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MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN G EXTRAEVIDENCE OF COVERAGE ANDHEALTH SERVICE AGREEMENTThis Evidence of Coverage and Health Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is issued by California Physicians’Service dba Blue Shield of California ("Blue Shield"), a health care service plan, to the Subscriber whosename, group number, Subscriber identification number, and Effective Date shall appear on his or her identification card.In consideration of statements contained in the Subscriber's application and payment in advance of dues asstated in this Agreement, Blue Shield agrees to provide the benefits of this Agreement and any Endorsementto this Agreement.NOTICE TO BUYER OR NEW SUBSCRIBERThis Agreement may not cover all of your medical expenses. Please read this Agreement carefully. If youhave any questions, contact the Blue Shield of California office nearest you or call Customer Service at thetelephone number indicated on your Identification Card. If you are not satisfied with the Agreement, you maysurrender it by delivering or mailing it with the identification (ID) card(s), within 30 days from the date it isreceived by you, to Blue Shield of California, 601 12th Street, Oakland, California 94607, or to any BlueShield of California branch office. Immediately upon such delivery or mailing, the Agreement shall bedeemed void from the beginning, and any dues paid will be refunded. Blue Shield of California is not connected with Medicare.This contract does not cover custodial care in a skilled nursing care facility.DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT, RENEWALS, AND RATE CHANGESThis Agreement shall be renewed each billing period so long as dues are prepaid. Such renewal is subject tothe right reserved by Blue Shield to modify or amend this Agreement.Blue Shield reserves the right to change the dues amount. The amount of dues is determined by the Subscriber’s age, and rates will be changed automatically based on attained age.Benefits designed to cover cost-sharing amounts under Medicare will be changed automatically to coincidewith any changes in the applicable Medicare-determined Deductible and coinsurance amounts. Dues may bemodified to correspond with such benefits. Any proposed increase in dues or decrease in benefits includingbut not limited to covered Services, Deductibles, copayments and any copayment maximum amounts as statedherein will become effective after a period of at least 60 days notice to the Subscriber's address of record withBlue Shield.MEDSUPPLANGEXTRA (1-21)

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Subscriber Bill of RightsAs a Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan Subscriber, you have the right to:1.Receive considerate and courteous care,with respect for your right to personal privacy and dignity.2.Receive information about all health Services available to you, including a clear explanation of how to obtain them.3.Receive information about your rights andresponsibilities.4.Receive information about your MedicareSupplement Plan, the Services we offeryou, and the Physicians and other practitioners available to care for you.5.Have reasonable access to appropriatemedical services.6.Participate actively with your Physician indecisions regarding your medical care. Tothe extent permitted by law, you also havethe right to refuse treatment.9.Know and understand your medical condition, treatment plan, and expected outcome,and the effects these have on your daily living.10.Have confidential health records, exceptwhen disclosure is required by law or permitted in writing by you. With adequate notice, you have the right to review yourmedical record with your Physician.11.Communicate with and receive informationfrom Customer Service in a language youcan understand.12.Be fully informed about the Blue Shieldgrievance procedure and understand how touse it without fear of interruption of healthcare.13.Voice complaints or grievances about theMedicare Supplement Plan or the care provided to you.7.A candid discussion of appropriate or medically necessary treatment options for yourcondition, regardless of cost or benefit coverage.14.Participate in establishing Public Policy ofthe Blue Shield Medicare SupplementPlans, as outlined in your Evidence of Coverage and Health Service Agreement.8.Receive from your Physician an understanding of your medical condition and anyproposed appropriate or medically necessary treatment alternatives, including availablesuccess/outcomesinformation,regardless of cost or benefit coverage, soyou can make an informed decision beforeyou receive treatment.15.Make recommendations regarding BlueShield’s Member rights and responsibilitiespolicy.MEDSUPPLANGEXTRA (1-21)

Subscriber ResponsibilitiesAs a Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan Subscriber, you have the responsibility to:1. Carefully read all Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan materials immediately after youare enrolled so you understand how to use yourbenefits and how to minimize your out-ofpocket costs. Ask questions when necessary.You have the responsibility to follow the provisions of your Blue Shield Medicare Supplement membership as explained in the Evidenceof Coverage and Health Service Agreement.2. Maintain your good health and prevent illnessby making positive health choices and seekingappropriate care when it is needed.3. Provide, to the extent possible, information thatyour Physician and/or Blue Shield need to provide appropriate care for you.4. Understand your health problems and take anactive role in developing treatment goals withyour medical care provider, whenever possible.5. Follow the treatment plans and instructions youand your Physician have agreed to and considerthe potential consequences if you refuse tocomply with treatment plans or recommendations.6. Ask questions about your medical conditionand make certain that you understand the explanations and instructions you are given.7. Make and keep medical appointments and inform your Physician ahead of time when youmust cancel.8. Communicate openly with the Physician youchoose so you can develop a strong partnershipbased on trust and cooperation.9. Offer suggestions to improve the Blue ShieldMedicare Supplement Plan.10. Help Blue Shield to maintain accurate and current medical records by providing timely information regarding changes in address and otherhealth plan coverage.11. Notify Blue Shield as soon as possible if youare billed inappropriately or if you have anycomplaints.12. Treat all Blue Shield personnel respectfullyand courteously as partners in good health care.13. Pay your dues, copayments, and charges fornon-covered Services on time.MEDSUPPLANGEXTRA (1-21)

