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Pensions & BenefitsPrescription Drug PlansMember GuidebookHP-0506-0522For the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) andthe School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP)

State Health Benefits ProgramTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Prescription Drug Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Plan Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Retail Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Mail Order Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Specialty Pharmaceutical Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Prescription Drug Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4State Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4School Employees’ Health Benefits ProgramHow the Home Delivery Program Works. . . . . . . 11Health Care Fraud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Coverage and Services Provided bythe Prescription Drug Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Dispensing Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Protected Health Information (PHI) . . . . . . . . . . . 23Utilization Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Information about Generic Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16What are Generic Drugs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Who Determines if a MemberCan Receive Generic Drugs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Information about Compound Drugs. . . . . . . . . . . 16Notice of Privacy Practices to Members. . . . . . . . 23Uses and Disclosures of PHI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Restricted Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Member Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Questions and Concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Health Benefits Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . 25Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Local Government Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4What the Prescription Drug PlansDo Not Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Local Education Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Enrolling in the Prescription Drug Plans . . . . . . . 17Health Benefits Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Retiree Prescription Drug Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . 7Levels of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17General Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Medicare Part D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Employee Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Health Benefits Fact Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25State Retirees andLocal Government Retirees —Non Medicare Advantage Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Transfer of Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Health Plan Member Guidebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . 25State Retirees and Local GovernmentRetirees — Medicare Advantage Plans. . . . . . . . . 9Leave of Absence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17When Coverage Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Retiree Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Local Education Retirees —Non Medicare Advantage Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9COBRA Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Local Education Retirees —Medicare Advantage Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Claim Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Purchasing Prescription Drugsat a Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Appeal Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Administrative Appeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Required Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Participating Pharmacies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10External Review Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Non-Participating Pharmacies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Non-Urgent External Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19How to File a Claim for Reimbursement . . . . . . . 11Urgent External Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Compound Claim Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11HIPAA Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Home Delivery Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Audit of Dependent Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Prescription Drug Plans — Member GuidebookTelephone Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25May 2022Page 2

School Employees’ Health Benefits ProgramINTRODUCTIONThe State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) was established in 1961. It offers medical, prescription drug,and dental coverage to qualified State and local government public employees, retirees, and eligible dependents. Local employers must adopt a resolution toparticipate in the SHBP.The State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC) is theexecutive organization responsible for overseeing theSHBP.The State Health Benefits Program Act is found in theNew Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 52, Article 1417.25 et seq. Rules governing the operation and administration of the program are found in Title 17, Chapter 9of the New Jersey Administrative Code.The School Employees’ Health Benefits Program(SEHBP) was established in 2007. It offers medical,prescription drug, and dental coverage to qualified local education public employees, retirees, and eligibledependents. Local education employers must adopt aresolution to participate in the SEHBP.The School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission(SEHBC) is the executive organization