Kingsville Independent School District: Plan II Coverage Period: 10/01/2015 – 09/30/2016
Summary of Benefits and Coverage: What this Plan Covers & What it Costs Coverage for: Individual + Eligible Dependents | Plan Type: PPO
This is only a summary. If you want more detail about your coverage and costs, you can get the complete terms in the policy or plan document at www.hfbenefits.com or by calling 1-866-301-9428.Important Questions / Answers / Why this Matters:
What is the overall deductible? / $750 person / (3) per family Spohn Network
$1,000 person / (3) per family First Health Network
$1,500 person /(3) per family Non-PPO Provider / You must pay all the costs up to the deductible amount before this plan begins to pay for covered services you use. Check your policy or plan document to see when the deductible starts over (usually, but not always, January 1st). See the chart on page 2 for how much you pay for covered services after you meet the deductible.
Doesn’t apply to copays or services provided at no cost share.
If First Health provider is seen inside the Spohn service area, Non-PPO benefits apply.
Are there other
deductibles for specific services? / No. There are no other specific deductibles. / You don’t have to meet deductibles for specific services, but see the chart on page 2 for other cost for services the plan cover. Inpatient Services must be pre-certified with HMS at 1-800-625-6834 to avoid a $250 penalty.
Is there an out–of–pocket limit on my expenses? / $5,000 person / $10,000 family Spohn Network
$6,600 person / $13,200 family First Health Network
$25,000 person / $75,000 family Non-PPO Provider / The out-of-pocket limit is the most you could pay during a coverage period (usually one year) for your share of the cost of covered services. This limit helps you plan for health care expenses. The OOP includes the deductibles & Medical and Rx copays.
The Out-of-Pocket Maximum is combined for Spohn, First Health and Out-of-Network Providers. If a Covered Person satisfies the Spohn or First Health out of pocket then later that same plan year uses an Out-of-Network provider, the out-of-Network must now be satisfied, however, the Spohn or First Health out of pocket that was already satisfied will apply towards satisfaction of the Out-of-Network.
What is not included in
the out–of–pocket limit? / Premiums, balance-billed charges, benefits paid at no cost share, penalties, and health care this plan doesn’t cover. / Even though you pay these expenses, they don’t count toward the out-of-pocket limit.
Is there an overall annual limit on what the plan pays? / No. / Sleep Studies limited to $5,000 Lifetime Maximum. Payment for Renal Dialysis will not exceed 200% of Medicare allowable The chart on page 2 describes any limits on what the plan will pay for specific covered services, such as office visits.
Does this plan use a network of providers? / Yes, For Spohn Network visit www.christusspohnhealthnetwork.org or call 1-800-419-3461.
FirstHealth Network visit www.firsthealth.com or call 1-800-226-5116. / If you use an in-network doctor or other health care provider, this plan will pay some or all of the costs of covered services. Be aware, your in-network doctor or hospital may use an out-of-network provider for some services. Plans use the term in-network, preferred, or participating for providers in their network. See the chart on page 2 for how this plan pays different kinds of providers.
Do I need a referral to see a specialist? / No. You don’t need a referral to see a specialist. / You can see the specialist you choose without permission from this plan.
Are there services this plan doesn’t cover? / Yes. / Some of the services this plan doesn’t cover are listed on page 5. See your policy or plan document for additional information about excluded services.
· Copayments are fixed dollar amounts (for example, $15) you pay for covered health care, usually when you receive the service.
· Coinsurance is your share of the costs of a covered service, calculated as a percent of the allowed amount for the service. For example, if the plan’s allowed amount for an overnight hospital stay is $1,000, your coinsurance payment of 20% would be $200. This may change if you haven’t met your deductible.
· The amount the plan pays for covered services is based on the allowed amount. If an out-of-network provider charges more than the allowed amount, you may have to pay the difference. For example, if an out-of-network hospital charges $1,500 for an overnight stay and the allowed amount is $1,000, you may have to pay the $500 difference. (This is called balance billing.)
· This plan may encourage you to use participating providers by charging you lower deductibles, copayments and coinsurance amounts.
Common
Medical Event / Services You May Need / Your Cost If You Use a
Spohn Provider / Your Cost If You Use a
First Health Provider / Your Cost If You Use a
Non-PPO Provider / Limitations & Exceptions /
If you visit a health care provider’s office or clinic / Primary care visit to treat an injury or illness / $20 copay / $20 copay / 50% coinsurance / Charges (including associated lab and x-ray service performed in the physician’s office and billed by the physician’s office) are paid at 100%, after the copay (for Spohn and First Health Network only), up to $100 per visit. Charges exceeding $100 will be subject to the deductible and coinsurance. Non-PPO Providers are deductible and coinsurance only.
Specialist visit / $20 copay / $20 copay / 50% coinsurance
Other practitioner office visit / 20% coinsurance (Chiropractic care) / 30% coinsurance (Chiropractic care) / 50% coinsurance (Chiropractic care) / Chiropractic care limited to $300 per calendar year.
Preventive care/screening /immunization / No charge / No charge / 50% coinsurance / Network Benefits for preventive care that are payable at 100% of Eligible Expenses (without application of any Copayment, Coinsurance, or deductible) and apply to the following:
Evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of "A" or "B" in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If you have a test / Diagnostic test (x-ray, blood work) / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Freestanding lab services.
Imaging (CT/PET scans, MRIs) / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Freestanding lab services.
If you need drugs to treat your illness or condition
More information about prescription drug coverage is available at www.hfbenefits.com / Generic drugs / $10 copay/prescription
$30 copay /maintenance generic prescription / The Plan will pay the cost of a generic equivalent to the prescribed medication when filled at HEB Rxtra Advantage.
