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XIX.SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS.Benefits are subject to a contract year deductible that must be paid by the member before benefits arepayable under this plan. Only expenses that you and your eligible dependents incur for covered servicescount toward satisfying your annual deductible. To help employees with several covered dependents, thedeductible you pay for the entire family, regardless of family size, is specified as a family deductiblemaximum. To meet the family deductible maximum, you can count the eligible expenses incurred by twoor more family members.Primary care physician (“PCP”), Ob/gyn physician, specialty physician (including secondary carephysician (“SCP”), mental health and substance abuse office visits, certain diabetic services, andemergency room and urgent care visits require a copay which is separate from the deductible.IndividualFamilyDeductible MaximumThe deductible amount contributed by any one family member shall not exceed that of anindividual annual deductible maximum amount.Any questions or problems, please call or write our Customer Service Department at:St. Clairsville/Morgantown areas: 52160 National Rd. East, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, (740) 695-7902 or (888)847-7902, TDD (740) 695-7919 or (800) 622-3925, email: info@healthplan.org. Nurse on Call and UtilizationReview Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (740) 695-3585 or (800) 624-6961. Massillon area: P.O. Box4816, Massillon, OH 44648, (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013, TDD (877) 236-2291, email: info@healthplan.org.Nurse on Call and Utilization Review Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013.Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To determine the maximum amount of expenses you or your family can incur in one year, refer to theannual out-of-pocket maximum listed below. Expenses you incur for copays, not to include supplementalservices (i.e., prescription copays) count toward satisfying the out-of-pocket maximum. Expenses youincur for satisfying your annual deductible do not accumulate toward your annual out-of-pocket maximum.The annual out-of-pocket maximum shall not exceed 200% of the average annual premium cost for themember.IndividualFamilyAnnual Out-of-Pocket MaximumThe copay amount contributed by any one family member shall not exceed that of an individualannual out-of-pocket maximum amount.Copays paid by a member on any single covered basic health care service during a contract year shallnot exceed 40% of the average cost to the Plan to provide the service. Average cost to the Plan is thatamount paid by the Plan for a particular service during the previous calendar year derived by dividing thetotal amount paid by the number of services provided.The annual out-of-pocket maximum refers to the amount of money you pay out of your pocket for eligiblehealth care expenses. Copays, both fixed dollar amounts and percentages, which you pay for coveredservices, count toward your out-of-pocket maximum. There is an annual individual out- of-pocketmaximum and an annual family out-of-pocket maximum. To meet the annual family out-of-pocketmaximum, you can count the annual eligible expenses incurred by two or more family members. Pleaseremember that expenses you incur to satisfy your annual deductible do not count toward the annual outof- pocket maximum.

SERVICES REQUIRING PREAUTHORIZATIONAdmissions (elective)Tertiary CareHysterectomyImaging (PET, PET-CT Fusion, SPECT of Brain)Chiropractic CarePodiatric CareAudiologyHyperbaric OxygenTMJ CareAll Genetic TestingUrinary/Fecal Incontinence TreatmentWound Care ClinicAll Out-of-Area Wound Care ClinicBariatric SurgeryCosmetic ProcedureVaricose Vein TreatmentBotox InjectionsInfertilitySpeech TherapyHome Health ServicesHospiceHome Infusion TherapyDurable Medical Equipment:Greater than 500Non-Emergent AmbulanceBehavioral Health Services (exceptwhen related to biologically basedmental illnesses)Addictionology:Other services may require Preauthorization. If you, or your physician, have a question regardingPreauthorization, please contact a Plan Customer Service Representative at St. Clairsville/Morgantownareas: (740) 695-7902, (888) 847-7902, TDD: (740) 695-7919, (800) 622-3925, Massillon area: (330)837-6880, (800) 426-9013 or TDD (877) 236-2291.NOTE: TRUE EMERGENCY OR URGENT CARE SERVICES ARE COVERED WITHOUT REGARD TOPREAUTHORIZATION.HELP US HELP YOU!Help stop insurance fraud. Each incident uncovered and stopped saves you and every other policyholdermoney. That is as important to us as it is to you. Health care fraud usually takes the form of false ormisleading claims for payment submitted to insurance carriers and health care plans. Local and toll-free“FRAUD” hotline phone numbers are now available. If at any time you may have concerns or questionsabout charges or payments made for you or an eligible dependent, feel free to call the Plan’s FraudHotline at (740) 699-6111 or (877) 296-7283.Any questions or problems, please call or write our Customer Service Department at:St. Clairsville/Morgantown areas: 52160 National Rd. East, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, (740) 695-7902 or (888)847-7902, TDD (740) 695-7919 or (800) 622-3925, email: info@healthplan.org. Nurse on Call and UtilizationReview Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (740) 695-3585 or (800) 624-6961. Massillon area: P.O. Box4816, Massillon, OH 44648, (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013, TDD (877) 236-2291, email: info@healthplan.org.Nurse on Call and Utilization Review Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013.Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BENEFIT DESCRIPTIONThese services are covered when they meet Planguidelines, are provided or arranged for by a Plan physician,deemed medically necessary and appropriate, andapproved by the Plan. There may be specific limitations(see “Limitations and Exclusions”).MEMBER COSTMEMBER COSTPLAN WITH NODEDUCTIBLEPLAN WITHDEDUCTIBLEINPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES Hospitalization: semi-private room, ICU/CCU,nursing care, maternity and birthing room (48 hrs.normal, 96 hrs. cesarean), nursery, operating room,therapy (oxygen and respiratory, physical,occupational and speech), laboratory, therapeutic anddiagnostic x-ray, observation bed, other services andsupplies 0 0 (after deductible) Physician visits and services 0 0 (after deductible) Rehabilitation 0 days 1-30, 20%copay/days 31 0 days 1-30, 20%copay/days 31 (afterdeductible) Skilled Nursing Facility: limited to a maximum of120 days per contract year and/or per qualifyingdiagnosis per lifetime, (there may be instances wherea non-contracting facility may be covered, foradditional information call St. Clairsville/Morgantownareas: (740) 695-7902, (888) 847-7902, Massillonarea: (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013. 25 copay/day 25 copay/day (afterdeductible) Audiology: audiological exam, one per contract year 15 copay/visit 15 copay/visit(deductible waived) Chiropractic care: limited services, subject to Planreview, limited to a maximum of 20 visits per contractyear Maternity care: pre and post-natal care/obstetricalservices* 15 copay/visit 15 copay/visit(deductible waived) 15 copay/initial visitonly 15 copay/initial visitonly (deductible waived) Ob/gyn care 15 copay/visit 15 copay/visit(deductible waived) Podiatry care 15 copay/visit 15 copay/visit(deductible waived)PHYSICIAN OFFICE VISITS*Post delivery follow-up visits: 48 hrs. normal, 96 hrs.cesarean, if mother and physician determine that thehospital stay is to be shortened, 72 hrs. of follow-up care willbe provided at no charge and deductible waived

BENEFIT DESCRIPTIONThese services are covered when they meet Planguidelines, are provided or arranged for by a Plan physician,deemed medically necessary and appropriate, andapproved by the Plan. There may be specific limitations(see “Limitations and Exclusions”).MEMBER COSTMEMBER COSTPLAN WITH NODEDUCTIBLEPLAN WITHDEDUCTIBLE Primary care physician (“PCP”) 15 copay/visit 15 copay/visit(deductible waived) Specialist care 15 copay/visit 15 copay/visit(deductible waived) 0 0 (deductible waived)20% copay20% copay (afterdeductible) 0 (after deductible)DIABETIC COVERAGE (Treatment and/ormanagement for insulin or non-insulin dependentdiabetes, diabetes during pregnancy or thoseknown to have risk factors) Annual retinal exam by Optometrist orOphthalmologist** If the exam reveals an abnormal condition, futuretreatment may require Preauthorization andapplicable member costs will apply Insulin pumps and pump supplies: covered underDME benefit, limited to the Plan’s basic allowance Laboratory** The Plan and the American Diabetes Associationrecommend fasting blood glucose, lipid profile at leastannually, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) at leasttwice per year, microalbuminuria at least annually Pharmacological agents: 31-day supply dispensedmonthly, subject to formulary* 0 10/30% whichever isgreater/copay 10/30% whichever isgreater/copay(deductible waived)* Members covered under a prescription drug rider willreceive pharmacological agents through theirprescription drug rider unless the benefits suppliedthrough the rider are at a lesser level, all agentexpenses will accumulate toward the annualprescription maximum, further coverage after themaximum is reached requires Preauthorization. Nonformulary agents will be covered only if a specificmedical indication exists whereby the listed formularyagents cannot be used and requiresPreauthorization.Any questions or problems, please call or write our Customer Service Department at:St. Clairsville/Morgantown areas: 52160 National Rd. East, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, (740) 695-7902 or (888)847-7902, TDD (740) 695-7919 or (800) 622-3925, email: info@healthplan.org. Nurse on Call and UtilizationReview Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (740) 695-3585 or (800) 624-6961. Massillon area: P.O. Box4816, Massillon, OH 44648, (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013, TDD (877) 236-2291, email: info@healthplan.org.Nurse on Call and Utilization Review Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013.Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BENEFIT DESCRIPTIONThese services are covered when they meet Planguidelines, are provided or arranged for by a Plan physician,deemed medically necessary and appropriate, andapproved by the Plan. There may be specific limitations(see “Limitations and Exclusions”).MEMBER COSTMEMBER COSTPLAN WITH NODEDUCTIBLEPLAN WITHDEDUCTIBLE Self management education services: limited to16 visits (maximum of eight individual and eightgroup) per contract year, medically appropriateeducation on proper self-management, treatment anddiet 0 0 (deductible waived) Supplies: glucometers, syringes, lancets, glucosetest strips, alcohol swabs, carp-u-jet, urine ketonetesting strips and penlets* 0 0 (deductible waived) Allergy injections 0 0 (after deductible) Ambulance service: emergency transportation,medically necessary only * 25 copay/incident 25 copay/incident(after deductible) 25/30% whichever isless/copay/incident 25/30% whichever isless/copay/incident(after deductible) Biofeedback therapy: for urinary or fecalincontinence only Cardiac rehabilitation: limited to a maximum of 12weeks or 36 visits per heart attack or heart surgery30% copay/visit30% copay/visit (afterdeductible) 0 (after deductible) Durable medical equipment (DME) and DMEsupplies: rental or purchase is the option of the Plan,limited to Plan’s basic allowance Emergency care: copay waived if admitted20% copay20% copay (afterdeductible) 50 copay/incident Family planning: contraceptive injections (such asDepo Provera), IUD, diaphragm30% copay/visit/injection 50 copay/incident(deductible waived)30% copay/visit/injection(after deductible) Home health: services for intermittent skilled careonly (home health aide not covered) Home IV therapy/infusion therapy 0 0 (after deductible) 0 0 (after deductible) Hospice care 0 0 (after deductible)* Supplied through pharmaciesOTHER SERVICES (PHYSICIAN’S OFFICE,HOSPITAL, HOME SETTING, OTHER PLAN ORAPPROVED PROVIDER)Note: applicable office visit copay may apply*Scheduled transportation will be reviewed for medicalnecessity and appropriateness Ambulette service: will be reviewed for medicalnecessity and appropriateness 0

BENEFIT DESCRIPTIONThese services are covered when they meet Planguidelines, are provided or arranged for by a Plan physician,deemed medically necessary and appropriate, andapproved by the Plan. There may be specific limitations(see “Limitations and Exclusions”).MEMBER COSTMEMBER COSTPLAN WITH NODEDUCTIBLEPLAN WITHDEDUCTIBLE Infertility services: limited to basic health care30% copay/visit/injection30% copay/visit/injection(after deductible) Oral surgical services: accidental or injury only,repair limited to gums only Orthotics: limited to Plan’s basic allowance 0 0 (after deductible)20% copay Outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services:laboratory, radiology (to include MRI, MRA, CAT andPET scans), diagnostic tests and therapeutictreatments 020% copay (afterdeductible) 0 (after deductible) Outpatient surgery: to include office setting 0 0 (after deductible) Preventive Care: injections, immunizations(pediatric/childhood, adolescent and adult); annualmammography, Pap smear, prostate, hearingscreening, child health supervision services (review ofphysical and emotional status birth to age 9), physicalexam (one per calendar year) and well child care* 0 0 (deductible waived)20% copay20% copay (afterdeductible) Pulmonary rehabilitation: limited to a maximum of12 weeks or 36 visits per contract year Radiation and chemotherapy 0 0 (after deductible) 0 0 (after deductible) Specialty drugs: high cost medications used to treatvery specific diseases that require extensivemanagement for safety and effectiveness. Thesedrugs require Preauthorization and may bedispensed through a pharmacy30% copay30% copay (afterdeductible)*In-office screenings and exams, office visit copay willapply Prosthetic and prosthetic supplies: limited toPlan’s basic allowanceAny questions or problems, please call or write our Customer Service Department at:St. Clairsville/Morgantown areas: 52160 National Rd. East, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, (740) 695-7902 or (888)847-7902, TDD (740) 695-7919 or (800) 622-3925, email: info@healthplan.org. Nurse on Call and UtilizationReview Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (740) 695-3585 or (800) 624-6961. Massillon area: P.O. Box4816, Massillon, OH 44648, (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013, TDD (877) 236-2291, email: info@healthplan.org.Nurse on Call and Utilization Review Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013.Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BENEFIT DESCRIPTIONThese services are covered when they meet Planguidelines, are provided or arranged for by a Plan physician,deemed medically necessary and appropriate, andapproved by the Plan. There may be specific limitations(see “Limitations and Exclusions”).MEMBER COSTMEMBER COSTPLAN WITH NODEDUCTIBLEPLAN WITHDEDUCTIBLE Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ): nonexperimental, medically necessary services30% copay/visit30% copay/visit (afterdeductible) Therapy (physical, occupational and speech):short-term only, each limited to the lesser ofmaintenance level not to exceed 20 visits peroccurrence 15 copay/visit pertherapy type 15 copay/visit pertherapy type (afterdeductible) Urgent care: copay waived if admitted 25 copay/incident 25 copay/incident(deductible waived) 100 copay/admission 100 copay/admission(after deductible) Inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation: limitedto one treatment course per lifetime to a maximumbenefit of 30 encounters. Encounters are inpatienthospital days, intensive outpatient hospital visits,partial hospitalization visits or residential treatmentprograms. Treatment programs may be combined Inpatient mental health treatment: inpatienthospital days, intensive outpatient hospital visits,partial hospitalization visits or residential treatmentprograms. Treatment programs may be combined Outpatient substance abuse treatment: limited tomaximum of 30 visits per contract year 200 copay/admission 200 copay/admission(after deductible) 0 0 (after deductible) 20 copay/visit 20 copay/visit(deductible waived) Outpatient mental health treatment: office visits,hospital outpatient department or licensed outpatienttreatment facilityOTHER INFORMATION 15 copay/visit 15 copay/visit(deductible waived)MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES(The Plan has contracted with a Behavioral HealthAdministrator (BHA) to administer mental healthbenefits. To obtain mental health services, a membermay contact a mental health provider or contact thePlan or our BHA for assistance, (877) 221-9295) Inpatient substance abuse detoxification: limitedto detoxification onlyIf services fall in more than one copay category thehigher copay shall be applicableWhen services are limited to a maximum number ofdays, treatments, visits, etc., each visit, treatment,etc., must be medically necessary and appropriate tobe covered.

BENEFIT DESCRIPTIONThese services are covered when they meet Planguidelines, are provided or arranged for by a Plan physician,deemed medically necessary and appropriate, andapproved by the Plan. There may be specific limitations(see “Limitations and Exclusions”).MEMBER COSTMEMBER COSTPLAN WITH NODEDUCTIBLEPLAN WITHDEDUCTIBLEPercentage copays are based on the amount paid,allowed or negotiated by the PlanMembers are responsible for any financial obligationsfor non-covered servicesCertain covered diabetic pharmacological agents,diabetic supplies, DME/DME supplies and specialtydrugs listed under “Benefit Description” areconsidered prescription benefits. Should thesebenefits be denied as non-covered by the member’sprescription coverage, or if the member has noprescription coverage, the Plan will process thesedrugs/supplies as medical benefits as outlined in thisSchedule of Benefits. Please contact the Plan shouldyou have any questions.Members with prescriptions coverage: prescriptionsprescribed for biologically based mental illnesses willbe covered under the same terms and conditions asany other covered illnesses.LIMITATIONS.A. HOSPICE CARE.Members who are diagnosed as having a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less mayelect home-based hospice care. The focus in hospice is care, not a cure. Treatment is provided forsymptoms and pain management. Care must be provided by hospice provider under the supervision of aphysician and with participation of a Plan case manager.B. PLASTIC SURGERY.Plastic surgery procedures are covered ONLY for the reasons stated below:Trauma/Accidental Injury Congenital Birth Defect.Payment will be made for hospital/medical services incurred in connection with these conditions forplastic surgery only under the following circumstances.Any questions or problems, please call or write our Customer Service Department at:St. Clairsville/Morgantown areas: 52160 National Rd. East, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, (740) 695-7902 or (888)847-7902, TDD (740) 695-7919 or (800) 622-3925, email: info@healthplan.org. Nurse on Call and UtilizationReview Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (740) 695-3585 or (800) 624-6961. Massillon area: P.O. Box4816, Massillon, OH 44648, (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013, TDD (877) 236-2291, email: info@healthplan.org.Nurse on Call and Utilization Review Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013.Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The requested procedure is required as a direct result of injury secondary to trauma or accident (i.e.motor vehicle accident). The requested procedure is required to correct a congenital birth defect (i.e. cleft lip or palate). Surgery required as result of an injury caused by the act of a person convicted of a crime involvingfamily violence.Coverage is subject to specific Plan restrictions.Mastectomy/Breast Implants and Removal/Replacement of Implants.Benefits for reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy will be covered under inpatient services by thePlan. The following benefits are included:iCoverage for reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy was performed.iSurgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance.iCoverage for prostheses and physical complications of all stages of the mastectomy, includinglymphedemas.No payment is made for surgical procedures for insertion of breast implants unless it is necessary forbreast reconstruction with mastectomy specifically related to breast cancer or fibrocystic breast disease.No payment is made for the removal/replacement of breast implants except for those inserted forreconstructive purposes specifically related to mastectomy for breast cancer or fibrocystic breast disease.Consideration will be given to those that have been deemed medically necessary by the Plan toremove/replace.C. ORAL SURGICAL SERVICES.Oral surgical coverage is limited and will only be covered as indicated:Mandible/Maxillary/Jaw StructureConditions related to malposition of the bones of the jaw are not covered (i.e., orthognathic procedures).Impacted wisdom teeth and full mouth extraction.Impacted wisdom teeth, full mouth extraction and general anesthesia are not covered.Odontogenic dentigerous cysts.Cysts that form in the mouth and/or jaw area will be covered only if they are medical (non-dental) innature. Preauthorization by the Plan is required.Diseases of the gums, that are non-dental in nature and deemed medically necessary and appropriate,are covered. Preauthorization by the Plan is required.Accident/Injury.Oral surgical and hospital services resulting directly from acute trauma or an accident/injury (i.e., caraccident) are limited to the following:iCoverage is subject to specific Plan restrictions.iServices must have been initiated and rendered within six months of the accident.iOral surgical services are limited to repair of hard or soft tissues of the face excluding the direct repairof teeth.iMust require the expertise of an oral surgeon, be medically necessary and approved by the Plan.Injuries to the gums, that are non-dental in nature and deemed medically necessary and appropriate, arecovered. Preauthorization by the Plan is required.

Congenital Birth Defects.Payment will be made for medically necessary oral surgery and/or hospital/medical services to correctcongenital birth defects (not developmental) such as cleft lip or palate.Coverage is subject to specific Plan restrictions.D. SPECIALTY DRUGS.Specialty drugs are those high cost medications including drugs manufactured by biotechnology.Specialty drugs may be administered by injection, oral, transdermal, or inhaled. Specialty drugs are usedto treat very specific diseases and require extensive management for safety and effectiveness. Dosagesneed to be monitored for effect and adjustments may be needed for adequate response to affectivelytreat the disease.Specialty drugs require complex dispensing techniques. Dispensing may be limited to pharmacies withspecific skills and distribution programs to assure proper delivery of these medications. Quantities limitedto a 31-day supply (other quantity limits may apply).Specialty drugs require prior authorization to assure the patient is an appropriate candidate for the drug.Approval periods for authorization may vary according to agent prescribed. Additionally, oversight is anintegral part of the prior authorization process. The Plan will monitor the use of the specialty drug for thefollowing. Dose optimization Proper disposal of ancillary material used in the Appropriate monitoring (including required lab studies) delivery of the medication (i.e., syringes) Patient compliance to prescribed therapy Drug interaction monitoringEXCLUSIONS.1. Hospital and medical services, or items, that are not medically necessary and/or appropriate asdetermined by the Plan. Non-medical treatment, including special education and training for dyslexia,global developmental delay, speech therapy for developmental delay of speech, mental retardation,learning disabilities or behavioral disorders.2. Cosmetic, plastic or reconstructive surgery or other services done primarily to improve, alter orenhance appearance, salabraison, chemosurgery or other such skin abrasions procedures to removescars or tattoos or services related to body piercing (other than complications) whether or not forpsychological or emotional reasons, unless required by law. Cosmetic/plastic surgery is coveredonly to correct conditions resulting from the following.Any questions or problems, please call or write our Customer Service Department at:St. Clairsville/Morgantown areas: 52160 National Rd. East, St. Clairsville, OH 43950, (740) 695-7902 or (888)847-7902, TDD (740) 695-7919 or (800) 622-3925, email: info@healthplan.org. Nurse on Call and UtilizationReview Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (740) 695-3585 or (800) 624-6961. Massillon area: P.O. Box4816, Massillon, OH 44648, (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013, TDD (877) 236-2291, email: info@healthplan.org.Nurse on Call and Utilization Review Staff – 24 hrs a day/seven days a week: (330) 837-6880 or (800) 426-9013.Our hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(a) Acute trauma directly related to accidents/injury (i.e., car accident).