responsible foroverseeing the SEHBP.The School Employees’ Health Benefits Program Act isfound in the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 52,Article 14-17.46 et seq. Rules governing the operationand administration of the program are found in Title 17,Chapter 9 of the New Jersey Administrative Code.The New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits(NJDPB), specifically the Health Benefits Bureau andthe Bureau of Policy and Planning, are responsible forthe daily administrative activities of the SHBP and theSEHBP.The Prescription Drug Plans are administered for theSHBP and SEHBP by OptumRx, the pharmacy benefitPage 3State Health Benefits Programmanager for all eligible members. Prescription drugsare available at designated copayment levels onlywhen a participating licensed pharmacy is used. A prescription drug plan identification card is provided anduse of the ID card is required to obtain medications ata participating retail pharmacy for the designated copayment.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracyof the Prescription Drug Plans Member Guidebook.However, State law and the New Jersey AdministrativeCode govern the SHBP and SEHBP. If there are discrepancies between the information presented in thisguidebook and/or plan documents and the law, regulations, or contracts, the law, regulations, and contractswill govern. Furthermore, if you are unsure whether adrug is covered, contact OptumRx before you receiveservices to avoid any denial of coverage issues thatcould result.If, after reading this guidebook, you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the information presented, please write to the New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits, P.O. Box 295, Trenton,NJ 08625-0295, call us at (609) 292-7524, or send anemail to: pensions.nj@treas.nj.govtion drug plans. If your local employer has chosen aprivate prescription drug plan, it must be substantially similar to the prescription drug plans offered by theSHBP/SEHBP.Plan BenefitsThe prescription drug plans can be used at any a participating pharmacy, through the OptumRx Home Delivery Program, or through BriovaRx, OptumRx’s specialty pharmacy service.Retail PharmacyNormally, retail pharmacy copayment amounts arefor a 30-day supply. However, you may obtain up to a90-day supply of your prescription drug. To do so, youmust pay two copayments for a 31- to 60-day supply orthree copayments for a 61- to 90-day supply. Additionalinformation can be found in the “Purchasing Prescription Drugs at a Pharmacy” section.Mail Order ServicePRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANSMail order benefits are available where participantscan receive up to a 90-day supply of prescription drugsfor one copayment. Additional information about mailorder service can be found in the “Home Delivery Program” section.EligibilitySpecialty Pharmaceutical ProviderThe Prescription Drug Plans’ rules of eligibility andinformation on maintaining coverage are the same asthose for the SHBP and SEHBP medical plans. Pleaserefer to the Summary Program Description for additional eligibility, enrollment, and coverage information(see the “Health Benefits Publications” section for information on how to obtain this publication). The onlyexception is employees of local employers who havechosen a private prescription drug plan for their employees rather than one of the SHBP/SEHBP prescrip-Specialty pharmaceuticals are provided through BriovaRx (OptumRx’s specialty pharmacy), which is the exclusive provider for specialty pharmaceuticals for theEmployee Prescription Drug Plans.May 2022If your provider has prescribed a specialty pharmaceutical, you will not be able to fill the prescription at aretail pharmacy. Instead, you should contact BriovaRxat 1-855-427-4682. When calling, identify yourself asa SHBP or SEHBP member. BriovaRx will contact yourprovider for the prescription and will work with you toPrescription Drug Plans — Member Guidebook

State Health Benefits Programarrange a convenient delivery location and date. Yourmedication will be shipped directly to your home, office,or provider’s office.Your mail order service copayment will apply for allspecialty prescriptions; however, keep in mind, somemedications will not or cannot be dispensed in a 90day supply.PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGEState EmployeesThe amount that State employees and their eligible dependents pay for prescription drugs is determined bythe medical plan the employee selects.The State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee establishes the copayment amounts on an annual basis.In Plan Year 2022, a State employee or dependent willpay the following copayment amounts: If enrolled in NJ DIRECT15 or Horizon HMO, thecopayment at a retail pharmacy for up to a 30-daysupply is 3 for generic drugs; and 10 for brandname drugs without generic equivalents. The mailorder (or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment forup to a 90-day supply is 0 for generic drugs; and 15 for brand name drugs without generic equivalents. For retail pharmacy brand name drugs withgeneric equivalents, the member pays the applicable generic copay plus the cost difference between the brand drug and the generic drug. Formail order brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the difference betweenthe brand name drug and the generic drug. Theannual out-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family.School Employees’ Health Benefits Program If enrolled in CWA Unity DIRECT/CWA Unity DIRECT 2019,* NJ DIRECT/NJ DIRECT 2019,**NJ DIRECT1525, or Horizon OMNIA, the copayment at a retail pharmacy for up to a 30-day supplyis 7 for generic drugs; and 16 for brand namedrugs without generic equivalents. The mail order(or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up toa 90-day supply is 0 