Compound Drugs limited to $300 Maximum
Generic Oral Contraceptives paid at 100% (No Charge)
For Diabetic Supplies call MedWise at 1-800-596-4465 or visit www.medwise.us
Retail Brand / Generic available / $60 copay/prescription.
$180 copay/maintenance generic
Retail Brand/ No Generic available / $45 copay/prescription, plus the cost difference between brand and generic.
$135 copay plus the cost difference between brand and generic /maintenance
Specialty drugs / $250 copay/ prescription limited to 31 day supply
If you have outpatient surgery / Facility fee (e.g., ambulatory surgery center) / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
Physician/surgeon fees / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
If you need immediate medical attention / Emergency room services / $100 copay, then deductible & 20% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
Emergency medical transportation / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
Urgent care / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
If you have a hospital stay / Facility fee (e.g., hospital room) / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Inpatient Services must be pre-certified with HMS at 1-800-625-6834 to avoid a $250 penalty. Pre-admission testing paid at 100% (No Charge) Second or third Surgical opinions paid at 100% (No Charge)
Physician/surgeon fee / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
If you have mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse needs / Mental/Behavioral health outpatient services / $20 copay / $20 copay / 50% coinsurance / Physician office visit for lab services.
Mental/Behavioral health inpatient services / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Services must be pre-certified with HMS at 1-800-625-6834 to avoid a $250 penalty.
Substance use disorder outpatient services / $20 copay / $20 copay / 50% coinsurance / See Physician office visit for lab services.
Substance use disorder inpatient services / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Services must be pre-certified with HMS at 1-800-625-6834 to avoid a $250 penalty.
If you are pregnant / Prenatal and postnatal care / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Services must be pre-certified during the first trimester of pregnancy with HMS at 1-800-625-6834.
Delivery and all inpatient services / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Services must be pre-certified with HMS at 1-800-625-6834 for vaginal deliveries requiring more than a 48 hour stay and for cesarean section deliveries requiring more than a 96 hour stay.
If you need help recovering or have other special health needs / Home health care / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
Rehabilitation services / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / Occupational and speech therapy require prior authorization for additional visits over the 18th visit limit.
Habilitation services / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
Skilled nursing care / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
Durable medical equipment / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
Hospice service / 20% coinsurance / 30% coinsurance / 50% coinsurance / –––––––––––none–––––––––––
If your child needs dental or eye care / Eye exam / No Charge / Not Covered / Not Covered / Up to age 5 and as defined under the preventive benefits.
Glasses / Not Covered / Not Covered / Not Covered / Not Covered
Dental check-up / No Charge / Not Covered / Not Covered / Oral exam as defined under the preventive benefits.
Excluded Services & Other Covered Services:
Services Your Plan Does NOT Cover (This isn’t a complete list. Check your policy or plan document for other excluded services.)· Acupuncture
· Bariatric surgery
· Cosmetic surgery (except for injury or birth defect & within 12 months / · Dental care (Adult)
· Hearing aids
· Infertility treatment
· Long-term care / · Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S.
· Routine eye care (Adult)
· Routine foot care
· Weight loss programs
Other Covered Services (This isn’t a complete list. Check your policy or plan document for other covered services and your costs for these services.)
· Chiropractic care ($300 CYM) / · Private-duty nursing ($25,000 LTM)
Your Rights to Continue Coverage:
If you lose coverage under the plan, then, depending upon the circumstances, Federal and State laws may provide protections that allow you to keep health coverage.
Any such rights may be limited in duration and will require you to pay a premium, which may be significantly higher than the premium you pay while covered under the plan. Other limitations on your rights to continue coverage may also apply.
For more information on your rights to continue coverage, contact the plan at 1-361-592-3387. You may also contact your state insurance department, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration at 1-866-444-3272 or www.dol.gov/ebsa, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 1-877-267-2323 x61565 or www.cciio.cms.gov.
Your Grievance and Appeals Rights:
If you have a complaint or are dissatisfied with a denial of coverage for claims under your plan, you may be able to appeal or file a grievance. For questions about your rights, this notice, or assistance, you can contact: HealthFirst in writing at P.O. Box 130187, Tyler, Texas 75713 or by calling 1-866-301-9428.
Does this Coverage Provide Minimum Essential Coverage?
The Affordable Care Act requires most people to have health care coverage that qualifies as “minimum essential coverage.” This plan or policy does provide minimum essential coverage.
Does this Coverage Meet the Minimum Value Standard?
The Affordable Care Act establishes a minimum value standard of benefits of a health plan. The minimum value standard is 60% (actuarial value). This health coverage does meet the minimum value standard for the benefits it provides.
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Questions: Call 1-866-301-9428 or visit us at www.hfbenefits.com
If you aren’t clear about any of the underlined terms used in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary
at www.hfbenefits.com or call 1-866-301-9428 to request a copy.
Kingsville Independent School District: Plan II Coverage Period: 10/1/2015 – 09/30/2016
Coverage Examples Coverage for: Individual + Eligible Dependents| Plan Type: PPO
Questions: Call 1-866-301-9428 or visit us at www.hfbenefits.com
If you aren’t clear about any of the underlined terms used in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary
at www.hfbenefits.com or call 1-866-301-9428 to request a copy.
Kingsville Independent School District: Plan II Coverage Period: 10/1/2015 – 09/30/2016
Coverage Examples Coverage for: Individual + Eligible Dependents| Plan Type: PPO
About these Coverage Examples:
These examples show how this plan might cover medical care in given situations. Use these examples to see, in general, how much financial protection a sample patient might get if they are covered under different plans.