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Benefits madefor your life.Sample 2022-2023 Benefit Guide Effective July 1, 2022Customer Service: 1-844-459-6452

21Three ways Highmarkmakes it simple.Nationwide access to providersthrough the BlueCard program.We know choosing coverage is about more than just your health care.It’s about peace of mind. That’s why when you choose a plan fromHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware, you get coverage that’ssimple to understand, easy to use, and easy to love.With your coverage, you get access to the largest physician and hospitalnetworks in the U.S., including over 1.7 million providers and 95% ofall hospitals.* And when you travel, you’re covered in 190 countries.With Highmark, you get access to personalized wellness programs, handyonline tools, and 24/7 support for any questions you might have along theway. And, as always, you get a complete local network with eight hospitalsand over 4,000 doctors and specialists, right here in Delaware.Total support, day or night.Whether it’s 24/7 answers from registered nurses, access to virtualcare for prescriptions or a diagnosis, or just some help booking yourdoctor visits, we’re here when you need us.We look forward to making it easier for you to feel your best.Easy access to top-performingspecialists.Why Highmark 1Highlights 3Many of our network specialists have Blue Distinction status fortheir exceptional safety and results. That means great specialtycare for you across the board.Find care and get care 5Get answers and reach goals 7Extra perks 9Benefit grids 10Helpful health lingo definitions 15* According to the Blue CrossBlue Shield Association.There’s the short version.For more details on what makes the choice even simpler, turn the page.

23Highlights of our PPO plans:SamplePPO planA simplified healthplan for easy,stress-free care.See your doctor from anywhere withvirtual care.Need to see a doctor but can’t get to their office? Get a diagnosis, treatment,or prescription at any time, right from your phone or computer. Register onwell360virtualhealth.com or log in if you are already using the Amwell site.You can also call the number on the back of your member ID card to registerover the phone.Get 24/7 medical advice with Blues On Call .Medical concerns after hours? Just call 1-844-459-6452 to talk toa registered nurse or health coach and put your worries to bed.Simplify diabetes management with Livongo .This virtual program makes it easier and more affordable to managediabetes. Livongo includes a free blood glucose meter, testing supplies,and lifestyle support from a certified diabetes educator, plus an app tokeep track of everything.Coverage questions? We can help.Stay healthy with the DiabetesPrevention Program.Get answers and info about your plan options from local CustomerCare Advocates. Just call 844-459-6452, Monday through Friday,from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Learn how to eat healthier, lose weight, exercise more, reduce stress,and reverse prediabetes. Enroll in either the in-person program throughthe YMCA, or the virtual program through Livongo. Both are totallycovered with no out-of-pocket costs.

45MY CARE NAVIGATOR *Your appointments,booked for you.It’s as simple as calling 1-844-459-6452. We’ll help you find thein-network doctor you need and reserve some space on their calendarfor a checkup. Which means less on-hold music for you.NO REFERRALSGet the care you need,when you need it. It’scoverage that goeswhere you go.No referrals, no red tape.Lose the time wasting of going to an appointment just to getanother appointment. See whichever in-network doctors you wantto see. Or call 1-844-459-6452 and we’ll find a specialist for you.BLUE DISTINCTION SPECIALTY CARESee specialists whoget better results.Only those providers that first meet nationally established, objectivequality measures for Blue Distinction Centers will be considered fordesignation as a Blue Distinction Center . When searching on theHighmark member website, Blue Distinction icons indicate specialistswho have earned the status for exceptional safety and results.WELL360 VIRTUAL HEALTHPersonalized care when andwhere you want it.No more waiting rooms, no more waiting to schedule. Get urgent careand mental health support when and where you need it with Well360Virtual Health. This solution lets you talk with a board-certified doctorin your area right away. Register on well360virtualhealth.com or log inif you are already using the Amwell site.

67BLUES ON CALLAnswers from ahealth pro, 24/7.Medical concerns during off hours? Just call 1-844-459-6452to get support from a registered nurse or a health coach anytime and put your worries to bed.ONLINE TOOLS AND MEMBER WEBSITEQuick answers to all yourquestions, plus endlesssupport on your road tobetter health.Your entire plan atyour fingertips.No more searching for old files or waiting on snail mail. Yourdigital ID card, Find a Doctor tool, deductible progress, andclaims status are all available online at highmarkbcbsde.com.CARE COST ESTIMATORSee what caremight cost you.Before making an appointment for a test, scan, or procedure,Care Cost Estimator helps you estimate what that care may cost.It’s available on your member website at highmarkbcbsde.com.HEALTH COACHESPersonalized supportfor health goals.Looking to lose weight? Quit smoking? Be more active? A wellnesscoach can create a personalized plan for you, right over the phone,on your schedule. Sessions are free and confidential.