for generic drugs; and 40for brand name drugs without generic equivalents.For retail pharmacy brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the applicable generic copayment plus the cost difference betweenthe brand name drug and the generic drug. Formail order brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the difference betweenthe brand name drug and the generic drug. Theannual out-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT2030, the copayment at aretail pharmacy for up to a 30-day supply is 3 forgeneric drugs; and 18 for brand name drugs without generic equivalents. The mail order (or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-daysupply is 0 for generic drugs; and 36 for brandname drugs without generic equivalents. For retailpharmacy brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the applicable genericcopay plus the cost difference between the branddrug and the generic drug. For mail order brandname drugs with generic equivalents, the memberpays the difference between the brand name drugand the generic drug. The annual out-of-pocketmaximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT2035, the copayment ata retail pharmacy for up to a 30-day supply is 7for generic drugs; and 21 for brand name drugswithout generic equivalents. The mail order (orspecialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a90-day supply is 0 for generic drugs; and 52 forbrand name drugs without generic equivalents. Forretail pharmacy brand name drugs with genericequivalents, the member pays the applicable generic copay plus the cost difference between thebrand drug and the generic drug. For mail orderbrand name drugs with generic equivalents, themember pays the difference between the brandname drug and the generic drug. For maintenanceprescription drugs, mail order is mandatory underNJ DIRECT2035. The annual out-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT HD1500 or NJ DIRECTHD4000, the prescription drugs are included inthe plan and are subject to a deductible and coinsurance. This means that the member pays thefull cost of the medications until the deductibleis reached. Once the deductible is reached, themember pays the applicable coinsurance until theout-of-pocket maximum is met.Local Government EmployeesThe amount that local government employees and theireligible dependents pay for prescription drugs is determined by the prescription drug plan option provided bythe employer and the medical plan the employee selects.* This plan is for members covered by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) only. Members hired before July 1, 2019, will be enrolled in CWA Unity DIRECT.Members hired after July 1, 2019, will be enrolled in CWA Unity DIRECT 2019.** Members hired before July 1, 2019, will be enrolled in NJ DIRECT. Members hired after July 1, 2019, will be enrolled in NJ DIRECT 2019.Prescription Drug Plans — Member GuidebookMay 2022Page 4

School Employees’ Health Benefits ProgramLocal government employers may elect one of the following three options to provide prescription drug benefits to their employees:1. The Employee Prescription Drug Plan: TheState Health Benefits Plan Design Committee establishes the copayment amounts on an annualbasis.In Plan Year 2022, a local government employeeor dependent will pay the following copaymentamounts: If enrolled in NJ DIRECT/NJ DIRECT 2019,*the copayment at a retail pharmacy for up toa 30-day supply is 7 for generic; and 16 forpreferred brand name drugs. The mail order(or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment forup to a 90-day supply is 0 for generic drugs;and 40 for preferred brand name drugs. Forretail pharmacy brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the applicablegeneric copay plus the cost difference betweenthe brand drug and the generic drug. For mailorder brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the difference betweenthe brand name drug and the generic drug. Theannual out-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT10, NJ DIRECT15, orHorizon HMO, the copayment at a retail pharmacy for up to a 30-day supply is 3 for genericdrugs; and 10 for preferred and non-preferredbrand name drugs. The mail order (or specialtypharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-daysupply is 0 for generic drugs; and 15 for preferred and non-preferred brand name drugs. Forretail pharmacy brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the applicableState Health Benefits Programgeneric copay plus the cost difference betweenthe brand drug and the generic drug. For mailorder brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the difference betweenthe brand name drug and the generic drug. Theannual out-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT1525 or HorizonOMNIA, the copayment at a retail pharmacy forup to a 30-day supply is 7 for generic drugs; 16 for preferred brand name drugs; and 35for non-preferred brand name drugs. The mailorder (or specialty pharmaceutical) copaymentfor up to a 90-day supply is 0 for generic drugs; 40 for preferred brand name drugs; and 88for non-preferred brand name drugs. For retailpharmacy brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the applicable generic copay plus the cost difference between thebrand drug and the generic drug. For mail orderbrand name drugs with generic equivalents, themember pays the difference between the brandname drug and the generic drug. The annualout-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT2030, the copayment ata retail pharmacy for up to a 30-day supply is 3for generic drugs; 18 for preferred brand namedrugs; and 46 for non-preferred brand namedrugs. The mail order (or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-day supply is 0for generic drugs; 36 for preferred brand namedrugs; and 92 for non-preferred brand namedrugs. For