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GENERAL NEWS

    INTRODUCING THE HEALTHY PREMIER U OF U COMMUNITY PLAN—A NEW PLAN FOR UNIVERSITY OF UTAH EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS

    Effective July 1, 2025, University of Utah academic employees can choose the Healthy Premier U of U Community plan for their insurance coverage. This plan includes access to the statewide Healthy Premier network for medical care and the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Behavioral Health Network (HMHI BHN) for behavioral health care.

    Q: Will U of U Campus employees be required to only use University Hospital and University of Utah Medical Group providers?

    No. Employees receive in-network benefits when they obtain physical health care from any provider contracted with the Healthy Premier network. If the member prefers, services can be rendered by out-of-network providers at the noncontracted benefit rate.

    Benefit Categories:

    • Category 1 – Providers and facilities associated with University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics, Primary Children’s Hospital and Granger Clinic are covered at the highest benefit level
    • Category 2 - Providers contracted with the Healthy Premier network but not affiliated with University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics, Primary Children’s Hospital and Granger Clinic are covered at the middle benefit level
    • Category 3 - Providers not contracted with the Healthy Premier network are covered at the out-of-network (lowest) benefit level
    Q: Can U of U Campus employees see an in-network Healthy Premier behavioral health provider?

    Behavioral health (including mental health and substance use) services are managed through the HMHI Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In-network services are accessed through the HMHI Behavioral Health Network.

    Q: If I have a prior authorization on file for a U of U Campus employee (as my patient) with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah (BCBSU), do I need to get a new authorization?

    No. If the U of U employee changed their insurance coverage from Regence BCBSU to U of U Health Plans, we will honor all prior authorizations completed by Regence. We will receive a file of approved authorizations for U of U Campus employees who have switched insurance coverage.

    Q: How will U of U employees know who is in-network?

    The Healthy Premier provider network is available via our online Provider Directory. A separate network called “Healthy Premier – U of U Community Plan” is available in the Search by Provider Network dropdown list. U of U Campus employees should select this option as it includes physical health providers only. For behavioral health providers, U of U Health employees should contact the HMHI team at 801-587-9319 or 800-926-9619 to find an appropriate network provider.

    Q: Will the ID Card indicate Healthy Premier University of Utah Community Plan?

    Yes, through application of the University of Utah logo in the upper right corner on the front of the ID card.

    U of Utah Community Plan ID Card