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Note: This is a summary of benefits under this plan, not a statement of contract. The actual
terms and conditions of coverage will be specified in the Group Insurance Policy issued by
Wellmark or the Administrative Services Agreement between Wellmark and the entity below,
as well as the Benefits Certificate and any amendments thereto.
Benefit Summary - CITY OF WATERLOO
Group Number/BU: XA025-0701 Group Product Summary ID: 188067-18 Coverage Code:
Alpha Prefix: CWW Benefit Dates: 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 Summary Status: Rating
Account Manager: Harford, DeVonne
alt: 500/1000 PPO ded-dental acc-12 mos
Group Information
Group Street Address 1:
Group Street Address 2:
City/State/ZIP: , IA
ProductNersion: Alliance Select (201009)
Account Signature
Date LI/ -1-7//
General
Renewing group
Self-funded arrangement
Group is a govemment entity
Union group
Current union contract expiration date: 06/30/2016
Plan year begins on: 07/01
Healthcare Reform Non -Grandfathered Plan
Benefit period is calendar year
BlueCard PPO - In states with no PPO or PPO specialty, providers are treated as PPO as
determined by Wellmark and the local Blue plan
Eligibility
An eligible child is married or unmarried and is under 26 years of age.
An eligible child is an unmarried dependent full-time student regardless of age.
An eligible child is disabled before age 26 and remains unmarried after age 26.
An eligible child is unmarried and disabled while a full-time student after age 26.
Dependent coverage terminates at the end of the month
Two-way rate (single/family)
Unmarried domestic partners are NOT covered
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Certificate coverage ends at the end of the month
Subrogation applies
Standard administration of coordination of benefits (COB)
Routine matemity benefits apply to employee and spouse only
Do not include ERISA Information Requirements language
Coordination of benefits rules apply to members when Medicare is the primary payer
Preexisting Condition Exclusion Periods
New hires and special enrollees are covered when first eligible or at each group renewal.
New hires and special enrollees are NOT subject to preexisting condition exclusion periods
Late enrollees (a member who is not a new hire or special enrollee) may enroll at each
group renewal.
Late enrollees are NOT subject to preexisting condition exclusion periods
Deductibles
Coverage has benefit period deductibles
Single deductible for PPO providers is: $ 500
Single deductible for non -PPO providers is: $ 1,000
Family deductible for PPO providers is: $ 1,000
Family deductible for non -PPO providers is: $ 2,000
Dual deductible amounts are aggregate (both ways) - PPO and non -PPO deductibles apply
to each other
Member has benefits after single deductible met; entire family has benefits after family/two-
person deductible met when deductible is applicable
Deductible from the previous 4th quarter will NOT carry over to this year's benefit period
deductible
Common accident deductible does NOT apply
No Wellmark-to-Wellmark deductible credit. Credits will not transfer from one Wellmark
employer group to another Wellmark employer group.
Physician services for well-child care is NOT subject to the deductible
Physician services for newborn care is NOT subject to the deductible.
Facility services for well-child care is NOT subject to the deductible.
Facility services for newbom's initial hospitalization are NOT subject to the deductible
PPO outpatient preventive care is NOT subject to the deductible
PPO office services and PPO independent lab fees are NOT subject to the deductible
Most outpatient x-ray/lab services from PPO facilities are subject to the deductible
One postpartum home visit if released within 48 hours after a vaginal delivery/96 hours
after a cesarean delivery is NOT subject to the deductible
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All services with copays are NOT subject to the deductible
Preventive care from PPO providers is NOT subject to the deductible
Prosthetic limbs from PPO providers are NOT subject to the deductible
Other services NOT subject to the deductible are:
-PPO office visit and independent labs for MHCD services
-Preventive care from participating providers
Additional deductible information: Therapy Benefits: Occupational, Speech and Physical
(excluding Chiro) Therapies apply deductible.
Copay
Primary Care Practitioner (PCP) is defined as General Practice (01), Family Practice (08),
Internal Medicine (11), Obstetrics/gynecology (16), Pediatricians (37), and Nurse
Practitioners (50 and 89), Physician Assistants (97).
Office PCP copay - includes MHCD unless stated otherwise is: $ 20
Office Chiropractor copay amount is the same as the office PCP copay amount listed
above
All other providers are Non -Primary Care Practitioners (Non -PCP).
Office non -PCP copay - includes MHCD unless stated otherwise is: $ 40
Office visit copay applies to services received from PPO practitioners
Office visit copay is taken once per practitioner per date of service
Office visit copay applies to any office services
Preventive care is NOT subject to the office visit copay (copay is waived for preventive
care)
Services NOT subject to office visit copay are: -Therapy Benefits: Occupational, Speech
and Physical (excluding Chiro) Therapies - deductible and coinsurance will apply.
Office visit copay applies to the out-of-pocket maximum. Copay does NOT continue after
the out-of-pocket maximum is met
Deductible does NOT follow office visit copay
Coinsurance does NOT follow office visit copay
The following services have a different office visit copay:
$20 copay for MHCD services.
$20 copay for Acupuncture.
