Although we don’t plan on getting sick or injured, most of us generally will need some type of medical care or attention. Medical insurance is important to assist in paying for medical expenses, whether they are expected or unexpected. Also, many medical plans may also help us to stay healthier through wellness initiatives and resources as well as possibly provide fully covered preventive care benefits when using network doctors.
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) and its State Health Benefit Plan Division serve as the state’s administrator of health insurance coverage for state employees, teachers, school system employees and retirees who continued coverage (including annuitants and former employees on extended coverage), and covered dependents.
State Health – Active Employees
- SHBP 2024 – Active Member Decision Guide
- 2024 Rate Sheet
- State Health Benefit Plan Website
- Pharmacy Benefit Portal
- Telemedicine/Virtual Visits
- Wellness
2024 Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC’s):
Dependent Verification
State Health – Cobra Rates
State Health – Retirees
- 2024 SHBP Retiree Decision Guide
- Retiree Rates | State Health Benefit Plan
- Medicare Advantage
- Additional Information for Retirees
- There is an option for retirees to have dental benefits through the Georgia Retired Educators Association. Click here for more information.