The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) document will help you choose a health plan. The SBC shows you how you and the plan would share the cost for covered health care services. NOTE: Information about the cost of this plan (called the premium) will be provided separately. T his is only a summary. For more information about your coverage, or to get a copy of the complete terms of coverage, [insert contact information]. For general definitions of common terms, such as allowed amount, balance billing, coinsurance, copayment, deductible, provider, or other underlined terms see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at www.[insert].com or call 1-800-[insert] to request a copy. |
Important Questions |
Answers |
Why This Matters: |
What is the overall deductible? |
$ |
Generally, you must pay all of the costs from providers up to the deductible amount before this plan begins to pay. [For family coverage, see instructions for additional applicable language.] |
Are there services covered before you meet your deductible? |
Yes. [Insert: major categories] |
This plan covers some items and services even if you haven’t yet met the deductible amount. But a copayment or coinsurance may apply. [For non-grandfathered plans insert: “For example, this plan covers certain preventive services without cost-sharing and before you meet your deductible. See a list of covered preventive services at https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits/.] |
Are there other deductibles for specific services? |
Yes. $ |
You must pay all of the costs for these services up to the specific deductible amount before this plan begins to pay for these services. |
What is the out-of-pocket limit for this plan? |
$ |
The out-of-pocket limit is the most you could pay in a year for covered services. [For family coverage, see instructions for additional applicable language.] |
What is not included in the out-of-pocket limit? |
[Insert: major exceptions] |
Even though you pay these expenses, they don’t count toward the out–of–pocket limit. |
Will you pay less if you use a network provider? |
Yes. See www.[insert].com or call 1-800-[insert] for a list of network providers. |
This plan uses a provider network. You will pay less if you use a provider in the plan’s network. You will pay the most if you use an out-of-network provider, and you might receive a bill from a provider for the difference between the provider’s charge and what your plan pays (balance billing). Be aware, your network provider might use an out-of-network provider for some services (such as lab work). Check with your provider before you get services. |
Do you need a referral to see a specialist? |
Yes. |
This plan will pay some or all of the costs to see a specialist for covered services but only if you have a referral before you see the specialist. |
File Type | application/msword |
Author | DOL Comments |
Last Modified By | Elizabeth Schumacher |
File Modified | 2016-04-04 |
File Created | 2016-04-04 |