Coinsurance
Coinsurance for PPO providers is the following percentage: 20
Coinsurance for non -PPO providers is the following percentage: 40
One postpartum home visit if released within 48 hours after vaginal delivery/96 hours after
cesarean delivery is NOT subject to coinsurance
Services subject to copay are NOT subject to coinsurance
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Preventive care from PPO providers is NOT subject to coinsurance
Other services NOT subject to coinsurance are:
-PPO office visit and independent Tabs for MHCD services.
-Preventive care from PAR providers
Additional coinsurance information: Therapy Benefits: Occupational, Speech and Physical
(excluding Chiro) Therapy apply coinsurance.
Out of Pocket Maximum
Out-of-pocket maximums apply
Single out-of-pocket maximum for PPO providers is: $ 1,000
Single out-of-pocket maximum for non -PPO providers is: $ 2,000
Family out-of-pocket maximum for PPO providers is: $ 2,000
Family out-of-pocket maximum for non -PPO providers is: $ 4,000
Dual out-of-pocket maximum amounts are aggregate (both ways) - PPO and non -PPO out-
of-pocket maximum amounts apply to each other
Deductible amounts apply to the out-of-pocket maximum
Coinsurance for all services apply to the out-of-pocket maximum
Deductible from the previous 4th quarter will NOT carry over to the out-of-pocket maximum
for this year
Coinsurance from the previous 4th quarter will NOT carry over to the out-of-pocket
maximum for this year
No Wellmark-to-Wellmark out-of-pocket credit. Credits will not transfer from one Wellmark
employer group to another Wellmark employer group
Additional out-of-pocket maximum information: Participating providers subject to the PPO
OPM
Lifetime Maximum
Lifetime maximum is unlimited
Lifetime maximum for hospice respite is limited to 15 days inpatient/15 days outpatient
Facility Services
Iowa Psychiatric Medical Institutions for Children are covered according to state mandate
The cost of blood, blood components, and derivatives are covered
Nonparticipating facility claims are based on maximum allowable fee
You are covered for nursing services received in a hospital or nursing facility with no limit.
Services must be ordered and certified by your attending physician.
Practitioner Services
Advanced nurse practitioners are covered
Physician assistants are covered
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Licensed marriage family therapists are covered.
Licensed mental health counselors are covered.
Dental treatment for accidental injury is covered if completed within 12 months
Surgical removal of impacted teeth is covered as an inpatient with a concurrent medical
condition. Outpatient services are covered without a concurrent medical condition
Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder is covered, except for dental
restorations/extractions, and orthodontic treatment
Chiropractor services are covered as medically necessary
Preventive Care/Immunizations/Mammography
Preventive physical exams are covered. A separate gynecological exam is also covered
One preventive physical exam per member per benefit period is covered
Women's preventive care services are covered according to the ACA mandate
Immunizations are covered (Travel Immunization excluded)
Mammography benefits are covered according to Iowa mandate for women. Age 35-39 =
one base mammogram, age 40-49 = one mammogram every two years, 50 years of age
and older = one mammogram every year.
Preventive Pap smears are unlimited
Routine vision exams are NOT covered
Well-child and newbom care is covered according to mandate
Hearing aids are covered as follows: Limited to $600 every 36 months.
Routine hearing exams are covered as follows: Limited to $600 every 36 months combined
with hearing aid benefit.
Prescription Drugs/Contraceptives
Retail drugs are covered under a Prescription Drug Program
Prescription drugs/items for smoking cessation are covered under a Rx Program; related
exams are covered under health
Smoking cessation consultations are included as part of preventive care
Contraceptives are covered. Oral and drug delivery devices, such as insertable rings and
patches, are covered under a Rx Program; injected, implanted, and medical devices, such
as intrauterine devices and diaphragms, are covered under health
Contraceptives covered under health are included as part of preventive care
Most specialty self-administered drugs are covered under the Prescription Drug Program,
NOT under Health. This drug listing can be found on www.wellmark.com under the General
Pharmacy Information
Other Services
Supplemental accidental injury benefits are NOT covered
Reminder Programs is not available
Diabetic education programs are covered according to mandate
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Hospice services are covered
Infertility benefits are NOT covered
Coverage for Home Medical Equipment is unlimited.
Bariatric surgery and related treatment is covered
Major organ transplants are covered. Prior approval required.
Transplants are NOT limited to Blue Distinction Centers for Transplant
MHCD
Mental health/chemical dependency treatment is unlimited
Notification Requirements
If you are admitted to a nursing facility, an acute rehabilitation facility, or a hospital outside
the states of Iowa or South Dakota, you or someone acting on your behalf must contact us
to precertify your admission. Refer to www.wellmark.com for other services subject to
precertification. Related facility services may be subject to a reduction for failure to follow
notification requirements - refer to your coverage manual or plan description for details. AD
services are subject to reduction for failure to follow notification requirements.
Iowa Psychiatric Medical Institutions for Children is subject to precertification. Failure to
precertify will result in a benefit reduction. All services are subject to reduction for failure to
follow notification requirements
Reduction for failure to precertify is 50 percent
Additional Information
Exclude elective abortion.
Acupuncture is covered.
SPD Requested.
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