Which Medical Plan is Right?

California employees have medical plan choices from Cigna or Kaiser.  Please scroll down or select a link to see details on Cigna and Kaiser plans.

Cigna

Medical coverage is provided through Cigna. The medical coverage includes a national network of physicians, specialists and hospitals. Frontier Dental Labs offers employees medical coverage through Cigna’s Open Access Plus (OAP) Network. Below is a snapshot of what is covered under the plan. To see a full, comprehensive list, please refer to the Summary of Benefits. Plan Costs are communicated separately.

Cigna Medical Plan Comparison

Cigna OAP In-Network Only Open Access Plus Open Access Plus HDHP
Benefit In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network
Contract Year Deductible $1,000 Individual
$2,000 Family
N/A $2,000 Individual
$4,000 Family
$4,000 Individual
$8,000 Family
$3,300 Individual
$6,400 Family
$6,600 Individual
$13,200 Family
After Deductible Plan Pays 80% N/A 80% 60% 90% 60%
Contract Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum
(includes Rx)
$4,000 Individual
$8,000 Family
N/A $5,000 Individual
$10,000 Family
$8,000 Individual
$16,000 Family
$5,000 Individual
$10,000 Family
$10,000 Individual
$20,000 Family
Lifetime Maximum Unlimited N/A Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Preventive Care for Adults & Children 100% N/A 100% 60%, after deductible 100% 60%, after deductible
Doctors Office Visits

Primary Care

Specialist

Urgent Care


$25 Copay / $60 Copay / $50 Copay
N/A
$30 Copay / $70 Copay / $60 Copay
60%, after deductible 90%, after deductible 60%, after deductible
Inpatient / Outpatient Facility Charges 80%, after deductible N/A 80%, after deductible 60%, after deductible 90%, after deductible 60%, after deductible
Emergency Room Facility Charges* $400 Copay
80% after deductible
N/A $400 Copay
80% after deductible
$400 Copay
80% after deductible
90%, after deductible 90%, after deductible
Ambulance 80%, after deductible N/A 80%, after deductible 80%, after deductible 90%, after deductible 90%, after deductible
Chiropractic Benefits
($1,500 annual max)
$25 Copay N/A $30 Copay 60%, after deductible 90%, after deductible 60%, after deductible
Independent Labs 80%, after deductible N/A 80%, after deductible 60%, after deductible 90%, after deductible 60%, after deductible

To view Cigna Plan Documents, CLICK HERE

We understand how confusing and overwhelming it can be to review your health plan options. And we want to help by providing the resources you need to make a decision with confidence. That’s why Cigna One Guide® service is available to you now.

Call a Cigna One Guide representative during preenrollment to get personalized, useful guidance.

Your personal guide will help you:

  • Easily understand the basics of health coverage

  • Identify the types of health plans available to you

  •  Check if your doctors are in-network to help you avoid unnecessary costs

  • Get answers to any other questions you may have about the plans or provider networks available to you

The best part is, during the enrollment period, your personal guide is just a call away.

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Kaiser

Medical coverage is provided through Kaiser Permanente. The medical coverage includes a regional network of physicians, specialists and hospitals. Frontier Dental Labs offers employees medical coverage through Kaiser’s Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan. Below is a snapshot of what is covered under the plan. To see a full, comprehensive list, please refer to the Summary of Benefits. Plan Costs are communicated separately.

Prescription Drug - California Only

When you enroll in a medical plan, you automatically receive prescription drug benefits. Please see the chart below for an overview of the Kaiser prescription drug benefits.

Kaiser Medical Plan Comparison

California Only

Kaiser Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Deductible Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO)
Benefit In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network
Contract Year Deductible $0 Individual
$0 Family
N/A $1,000 Individual
$2,000 Family
N/A
After Deductible Plan Pays N/A N/A 70% N/A
Contract Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum
(includes Rx)
$3,000 Individual
$6,000 Family
N/A $5,000 Individual
$10,000 Family
N/A
Lifetime Maximum Unlimited N/A Unlimited N/A
Preventive Care for Adults & Children 100% N/A 100% N/A
Doctors Office Visits

Primary Care

Specialist

Urgent Care


$30 Copay
$50 Copay
$30 Copay
N/A
$30 Copay
$50 Copay
$30 Copay
N/A
Inpatient / Outpatient Facility Charges $500 per Admission / $200 per Procedure N/A 30% Coinsurance
after plan deductible
N/A
Emergency Room Facility Charges* $100 per Visit N/A 30% Coinsurance
after plan deductible
N/A
Ambulance $75 per Trip N/A $150 per Trip
after plan deductible
N/A
Chiropractic Benefits $15 per Visit N/A $15 per Visit N/A
Independent Labs N/A N/A N/A N/A
*Out of Network Emergency Facility and Professional charges are subject to In Network Coinsurance and/or Co pay and Out of Network Benefit Year Deductible and Out of Pocket.

Prescription Plan Comparison - California Only

Benefit HMO Plan DHMO Plan
Prescription Deductible N/A $125 per Individual
Retail Pharmacy (per 30-day supply)
  • Generic
  • Brand / Non-preferred
  • Specialty



$15 Copay
$35 Copay
20% Coinsurance

(not to exceed $250)

$15 Copay, Drug deductible does not apply
$50 Copay, After drug Deductible
$50 Copay,
After drug Deductible
Retail and Home Delivery Pharmacy (per 100-day supply)
  • Generic
  • Brand / Non-preferred


$30 Copay
$70 Copay


$15, Drug deductible does not apply
$50 Copay, After drug Deductible

Kaiser Docusments

Kaiser New Member
NoCal Kaiser HMO SBC
FDL - 2024 NoCal Kaiser HMO Benefit Summary
NoCal Kaiser DHMO_SBC
FDL - 2024 NoCal Kaiser DHMO Benefit Summary
Kaiser SoCal HMO SBC
2024 SoCal Kaiser HMO
Benefit Summary
Kaiser SoCal DHMO SBC
2024 SoCal Kaiser DHMO
(DF P1) Benefit Summary

Cigna Documents

Frontier - 2024 Cigna Medical HDHPQ Benefit Summary
Frontier - 2024 Cigna Medical OAP 2K Benefit Summary
Frontier - 2024 Cigna Medical OAPIN 1K Benefit Summary
Denbright - 2025 Cigna Medical HDHPQ SBC
Denbright - 2025 Cigna OAP 2K SBC
Denbright - 2025 Cigna OAP 1K SBC
2024 Cigna Medical HDHPQ SPD
2024 Cigna Medical OAP 2K SPD
2024 Cigna Medical OAP 1K SPD
Preparing for Annual Physical
Cigna Diabetes Prevention
Cigna Active Fit
Cigna Healthy Rewards
Cigna How to Read your ID Card
Digital ID Card FAQ
Cigna MD Live Virtual Services
Cigna Online My Health Coaching
Cigna Preventative Services
Cigna Total Behavioral Health
Cigna Virtual Care All Services Customer
myCigna Customer Flyer
Cigna One Guide Pre-Enrollment
Cigna Easy Ways to File A Claim Flyer
Cigna One Guide
Cigna Behavioral Health Apps
Cigna Identity Theft Protection
Cigna Healthy Pregnancy App Customer Flyer
Know before you go

Video: Prescription Drug Benefits

Video: Managing RX Costs

Video: HDHP with HSA