(b) Congenital defects (not developmental).(c) Reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy.Services must be deemed medically necessary and appropriate by the Plan. A second opinion maybe required. See “Limitations”.3. Dental care (including plates, crowns, bridges, dental implants, endodontia, periodontia,prosthodontia, orthodontia and dentistry). Extraction of all teeth including wisdom teeth regardless ofthe cause and/or condition. Osteotomies of the maxilla or mandible (considered dental procedure)regardless of the cause or condition, whether congenital or acquired.Limited benefits exist for treatment to diseased gums and cysts or abscesses. See “Limitations”.4. Custodial or domiciliary care, respite care, private duty nursing, intermediate care, home health aidservices, rest cures or other services primarily to assist in the activities of daily living and personalcomfort items.5. Items or medical and hospital services deemed to be investigational or experimental by the Plan inconjunction with its specialty consultants, appropriate governmental agencies and other regulatoryagencies as interpreted by the Plan. If medically acceptable and conventional techniques or treatmentare available, new ones may not be covered. At such time as these new procedures, techniques ortreatments become non-experimental or investigational and are medically necessary and appropriate,then they may be covered.6. If otherwise standard treatment items such as human tissues, anatomic structures and blood or bloodderivatives are prohibited in the treatment of an individual based only by non-medical considerations(i.e., relating to religious restrictions or personal preferences) the alternative products used assubstitutes are not a covered benefit.7. Private rooms except when medically appropriate and authorized by the Plan. Personal or comfortitems and services (i.e., guest meals and lodging, radio, television and phone).8. Hospital or medical care for conditions that state or local law requires to be treated in a public facility.9. Any injury or sickness to the extent any benefits, settlement, award or damages are received orpayable (or could reasonably be expected to be received or payable if claim was made) by reason ofWorkers' Compensation, employer's liability or similar law or act. This provision applies even if youhave waived your rights to Workers’ Compensation, employer’s liability or similar laws or acts.10. Reversal of voluntary sterilization and associated services and/or expenses.11. Sex transformation surgery and associated services and/or expenses except when medicallynecessary and appropriate. Procedures, services and supplies related to sexual dysfunction,including but not limited to, penile implants.12. Services not provided, arranged or authorized by your physician, except in an emergency or whenallowed in this Certificate. Elective pre-surgery testing on an inpatient basis without the authorizationof the Plan’s Medical Director.13. Medical equipment, appliances, devices or supplies of the following types. Equipment or supplies that are mainly for patient comfort or convenience. Items such asbathtub lifts or seats, massage devices, elevators, stair lifts, escalators, hydraulic van or carlifts, orthopedic mattresses, walking canes with seats, trapeze bars, child strollers, lift chairs,recliners, contour chairs, adjustable beds or back cushions. Exercise equipment such as exercycles, parallel bars, walking, climbing or skiing machines,

health spas and hydrospray jet injectors. Educational equipment including augmentive communication devices. Environmental control equipment such as air conditioners, humidifiers or dehumidifiers, aircleaners or filters, portable heaters or dust extractors. Hygienic products or supplies and equipment such as bed baths and toilet seats. Whirlpool pumps or equipment. Supplies such as tape, alcohol, Q-tips/swabs, gauze, bandages, thermometers, aspirin,diapers (adult or infant), heating pads or ice bags. Professional medical equipment such as blood pressure kits or stethoscopes. Nutritional products or supplements, food liquidizers or food processors and enterals. Wigs or wig styling, vibrators or bathroom scales. Home modifications or supplemental DME equipment, enhancers or modifiers beyond thePlan’s basic allowance. Duplicate equipment or repairs to duplicate equipment; the replacement of medical equipment,prosthetics or orthotics if required due to loss, theft or destruction. Limited replacement or repairs to medical equipment, prosthetics or orthotics only when requiredbecause of wear or because of a ch

Depo Provera), IUD, diaphragm 30% copay/visit/injection 30% copay/visit/injection (after deductible) Home health: services for intermittent skilled care only (home health aide not covered) 0 0 (after deductible) Home IV therapy/infusion therapy 0 0 (after deductible) Hospice care