2013/04/022013/04/03 FEHB Aetna HDHP/HSA Cost Update – March Can a Federal Employee save money by switching his family of four to a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) / Health Savings Account (HSA)? Here’s another follow-up. Unbelievably, in spite of my ineptitude in researching HDHP drug costs, it’s a wash thus far. With 2 doctor visits, 1 dentist visit, and 2 prescriptions filled this month, the running total for Aetna HDHP/HSA comes to $1865- about $10 LESS than we had spent YTD out of pocket on health care costs last year with BCBS. Perhaps the insurance companies know something… Other FEHB Aetna HDHP/HSA Notes: Premium pass-through (rebate) of $125 posted mid-month (March 12th). Still no costs out of pocket for preventative dental (!) Even ‘Generic’ drugs can be pricey. We paid $62 for a Generic drug that was not on the $4 drug list 🙁 After the 1st Quarter of CY13, We’re just over halfway to our $3,000 family HDHP deductible- When benefits will (hopefully) kick in. Related Posts: FEHB Aetna HDHP/HSA Cost Update – February Aetna HDHP/Health Savings Account (HSA) – January Costs FEHB Open Season – Using PlanSmartChoice to compare FEHB Health Plans FEHB Health Premiums on the rise for 2013 Subscribe to GubMints: via RSS: via Email: Related Federal Employee Benefits Health Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB)Health Care PremiumsHSA