You have your choice between three medical plans, each option with their own pros and cons. We’ve outlined a few key details below for each plan, and who might be a good fit for it. We also encourage you to review the full plan comparison PDF linked below, or use Upwise, the free benefits advisor.
Plan Comparison
The chart below can help you compare plans quickly. Scroll down for more information on each plan option.
Plan Choices
Option 1
Essential PPO
The Essential PPO plan offers comprehensive medical coverage at an affordable monthly premium. This plan is great for employees who don’t need a lot of healthcare and want to maximize their of take home pay.
Lowest monthly premiums
Predictable copays for highly utilized services
Highest overall deductible and out-of-pocket max
Plan Premiums
Employee Only
$106.60 Monthly
Employee + Spouse
$266.50 Monthly
Employee + Child(ren)
$239.85 Monthly
Family
$346.45 Monthly
Plan Details
Deductible:
$5,000 Single / $10,000 Family
Out of Pocket Max:
$10,600 Single / $21,200 Family
Telemedicine:
$10 copay
Primary Care:
$30 copay
Specialist:
$50 copay
Urgent Care:
$30 Copay
ER:
30% After Deductible
Best For:
Healthy individuals/families with low anticipated healthcare needs
Option 2
Protect PPO
The Protect PPO plan offers comprehensive medical coverage at an affordable monthly premium. This plan has been optimized for most Genesco employees healthcare needs – with convenient co-pays on the services you use most (Primary Care, Specialists, Urgent Care and Generic Prescriptions) and comprehensive coverage everywhere else.
If you’re looking for a plan similar to Genesco’s previous PPO plan with a few convenient updates, this is the right BCBST choice for you.
Medical and Prescription consolidated under a single plan deductible
Includes Copays for the most utilized services, like physician visits and routine prescriptions
Plan Premiums
Employee Only
$166.40 Monthly
Employee + Spouse
$416.00 Monthly
Employee +Child(ren)
$374.40 Monthly
Employee + Family
$540.80 Monthly
Plan Details
Deductible:
$3,500 Single / $7,000 Family
Out of Pocket Max:
$8,500 Single / $17,000 Family
Telemedicine:
$10 copay
Primary Care:
$20 copay
Specialist:
$40 copay
Urgent Care:
$20 Copay
ER:
20% After Deductible
*Weekly Premiums are available on the rate sheet.
Best For:
Those needing extra coverage at affordable rates.
Option 3
Advantage HSA
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is like a 401(k) for healthcare. This plan combines a high deductible health plan with an HSA giving you an easy, safe way to lower your healthcare costs today while saving money for future healthcare expenses.
Health Savings Account with a company match
Highest Monthly Premiums but lower Out-Of-Pocket & Deductibles
Offers tax benefits and high coverage protection
Plan Premiums
Employee Only
$228.80 Monthly
Employee + Spouse
$572.00 Monthly
Employee +Child(ren)
$514.80 Monthly
Employee + Family
$743.60 Monthly
Plan Details
Deductible:
$1,700 Single / $3,400 Family
Out of Pocket Max:
$6,000 Single / $12,000 Family
Telemedicine:
$10 copay
Primary Care:
15% After Deductible
Specialist:
15% After Deductible
Urgent Care:
15% After Deductible
ER:
15% After Deductible
*Weekly Premiums are available on the rate sheet.
Best For:
Those with low healthcare expenses looking for pre-tax savings.
Unsure which plan is right for you?
Choosing your benefits is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. That’s why Genesco partners with Upwise to make it easier than ever.
Upwise will help you:
Better understand your Genesco benefits so choosing them feels simple and clear
Enroll in the options that best fit you and your family’s lifestyle
Learn how to use more of your benefits throughout the year
In late 2020, federal agencies responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (the Departments) – issued the Transparency in Coverage (TiC) final rule. The rule requires issuers and non-grandfathered group health plans in the commercial market to provide pricing information to the public in machine-readable files and to members through a pricing tool. Please click here to access the file.
Tobacco Surcharge
To help keep out of pocket benefit costs as low as possible for the majority of Genesco employees, your benefit plan adds a monthly surcharge to you health premiums for tobacco users.
Health Premium + 100/month
This charge can be avoided for non-tobacco users and those who have quit the habit. Click Here for tips/resources on quitting tobacco.
Your Cost of Care
Fees vary based on your plan selection and coverage level.
$100/month tobacco surcharge applies to all plans for tobacco users.
FAQs
Do all Genesco medical plans cover the same types of services?
The plans generally cover the same broad categories of eligible healthcare services, but premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and other cost-sharing can differ by plan.
What medical plan options does Genesco offer?
The primary U.S. medical plan options referenced in employee communications are Advantage HSA, Protect PPO, and Essential PPO. Employees should review current plan summaries for premiums, deductibles, copays, and other cost-sharing.
My Life Event is stuck or shows the wrong status. What should I do?
Contact the Benefits team. If necessary, the existing event can be reviewed and a corrected event may need to be created so the employee can complete the election properly.
What documents may be required for a Life Event?
Documentation depends on the event. Examples include a marriage certificate, birth certificate, divorce decree, adoption or guardianship documentation, or proof showing the date other coverage was lost or changed.
Current Employees: Enroll annually during Open Enrollment, or within the 60 days following a Qualifying Life Change event.
New Employees: Within Your First 60 Days
Apps
BlueCross BlueShield of TN
Medical Plans, Teladoc Health, Vision Base Plan, Vision Enhanced Plan
The BlueCross mobile app makes it easier than ever to get the plan information you need, when you need it. Log in using the username and password from your online account. The app provides quick access to Live Online Chat, Digital ID Cards, Care Providers and Costs, and Easy Telehealth Access.
The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC): The SBC shows you how you and the plan would share the cost for covered health care services. NOTE: Information about the cost of this plan (called the premium) will be provided separately. This is only a summary.
The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC): The SBC shows you how you and the plan would share the cost for covered health care services. NOTE: Information about the cost of this plan (called the premium) will be provided separately. This is only a summary.
The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC): The SBC shows you how you and the plan would share the cost for covered health care services. NOTE: Information about the cost of this plan (called the premium) will be provided separately. This is only a summary
The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC): The SBC shows you how you and the plan would share the cost for covered health care services. NOTE: Information about the cost of this plan (called the premium) will be provided separately. This is only a summary.
The Tobacco Cessation service (for members 18 years and older) gives members 24/7 nurse support, health coach support, education and physician prescribed treatment, if necessary. Once members are enrolled, they can get regular follow ups from a nurse. Members can also contact the tobacco cessation hotline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.