All information posted on this site is for Plan Year 2026. For current plan year, please see the Carroll County Schools 2025 Benefit Guide

Which Plan is Best for Me?
Below are descriptions of each medical plan in comparison to the other in order to help you decide which medical benefit is the best fit for you!
Feature
Anthem HRA
(Gold/Silver/Bronze)
Anthem HMO
UHC HMO
UHC HDHP
Kaiser HMO
Deductible
High (varies by tier)
Lowest
Lowest (same as Anthem HMO)
Highest
None
Copays
No Copays
Yes (Office, ER, Rx)
Yes (Office, ER, Rx)
No Copays
Yes (Office, ER, Rx)
Coinsurance After
Deductible

Yes
Yes (most services)
Yes (most services)
Yes (all services)
None
Out-of-Pocket Max
High
Lower than HRA
Lower than HRA
Highest
Higher the HMO
Pharmacy Coverage
Coinsurance
(min/max per Rx)
Copay, then 100%
Copay, then 100%
Subject to coinsurance
and deductible
Copay then 100%
Preventative Care
100% covered before deductible
100% Covered
100% Covered
100% Covered
100% Covered
Health Account
HRA (Rolls over yearly)
None
None
HSA Eligible
(Set up separately)
None
Network Type
In-Network Only (Anthem)
In-Network Only
In-Network Only (UHC)
In-Network Preferred
In-Network Only
Monthly Premiums
Moderate-to-High
Higher than HDHP
Higher than HDHP
Lowest
Moderate
*Tip: Consider how often you visit the doctor, your prescription needs, and your budget for monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs when choosing a plan.
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