5000 HSA — Cigna Choice Fund PPO
Triple-tax-advantage seekers who want to pair their health plan with an HSA contribution for tax savings.
$534.72/month
Published Triad/Cigna rate. Range $534.72–$773.37 based on underwriting.
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Enter the four fields below to see estimated rates across all 8 plans. Final rates are confirmed by Triad underwriting within 2 business days of your Personal Health Questionnaire.
Your Estimated Monthly Rates
| Plan | Deductible (Ind / Family) | Estimated Monthly | Published Range |
|---|
Estimates interpolate within the published Triad/Cigna rate range based on age. ACA-compliant plans don't rate by gender; ZIP is captured for state-availability and broker-licensing purposes only.
Final pricing is determined by Triad underwriting based on health conditions disclosed in your Personal Health Questionnaire. Some applications may be "Declined to Quote." Published rate grid valid through 7/31/2026.
Why This Plan
- HSA-qualified — eligible for triple tax advantage contributions
- $6,550 individual out-of-pocket cap (lowest among HSA options)
- $13,100 family out-of-pocket cap
- Out-of-network coverage at 50% (vs 60% on Classic plans)
In-Network Benefits
| Benefit | You Pay (In-Network) |
|---|---|
| Deductibles & Out-of-Pocket | |
| Individual Deductible | $5,000 |
| Family Deductible | $10,000 |
| Individual Out-of-Pocket Max | $6,550 |
| Family Out-of-Pocket Max | $13,100 |
| HSA-Qualified | Yes |
| Preventive Care | 100% covered, deductible waived |
| Lifetime Maximum | No maximum |
| Office Visits & Telehealth | |
| Primary Care | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Specialist | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Urgent Care | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Chiropractic | Plan pays 80% after deductible (20 visits/yr pre-approved) |
| Telemedicine (SwiftMD) | $0 — included |
| Diagnostic & Imaging | |
| Lab Tests | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Imaging (CT / MRI / PET) | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Hospital & ER | |
| Emergency Room | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Inpatient Hospitalization | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Outpatient Surgery | Plan pays 80% after deductible |
| Prescription Drugs (Retail, 30-Day, Pro Act National Rx 877-635-9545) | |
| Generic | $15 after deductible |
| Preferred Brand | $65 after deductible |
| Non-Preferred Brand | $100 after deductible |
| Specialty Drugs | 50% coinsurance until OOP max, then 100% |
| Out-of-Network | |
| Out-of-Network Deductible (Ind / Family) | $10,000 / $20,000 |
| Out-of-Network Coinsurance | 50% after OON deductible |
Monthly Rates by Coverage Tier
| Coverage Tier | Lowest Published Rate | Highest Published Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Member Only | $534.72 | $773.37 |
| Member + Spouse | $1,038.64 | $1,515.93 |
| Member + Child(ren) | $937.85 | $1,367.42 |
| Member + Family | $1,542.57 | $2,258.51 |
Published rates valid through 7/31/2026. Your actual monthly rate is determined by Triad underwriting within 2 business days of completing your Personal Health Questionnaire.
Eligibility & Enrollment
- Issue ages: 18–64. Dependent children covered to age 26 regardless of student, marital, or financial dependency status.
- State availability: 46 states. Not available in Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Washington.
- Required membership: Elevate Wellness national association membership is required and added during enrollment.
- Eligibility classes: Active employees working 30+ hours per week, accepted business owners, or self-employed members with documented self-employment income.
- Waiting period: 30 consecutive days as an active eligible member before coverage starts.
- Effective date: 1st of the month following approval. Enrollment deadline is the 20th of the prior month.
- Rate lock: 12 months from effective date.
- Dependent definition: Spouse (including same-sex spouses and qualifying domestic partners with 12-month cohabitation and joint ownership), children to age 26, totally disabled adult children if dependent on covered member.
Underwriting & Pre-Existing Conditions
How underwriting works: Triad Benefits underwrites every application based on a Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ). Your confirmed rate is returned within 2 business days. Rates may land anywhere within the published range based on your health profile, and applications may be "Declined to Quote" based on disclosed conditions.
- Recent or active cancer treatment (other than basal cell skin cancer)
- History of organ or bone marrow transplant
- HIV / AIDS
- End-stage renal disease or current dialysis
- Recent stroke, heart attack, or unstable cardiac conditions
- Active eating disorders requiring inpatient treatment
- Untreated or unstable mental health conditions requiring inpatient care
- Pregnancy in the member or covered spouse at time of application
The above list is illustrative based on common level-funded plan underwriting; the master plan document governs final eligibility. Consult a licensed Illinois Health Agents broker before applying if you have any of these conditions in your history.
