Urgent:
If you are currently enrolled in one of the health plans that will not be offered in 2027, you WILL need to log in and actively select a different plan or you will not have coverage on January 1, 2027.
Plans No longer being offered:
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard PPO 90
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard MSP PPO 90
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard PPO 70
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard MSP PPO 70
Key Dates & Deadlines
Enrollment Window: Annual enrollment for 2027 is:
- October 14 – November 6th for Active and pre-65 retirees and
- October 21 – November 20th for post-65 retirees
Strict Cutoff for changes: November 30, 2026
Effective Date: Annual Enrollment selections take effect January 1, 2027
How to manage your coverage during annual enrollment:
If you will not be making any changes to your coverage for the next year, there is no need to log into your MyCPG account.
If you are currently enrolled in one of the health plans that will not be offered in 2027, you WILL need to log in and actively select a different plan or you will not have coverage on January 1, 2027.
Turning 65 in 2027? Contributions into a Health Savings Account are prorated to your birth month and cannot be made after reaching age 65.
Enrollment is managed through your MyCPG account using your email address and password.
- If you do not already have a MyCPG account, please do so before Annual Enrollment begins. For assistance, contact TECH at 855-594-2201, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM ET.
What’s New & Changed – Health Insurance Updates:
Plans No longer being offered:
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard PPO 90
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard MSP PPO 90
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard PPO 70
- Anthem BCBS BlueCard MSP PPO 70
Detail on available health and dental plans, including cost, can be found here.
Cost Sharing:
Parish will fund 75% of the individual deductible for the standard plan, or $1,650, for any coverage tier (individual, Employee+1, family)
Deductibles and Out of Pocket Maximums have increased
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- Anthem/Cigna PPO 80
- deductibles will increase from $1,000 to $1,500, and network family deductibles will increase from $2,000 to $3,000. Out-of-network individual deductibles will increase from $2,000 to $3,000, and out-of-network family deductibles will increase from $4,000 to $6,000.
- Primary care visit copays will increase from $30 to $35, and specialist visit copays will increase from $45 to $50. Urgent care visit copays will increase from $50 to $60.
- Rx copay increases PPO Standard Rx and EPO Rx copays for plan options using the Anthem networks will increase. PPO Standard Rx specialty drug coinsurance for plan options using the Anthem networks will increase. For details, consult the 2027 Summary of Benefit and Coverage (SBC) documents on cpg.org.
- Anthem/Cigna MSP PPO 80
- deductibles will increase from $1,000 to $1,500, and network family deductibles will increase from $2,000 to $3,000. Out-of-network individual deductibles will increase from $2,000 to $3,000, and out-of-network family deductibles will increase from $4,000 to $6,000.
- Primary care visit copays will increase from $30 to $35, and specialist visit copays will increase from $45 to $50. Urgent care visit copays will increase from $50 to $60.
- Rx copay increases PPO Standard Rx and EPO Rx copays for plan options using the Anthem networks will increase. PPO Standard Rx specialty drug coinsurance for plan options using the Anthem networks will increase. For details, consult the 2027 Summary of Benefit and Coverage (SBC) documents on cpg.org.
- Anthem/Cigna PPO 80
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- Anthem/Cigna CDHP-15
Network deductibles for self-only coverage will increase from $1,700 to $2,200, and network deductibles for family coverage will increase from $3,400 to $4,400. Out-of-network deductibles for self-only coverage will increase from $3,400 to $4,400, and out-of-network deductibles for family coverage will increase from $6,800 to $8,800.
- Anthem/Cigna CDHP-15
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- Network out-of-pocket maximums for self-only coverage will increase from $2,400 to $3,900, and network out-of-pocket maximums for family coverage will increase from $4,800 to $7,800. Out-of-network out-of-pocket maximums for self-only coverage will increase from $4,800 to $7,800, and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximums for family coverage will increase from $9,600 to $15,600.
- Anthem/Cigna CDHP-20
- Network individual deductibles will increase from $3,400 to $3,600, and network family deductibles will increase from $6,800 to $7,200. Out-of-network individual deductibles will increase from $3,400 to $7,200 and out-of-network family deductibles will increase from $6,800 to $14,400.
- Network individual out-of-pocket maximums will increase from $4,200 to $5,000, and network family out-of-pocket maximums will increase from $8,450 to $10,000. Out-of-network individual out-of-pocket maximums will increase from $7,000 to $10,000, and out-of-network family out-of-pocket maximums will increase from $13,000 to $20,000.
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GLP-1 coverage:
- GLP-1s for weight loss GLP-1s for weight loss, with or without co-morbidities, will not be covered by our medical plans. GLP-1s will continue to be covered for type 2 diabetes treatment (subject to applicable utilization management requirements, prior authorization requirements, and other plan terms).
- To provide weight-loss support, the Medical Trust will be making Digbi available to members enrolled in plan options using the Anthem and Cigna networks at no cost, thus offering personalized support for glucose health, digestive wellness, and weight reduction (with or without GLP-1s), with personalized guidance based on individual coaching and optional genetic and gut microbiome testing data.
- Quantum Health can provide guidance to members enrolled in plan options using the Anthem and Cigna networks on how to obtain GLP-1 medications directly from their manufacturers, at direct-to-consumer prices. Members will be responsible for the full cost of these drugs. In connection with purchases through these platforms, Members must continue receiving GLP-1 prescriptions from their own healthcare providers (Digbi does not prescribe GLP-1s).
Health Savings Account maximum contribution limits for 2027
Self-Only Contribution Limit: $4,500 (up from $4,400 in 2026)
Family Contribution Limit: $9,000 (up from $8,750 in 2026)
Catch-Up Contribution (Age 55+): $1,000 (additional, unchanging)
FAQ Section:
- To what age are dependent children eligible for coverage? 30 years of age or younger as of December 31st of the plan year
- Which plan pays first if I’m in a Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) plan? The employer PPO plan is the primary payer of health claims. Medicare is the secondary payer.
- Can I make changes to coverage mid-year or do I have to wait for annual enrollment? Changes can be made mid-year within 30 days of a Significant Life Change
Support and Resources:
Schedule for live, online Q&A webinar sessions:
- Tuesday, October 6th, 1-2pm register for this meeting:
- Cost information and plans that will be available for 2027 with members of Diocesan Board and HR Committee
- Wednesday, October 7th, 4-5pm register for this meeting:
- Cost information and plans that will be available for 2027 with members of Diocesan Board and HR Committee
- Cost information and plans that will be available for 2027 with members of Diocesan Board and HR Committee
- Friday, October 9th, 10-11am register for this meeting:
- Cost information and plans that will be available for 2027 with members of Diocesan Board and HR Committee
- Tuesday, October 13th, 6pm-7:15pm Zoom link
- Healthcare Benefits Annual Enrollment Webinar/Q&A session with Jeff Hamilton from CPG on the health and dental plans available to you