Citi Benefits Handbook
High Deductible Plan with HSA
The High Deductible Plan with HSA, administered by Aetna and Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, covers the same services as the Choice Plan. However, there are certain major differences between the plans.
  • The High Deductible Plan with HSA provides flexibility and choice around how to spend your health care dollars. The High Deductible Plan with HSA is generally available at a lower premium cost, yet it has higher deductibles.
  • Prescription drugs count toward the individual/family deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. You do not need to meet a separate prescription drug deductible.
  • Participating in the High Deductible Plan with HSA gives you access to different accounts than other plans do.
  • The High Deductible Plan with HSA is designed to be used in conjunction with a Health Savings Account (HSA), in which you contribute before-tax dollars to pay for your deductible and other eligible out-of-pocket expenses.
  • High Deductible Plan with HSA participants are permitted to enroll in the Limited Purpose Health Care Spending Account (LPSA). Participants cannot enroll in the Health Care Spending Account (HCSA). Enrollment in an HCSA during the plan year disqualifies participants from making HSA contributions. This includes any funds contributed to an HSA by Citi on your behalf.
  • If you had a HCSA prior to a qualified change in status, then you are permitted to retain the HCSA, even if you elect a High Deductible Plan with HSA. However, the establishment of the HCSA precludes you from being eligible for the HSA for the remainder of the plan year.
When you enroll in the High Deductible Plan with HSA, you must be prepared to spend the amount of your individual or family deductible out of pocket before the plan will pay benefits for non-routine care. As a reminder, certain preventive services/medications and routine cancer screenings are covered in full when you use in-network providers. Generally, benefits cannot be paid from the High Deductible Plan with HSA until you meet the deductible.
The High Deductible Plan with HSA is self-insured; therefore, Citi pays the claims. The plan is not subject to state laws.
Note: If you are enrolled in any of the family coverage categories (any category other than Employee Only), the entire family deductible amount must be met before the plan will pay benefits.