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MEDICAL
Plan Comparison Chart - 2011

Here is a comparison of your medical plan options available for 2011.

Feature/Service

Traditional PPO Plan

 

Health Choice Savings Plan

In-Network
Out-of-Network
In-Network
Out-of-Network
Outpatient Services
Primary Care Office Visit
$25
60% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
Specialty Visit
$35
60% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
Annual Physical (Routine Physical Exam - Adult, 16 years +)
100%
60% covered after deductible
100%
100% covered after deductible
Routine Mammogram (1/year)
100%
60% covered after deductible
100%
100% covered after deductible
Routine OB/GYN Exam (1/year)
100%
60% covered after deductible
100%
100% covered after deductible
Well Child Care (Routine Physical Exam - Child)

100%

Child: First 12 months of life: 6 exams; 2 to 3 years: 2 exams; 4-15 years: 1 exam/calendar year

60% covered after deductible

100%

Child: First 12 months of life: 6 exams; 2 to 3 years: 2 exams; 4-15 years: 1 exam/calendar year

 

 

100% covered after deductible
Immunizations
100%
60% covered after deductible
100%
100% covered after deductible
Short Term Rehab Visits
$35 co-pay (60 visit limit)
60% covered after deductible (60 visit limit)
100% covered after deductible (60 visit limit)
100% covered after deductible (60 visit limit)
Diagnostic Radiology and Laboratory Services
80% covered after deductible
60% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
Chiropractic Care
$35 co-pay (20 visit limit)
60% covered after deductible (20 visit limit)
100% covered after deductible (20 visit limit)
100% covered after deductible (20 visit limit)
Hospital
Inpatient Hospital Admissions - Facility Charge
80% covered after deductible
60% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
Associated Professional Services
80% after the deductible
60% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
Outpatient Surgery
80% covered after deductible, $35 in office
60% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% covered after deductible
Emergency Care
Life Threatening
100% after $100 co-pay (waived if admitted immediately)
100% after $100 co-pay (waived if admitted immediately)
100% covered, waive deductible
100% covered, waive deductible
Prescription Drugs*
Retail-30 day supply
Generic: $10 co-pay
Formulary: 20% co-insurance ($30 min to $50 max)
Non-Formulary: 30% co-insurance ($50 min to $75 max)
In-Network Benefit Only
100% covered after deductible
In-Network Benefit Only
Mail Order-90 day supply
Generic: $20 co-pay
Formulary: 20% co-insurance ($50 min to $90 max)
Non-Formulary: 30% co-insurance ($90 min to $130 max)
In-Network Benefit Only
100% covered after deductible
In-Network Benefit Only
Additional Services
Oral & Injectable Contraceptives-covered; Smoking Cessation Drugs-covered; Weight Loss Drugs-not covered; Impotency Drugs-covered, limited to 8 pills per month at retail and not covered under mail order; Infertility Drugs-not covered
In-Network Benefit Only
Oral & Injectable Contraceptives-covered; Smoking Cessation Drugs-covered; Weight Loss Drugs-not covered; Impotency Drugs-covered, limited to 8 pills per month at retail and not covered under mail order; Infertility Drugs-not covered
In-Network Benefit Only
Specialty Mail Order - 30 day Supply
Generic: $7 co-pay
Formulary: 20% co-insurance ($17 min to $30 max)
Non-Formulary: 30% co-insurance ($30 min to $43 max)
In-Network Benefit Only
100% covered after deductible
In-Network Benefit Only
Diabetic Supplies, 90-day supply for Retail or Mail Order
Includes: Needles/Syringes and Insulin; Test Strips; Lancets-20% copay ($25 min to $45 max)
In-Network Benefit Only
100% covered after deductible
In-Network Benefit Only
Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Rehabilitation
Outpatient Mental Health Visits
$35 copay
70% after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% after deductible
Inpatient Mental Health - Facility Charge
80% after the deductible
70% after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% after deductible
Associated Professional Services
80% after the deductible
70% after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% after deductible
Outpatient Chemical Dependency Visits
80% after the deductible
70% after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% after deductible
Inpatient Chemical Dependency- Facility Charge
80% after the deductible
70% after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% after deductible
Associated Professional Services
80% after the deductible
70% after deductible
100% covered after deductible
100% after deductible
Deductibles
Individual
$500
$1,000
$2,000
$4,000
Individual + 1
$1,000
$2,000
$4,000
$8,000
Family
$1,000
$2,000
$4,000
$8,000
Co-Insurance Maximum
Individual
$2,000
$3,000
$2,000
$4,000
Individual + 1
$4,000
$6,000
$4,000
$8,000
Family
$4,000
$6,000
$4,000
$8,000
Other Information
Lifetime Maximum
No Lifetime Maximum
Member Services Phone Number
1-866-262-1180
Web site address

** IMPORTANT NOTE: The Cigna CT HMO plan is subject to variable state and local insurance plan filings. For specific plan provisions, contact your HMO carrier directly for detailed information.

 

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