Standard Option Medical Benefits
Want to know what you will pay for medical services under Standard Option? Standard Option allows you the freedom to receive care from a Preferred provider or a Non-preferred provider, whichever you choose. The chart below provides an at-a-glance overview of your medical benefits.
Calendar year deductible
The annual deductible for Standard Option is $350 per member per calendar year or $700 per family each calendar year. The amount you pay for your calendar year deductible does not accumulate toward your Catastrophic Protection Out-Of-Pocket Maximum. For families of two, each family member must fully satisfy his or her individual deductible before this “family deductible” is considered met. Certain deductibles and coinsurance amounts do not apply to you if Medicare is your primary coverage for medical services.
On limited occasions, such as for certain drugs requiring prior approval, you will need to file a claim for services received from Preferred providers.
Outlined below is a summary of the Service Benefit Plan benefits provided under Standard Option. For a complete description of the Standard Option benefits, refer to the Service Benefit Plan brochure (RI 71-005).
2013 Standard Option Benefits
You Pay
You can jump to a particular benefits type by using the drop down menu below:
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit* - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
Preventive care services for adults age 22 and older including the preventive services recommended under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Services include but are not limited to:
| Nothing for covered preventive screenings | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance (PA) for covered tests* |
Routine immunizations for adults age 22 and older [as licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)], limited to:
*Many Preferred retail pharmacies participate in our vaccine network. Review pharmacy benefits for our coverage of these vaccines when provided by pharmacies in the vaccine network. | Nothing for immunizations | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of Plan allowance* Note: Your deductible and coinsurance amount are waived for Influenza vaccines billed by Participating and Non-participating providers |
| Nothing for covered charges | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of Plan allowance* |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 15% of the Preferred Provider Allowance | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan allowance* |
| Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 15% of the Preferred Provider Allowance | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan allowance* |
| $20 office visit copayment for primary care provider $30 office visit copayment for specialists | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan allowance* |
| $20 copayment per visit for primary care provider $30 copayment per visit for specialists | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan allowance* |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing for covered charges | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan allowance* |
Precertification is not required | Nothing for covered charges | 35% of the Plan allowance* |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit* - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
Prescription Drugs Mail Service Pharmacy | You pay nothing for the first four prescription fills or refills when you switch from certain brand-name drugs to specific generic drugs. Up to a 90-day supply when you use Preferred Pharmacies or Internet Pharmacies. Nothing for the first four prescription fills or refills when you switch from certain brand-name drugs to specific generic drugs. Tier 1: $15 copayment for generic drugs. If you have Medicare Part B as your primary coverage, you pay a $10 copayment.
| There is no benefit |
Prescription Drugs Retail Pharmacy | Up to a 90-day supply when you use Preferred Pharmacies or Internet Pharmacies. Nothing for the first four prescription fills or refills when you switch from certain brand-name drugs to specific generic drugs. Tier 1: 20% PPA for generic drugs. If Medicare Part B is your primary payer, you pay 15% PPA.
| 45% of Plan allowance, plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount. |
Specialty Prescription Drugs Pharmacy | Tier 4: $80 copayment for specialty drugs purchased through our Specialty Drug Pharmacy Program. |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
Precertification required | Unlimited days $250 per admission copayment | Unlimited days $350 per admission copayment 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 15% of the Preferred Provider Allowance | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 15% of the Preferred Provider Allowance | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| $20 visit copayment | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: For services received after 72 hours, regular medical and outpatient hospital benefits apply. | Nothing for covered services | Nothing for covered services. You may be responsible for any difference between the Plan Allowance and the billed amount. |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
Note: Benefits may be available for other covered services you receive from chiropractors in medically underserved areas. See page 12 in the Service Benefit Plan brochure (R 71-005) for additional information. | Preferred: $20 copayment per visit (No deductible) | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance, plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount Note: Office visits and X-rays that you pay for while meeting your calendar year deductible count toward the appropriate benefit limit. |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
Manipulative treatment performed by a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), or Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) when the provider is practicing within the scope of his/her license, limited to:
Note: Benefits may be available for other covered services you receive from chiropractors in medically underserved areas. See page 12 in the Service Benefit Plan brochure (R 71-005) for additional information. | Preferred: $20 copayment per visit (No deductible) Note: Benefits are limited to 12 manipulations per calendar year. | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance, plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount Note: Manipulations that you pay for while meeting your calendar year deductible count toward the appropriate benefit limit. Note: Benefits are limited to 12 manipulations per calendar year. |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
Precertification required | $250 per admission copayment Unlimited days | Unlimited days, $350 per admission copayment, plus 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 15% of the Preferred Provider Allowance | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| Nothing for covered charges | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| $20 office visit copayment for primary care provider | Subject to the calendar year deductible (Individual or Family) 35% of the Plan Allowance* |
| Services | Standard Option PPO Benefit - You Pay | Standard Option Non-PPO Benefit * - You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 100% payment level begins after you pay $5000 out-of-pocket in coinsurance, copayment and deductible expenses | 100% payment level begins after you pay $7000 out-of-pocket in coinsurance, copayment and deductible expenses |
Page last updated: December 31, 2012
