State Health Plan News and Updates

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2027 Benefit Information

The State Health Plan Board of Trustees recently voted on several important benefit changes impacting all members during its July 10, 2026 meeting. 

State Health Plan Board of Trustees July Meeting Notice State Health Plan Board of Trustees Meeting  Friday, July 10, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
State Health Plan Board of Trustees June Meeting Notice State Health Plan Board of Trustees Meeting  Friday, June 5, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
State Health Plan Board of Trustees March Meeting Notice State Health Plan Board of Trustees Meeting  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tax Information for 1095-C Recipients

Tax Information: Important Health Coverage Tax Document (1095-C Form)

According to new Federal requirements, you may receive a copy of your Form 1095-C upon request.  This means that your employer is no longer required to automatically send you a Form 1095-C.

State Health Plan Board of Trustees Special Meeting Notice Special State Health Plan Board of Trustees Meeting (Teleconference) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Humana Medicare Advantage Plan ID Card Reminder

As a reminder all Medicare Advantage Plan members will be receiving TWO ID cards for 2026; one for Medical and one for Pharmacy. The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) made policy changes that impact Medicare Advantage Plans.

2026 Aetna ID Card Update

The State Health Plan recently learned that many of the new 2026 ID Cards have a January 1, 2025, effective date.

While the benefits may change, the effective date on the ID card does not always change, which is a known issue at Aetna.

State Health Plan Board of Trustees December Meeting Notice State Health Plan Board of Trustees Meeting  Friday, December 5, 2025 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Aetna/Duke Updates The State Health Plan (Plan) is pleased to let you know that Duke Health and Aetna, who serves as the Plan’s third-party administrator, reached a deal and Duke Health will remain in network for Plan members.