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Plan A California Fee-For-Service Medical Options

Fee-For-Service

Self Funded Plan

PPO Provider
Non-PPO Provicer
Medical Procedure
All benefits are payable based on the allowable charges as defined in the Summary Plan Description.

Pre-authorization is recommended for all benefits indicated with an asterisk (*) Call Intracorp for pre-authorization at 800-527-9226

PPO Provider
Non-PPO Provider
Annual Deductible $300 per person; maximum of three deductibles per family (subject to change) Deductible applies to most services. $600 per person; maximum of three deductibles per family (subject to change) Deductible applies to most services
Annual Co-Payment Limit on Allowable Charges Plan pays 100% of allowable charges after $10,000 in a year per person Plan pays 80% of allowable charges after $10,000 in a year per person
Overall Lifetime Maximum
$1,250,000 per person (incremental after $850,000)
Hospital -
Inpatient
*Plan pays 80%
*Plan pays 65%
Outpatient
*Plan pays 80%
*Plan pays 65%
Extended Care Facility (Skilled Nursing) Plan pays 80% of allowable charges; 60 days maximum Plan pays 65% of allowable charges; 60 days maximum
Physician Services
Office Visits
Plan pays 80% Plan pays 65%
- Routine Physical Adults
Plan pays $400 per exam per year, including all tests Plan pays $400 per exam per year, including all tests
Children
(up to age 6)
Plan pays 100% per exam, including tests; 16 exams maximum Plan pays $40 per exam, including tests; 16 exams maximum
Children
(age 6 to 17)
Plan pays 100% per exam, including tests; once every 2 years Plan pays $40 per exam, including tests; once every 2 years
Inpatient Surgery
Plan pays 80% Plan pays 65%
Outpatient Surgery
Plan pays 80% Plan pays 65%
Hospital Visits
Plan pays 80% Plan pays 65%
Diagnostic X-Ray and Lab Plan pays 80% Plan pays 65%
CAT Scans & MRI's
*Plan pays 80%
*Plan pays 65%
Durable Medical Equipment
*Plan pays 80%
*Plan pays 65%
Casts, Splints, Trusses, Braces & Crutches Plan pays 80% Plan pays 65%
Home Nursing Care
*Plan pays 80%
*Plan pays 65%
Chiropractic Care
Plan pays $40 per visit; $1,000 maximum per year
Physical Therapy *Plan pays 80%; limited to 32 visits in six consecutive months *Plan pays 65%; limited to 32 visits in six consecutive months
Speech Therapy *Plan pays 80%; $2,800 maximum per year *Plan pays 65%; $2,800 maximum per year
Maternity Care Same as any other illness except birthing center paid at 100%, up to $1,500 with no deductible, and certified nurse-midwife paid at 100% up to $750 with no deductible
Psychiatric Care -
Pre-authorization Recommended
Inpatient
Plan pays 50% of all covered services up to a maximum of 31 days per calendar year
Outpatient
Plan pays 50% of all covered services up to maximum of 40 visits per calendar year
Substance Abuse - Must be Preauthorized and arranged by the Beat-It! Program at (800)-828-3939
Inpatient
Plan pays maximum of $500 per day and $12,500 per calendar year, limited to two confinements per lifetime (subject to a lifetime maximum of $30,000) No benefits if not pre-authorized
Outpatient
Plan pays maximum of $55 per visit; $2,200 maximum per year, (subject to lifetime maximum of $30,000) No benefits if not pre-authorized
Prescription Drugs Must be obtained at an ExpressScripts Network pharmacy
Short-term (outpatient)
You pay $10 per generic, $20 per brand name, and $35 per non-preferred prescription. Preferred formulary lists available upon request
Maintenance (30 day supply or more thru the Mail Order)
ExpressScripts Mail Order Pharmacy -

You pay $15 per generic; $30 per brand name, and $50 per non-preferred prescription; for a 90-day supply. Preferred formulary lists available upon request

Hearing Aids Plan pays 100%, up to $1000 per device; one device for each ear every three years
Emergency Room Care You pay a $50 co-pay per Emergency Room visit plus the balance due after the remaining expenses have been processed according to the regular Plan benefits, subject to the claendar year deductible and co-insurance percentages. The $50 co-pay is waived if admitted to the hospital. PPO benefits will be paid only if the condition fits the following definition: "An emergency is a sudden, serious and unexpected illness, injury or condition requiring immediate medical attention. The provider must certify that it is an emergency." Routine illnesses or minor injuries are not considered emergencies and will be paid at no-PPO benefits.

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