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2007 Benefits
Service Benefit Plan

2007

Blue Cross And Blue Shield
Service Benefit
Plan

Medicare Part D
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Introduction

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2007 Rates

2007 Changes

Standard Option
Summary

Basic Option
Summary

Basic Option Summary:
Summary Of Benefits For The
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Service Benefit Plan
2007 Basic Option

Do not rely on this chart alone.

All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions in this brochure. On this page we summarize specific expenses we cover; for more detail, click on the link that is provided and it will take you to the section where a full description of benefits is available.

If you want to enroll or change your enrollment in this Plan, be sure to put the correct enrollment code from 2007 Rates on your enrollment form.

Basic Option does not provide benefits when you use Non-preferred providers. For a list of the exceptions to this requirement, see Section 3. There is no deductible for Basic Option.

2007 Basic Option Benefits Summary

BENEFITS YOU PAY
Medical Services Provided By Physicians:

Diagnostic and treatment services provided in the office


PPO: $20 per office visit for primary care physicians and other health care professionals; $30 per office visit for specialists

Non-PPO: You pay all charges

Services Provided By A Hospital:

Inpatient

PPO: $100 per day up to $500 per admission

Non-PPO: You pay all charges

Outpatient PPO: $40 per day per facility

Non-PPO: You pay all charges

Emergency Benefits:

Accidental injury

PPO: $50 copayment for emergency room care; $30 copayment for urgent care

Non-PPO: $50 copayment for emergency room care

Medical emergency Same as for accidental injury

Mental Health And Substance Abuse Treatment:

In-Network (PPO)

Regular cost sharing, such as $20 office visit copayment (prior approval required); $100 per day up to $500 per inpatient admission

Out-of-Network (Non-PPO) You pay all charges

Prescription Drugs:

Retail Pharmacy Program

PPO: $10 generic/$30 formulary brand name per prescription/50% coinsurance ($35 minimum) for non-formulary brand name drugs. 34-day maximum supply on initial prescription; up to 90 days for refills with 3 copayments

Non-PPO: You pay all charges

Dental Care:

PPO: $20 copayment per evaluation (exam, cleaning, and x-rays); most services limited to 2 per year; sealants for children up to age 16; $20 copayment for dental services required due to accidental injury; regular benefits for covered oral and maxillofacial surgery

Non-PPO: You pay all charges

Special Features:

Flexible benefits option; online customer and claims service; 24-hour nurse line; services for deaf and hearing impaired; web accessibility for the visually impaired; travel benefit/services overseas; health support programs; and Healthy Families program

Protection Against Catastrophic Costs:

Your catastrophic protection out-of-pocket maximum

Nothing after $5,000 (PPO) per contract per year; some costs do not count toward this protection

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