89BLUE365 Discounts to help you stayhealthy and active.From workout gear to personal wellness to healthy meal services, we’ll takea little off the top while you’re taking a little off your middle. Member-onlydeals are at blue365deals.com.COMPLEX CASE MANAGEMENTThe benefits don’tstop there. More perkscoming your way.Help staying on track withtreatments.Our case managers are experts in making complex health situations simpler.They’ll help you make a plan and stick to it.SHARECARE Say hello to your onlinehealth and wellness hub.Find out your RealAge , track your health habits, and monitor sleep, stress,and fitness — in real time. Get started at mycare.sharecare.com.DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMSHelp managing chronicconditions.Receive one-on-one nurse support for conditions like asthma, diabetes,heart disease, and other chronic conditions, either in person or virtually.Get tips on how to avoid diabetes and lower your risk with simple, effective,practical strategies.highmarkbcbsde.comFind out more about these benefits by logging in to your member website.

1011What’s covered, what’s free,and everything in between.Description of BenefitThis summary of benefits is intended to briefly highlight the healthplans available. All percentages listed refer to Highmark Blue CrossBlue Shield Delaware’s allowable charges.10% coinsurance after deductible130% coinsurance after deductible2Skilled Nursing Facility10% coinsurance after deductible120-day limit (renewable after 180 days)1*30% coinsurance after deductible120-day limit (renewable after 180days) 2*10% coinsurance after deductible130% coinsurance after deductible2MRIs, MRAs, CTs, CTAs, PET Scans,and Imaging Studies10% coinsurance after deductible(Prior auth. required)1 *30% coinsurance after deductible2Short-Term Therapies:Physical, Speech, Occupational10% coinsurance after deductible(The maximum number of visits allowedfor a specific diagnosis is determined bymedical necessity)130% coinsurance after deductible(The maximum number of visitsallowed for a specific diagnosis isdetermined by medical necessity)100% covered530% coinsurance after deductible5Hearing Tests - Routine100% covered 530% coinsurance after deductible5Hearing Aids10% coinsurance after deductibleup to the age of 24130% coinsurance after deductibleup to the age of 24 2Chiropractic10% coinsurance after deductible1306 visits per plan yearVisit limits do not apply to the treatmentof back pain25% coinsurance after deductible2306 visits per plan yearVisit limits do not apply to the treatmentof back painPhysician Home/Office Visits (sick)Specialist CareAllergy Testing and Allergy TreatmentIn-Network BenefitsOut-of-Network BenefitsDeductibles – Plan Year 500 Individual, 1,000 Family 1,000 Individual, 2,000 Family 2,000 Individual, 4,000 FamilyLab*** and X-Ray 4,000 Individual, 8,000 FamilyAnnual Pap Smear and Gyn ExamInpatient Room and BoardInpatient Physician and SurgeonDurable Medical EquipmentEmergency AmbulanceDescription of BenefitTotal Maximum Out-of-Pocket (TMOOP)Expenses Per Plan Year (includesdeductibles, copays, and coinsurance)Out-of-Network BenefitsOther ServicesYour plan comes with a ton of great benefits. And as part of your membership, there’s no extracost for most in-network preventive care. If you want more details, visit highmarkbcbsde.com.SampleBasic PlanIn-Network Benefits10% coinsurance after deductible1*Periodic Physical Exams, Immunizations30% coinsurance after deductible *2Mammograms - RoutineOutpatient SurgeryBariatric SurgerySee footnote 3,4See footnote 3,4Hospice10% coinsurance after