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The eligibility and enrollment rules for the U

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Retiree Health Care SPD Effective January 1, 2012<br />

Comprehensive Option, continued<br />

Sterilization<br />

1. Tubal Ligation<br />

2. Vasectomy<br />

Supplies<br />

TMJ Services<br />

You pay 20%<br />

You pay 20%<br />

Not covered by<br />

<strong>the</strong> Program<br />

Not covered by<br />

<strong>the</strong> Program<br />

See “Physician/Professional Services,” “Hospital Inpatient Services,”<br />

or “Hospital Outpatient Services” in this chart <strong>for</strong> related services.<br />

See “Durable Medical Equipment (DME) <strong>and</strong> Medical Supplies” in<br />

this chart. Syringes, test strips, lancets <strong>and</strong> needles are covered by<br />

Medco, not BCBS. See <strong>the</strong> “Pharmacy” section in this SPD <strong>for</strong><br />

more in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />

You pay 20% You pay 40% $5,000 lifetime maximum paid by <strong>the</strong> Program per person <strong>for</strong> all<br />

related services, including Orthognathic surgery. Related physical<br />

<strong>the</strong>rapy services are paid under <strong>the</strong> Physical <strong>The</strong>rapy benefit <strong>and</strong> do<br />

Transplants You pay 20% Not covered by<br />

<strong>the</strong> Program<br />

Urgent Care<br />

Weight Loss<br />

Treatment<br />

You pay 20% You pay 40%<br />

1. Age 18 <strong>and</strong> older<br />

2. Under age 18<br />

You pay 20%<br />

You pay 20%<br />

Not covered by<br />

<strong>the</strong> Program<br />

You pay 40%<br />

not apply to <strong>the</strong> TMJ lifetime maximum.<br />

See <strong>the</strong> “Transplants” section later in this SPD <strong>for</strong> important coverage<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />

Coverage is limited to bariatric surgery <strong>for</strong> severe <strong>and</strong> morbid obesity.<br />

Coverage limited <strong>for</strong> Panniculectomy. See “Cosmetic, Reconstructive<br />

or Plastic Surgery” in this chart as well as <strong>the</strong> “Bariatric Surgery”<br />

section in this SPD <strong>for</strong> important coverage in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>and</strong><br />

requirements.<br />

No coverage <strong>for</strong> weight loss <strong>and</strong> diet programs of any type.<br />

¹ Refer to <strong>the</strong> “Preadmission Notification <strong>and</strong> Prior Authorization <strong>for</strong> BCBS-Administered Benefits” section in this SPD to see if<br />

any action is recommended or required on your part be<strong>for</strong>e receiving <strong>the</strong> service.<br />

² <strong>The</strong> percentage in this column is based on <strong>the</strong> BCBS allowed amount. All coinsurance amounts (unless o<strong>the</strong>rwise noted) are<br />

paid after <strong>the</strong> deductible has been satisfied. Refer to <strong>the</strong> “Health Care Option Summary” section in this SPD <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> deductible<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation related to your health care option.<br />

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