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SYNOPSIS OF BENEFITS |
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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS |
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WHERE COVERAGE IS DESCRIBED |
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OPENING LETTER |
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SYNOPSIS OF BENEFITS |
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A. BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS |
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B. BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO NON-MEDICARE RETIREES |
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C. BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO MEDICARE RETIREES |
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D. BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS |
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E. HOW YOU MAY LOSE BENEFITS |
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PART I |
ELIGIBILITY |
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1.1.1
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Eligibility Of Employees |
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1.1.2
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Effective Date Of Employee Coverage - Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Wellness |
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1.1.3
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Effective Date Of Employee Coverage – Life and Weekly Disability Income |
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1.1.4
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Eligibility of Dependents – Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Wellness |
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1.1.5
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Enrollment of Dependents |
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1.1.6
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Effective Date of Dependent Coverage – Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Wellness |
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1.1.7
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Events Resulting In Termination Or Loss Of Coverage – Health Benefits |
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1.1.8
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Events Resulting In Termination Or Loss Of Coverage – Life Insurance |
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1.1.9
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COBRA Continuation Coverage |
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1.1.10
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Continuation Coverage for Retirees |
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1.1.11
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Limited Partial Self-Pay Rule - Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Wellness |
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1.1.12
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Continuation of Eligibility Due to Disability – Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Wellness |
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1.1.13
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Health Benefit Continuation for Eligible Employees on Family or Medical Leave |
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1.2
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Newly Organized Bargaining Units |
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1.3
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Eligibility Rules Are Subject To Change |
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1.4
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Self-Payment When Employer Is Delinquent or Is Not Obligated to Pay Required Current Contribution Rate |
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1.5
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Failure to Meet Prevailing Contribution Rate - Self-payment Requirement |
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PART II |
EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE |
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2.0
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EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE |
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2.1
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Schedule of Benefits for Employees |
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2.2
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Life Insurance |
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2.2.1
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Benefit |
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2.2.2
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Beneficiary |
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2.2.3
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Continuation of Life Insurance During Disability |
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2.2.4
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Accelerated Death Benefit |
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2.2.5
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Conversion Privilege |
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2.2.6
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Increases in Insurance Amount |
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PART III |
EMPLOYEE WEEKLY DISABILITY INCOME BENEFITS |
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3.0
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EMPLOYEE WEEKLY DISABILITY INCOME BENEFITS |
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3.1
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Schedule of Benefits for Employees |
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3.2
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Weekly Disability Income Benefits |
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3.3
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Subrogation; Reimbursement from Claims Related to an Accident or Injury; Assignments; and Benefit Offsets |
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3.4
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Continuous Period of Disability |
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3.5
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Changes in Benefits |
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3.6
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FICA Withholding |
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3.7
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Exclusions |
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PART IV |
OPEN ACCESS III MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS |
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4.0
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OPEN ACCESS III MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS |
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4.1
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HealthLink Open Access III and Out of Area Schedule of Benefits for Employees and Dependents |
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4.1.1
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HealthLink Open Access III and Out of Area Deductible Requirement |
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4.1.2
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HealthLink Open Access III and Out of Area Percentage Payable |
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4.1.3
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Specified Office Surgical Procedures - 100% Coverage |
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4.2
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Individual Lifetime Maximum Benefit |
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4.3
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Covered Charges |
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4.3.1
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Covered Charges - Generally |
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4.3.2
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Covered Hospital Charges |
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4.3.3
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Covered Medical Charges |
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4.3.4
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Covered Charges With Special Limitations |
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4.3.5
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Covered Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency Charges |
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4.4
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Exclusions |
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PART V |
OPEN ACCESS III PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS |
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5.0
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OPEN ACCESS III PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS |
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5.1
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Percentage Payable |
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5.2
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Participating Pharmacy Co-Pay Amount |
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5.3
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Out of Pocket Maximums |
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5.4
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Participating Pharmacies |
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5.5
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Maintenance Drug Program |
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5.6
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Dependents With Other Primary Coverage |
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5.7
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Covered Prescriptions |
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5.8
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Exclusions and Limitations |
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PART VI |
VALUE PLAN MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS FOR NON-MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREEES, SPOUSES AND CHILDREN |
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6.0
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VALUE PLAN MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS FOR NON-MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREEES, SPOUSES AND CHILDREN |
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6.1
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Value Plan Medical Benefits |
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6.1.1
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Deductible |
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6.1.2
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Benefit Payable |
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6.1.3
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Out-of-Pocket Maximum |
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6.1.4
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Participating Providers |
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6.1.5
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Covered Charges, Exclusions and Limitations |
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6.2
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Value Plan Prescription Drug Benefits |
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PART VII |
OPEN ACCESS MEDICARE MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS FOR MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS |
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7.0
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OPEN ACCESS MEDICARE MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS FOR MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS |
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7.1.1
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Medical Benefits Payable |
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7.1.2
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Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency Benefits |
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7.1.3
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Payment for Services Not Covered By Medicare |
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7.2