deductible1*30% coinsurance after deductible2*Home Care Services10% coinsurance after deductible240 visits per plan year 1*30% coinsurance after deductible240 visits per plan year 2*Emergency Services10% coinsurance after deductible110% coinsurance after deductible1Urgent Care Services100% covered after 25 copay per visit100% covered after 25 copay per visitMental Health Care/Substance Abuse TreatmentInpatient Hospital Care and Partial/Intensive Outpatient Care10% coinsurance after deductible1*30% coinsurance after deductible2*Outpatient Care10% coinsurance after deductible130% coinsurance after deductible2Please note: Existing contracts and laws supersede any discrepancies with this brief benefits overview. In-network benefits are subject to a plan year deductible of 500 per person ( 1,000per family). Two individuals must meet the deductible for the family deductible to bemet. Benefits are then covered at the indicated percentage for that service until the totalmaximum out-of-pocket totals 2,000 per person ( 4,000 per family). Two individuals mustmeet the total maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for benefits to be paid at 100% of theallowable charge for the rest of the family members.1 Out-of-network benefits are subject to a plan year deductible of 1,000 per person ( 2,000per family). Two individuals must meet the deductible for the family deductible to bemet. Benefits are then covered at the indicated percentage for that service until the totalmaximum out-of-pocket totals 4,000 per person ( 8,000 per family). Two individuals mustmeet the total maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for benefits to be paid at 100% of theallowable charge for the rest of the family members.2 Facility charges and professional services for bariatric surgery performed at a BlueDistinction Center for Bariatric Surgery (BDCBS) are covered at the in-network facilitybenefit level. For bariatric surgery performed at participating, but non-BDCBS facilities, allcharges and services are subject to a 25% coinsurance, which does not accumulate towardany total maximum out-of-pocket expense limit. Members must meet eligibility criteriaregardless of place of service.3Telemedicine Services10% coinsurance after deductible30% coinsurance after deductible Facility charges and professional services for bariatric surgery performed at anon-participating facility are covered under the out-of-network benefit. All charges andservices are subject to a 45% coinsurance which does not accumulate toward any totalmaximum out-of-pocket limit. Members must meet eligibility criteria regardless of placeof service.45Not subject to deductible.6Your health plan benefit for chiropractic services includes visit limitations. The maximumnumber of visits allowed for a specific diagnosis is determined by medical necessity asprovided to Highmark Delaware by your treating physician. In addition, services arelimited to 30 days per plan year regardless of medical necessity except for visits for thepurpose of treating back pain.*Prior authorization or precertification is required. The list of applicable services issubject to change. Cost sharing is the responsibility of the member for any deductible or coinsurance.** To receive in-network benefits, be sure to use your designated lab facility. Lab facilitiesmust be in network with the referring provider’s local Blue Cross Blue Shield plan toreceive in-network benefits.*** his plan is subject to certain limitations and exclusions. See your Benefit BookletTand Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.

