Medical Plan Options
Amgen’s medical plans are designed with a focus on wellness and preventive care. Staff members in most locations can choose from two medical plan options: the Anthem Traditional PPO and the Anthem Value PPO. Staff members in select locations may also choose from a local health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Staff members in New England states (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT) may choose from a local EPO plan.
All plans cover short-term prescriptions (up to a 30-day supply) purchased at a network retail pharmacy and, in most cases, 90-day supplies through a mail-order service. Copayments vary by plan.
Medical Surcharges
Staff members in certain situations are asked to help share the cost of coverage.
- Tobacco surcharge: $150 per month if a staff member uses tobacco. Tobacco cessation resources are available on MyAmgen Wellness and the Amgen Benefits Center.
- Working spouse/domestic partner surcharge: $100 per month if a staff member’s working spouse/domestic partner declines coverage available through his or her own employer and joins Amgen medical coverage. The surcharge is applicable even for staff members choosing Amgen coverage as secondary coverage for their spouse/domestic partner.