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Prescription Solutions Prescription Drug Benefits for Medicare Retirees and Dependents |
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PART VIII |
VOLUNTARY PREDETERMINATION AND OTHER COST CONTAINMENT PROVISIONS |
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8.0
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VOLUNTARY PREDETERMINATION AND OTHER COST CONTAINMENT PROVISIONS |
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8.1
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Voluntary Predetermination Program |
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8.1.1
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Voluntary Predetermination of Hospital Admission |
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8.1.2
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Voluntary Predetermination of Organ Transplants |
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8.1.3
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Voluntary Outpatient Predetermination |
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8.1.4
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Voluntary Concurrent Review |
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8.1.5
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Review of Voluntary Predetermination |
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8.1.6
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Predetermination of Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency Admissions |
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8.2
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Second Surgical Opinion |
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8.3
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High Risk Pregnancy Screening Program |
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8.4
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Hospital Audits by Participants |
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PART IX |
COORDINATION OF BENEFITS (COB) |
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9.0
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COORDINATION OF BENEFITS (COB) |
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9.1
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Definitions |
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9.2
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Benefit Determination |
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9.3
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Coordination with Medicaid |
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9.4
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Excess Coverage |
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9.5
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Information Rights |
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9.6
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Payment Adjustments |
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9.7
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Medicare Coordination of Benefits |
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9.8
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Coordination with Wrap-Plans |
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9.9
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Recovery Right |
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PART X |
SUBROGATION; REIMBURSEMENT FROM CLAIMS RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY; ASSIGNMENTS; AND BENEFIT OFFSETS |
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10.0
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SUBROGATION; REIMBURSEMENT FROM CLAIMS RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY; ASSIGNMENTS; AND BENEFIT OFFSETS |
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10.1
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Subrogation; Reimbursement From Claims Related To An Accident Or Injury; Assignments; And Benefit Offsets |
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10.2
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Obligation to Pursue Other Sources of Benefits and to Repay Fund |
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PART XI |
DEFINITIONS |
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11.0
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DEFINITIONS |
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PART XII |
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS |
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12.0
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS |
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12.1
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Confidentiality |
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12.2
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Types of Referral |
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12.3
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Availability |
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12.4
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Cost |
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12.5
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When Should I Use the EAP? |
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12.6
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How Do I Know If I Need Help? |
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12.7
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Why Professional Counseling Is Effective |
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12.8
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Office Hours and Appointments |
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12.9
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Voluntary Predetermination of Treatment for Mental Illness and Substance Abuse |
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PART XIII |
WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS |
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13.0
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WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS |
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13.1
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Health Assessment |
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13.2
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Smoking Cessation Classes |
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13.3
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Stress Management Classes |
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13.4
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Nutrition Classes |
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13.5
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Mammograms |
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13.6
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Flu Shots |
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PART |
DENTAL BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS |
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14.0
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DENTAL BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS |
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14.1
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Introduction |
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14.2
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Deductible |
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14.3
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Covered Services and Benefits |
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14.4
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Maximum Benefit |
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14.5
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Limitations |
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14.6
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Exclusions |
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14.7
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Coordination of Benefits |
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14.8
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Dental Terminology |
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PART |
CLAIMS PROCEDURES |
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15.0
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CLAIMS PROCEDURES |
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15.1
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Claims for Benefits - Where to File |
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15.1.1
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Claims for Life Insurance |
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15.1.2
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Claims for Medical, Dental and Open Access III/ Value Plan Prescription Drug Benefits |
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15.1.3
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Claims for Open Access Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits |
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15.1.4
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Claims for Weekly Disability Income Benefits |
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15.2
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Claims for Other Matters |
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15.3
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Recovery of Overpayments |
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15.4
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Assignment of Benefits |
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PART |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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16.0
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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16.1
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Name of Plan |
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16.2
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Plan Sponsor and Administrator |
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16.3
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Name and Address of Plan Administrator |
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16.4
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Plan Identification Numbers |
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16.5
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Type of Plan |
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16.6
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Service of Legal Process |
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16.7
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Description of Collective Bargaining Agreements |
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16.8
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Source of Contributions |
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16.9
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Names of Contributing Employers |
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16.10
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Accumulation of Assets and Payment of Benefits |
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16.11
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End of Plan Year |
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16.12
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Controlling Documents |
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16.13
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Plan Documents Are Available To Participants and Beneficiaries |
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16.14
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Reservation of Authority |
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16.15
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Further Information Available |
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16.16
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Limitation of Authority |
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16.17
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Termination of the Plan |
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16.18
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Statement of Rights Under ERISA |
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PART |
COMPLETE NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES |
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17.0
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COMPLETE NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES |