Team Georgia Connection

An Open Enrollment Peek at the Department of Community Health State Health Benefit Plan

Georgia’s unprecedented fiscal challenges require some benefit changes and premium increases in 2010. These changes are necessary because of the shortfalls in state revenue normally used to fund the benefits program and keep pace with health care growth. SHBP’s long-term strategy remains focused on consumerism and improved health outcomes.

All plans will see changes. These changes vary from deductibles, out-of-pocket amounts, co-insurance amounts, co-pays and premium increases. There will also be an increase in the Tobacco and Spousal Surcharges. Employees should carefully read the Active Decision Guide for details outlining all of these changes before making their 2010 health election.

The Open Enrollment dates this year are October 9 – November 10, 2009 and again State Health Benefit Plan members will make their health insurance election at www.oe2010.ga.gov.