Visit Limits & Service Caps
| Service | Limit |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing facility | 60 days per calendar year |
| Home health care | 60 visits per calendar year |
| Physical & occupational therapy combined | 20 visits per calendar year |
| Speech therapy | 20 visits per calendar year |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | 36 visits per calendar year |
| Chiropractic / spinal manipulation | 20 visits per calendar year (pre-approved) |
| Private duty nursing | Up to 3 nurses per day or 120 visits per 12-month period |
| Nutritional counseling | 2 visits per calendar year |
| Routine colonoscopy | 1 per calendar year |
| Routine vision exam (age 21+) | 1 exam per covered person per calendar year |
| Children's eye exam | 1 exam every 24 months |
| Orthopedic shoes (diabetics only) | 1 pair per covered person per calendar year |
| Hearing aids (under 18 only) | $1,500 per aid / $3,000 per pair, every 5 calendar years |
Pre-Certification Required
The following services must be pre-certified by calling (888) 217-4755 at least 7 days before service (or within 48 hours after a medical emergency). Failure to pre-certify results in a 50% benefit reduction up to a $2,500 penalty.
- All inpatient hospitalizations
- Inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment
- Home health care
- Skilled nursing facility stays
- Hospice care
- Durable medical equipment over $500
- Physical, speech, and occupational therapy
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Outpatient surgical procedures (other than in physician's office)
- MRI, MRA, CT, and PET scans
- Observation stays exceeding 23 hours
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- Organ transplants (must be approved at least 72 hours before admission)
- Sleep studies
- Dialysis
- Prosthetics and orthotics over $500
- Specialty and select high-cost prescription drug products
Services Not Covered (Exclusions)
The following are excluded from plan coverage. This list is sourced from the Triad Benefits Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and the master Plan Document. Limitations and exceptions may apply — refer to the full plan document for legal descriptions.
- Infertility services (including IVF, IUI, fertility drugs, and assisted reproductive technology)
- Surrogacy-related services
- Impotence / erectile dysfunction treatment
- Sterilization reversal
- Abortion (elective)
- Gender affirming care
- Obesity treatment, including bariatric surgery and medically-supervised weight loss programs
- Contraceptive materials, devices, and injections (preventive services for women per ACA mandate are covered)
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Massage therapy
- Biofeedback
- Hearing aids for adults (covered for under-18 with medical necessity at $1,500/aid, $3,000/pair, every 5 years)
- Orthopedic shoes (except for diabetics — limited to 1 pair per calendar year)
- Routine eyeglasses and contact lenses for children (one children's eye exam every 24 months is covered)
- Routine dental check-ups for children and adults
- Orthodontia, periodontal disease treatment, and dentures
- Acupuncture (not covered as a primary benefit; may be considered under limited circumstances)
- Specialty drug 90-day supply (specialty drugs only covered as 30-day supply)
- Pregnancy of a dependent daughter (covered only for spouse and employee, not for dependent children)
- Non-human organ and tissue transplantation
- Transplantation of the stomach, small intestine, and/or colon
- Home health aide services, food or home-delivered meals, dietician, homemaker, or maintenance services
- Outpatient private duty nursing on a 24-hour-shift basis
- Experimental and/or investigational treatments (per plan definition — services not approved by FDA, under Phase I/II clinical trials, or not within accepted medical practice)
- Services received outside the United States, except in case of Medical Emergency
- Services provided by a member of the patient's immediate family
- Cosmetic surgery or services (except reconstruction following a covered surgery or accidental injury)
- Services not Medically Necessary as determined by the Claims Administrator
- Charges not pre-certified when pre-certification is required (50% benefit reduction, max $2,500 penalty)
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Important Disclosures. This page describes the 5000 HSA plan on the Cigna Network Choice Fund PPO. Plans are sponsored by Triad Benefits (Health Cooperative Strategies / CBC), administered by Acuity, and accessed through Elevate Wellness national association membership. The plan provides Minimum Essential Coverage and meets Minimum Value Standards under the Affordable Care Act.
Published rates are effective through 7/31/2026 and are based on underwriting outcomes. Some applications may be "Declined to Quote." This is for general comparison purposes only and is not a legal document — refer to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and Master Plan Document for all legal descriptions, definitions, and complete lists of exclusions and limitations. All benefits are subject to plan allowables and out-of-pocket maximums.
"Experimental and/or Investigational" treatments are excluded per the Plan Document's definition (services not approved by the FDA at the time of furnishing, services under Phase I/II clinical trials, or services not within accepted medical practice). The Claims Administrator's determination of "Medically Necessary" governs benefit decisions.
Plan not available in Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Washington. Source documents: Triad Benefits 3500 Cigna SBC; Triad Benefits 5000 Plan Document (effective 1/1/2023); Cigna Choice Fund PPO Plan Comparison Summaries (2025–26).
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