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    January 4, 2007      
2006
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2006 Benefits at a Glance
PDF version

If you prefer, a PDF version of this summary is available.
Refer to the 2006 NALC Health Benefit Plan brochure (RI 71-009) for complete details.

Benefit Description
YOU PAY
PPO*
Non-PPO**
Inpatient hospitalization (precertification required)

Medical/Surgery/Maternity

10%

30%.
After
$100 copayment per admission.

Mental Health/Substance Abuse 10%

50%.
$500 copayment per admission.
All charges after 50 days.

Outpatient Hospital
Medical/surgery/emergency 15%
After $250 deductible
30%.
After $300 deductible.
Physician Care
Medical Care, such as, office visits, lab, x-ray and diagnostic services $20 copayment per office visit
15% for most other services.
After $250 deductible
30% for most other services
After $300 deductible.
Well child care (up to age 3) and immunizations (up to age 22) Nothing.

The difference, if any, between our payment and the billed charges.

Surgery/Maternity (Delivery) 10%.
After $250 deductible.
30%.
After $300 deductible.
Accidental Injury (Nonsurgical care)

Within 72 hours: Nothing.

After 72 hours: 15%.
After $250 deductible.

Within 72 hours: The difference, if any, between our payment and the billed charges.
After 72 hours: 30%.
After $300 deductible.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care $20 copayment per office visit.
15% for other services.
After $250 deductible.
50%.
After $300 deductible.
All charges after 30 visits.
Network
Non-Network
Prescription Drugs
Retail Pharmacy
(1) You must receive prior authorization for biotech/specialty drugs or benefits will be reduced.
(2) This is a mandatory generic program with a 30-day dispensing limit

1st and 2nd fill: 25% of cost.

3rd (or more) fill: Full cost at time of purchase.
You will need to file a claim to receive a 50% reimbursement of the Plan Allowance after a $25 deductible is met

Full cost at time of purchase.
You will need to file a claim to receive a 50% reimbursement of the Plan Allowance after a $25 deductible is met.
Mail Order Program 60-day supply: $8 generic/$24 name brand
90-day supply:
$12 generic/$35 name brand
Catastrophic Limits
Medical/Surgery/Maternity Nothing after coinsurance expenses total:
  • $4,000 per person or family for services of PPO/providers/facilities
  • $6,000 per person or family for services of PPO and non-PPO providers/facilities combined.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Nothing after coinsurance expenses total:

  • $3,000 per person or family for services of network mental health and substance abuse providers/facilities
  • $8,000 per person for out-of-network mental health and substance abuse inpatient hospital treatment (to a maximum of 50 days).