Pinellas County Medical Plans Comparison & Cost
2026 and 2027
There are no changes in 2027 except the High Deductible Health Plan with HSA has increased deductibles and contribution limits. For details on the plan options, see Medical Coverage.
| Item | High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA | Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Employee Only | Family | Employee Only | Family |
| In-Network Annual Deductible |
$1,700 (2026) $1,750 (2027) |
$3,400 (2026) $3,500 (2027) pooled deductible for all family members on the plan |
$600 |
$1,200 (two individual deductibles of $600 each) |
| Out-of-Network Annual Deductible | $3,400 |
$6,800 pooled deductible for all family members on the plan |
$1,200 | $2,400 |
| County HSA Contribution (must have HSA Bank account) | $500 | $1,200 | N/A | N/A |
| In-Network Out-of-Pocket Maximum (includes medical and Rx; after you spend this amount, the health plan pays 100%) | $3,400 | $6,800 | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Maximum (includes medical and Rx; after you spend this amount, the health plan pays 100%) | $6,800 | $13,600 | $5,200 | $10,400 |
| In-Network Benefit* | High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA | Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) | ||
| Preventive Medical (in-person, virtual, or Teladoc Primary360) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Primary Care Physician (in-person, virtual, or Teladoc Primary360) | 20% after deductible | $25 copay | ||
| Specialist | 20% after deductible | $35 copay | ||
| Behavioral Health | 20% after deductible | $25 copay | ||
| Teladoc Virtual Care (illness and behavioral health) | $40 - $70 (costs may vary) | $15 copay | ||
| Convenience Care Clinics/Urgent Care | 20% after deductible | $25 copay | ||
| Emergency Room | 20% after deductible | $250 copay | ||
| Non-Preventive Medical (labs and imaging) | 20% after deductible | 20% after deductible | ||
| Preventive Rx |
$0 (See preventive medications list) |
$15 copay for generic or coinsurance for preferred or non-preferred (see below) | ||
| Rx Generic, Tier 1 (up to 30 days) | 20% after deductible | $15 copay | ||
| Rx Preferred Brand, Tier 2 (up to 30 days) | 20% after deductible |
20% coinsurance min: $30, max: $60 |
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| Rx Non-Preferred Brand, Tier 3 (up to 30 days) | 20% after deductible |
40% coinsurance min: $45, max: $90 |
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| Rx Specialty Drugs, Tier 4 (up to 30 days) | 20% after deductible |
20% coinsurance min: $60, max: $120 |
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| Rx (up to 90 days), use Smart90 Program at Walgreens or home delivery, Non-Specialty Brand | 20% after deductible | 2x cost of 30-day | ||
| Rx (up to 90 days), use Smart90 Program at Walgreens or home delivery, Specialty Brand | 20% after deductible | Cost of 30-day supply | ||
| Rx (up to 90 days), your cost with another pharmacy | 20% after deductible | Full retail cost | ||
| *For out-of-network copay and coinsurance amounts, see the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for the HDHP and PPO plans. | ||||
| Coverage | Biweekly Premiums (same for both plans) | |||
| Employee only | $ 13.09 | |||
| Employee and Spouse/Domestic Partner | $151.16 | |||
| Employee and Child(ren) | $120.60 | |||
| Family | $247.67 | |||
10/22/26