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State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP)

Post Office Box 1990, Atlanta, Georgia 30301-1990
(404) 656-6322 ● (800) 610-1863
Secure Fax: (866) 828-4796

The State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) provides health insurance coverage to state employees, school system employees, retirees and their dependents. The Georgia Department of Community Health's Public Employee Health Benefits Division is responsible for day-to-day operations. The State Health Benefit Plan covered 684,548 people as of August 1, 2010. 

** Employees can find Plan Information by clicking on the Additional Health Plan Information link in the left navigation.   Use the search feature to locate information.

Latest News » State Health Benefit Plan and Health Care Reform - 4/30/2010 » Understanding Your HRA UHC HRA Member Guide - 4/22/2010 CIGNA - 4/2/2010 » COBRA Premium Reduction Eligibility Extension  - 3/2010 » Ga Hospital Quality Guide for Georgia Consumers - 3/18/2010    (http://www.GAHospitalQualityCheck.org) - This tool compares fees and services for hospitals in the State of Georgia. Click here to learn more. Active Employees Additional information including links to CIGNA and UnitedHealthcare can be found under Health Plan Information. Retirees » Information for Surviving Spouses - 6/2/2010 » Retiree Policy - 4/13/2010 » SHBP Pharmacy FAQs - 3/1/2010 » Important Information - Medicare D & Medicare Advantage Plans - 1/21/2010  » 2010 Pre Retirement Presentation (for members preparing for retirement) - 1/06/2010 Links to Medicare Policy, CIGNA and UnitedHealthcare can be found under Additional Health Plan Information. Benefit Coordinators  For additional information including New Policy for adding Dependents, New Hire Policy, Tobacco and Spousal Surchange, and Decision Guides click here. »Atlanta Falcons Ovie Mughelli - The Best Defense Against the Flu - (mp3) »Download the Video