Medical and prescription coverage from the University forms a key part of the health care programs offered to the University¡¯s benefit-eligible faculty and staff and employees eligible for medical coverage through Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.

Choose the plans that are right for you, and think of your insurance as a tool to protect your health as much as you think of it when treating health conditions. All programs offer qualified preventive care for free.

Available Systemwide

Healthy Savings Plan

This plan features a broad network of providers with the lowest monthly premiums and the highest deductible. Enrollees have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with an annual University HSA contribution up to $1,200, as well as a Health Payment Account (HPA) for payment plans via payroll deduction without fees or interest. 

Available Systemwide

PPO Plan

A traditionally structured insurance plan, the PPO Plan has a nationwide network of providers but also the highest premium of all medical plan options. Participants have an annual deductible, copayments and coinsurance for medical services and prescription drugs until the out-of-pocket limit is reached.

Available Regionally

Columbia Custom Network Plan

A regional plan for the Columbia area featuring a smaller pool of in-network providers in exchange for mid-level premiums and service costs, participants have an annual deductible, copayments and coinsurance for medical services and prescription drugs until the out-of-pocket limit is reached. MU Health Care is the primary in-network provider.

Available Regionally

Kansas City Core Network Plan

The regional plan option for the KC area. Featuring a smaller pool of in-network providers in exchange for mid-level premiums and service costs, participants have an annual deductible, copayments and coinsurance for medical services and prescription drugs until the out-of-pocket limit is reached. In-network providers include Children¡¯s Mercy and St. Luke¡¯s and others around Kansas City. 

Available Regionally

Rolla Surest Plan

Instead of coinsurance and deductibles for medical services, Rolla¡¯s regional plan option uses a fixed single copay per specific service. Pricing for medical services is outlined on the Surest website and participants pay copayments or coinsurance for prescriptions filled through mail-order until the out-of-pocket limit is reached. For prescriptions filled through retail, a deductible must be met before paying copayments or coinsurance.

Available Regionally

St. Louis Core Network Plan

St. Louis¡¯s regional plan option features a smaller pool of in-network providers in exchange for mid-level premiums and service costs. Participants have an annual deductible, copayments and coinsurance for medical services and prescription drugs until the out-of-pocket limit is reached. In-network providers include Mercy and SSM Health and others in the St. Louis area. 

Quick Reference Guide

Compare Plan Options

The plan information and comparison guide gives you an at-a-glance view of premiums, coverage levels and plan features for the plan year. 

Use the guide to compare options side by side and make decisions that meet your needs.

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Other Coverage Options

Retirees & LTD Recipients

The medical plan options available to retirees and employees receiving Long-Term Disability benefits are different than the options for active faculty and staff. Long-Term Disability recipients have the same options as retirees; see the Retiree Insurance section for additional information.

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Making the Most of Your Coverage

Whether you¡¯re learning about University insurance or already enrolled in a medical plan, you can use these resources to find out more about the breadth of your coverage. 

Learn about enrolling or making plan changes and how to make the most of your insurance day-to-day, plus explore how coverage applies to specific health needs to get the support you need when you need it.

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