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2025 Public School Employees plans


All benefit plans and rates are set by the Arkansas State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Board. For a complete schedule of benefits, or specific information regarding your health plan summary and/or rates please refer to the Summary Plan of Benefits online or contact the Employee Benefits Division at 877-815-1017

Sign in or register for Blueprint Portal for additional online tools via our Health Advantage website self-service center. 

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Premium plan

The Premium plan offers the lowest deductible for in-network services. Wellness benefits are available at no charge when obtained by a participating provider. This plan offers out of network coverage at a higher cost share. The plan allows medical and pharmacy copays, coinsurance, and deductible amounts to count towards the True Out-of-Pocket Maximum (TrOOP) for cost sharing. The information provided highlights benefit coverage information for the 2025 contract year.

Plan highlights 

  • No referrals required
  • Access to an extensive network of Arkansas doctors and hospitals
  • Access out-of-state doctors and hospitals
  • Discounts at health and fitness clubs
  • Online access to Personal Health Record information, claims and benefits through Blueprint Portal

Premium plan benefits

BenefitIn-NetworkOut-of-Network
Annual Deductible (Individual)$750$2,000
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Individual)$3,250N/A
Annual Deductible (Family)$1,500$4,000
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Family)$6,500N/A
Pharmacy Copayment*
Tier I (Generic)
Tier II (Preferred)
Tier III (Non-Preferred)
Tier IV (Specialty) 

$15
$40
$80
$100  
N/A
RX Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Individual)$3,100N/A
RX Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Family)$6,200N/A

Common services

ServiceIn-Network CopaymentIn-Network CoinsuranceOut-of-Network Coinsurance
Primary Care Doctor's Office Visit$25$040%
Specialist Office Visit$50$040%
In-Patient Services$020%40%
Outpatient Services$020%40%
ER Visit and Observation Services$2500%0%

Classic plan

The Classic plan is a high deductible plan that qualifies for a Health Savings Account (HSA). Classic plan members can enroll in a Health Savings Account through Connect Your Care. Wellness benefits are available at no charge when obtained by an in network provider. This plan offers out of network coverage at a higher cost share. The information provided highlights benefit coverage information for the 2025 contract year.

Plan highlights

  • No referrals required
  • Access to an extensive network of Arkansas doctors and hospitals
  • Access out-of-state doctors and hospitals
  • Discounts at health and fitness clubs
  • Online access to Personal Health Record information, claims and benefits through Blueprint Portal

Classic plan benefits

BenefitIn-NetworkOut-of-Network
Annual Deductible (Individual)$1,750$3,000
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Individual)$6,450N/A
Annual Deductible (Family)$3,300 / $3,500$6,000
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Family)$9,675N/A
Paid by Plan After Deductible80%60%
Pharmacy Copayment*
Tier I (Generic)
Tier II (Preferred)
Tier III (Non-Preferred)
Tier IV (Specialty) 

20%
20%
20%
20%  
N/A

Classic individuals on a family plan must meet $3,300 individual deductible.

Basic plan

The Basic plan is a high deductible plan that qualifies for a Health Savings Account (HSA). Wellness benefits are available at no charge when obtained by a participating provider. Basic plan members can enroll in a Health Savings Account through Connect Your Care. There is no coverage for out of network providers. The information provided highlights benefit coverage information for the 2025 contract year.

Plan highlights

  • No referrals required
  • Access to an extensive network of Arkansas doctors and hospitals
  • Access out-of-state doctors and hospitals
  • Discounts at health and fitness clubs
  • Online access to Personal Health Record information, claims and benefits through Blueprint Portal

Basic plan benefits

BenefitIn-NetworkOut-of-Network
Annual Deductible (Individual)$4,000N/A
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Individual)$6,450N/A
Annual Deductible (Family)$8,000N/A
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Family)$12,900N/A
Paid by Plan After Deductible80%N/A
Pharmacy Copayment*
Tier I (Generic)
Tier II (Preferred)
Tier III (Non-Preferred)
Tier IV (Specialty) 

20%
20%
20%
20%  
N/A

More information

If you are considering COBRA, contact the Employee Benefits Division at 877-815-1017 for rates and enrollment information.

The rates and benefits stated above are set by the Arkansas State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Board. Health Advantage is the claims administrator for the Premium, Classic, and Basic plans.

*Excluded drugs, reference price drugs and brand drugs where generic is available does not apply toward the prescription drugs out-of-pocket maximum.