Geisinger Health Plan is Bucknell University's HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plan. This plan provides 100% coverage after applicable copayments, with no deductible.
Some Highlights of the GHP Plan
• Large network of providers: Access to more than 7,000 providers and 50 hospitals close to home.
• More benefits for free: With the Accessories Program, you’ll receive special discounts on chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, eyeglasses, contacts, fitness facilities and health products. Just added: a discount on the traditional Weight Watchers ® program.
• National recognition for quality care: The National Committee for Quality Assurance awarded the Health Plan’s commercial HMO its highest accreditation status of "Excellent" for service and clinical quality that meet or exceed NCQA’s rigorous requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement.
• Nationally recognized disease management programs: Members with chronic illness, such as diabetes, asthma and hypertension can better manage their condition and improve their quality of life through the Health Plan’s specially developed programs.
• Access to an online health management tool, MyGeisinger.org, that allows you to access your personal medical records, find important health information, and even email your Geisinger doctor with non-urgent medical questions.
• 24-hour access for medical advice or direction: Tel-A-Nurse is staffed by registered nurses specially trained to assist you over the phone.
Additional Resources
Durable Medical Equipment Rider
Non-Serious Inpatient Mental Illness Rider