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FEHB 2027 plan

Anthem Blue Cross - Select HMO — High Option

Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO · Traditional · HMO: in-network care only, except emergencies. Offered in parts of CA. Availability within a state can depend on county or ZIP code; use the comparison tool to see what is offered where you live.

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2027 premiums

Enrollment typeCodeEmployee, biweeklyRetiree, monthlyPer year
Self OnlyB31$120.99$262.15$3,146
Self Plus OneB33$255.56$553.71$6,645
Self and FamilyB32$282.49$612.06$7,345

Your share only; the government pays the rest. Non-postal employees. Postal Service employees are covered by PSHB, not FEHB. Source: OPM 2027 FEHB rates.

Deductible and out-of-pocket limits

In networkSelf OnlySelf Plus OneSelf and Family
Deductible$0$0$0
Out-of-pocket maximum$3,000$6,000$6,000
Prescription out-of-pocket maximumIncluded in the medical maxIncluded in the medical maxIncluded in the medical max

The out-of-pocket maximum is the most you pay for covered in-network care in a year, not including the premium.

What you pay for common care (in network)

Primary care visit$25 copay
Specialist visit$40 copay
Urgent care$30 copay
Emergency room$200 copay
Hospital stay (per admission)$250 copay
Lab work and X-raysNo charge
CT, MRI and PET scans$125 copay
Generic drugs (tier 1)$10 copay
Preferred brand drugs (tier 2)$50 copay
Non-preferred brand drugs (tier 3)$80 copay

As OPM states them. Whether the deductible applies first varies by service; the plan brochure is the statement of benefits.

What changed from 2026

For Self Only, as an employee:

How this plan works with Medicare

Retirees with Medicare generally have Medicare pay first. Compare the yearly cost of FEHB alone with FEHB plus Part B.

Official documents

Figures are from OPM's public 2027 FEHB data files (plan data dated 2026-09-29), not from the plan's brochure, and are shown for information only. Confirm your doctors and prescriptions with the plan before enrolling. FedHorizon is not affiliated with OPM or any plan. All 2027 FEHB plans

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These are planning estimates, not official OPM benefit determinations. Verify your eligibility, service history and benefit estimates against your agency's official records before making retirement decisions.

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