University Human Resources

Health Plans

Eligible employees of Brown University have a choice between two health insurance carriers and three plans. Both Blue Cross/Blue Shield and UnitedHealth offer a Comprehensive Plan (PPO); UnitedHealthcare also offers a High Deductible Plan (CDHP) with a health savings account (HSA).

No exclusions for pre-existing conditions are included in any of the plans. They all have an in-network and an out-of-network option. In-network services require a nominal copayment; out-of-network services involve claim forms, deductibles, co-insurance and out-of-pocket maximums. Please refer to the Decision Guide for additional information.

Pharmacy is not included in your health plan, but you are automatically enrolled in prescription drug coverage when a Brown health plan is elected. View the Prescription Drug Coverage page to learn about your OptumRX pharmacy benefit.

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) employers are required to provide a Summary of Benefits and Coverage notice to help assist employees make informed decisions regarding employer provided health insurance. 

2024 Health Plan Rate Sheets

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island - HealthMate Coast-to-Coast (comprehensive coverage)

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UnitedHealthcare

Plans

UnitedHealthcare - Choice Plus (comprehensive coverage)

UnitedHealthcare - Choice Plus with HSA Plan (high deductible coverage)

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Naviguard

UnitedHealthcare has partnered with Naviguard, which provides advocacy to help with out-of-network medical bills for those enrolled in UnitedHealthcare coverage. 

Health Savings Account

If you elect the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus with HSA Plan, also known as the Consumer-Directed Health Plan, you are also eligible to participate in the Health Savings Account through Optum Bank. Watch any of these two-minute videos to learn how a Health Savings Account works with a high deductible plan.

Real Appeal

UnitedHealthcare provides the Real Appeal program which represents a practical solution for weight related conditions, with the goal of helping people at risk from obesity-related diseases and those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This program is designed to support individuals over the age of 18. This intensive, multi-component behavioral intervention provides a 52-week virtual approach that includes one-on-one coaching and online group participation with supporting video content, delivered by a live virtual coach.

Customer Service: 1-844-924-7325 

CurrentCare

CurrentCare is Rhode Island's Health Information Exchange (HIE). CurrentCare is a virtual integrated electronic medical record (EMR) system that helps health care professionals access patient information quickly and easily so they can integrate health care to treat the whole person. Developed by the State of Rhode Island in partnership with the Rhode Island Quality Institute, CurrentCare ensures that a patient’s providers have all the information to provide them with the most complete care possible.

Livongo

Brown now offers Livongo for Diabetes as part of our continuing efforts to enhance benefits and help maintain and improve health. The Livongo for Diabetes Program makes living with diabetes easier by providing you with a connected meter, unlimited strips, and coaching. The optional program is offered at no cost to faculty, staff and dependents with diabetes and coverage through a Brown health plan.

As part of our continuing efforts to enhance benefits and help maintain and improve health, Brown now offers Livongo for Diabetes. The Livongo for Diabetes Program makes living with diabetes easier by providing you with a connected meter, unlimited strips, and coaching.

Eligible Members: The optional program is offered at no cost to faculty and staff and dependents with diabetes and coverage through a Brown health plan.

Here are some of the benefits of this program:

  • More Than a Standard Meter: The Livongo meter is connected and provides real-time tips and automatically uploads your blood glucose readings, making log books a thing of the past.
  • Unlimited Strips at No Cost to You: Get as many strips and lancets as you need with no hidden costs. When you are about to run out, Livongo ships more supplies, right to your door.
  • Coaching Anytime and Anywhere: The Livongo coaches are Certified Diabetes Educators who are available anytime via phone, text, and our mobile app to give you guidance on your nutrition and lifestyle questions.

Learn More or Join

If you have any questions about this program, please visit the Livongo website or call Livongo Member Support at (800) 945-4355 and mention registration code BROWN.