High Option pharmacy benefits for federal plans

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

Coverage for retail and mail-order prescriptions

NEW for 2027: Optum Rx® will administer your pharmacy benefits.

High Option prescription coverage

Retail prescription drugs

Non-specialty 30-day supply

Mail-order prescription drugs

Non-specialty 90-day supply

Retail prescription drugs

Specialty 30-day supply

Mail-order prescription drugs

Specialty 90-day supply

In-network (PPO) you pay

$10 for Tier 1

25% for Tier 2, max $200 per Rx

45% for Tier 3, max $300 per Rx

$20 for Tier 1

25% for Tier 2, max $300 per Rx

45% for Tier 3, max $500 per Rx

25% for Tier 4, max $300 per Rx

25% for Tier 5, max $600 per Rx

45% for Tier 6, max $1,000 per Rx

25% for Tier 4, max $150 per Rx

25% for Tier 5, max $300 per Rx

45% for Tier 6, max $500 per Rx

The calendar year deductible does not apply to pharmacy benefits. However, money spent on pharmacy coinsurance counts toward the deductible.
The plan now covers GLP-1 drugs for weight loss at 50% per prescription.

Optum Rx

Optum Rx manages prescription drug benefits for the High Option.

Calculate the cost of your medications

Visit the Optum Rx prescription cost calculator.

Medicare PDP for the High Option

High Option retirees receive Medicare prescription drug coverage at no extra cost.

Optum Rx 90-day refills

Receive up to a 90-day supply of all prescriptions except specialty medications at any in-network pharmacy.

Save on diabetes medications

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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