Community Blue Group Benefits Certificate
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SIMPLY BLUE℠ HRA GROUP BENEFITS CERTIFICATE LG (for large, insured group customers) © 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan This contract is between you and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Because we are an independent corporation licensed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association - an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans - we are allowed to use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and service marks in the state of Michigan. However, we are not an agent of BCBSA and, by accepting this contract, you agree that you made this contract based only on what you were told by BCBSM or its agents. Only BCBSM has an obligation to provide benefits under this certificate and no other obligations are created or implied by this language. © 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan © 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan SIMPLY BLUE HRA GROUP BENEFITS CERTIFICATE LG Dear Subscriber: We are pleased you have selected Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for your health care coverage. Your coverage provides many benefits for you and your eligible dependents. These benefits are described in this book, which is your certificate. Your certificate, your signed application and your BCBSM identification card are your contract with us. You may also have riders. Riders make changes to your certificate and are an important part of your coverage. When you receive riders, keep them with this book. This certificate will help you understand your benefits and each of our responsibilities before you require services. Please read it carefully. If you have any questions about your coverage, call us at one of the BCBSM customer service telephone numbers listed in the "How to Reach Us" section of this book. Thank you for choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. We are dedicated to giving you the finest service and look forward to serving you for many years. Sincerely, Daniel J. Loepp President and Chief Executive Officer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan © 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan SIMPLY BLUE HRA GROUP BENEFITS CERTIFICATE LG About Your Certificate This certificate is arranged to help you locate information easily. You will find: • A Table of Contents — for quick reference • Information About Your Contract • What You Must Pay • What BCBSM Pays For • How Providers Are Paid • General Services We Do Not Pay For • General Conditions of Your Contract • Definitions — explanations of the terms used in your certificate • Additional Information You Need to Know • How to Reach Us • Index This certificate provides you with the information you need to get the most from your BCBSM health care coverage. Please call us if you have any questions. © 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan SIMPLY BLUE HRA GROUP BENEFITS CERTIFICATE LG Table of Contents About Your Certificate ...................................................................................................................................... i Section 1: Information About Your Contract ................................................................................................ 1 ELIGIBILITY ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 Who is Eligible to Receive Benefits .................................................................................................. 2 CHANGING YOUR COVERAGE ....................................................................................................................... 3 TERMINATION ................................................................................................................................................... 4 How to Terminate Your Coverage .................................................................................................... 4 How We Terminate Your Coverage .................................................................................................. 4 Rescission ......................................................................................................................................... 5 CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS ....................................................................................................................... 6 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) ........................................................... 6 Individual Coverage ........................................................................................................................... 6 REWARDS PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 2: What You Must Pay ....................................................................................................................... 9 In-Network Providers ....................................................................................................................... 11 Out-of-Network Providers ................................................................................................................ 13 Benefit-Specific Cost-Sharing Requirements ................................................................................. 16 Maximums for Days of Care or Visits .............................................................................................. 17 Section 3: What BCBSM Pays For ................................................................................................................ 18 Allergy Testing and Therapy ........................................................................................................... 19 Ambulance Services........................................................................................................................ 20 Anesthesiology Services ................................................................................................................. 22 Audiologist Services ........................................................................................................................ 23 Autism Disorders ............................................................................................................................. 24 Behavioral Health Services (Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder) ................................... 28 Cardiac Rehabilitation ..................................................................................................................... 36 Chemotherapy ................................................................................................................................. 37 Chiropractic Services and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy ....................................................... 38 Chronic Disease Management ........................................................................................................ 39 Clinical Trials (Routine Patient Costs) ............................................................................................ 40 Contraceptive Services ................................................................................................................... 41 Dental Services ............................................................................................................................... 42 Diagnostic Services ......................................................................................................................... 44 Dialysis Services ............................................................................................................................. 46 Durable Medical Equipment ............................................................................................................ 49 Emergency Treatment ..................................................................................................................... 51 Gender Dysphoria Treatment.......................................................................................................... 52 Home Health Care Services ............................................................................................................ 53 Hospice Care Services .................................................................................................................... 55 Hospital Services ............................................................................................................................. 59 Infusion Therapy .............................................................................................................................. 60 Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Services ...................................................................................... 61 i TABLE OF CONTENTS © 2018 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan SIMPLY BLUE HRA GROUP BENEFITS CERTIFICATE LG Maternity Care ................................................................................................................................. 62 Medical Supplies ............................................................................................................................. 64 Newborn Care ................................................................................................................................. 65 Occupational Therapy ..................................................................................................................... 66 Office, Outpatient and Home Medical Care Visits .......................................................................... 69 Oncology Clinical Trials ..................................................................................................................