2027 Plan Year • Open Enrollment

Interiorscapes of Alabama

Welcome to your 2027 Employee Benefits Guide. Review your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama health renewal options, tier-by-tier monthly costs, and supplemental coverages below.

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Open Enrollment Window
December 1st – 11th
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Effective Date
January 1st, 2027
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Waiting Period
1st of Month after 60 Days
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Medical Carrier
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Medical Plans

The company pays 75% of employee-only premium + 25% of extra dependent cost of the base Blue Secure Silver plan.

Baseline Plan
BCBS Alabama • Small Business

Blue Secure Silver for Business

$155.92
Employee Cost / month
Total Premium: $623.68/mo
Employer Contribution: -$467.76/mo (75%)
You Pay: $155.92/month
  • Deductible: $4,200 Individual / $8,400 Family
  • Primary Care Visit: $45 Copay
  • Specialist Visit: $95 Copay
  • Inpatient Hospital: $750/day copay (Days 1–5)
  • Outpatient Surgery: $750 Copay
  • Emergency Room: $750 hospital + $95 physician copay
  • Out of Pocket Max: $10,200 / $20,400
Rich Benefits Buy-Up
BCBS Alabama • Small Business

Blue Access® Gold for Business

$345.07
Employee Cost / month
Total Premium: $812.83/mo
Employer Contribution: -$467.76/mo (Base credit)
You Pay: $345.07/month
  • Deductible: $600 Individual / $1,200 Family
  • Primary Care Visit: $30 Copay
  • Specialist Visit: $50 Copay
  • Inpatient Hospital: $250/day copay (Days 1–5)
  • Outpatient Surgery: $250 Copay
  • Emergency Room: $250 hospital + $50 physician copay
  • Out of Pocket Max: $6,500 / $13,000

BCBS Alabama In-Network Plan Design Comparison

Common In-Network Benefit Blue Secure Silver for Business Blue Access® Gold for Business
Calendar Year Deductibles & Out-of-Pocket Limits
Calendar Year Deductible (Ind / Fam) $4,200 Individual / $8,400 Family $600 Individual / $1,200 Family
Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Ind / Fam) $10,200 Individual / $20,400 Family $6,500 Individual / $13,000 Family
Routine Preventive Care & Immunizations 100% Covered ($0 Copay) 100% Covered ($0 Copay)
Physician Office Visits
Primary Care Physician (PCP) $45 Copay $30 Copay
Specialist Physician Visit $95 Copay $50 Copay
Hospital Care & Surgery
Inpatient Hospital Care (Days 1–5) $750/day copay (Lower Cost Share)
$1,000/day copay (Higher Cost Share)
$250/day copay (Lower Cost Share)
$500/day copay (Higher Cost Share)
Outpatient Surgery $750 copay (Lower Cost Share)
$1,000 copay (Higher Cost Share)
$250 copay (Lower Cost Share)
$500 copay (Higher Cost Share)
Emergency Room (Medical Emergency) $750 hospital copay + $95 physician copay $250 hospital copay + $50 physician copay
Retail Prescription Drugs (ValueONE Network / Source+Rx 1.0)
Tier 1 (Preferred Generic) $15 Copay $10 Copay
Tier 2 (Non-Preferred Generic) $30 Copay $20 Copay
Tier 3 (Preferred Brand) $75 Copay $40 Copay
Tier 4 (Non-Preferred Brand) $100 Copay $80 Copay
Tier 5 (Preferred Specialty) $250 Copay $125 Copay
Tier 6 (Non-Preferred Specialty) 40% Coinsurance $250 Copay
Medical Alternative Option

Sedera Health Share + Direct Primary Care

Looking for lower out-of-pocket payroll costs? Sedera offers a community-based medical cost sharing model paired with Direct Primary Care (DPC).

  • 85% Company Contribution: Interiorscapes covers 85% of employee-only rates + 50% for dependents!
  • Typical Employee Cost: Around ~$50 / month.
  • $1,000 IUA: Initial Unshareable Amount per event (not an annual deductible).
  • Direct Primary Care (DPC): Enjoy $0 co-pays for routine doctor visits, physicals, and ongoing wellness care (virtual TRU or local in-person).
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Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits

Target Non-Medical Effective Date: January 1st, 2027

Dental Coverage

Renaissance Dental: Employer pays 50% of Low PPO employee rate ($11.24/mo credit applied to any plan/tier elected).

Vision Coverage

Renaissance Vision: Employer pays 50% of employee-only rate. Full exams and hardware allowances.

Basic Life & AD&D

OneAmerica: $10,000 term policy — 100% Employer-Paid for all eligible full-time team members.

Voluntary Supplemental Coverages (100% Employee-Paid)

Customize your protection with payroll-deducted voluntary benefits featuring multi-year rate guarantees:

OneAmerica Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Income protection that pays cash benefits if you cannot work due to illness, injury, or childbirth.
🔒 3-Year Rate Guarantee
Colonial Supplemental Protection
Employee-paid Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness with Cancer coverage.
🔒 5-Year Rate Guarantee
Voluntary UPC Pet Benefits & Norton LifeLock Protection
Comprehensive veterinary savings and premium identity theft / cyber security monitoring.
🔒 2-Year Rate Guarantee

Need Help Choosing a Plan? Meet with Justin

Open Enrollment assistance is provided by Honey Benefits. We are here to guide you through BCBS Alabama, explain how your plan works, and review options with you 1-on-1.

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