retail pharmacy brand name drugswith generic equivalents, the member pays theapplicable generic copay plus the cost difference between the brand drug and the genericdrug. For mail order brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the difference between the brand name drug and the generic drug. The annual out-of-pocket maximumis 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT2035, the copayment ata retail pharmacy for up to a 30-day supply is 7for generic drugs; and 21 for preferred brandname drugs without generic equivalents. Themail order (or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-day supply is 0 for genericdrugs; and 52 for preferred brand name drugswithout generic equivalents. For retail pharmacy brand name drugs with generic equivalents,the member pays the applicable generic copay plus the cost difference between the branddrug and the generic drug. For mail order brandname drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the difference between the brand namedrug and the generic drug. For maintenance prescriptions, mail order is mandatory under NJ DIRECT2035. The annual out-of-pocket maximumis 1,710 individually/ 3,420 for family. If enrolled in NJ DIRECT HD1500 or NJ DIRECTHD4000, the prescription drugs are includedin the plan and are subject to a deductible andcoinsurance. This means that the member paysthe full cost of the medications until the deductible is reached. Once the deductible is reached,the member pays the applicable coinsuranceuntil the out-of-pocket maximum is met.2. The NJ DIRECT Prescription Drug Plan andHMO Prescription Drug Plan:The NJ DIRECT Prescription Drug Plan is available to local government employees enrolled inNJ DIRECT/NJ DIRECT 2019, NJ DIRECT10,* Members hired before July 1, 2019, will be enrolled in NJ DIRECT. Members hired after July 1, 2019, will be enrolled in NJ DIRECT 2019.Page 5May 2022Prescription Drug Plans — Member Guidebook

State Health Benefits ProgramNJ DIRECT15, NJ DIRECT1525, NJ DIRECT2030,or NJ DIRECT2035, when the local public employer does not provide either the Employee Prescription Drug Plan or a private prescription drug plan.Plan benefits are available at a discounted price(eligible pharmacy price) through participating retail pharmacies, through mail order, and throughspecialty pharmacy services. Members pay a coinsurance equal to 10 percent of the eligible pharmacy price when obtained through a participating retail pharmacyif you are enrolled in NJ DIRECT/NJ DIRECT2019, NJ DIRECT10, or NJ DIRECT15; 15percent of the eligible pharmacy price whenobtained through a participating retail pharmacy if you are enrolled in NJ DIRECT1525 orNJ DIRECT2030; and 20 percent of the eligiblepharmacy price when obtained through a participating retail pharmacy if you are enrolled inNJ DIRECT2035. Prescription drugs are reimbursed at 80 percentof the eligible pharmacy price if you are enrolledin NJ DIRECT10; 70 percent of the eligible pharmacy price if you are enrolled in NJ DIRECT15,NJ DIRECT1525, or NJ DIRECT2030; or 60percent if enrolled in NJ DIRECT2035, whenobtained through a non-participating retail pharmacy. There is a 100 deductible when usingan out-of-network pharmacy ( 200 for NJ DIRECT2030). Prescription drugs at a discounted price areavailable by mail order through OptumRx’sHome Delivery Program. Specialty pharmacy services also apply and areprovided through BriovaRx, OptumRx’s specialty pharmacy.Prescription Drug Plans — Member GuidebookSchool Employees’ Health Benefits Program The annual out-of-pocket maximum is 800individually/ 2,000 for family (combined withmedical in-network coinsurance maximum) forNJ DIRECT/NJ DIRECT 2019; 400 individually/ 1,000 for family (combined with medical in-network coinsurance maximum) for NJ DIRECT10,NJ DIRECT15, and NJ DIRECT1525; 800individually/ 2,000 for family (combined withmedical in-network coinsurance maximum) forNJ DIRECT2030; and 2,000 individually/ 5,000for family (combined with in-network medical coinsurance maximum) for NJ DIRECT2035. For maintenance prescription drugs, mail orderis mandatory under NJ DIRECT2035.The HMO Prescription Drug Plan is available tolocal government employees enrolled in HorizonHMO, when the local public employer does not provide either the Employee Prescription Drug Plan ora private prescription drug plan. Plan benefits areavailable through participating retail pharmacies,by mail order through OptumRx’s Home DeliveryProgram, and from specialty pharmacy servicesprovided through BriovaRx, OptumRx’s specialtypharmacy.The HMO Prescription Drug Plan features athree-tier copayment design for prescription drugsthat are prescribed by your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or a provider to whom your PCP hasreferred you. If enrolled in Horizon HMO, the copayment ata retail pharmacy for up to a 30-day supply is 5 for generic drugs; 10 for preferred brandname drugs; and 20 for non-preferred brandname drugs. The mail order (or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-day supply, if authorized by your PCP, is 5 for genericdrugs; 15 for preferred brand name drugs; and 25 for non-preferred brand name drugs. ForMay 2022retail pharmacy brand name drugs with genericequivalents, the member pays the applicable generic copay plus the cost difference between thebrand drug and the generic drug. For mail orderbrand name drugs with generic equivalents, themember pays the difference between the brandname drug and the generic drug. Specialty pharmacy services also apply. The annual out-ofpocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480for family.Tiered Plans: If enrolled in Horizon OMNIA, thecopayment at a retail pharmacy for up to a 30-daysupply is 7 for generic drugs; 16 for preferredbrand name drugs; and 35 for non-preferredbrand name drugs. The mail order (or specialtypharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-daysupply