Latest News

The SHBP has a new address:

State Health Benefit Plan
P.O. Box 1990
Atlanta, Georgia 30301-1990

COBRA Premium Reduction (stimulus funding)

• Assistance Eligible Information Form  
• COBRA Subsidy/Premium Assistance - If you have involuntarily lost your job with a state agency, school system, or other SHBP-covered group from September 1, 2008 to present, and were covered under SHBP at the time of the job loss, you may be entitled to elect COBRA with a 65% COBRA premium reduction (or, if already under COBRA, receive a premium reduction) effective March 1, 2009. >>>>more
• COBRA Premium Assistance FAQs
• Loss of Coverage information

Active Employees

• New Wallet Card for CIGNA HRA Members

Retirees

• GREA Presentation
  
• Medicare Policy Changes 
  
• Click here for important information regarding the Medicare Policy changes effective July 1, 2009.

Benefit Coordinators

• New Feature For Adding Dependents - 6/25/2009
• Rates BOE and RESA - 6/11/2009
• Rates and Libraries Memo - 6/11/2009
• SHBP Billing Changes - 5/20/2009 
• HR Library Managers FY2010 Rates Memo - 5/15/2009 
• HR Managers FY 2010 Rates Memo - 5/15/2009 
• HR Managers State Agencies FY 2010 Rates Memo - 5/15/2009 
• Medicare Secondary Payor Memo - 5/11/2009
• 2009 Employer's Administrative Guide
• Are you ready for Direct Billing in January 1, 2010? It's coming. >>more - UPDATED 5/20/2009

The State Health Benefit Plan's 2009 “Georgia’s Nuts About Health” wellness initiative as part of the Georgia Department of Community Health’s multi-year commitment to improving your health. >> More