How will this affect plan pricing and member out-of-pocket costs? Geisinger and Kaiser Permanente do not expect health plan or insurance premiums or deductibles to go up as a result of this transaction. A variety of factors influence premium costs and deductibles; however, this transaction brings together two organizations with similar missions focused on better patient health outcomes, greater affordability and improving the health of people in the communities we serve.
Will my GHP plan be transitioned to a Kaiser Permanente health plan? No. Current GHP accounts will remain with Geisinger.
Will Geisinger accept Kaiser Permanente coverage? Can a KP member use Geisinger’s health plan and care facilities? Kaiser Permanente’s affiliated health plans will not be licensed in Pennsylvania, and Geisinger does not accept KP coverage. This transaction will not change the way Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger’s patients and members access and receive care today. While we expect the transaction will create opportunities for continued enhancements, after the partnership is approved, Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger patients and members will continue to access care in the same way as they do today.
Will national or multi-state customers be able to access Geisinger coverage through Kaiser Permanente? Yes, national or multi-state customers/employer groups will still be able to purchase Geisinger health coverage through Geisinger after this transaction just as they can now.
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