is 0 for generic drugs; 40 for preferredbrand name drugs; and 88 for non-preferredbrand name drugs. For retail pharmacy brandname drugs with generic equivalents, the memberpays the applicable generic copay plus the costdifference between the brand drug and the genericdrug. For mail order brand name drugs with generic equivalents, the member pays the difference between the brand name drug and the generic drug.Specialty pharmacy services also apply.High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP): If enrolledin NJ DIRECT HD1500 or NJ DIRECT HD4000,the prescription drugs are included in the plan andare subject to a deductible and coinsurance. Thismeans that the member pays the full cost of themedications until the deductible is reached. Oncethe deductible is reached, the member pays theapplicable coinsurance until the out-of-pocketmaximum is met.3. A private (non-SHBP/SEHBP) prescriptiondrug plan that is at least equal to the EmployeePrescription Drug Plans.Page 6

School Employees’ Health Benefits ProgramLocal Education EmployeesThe amount that local education employees and theireligible dependents pay for prescription drugs is determined by the prescription drug plan option provided bythe employer and the medical plan the employee selects.Local education employers may elect one of the following three options to provide prescription drug benefitsto their employees:1. The Employee Prescription Drug Plan: TheSchool Employees’ Health Benefits Plan DesignCommittee establishes the copayment amountson an annual basis.In Plan Year 2022, a local education employeeor dependent will pay the following copaymentamounts: If enrolled in NJ DIRECT10 or NJ DIRECT15,the copayment at a retail pharmacy for up to a30-day supply is 3 for generic drugs; and 10for preferred and non-preferred brand namedrugs. The mail order (or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-day supply is 5 for generic drugs; and 15 for preferred andnon-preferred brand name drugs. The annualout-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individually/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in the New Jersey Educators HealthPlan (NJEHP) or the Garden State Health Plan(GSHP),* the copayment at a retail pharmacy forup to a 30-day supply is 5 for generic drugs;and 10 for preferred brand name drugs. Themail order (or specialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a 90-day supply is 10 for genericdrugs; and 20 for preferred brand name drugs.For both retail pharmacy and mail order non-preferred brand name drugs with generic equiv*Page 7State Health Benefits Programalents, the member pays the applicable brandcopayment plus the cost difference between thebrand name drug and the generic drug. The annual out-of-pocket maximum is 1,600 individually/ 3,200 for family.2. The NJ DIRECT Prescription Drug Plan, theNew Jersey Educators Health Plan (NJEHP)Prescription Drug Plan, and the Garden StateHealth Plan (GSHP) Prescription Drug Plan:The NJ DIRECT, NJEHP, and GSHP PrescriptionDrug Plan is available to local education employees enrolled in NJ DIRECT10, NJ DIRECT15, NewJersey Educators Health Plan, and Garden StateHealth Plan, when the local public employer doesnot provide either the Employee Prescription DrugPlan or a private prescription drug plan. Plan benefits are available at a discounted price (eligiblepharmacy price) through participating retail pharmacies, through mail order, and through specialtypharmacy services. Members pay a coinsurance equal to 10 percentof the eligible pharmacy price when obtainedthrough a participating retail pharmacy if youare enrolled in NJ DIRECT10 or NJ DIRECT15;for NJEHP and GSHP, copays are the same asif coverage is through the SEHBP’s Prescription Drug Plan. For NJ DIRECT10 and NJ DIRECT15, the out ofpocket maximum is 400 individually/ 1,000 for family. If enrolled in the NJEHP or the GSHP, the copayment at a retail pharmacy for up to a 30day supply is 5 for generic drugs; and 10 forpreferred brand name drugs. The mail order (orspecialty pharmaceutical) copayment for up to a90-day supply is 10 for generic drugs; and 20for preferred brand name drugs. For both retailpharmacy and mail order non-preferred brandname drugs with geequivalents, the memberpays the applicable brand copayment plus thecost difference between the brand name drugand the generic drug. The annual out-of-pocketmaximum is 500 individually/ 1,000 for family. Prescription drugs at a discounted price areavailable by mail order through OptumRx’sHome Delivery Program at https://optumrx.com/stateofnewjersey Specialty pharmacy services also apply and areprovided through BriovaRx, OptumRx’s specialty pharmacy.3. A private (non-SEHBP) prescription drug planthat is at least equal to the Employee PrescriptionDrug Plans.RETIREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGERetirees enrolled in a SHBP or SEHBP medical planhave access to the Retiree Prescription Drug Plan.Plan benefits are available through participating retailpharmacies, through mail order, and through specialty pharmacy services. The plan features a three-tiercopayment design, except for high deductible healthplans. The copayment that retired members and theireligible dependents pay for prescription drugs is determined by the medical plan the retiree selects. Retailpharmacy services require a copayment for up to a30-day supply of prescription drugs. Mail order participants can receive up to a 90-day supply of prescriptiondrugs for one mail order copay

tween the brand drug and the generic drug . For mail order brand name drugs with generic equiv-alents, the member pays the difference between the brand name drug and the generic drug . The annual out-of-pocket maximum is 1,740 individu-ally/ 3,480 for family. If enrolled in CWA Unity DIRECT/CWA Unity DI-RECT 2019,* NJ DIRECT/NJ DIRECT 2019,**