1213SamplePPO PlanThis summary of benefits is intended to briefly highlightthe health plans available. All percentages listed refer toHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware’s allowable charges.Description of BenefitIn-Network BenefitsOut-of-Network BenefitsDeductibles – Plan YearNone 300 Individual, 600 FamilyTotal Maximum Out-of-PocketExpense Limit Per Plan Year(includes copays and coinsurance) 4,500 Individual, 9,000 Family 7,500 Individual, 15,000 FamilyInpatient Room and Board* 100 copay per day for first2 days of admission then covered at100%*Description of BenefitIn-Network BenefitsOut-of-Network BenefitsDurable Medical Equipment100% covered20% coinsurance after deductible1Skilled Nursing Facility100% covered for up to 120 days,renewable after 180 days without care*20% coinsurance after deductible forup to 120 days, renewable after 180 dayswithout care 1*Emergency Ambulance100% covered100% coveredPhysician Home/Office Visits (sick) 20 copay per visitSpecialist Care 30 copay per visitAllergy Testing and Allergy TreatmentTesting: 30 copay per visitTreatment: 5 copay per visitOther Services20% coinsurance after deductible1*Inpatient Physician andSurgeon Services100% covered 2Outpatient SurgeryAmbulatory Center: 50 copayper visitOutpatient Dept. Hosp.: 100 copayper visit20% coinsurance after deductibleX-Ray: 100% if done at a Non-HospitalAffiliated Freestanding Facility/ 50 copayper visit at Hospital Affiliated FacilityBariatric SurgerySee footnote 2See footnote 1,3Hospice100% covered*20% coinsurance after deductible1*MRIs, MRAs, CTs, CTAs, and PET Scans20% coinsurance after deductible1Home Care Services100% covered for up to240 visits per plan year*20% coinsurance after deductiblefor up to 240 visits per plan year 1*100% if done at a Non-Hospital AffiliatedFreestanding Facility 75 copay per visit at Hospital AffiliatedFacility (Prior auth. required)Emergency ServicesFacility: 200 copay per visit,waived if admittedFacility: 200 copay per visit,waived if admittedShort-Term Therapies:Physical, Speech, Occupational15% coinsurance after deductible(The maximum number of visits allowedfor a specific diagnosis is determined bymedical necessity)20% coinsurance after deductible(The maximum number of visits allowedfor a specific diagnosis is determined bymedical necessity)1Urgent Care Services 20 copay per visit20% coinsurance after deductible1Annual Pap Smear and Gyn Exam100% coveredPeriodic Physical Exams, Immunizations100% coveredMammograms100% coveredHearing Tests100% covered20% coinsurance after deductible1Hearing Aids15% coinsurance after deductibleup to the age of 2420% coinsurance after deductibleup to the age of 24 1Chiropractic25% coinsurance after deductible305 visits per plan yearVisit limits do not apply to the treatmentof back pain45% coinsurance after deductible1305 visits per plan yearVisit limits do not apply to the treatmentof back painTelemedicine Services(through Amwell or Doctoron Demand)100% coveredLab*** and X-Ray1Not coveredMental Health Care/Substance Abuse TreatmentInpatient Hospital Careand Partial/IntensiveOutpatient Care 100 copay per day for the first 2days per admission, then covered at100% 4 (Partial/intensive outpatientcare are not subject to the 100copay per visit)20% coinsurance after deductible1Outpatient Care 20 copay per visit (mental healthservices performed by the telemedicine vendor, Amwell, are 100%covered)20% coinsurance after deductible1Lab: 10 copay per visit at Non-HospitalAffiliated Freestanding Facility/ 50 copayper visit at Hospital Affiliated Facility20% coinsurance after deductible120% coinsurance after deductible1Please note: Existing contracts and laws supersede any discrepancies with this brief benefits overview. Out-of-network benefits are subject to a plan year deductible of 300 per person( 600 per family). Two individuals must meet the deductible for the family deductibleto be met. Benefits are then covered at the indicated percentage for that service untilthe total maximum out-of-pocket totals 7,500 per person ( 15,000 per family). Twoindividuals must meet the total maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for benefits tobe paid at 100% of the allowable charge for the rest of the family members.1 Facility charges and professional services for bariatric surgery performed at a BlueDistinction Center for Bariatric Surgery (BDCBS) are covered at the in-network facilitybenefit level. For bariatric surgery performed at participating, but non-BDCBS facilities,all charges and services are subject to a 25% coinsurance, which does not accumulatetoward any total maximum out-of-pocket expense limit. Members must meet eligibilitycriteria regardless of place of service.4In-network MH/SA benefit is for inpatient hospital care. Partial/intensive outpatientcare is covered at 100%.5Your health plan benefit for chiropractic services includes visit limitations. The maximumnumber of visits allowed for a specific diagnosis is determined by medical necessity asprovided to Highmark Delaware by your treating physician. In addition, services arelimited to 30 days per plan year regardless of medical necessity except for visits for thepurpose of treating back pain.*Prior authorization or precertification is required. The list of applicable services issubject to change.23Facility charges and professional services for bariatric surgery performed at anon-participating facility are covered under the out-of-network benefit. All changesand services are subject to a 45% coinsurance, which does not accumulate toward anytotal maximum out-of-pocket expense limit. Members must meet eligibility criteriaregardless of place of service.***** Cost sharing is the responsibility of the member for any deductible or coinsurance. To receive in-network benefits, be sure to use your designated lab facility. Lab facilitiesmust be in network with the referring provider’s local Blue Cross Blue Shield plan toreceive in-network benefits. his plan is subject to certain limitations and exclusions. See your Benefit BookletTand Summary of Benefits and Coverage for details.