TABLE OF CONTENTSI:CONDITIONS OF COVERAGE AND PAYMENT OF DUES . 1A. ENROLLMENT . 1B. TERMINATION/CANCELLATION, REINSTATEMENT, AND SUSPENSION OF THE AGREEMENT . 1C. PAYMENT OF DUES . 4II: SERVICE BENEFITS . 4A. BASIC BENEFITS. 4B. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS. 5C. MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT. 9D. SECOND MEDICAL OPINION POLICY . 10E. TRAVELLING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES . 10III: BENEFIT PAYMENTS . 10IV: EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS . 11A. EXCLUSIONS . 11B. EXCLUSION FOR DUPLICATE COVERAGE . 11C. MEDICAL NECESSITY . 12D. CLAIMS REVIEW . 12E. UTILIZATION REVIEW . 12V: GENERAL PROVISIONS . 12A. IDENTIFICATION CARDS . 12B. GRIEVANCE PROCESS . 12C. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGED HEALTH CARE REVIEW . 14D. REDUCTIONS – THIRD PARTY LIABILITY . 14E. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS . 15F. ENDORSEMENTS . 15G. NOTIFICATIONS. 15H. COMMENCEMENT OR TERMINATION OF COVERAGE . 15I.STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS. 15J.LEGAL PROCESS. 15K. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: CHANGES . 15L. PLAN INTERPRETATION . 15M. NOTICE . 15N. GRACE PERIOD . 16O. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION . 16P. ACCESS TO INFORMATION . 16Q. PUBLIC POLICY PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE . 16VI: DEFINITIONS . 17

Summary of BenefitsThis Summary of Benefits shows the amount you will pay for covered services under this Blue Shield of California plan. It is only a summary and it is part of the contract for health care coverage, called the Evidence ofCoverage (EOC). Please read both documents carefully for details.Plan G ExtraADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARESERVICESYOU PAYFOREIGN TRAVEL – Medically necessary emergency care Services beginning during the first 60 days of each trip outside the United States.First 250 each Calendar YearRemainder of charges 25020% plus 100% of additional chargesover the 50,000 lifetime maximumBASIC GYM ACCESS THROUGH SILVERSNEAKERS FITNESS 0HEARING AID SERVICES – Your hearing aid services benefits are provided by EPIC Hearing Healthcare (EPIC ).This benefit is designed for you to use EPIC network providers. EPIC Participating providers may be located through adirectory at blueshieldca.com/HearingAid. If you choose to use out-of-network providers, those services will not be covered. This benefit is separate from diagnostic hearing examinations and related charges as covered by Medicare.Hearing aid examination for the appropriate type of hearing aid once every 12 monthsHearing aid benefits every 12 months include: Hearing aid instrumento Choice of private-labeled Basic (mid-level) or Reserve (premium level) technology hearing aid modelso Up to two hearing aids per 12 months in the following styles: in-the-ear; in-the-canal; completely-in-canal; behind-the-ear; or receiver-in-the-ear.o All technology levels include: one consultation; two-year supply of batteries per hearing aid; and three-year extended warranty.o Basic technology level hearing aids include: one behind-the-ear hearing aid delivered directly to your home; follow-up care is provided by EPIC online, telephonically, or byvideo chat for no additional fee; and follow-up care in-person appointments are subject to an additional feeper visit.o Reserve technology level hearing aids include: one hearing aid delivered in-person; up to three follow-up visits in-person for hearing aid fitting, consultation, device check, and adjustment within the first year for no additional fee; and ear impressions & molds. 0Basic Technology Level: 449 per aid plus 50 per visit for optional in-person appointmentsReserve Technology Level: 699 per aid

PLAN G EXTRAADDITIONAL BENEFITS –NOT COVERED BY MEDICARESERVICESYOU PAYIn-NetworkOut-Of-NetworkVISION SERVICES– Your vision benefits are provided by Vision Service Plan (VSP). This benefit offers one of the largest national network of independent doctors located in retail, neighborhood, medical and professional settings. You can lower any outof-pocket costs by choosing network providers for covered services. Participating Providers may be located through an onlineComprehensive eye exam once every 12 months 20All costs above 50Eyeglass frame once every 24 monthsAll costs above 100All costs above 40Eyeglass lenses once every 12 months Single vision Bifocal Trifocal Aphakic or lenticular monofocal or multifocal 25Single vision:All costs above 43Bifocal:All costs above 60Trifocal:All costs above 75Aphakic or lenticular monofocalor multifocal:All costs above 104Contact lenses (instead of eyeglass lenses) once every 12months Non-elective (medically necessary) – Hard or Soft – Non-elective (hard or soft): 25 copayone pair Elective (cosmetic/convenience) – Hard – one pairElective (cosmetic/convenience) – Soft – Up to athree-to six-month supply for each eye based onlenses selectedNon-elective (hard or soft):All costs above 200Elective (hard or soft):All costs above 120Elective: 25 copay and all costs above 120

PLAN G EXTRAADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARESERVICESYOU PAYPHYSICIAN CONSULTATION BY PHONE OR VIDEO THROUGH TELADOC 0 per consultOVER-THE-COUNTER ITEMS THROUGH CVS – Eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items are available through the mailorder catalog, at blueshieldca.com/medicareOTC.All costs above 100 one – timeuse per quarter allowance