2023 Health/Vision Plans
Select the link below to go to BCBS website and learn about at-home COVID-19 testing and reimbursement. At-home COVID-19 testing and reimbursement
Eastern offers comprehensive health and vision plans with eligibility varying by employee groups. Our benefits emphasize prevention and health maintenance, while promoting quality of life. Click here for an overview of EMU's complete benefit offerings. Eligible employees based on your Employee Class can choose from:
- Community Blue PPO (Option 5)
- BCBS High Deductible PPO Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Blue Care Network HMO (Healthy Blue Living)
Understanding PPO plans and What to consider when thinking about Community Blue PPO (Option 5) & BCBS High Deductible PPO Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)
If your spouse has access to subsidized medical or dental coverage through another employer, he/she must take that coverage.
Before choosing a plan, consider all the costs involved (including both premiums and out-of-pocket expenses such as deductibles, coinsurance, copays), networks and access to doctors and hospitals, and your anticipated health and financial needs over the next year.
AP, AH, AC, CA, CS – Clerical/Secretary, POAM - CP, FA - Faculty, COAM - PS, UAW/TOP Local 1976 - PE/PT
- 2023 Benefit Comparison
- BCBS Information if Traveling Abroad website
- Community Blue PPO (Option 5) SBC
- BCBS High Deductible PPO Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) - SBC
- Blue Care Network HMO (Healthy Blue Living) - Standard SBC
- Blue Care Network HMO (Healthy Blue Living) - Enhanced SBC
LE – Lecturer or FM – Food Service, Custodial & Maintenance
- 2023 Benefit Comparison
- Community Blue PPO (Option 5) SBC
- Blue Care Network HMO (Healthy Blue Living) - Standard SBC
- Blue Care Network HMO (Healthy Blue Living) - Enhanced SBC
- BCBS High Deductible PPO Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) - SBC
- BCBS Information if Traveling Abroad website
2023 Health Plan Rates
The health plan rates for our plans are extremely reasonable and include medical, vision and prescription coverage.
2023 Employee Notices
Effective immediately, the Payer Transparency Machine-Readable files (“MRF”) URL link is
available for EMU. This infromation is best viewed through NotePad. Please follow the link above to access these files in compliance with 45 C.F.R. Part 180.
The Benefits Compliance Guide is a summary of these notices and provides you with a brief overview of important information related to healthcare and employee rights.
What do you need to know about the Affordable Care Act?
Read the following important notices:
- Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
- Are you a woman facing a cancer diagnosis? Get important information about your rights.
- Guide to using EMU Autism Benefits [PDF]
- If you or your dependents are eligible or currently have Medicare, read Drug Coverage and Medicare [PDF]