthcare service, usually at the time you receive the service.

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Plan allowance

Plan allowance is the maximum amount a plan will pay for a covered healthcare service