1415Healthcare lingo,translated.When you’re choosing a plan, you’re bound to see certain terms over andover. Here’s a cheat sheet for a few of the most important ones. (If youwant the complete glossary, check your benefit booklet.)PREMIUMThe monthly amount you or your employer pay so you have health coverage.DEDUCTIBLEThe set amount you pay for covered health services before your planstarts paying.Phew, that’s a lot ofgood stuff. And it justtakes a tiny card withyour name on it to getit all. Talk about simple.COPAYThe set amount you pay for a covered service, for example: 20 for a doctor visit or 30 for a specialist.COINSURANCEThe percentage you owe for covered services, after your deductible hasbeen met. For example, if your plan pays 80%, you pay 20%.ALLOWABLE CHARGESThe set amount your plan will pay for a health service, even if yourprovider bills for more.IN-NETWORK PROVIDERA doctor or hospital that accepts your plan allowance and cost sharingas full payment. They won’t bill you extra, but you could still have topay your copays.MAXIMUM OUT-OF-POCKETThe most you’d pay for covered care. If you hit this amount, your planpays 100% after that.

1617Our friends in the legal department asked us to include this.Enjoy all the nitty gritty details.* There’s a small handful of plans that aren’t supported by My Careoutcomes may vary. For details on a provider’s in-network statusIf you believe that the Claims Administrator/Insurer has failed toor your own policy’s coverage, contact your Local Blue Plan andprovide these services or discriminated in another way on the basisLivongo is a registered trademark of Livongo Health, Inc. Livongoask your provider before making an appointment.of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including sexis an independent company that provides a diabetes managementNeither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plansprogram on behalf of Highmark.are responsible for noncovered charges or other losses or damagesRethink Benefits is a separate company that provides supportresulting from Blue Distinction, Total Care, or other provider finderNavigator, but we’re working on it.to parents and caregivers of children with learning, social orinformation or care received from Blue Distinction, Total Care, orbehavioral challenges.other providers.Blues On Call is a service mark of the Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is the claims administratorAssociation.Sharecare, RealAge Test and AskMD are registered trademarks ofSharecare, LLC., an independent and separate company that providesa consumer care engagement platform for Highmark members.Sharecare is solely responsible for its programs and services, whichare not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis orfor the self-funded employee health plan sponsored by the Stateof Delaware.Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is an independentlicensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue 365,Blue Distinction Specialty Care, Blue Distinction Centers, BlueCard ,Blue Cross, Blue Shield and the Cross and Shield symbols arestereotypes and gender identity, you can file a grievance with:Civil Rights Coordinator, P.O. Box 22492, Pittsburgh, PA 15222,Phone: 1-866-286-8295, TTY: 711, Fax: 412-544-2475, email:CivilRightsCoordinator@highmarkhealth.org. You can file a grievancein person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance,the Civil Rights Coordinator is available to help you. You can also file acivil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices, Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for CivilRights Complaint Portal, available athttps://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue, SWRoom 509F, HHH Buildingtreatment. Sharecare does not endorse any specific product service orregistered service marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.treatment. Health care plans and the benefits thereunder are subject toDiscrimination is Against the Law1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)the terms of the applicable benefit agreement.Washington, D.C. 20201The Claims Administrator/Insurer complies with applicable FederalComplaint forms are available atAmwell is a trademark of American Well Corporation and may not becivil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, l.used without written permission.national origin, age, disability, or sex, including sex stereotypes andAmerican Well is an independent company that provides telemedicinegender identity. The Claims Administrator/Insurer does not excludeservices and does not provide Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield productsor services. American Well is solely responsible for their telemedicineservices.My Care Navigator is a service mark of Highmark Inc.people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin,age, disability, or sex assigned at birth, gender identity or recordedgender. Furthermore, the Claims Administrator/Insurer will not denyor limit coverage to any health service based on the fact that anindividual’s sex assigned at birth, gender identity, or recorded genderBlue Distinction Specialty Care is a registered mark of the Blue Crossis different from the one to which such health service is ordinarilyBlue Shield Association. Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overallavailable. The Claims Administrator/Insurer will not deny or limitquality measures, developed with input from the medical community.coverage for a specific health service related to gender transitionA Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for providers locatedif such denial or limitation results in discriminating against ain its own service area; for details, contact your Local Blue Plan. Bluetransgender individual. The Claims Administrator/Insurer:Distinction Centers (BDC ) also met cost measures that addressconsumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Each provider’s cost ofcare is evaluated using data from its Local Blue Plan. Providers in CA,ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in two Local Blue Plans’ areas, resultingin two evaluations for cost of care; and their own Local Blue Plansdecide whether one or both cost of care evaluation(s) must meet BDC national criteria. Total Care (“Total Care”) providers have met nationalcriteria based on provider commitment to deliver value-based care toa population of Blue members. Total Care providers also met a goal ofdelivering quality care at a lower total cost relative to other providers intheir area. Program details are displayed on www.bcbs.com. Individual Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities tocommunicate effectively with us, such as:– Qualified sign language interpreters– Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessibleelectronic formats, other formats) Provides free language services to people whose primary languageis not English, such as:– Qualified interpreters– Information written in other languagesIf you need these services, contact the Civil Rights Coordinator.

Sample Benefit Guide 2022-202304/22MX1487610

online tools, and 24/7 support for any questions you might have along the way. And, as always, you get a complete local network with eight hospitals and over 4,000 doctors and specialists, right here in Delaware. We look forward to making it easier for you to feel your best. Three ways Highmark makes it simple. Total support, day or night.