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BENEFITS
GUIDE
2022
UPDATED
US Acute Care Solutions is proud to offer a market-leading suite of benefits to you and your
family. Each year, we seek feedback from all of our clinicians and non-clinicians to learn what
is important to you and identify any new benefits that may be of interest. We then research
our competitors and the overall market to ensure we are providing you with a comprehensive
suite of benefits.
The following pages reflect our 2022 benefit offerings, and you should read this guide
thoroughly to make the best selections for you and your family.
You must make your benefit elections within 30 days of your eligibility date or you will only
have company paid benefits for the current plan year.
The HR Team is ready to assist you with any questions you might have via email
AskHR@usacs.com or 833-447-8326.
In this Guide, we use the term company to refer to US Acute Care Solutions. This Guide is intended to describe the eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures and coverage effective
dates for the benefits offered by the company. It is not a legal plan document and does not imply a guarantee of employment or a continuation of benefits. While this Guide is a tool to
answer most of your questions, full details of the plans are contained in the Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), which govern each plan’s operation. Whenever an interpretation of a plan
benefit is necessary, the actual plan documents will be used.
PREPARING FOR BENEFIT ENROLLMENT
As a committed partner in your health, US Acute Care Solutions absorbs a significant
amount of your benefit costs. Your contributions for medical, dental and vision benefits
are deducted on a pre-tax basis, lessening your tax liability. Please note that employee
contributions vary depending on level of coverage.
You may select any combination of medical, dental and/or vision plan coverage. For example, you could select medical
coverage for you and your entire family, but select dental and vision coverage only for yourself. The only requirement
is that you, as an eligible employee of US Acute Care Solutions, must elect coverage for yourself in order to elect any
dependent coverage.
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ELIGIBILITY & ENROLLMENT
US Acute Care Solutions offers a variety of benefits to support you and your family’s
needs. Choose options that cover what’s important to your unique lifestyle.
Eligibility
If you are a full-time employee of US Acute Care As part of our effort to maintain compliance and to
Solutions who is classified as a clinical employee of the provide excellent benefit programs to our valued
Company working at least 108 hours per month, or a clinicians/non-clinicians, US Acute Care Solutions requires
non-clinical employee of the Company working at least that you only enroll dependents who are eligible for
25 hours per week, you are eligible to participate in the coverage in a USACS sponsored health plan.
medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans and
Some common mistakes made in claiming dependents for
additional benefits.
insurance coverage that may not be eligible include:
» ex-wives and ex-husbands
How to Enroll
» former stepchildren
Enrollment will be in Workday. Access your benefits
enrollment task through your Workday inbox during your » nieces and nephews
benefits enrollment period. Mobile access is also available » grandchildren
on the Workday app. » employee’s parents
» adult children
When Does Coverage Begin?
If you realize based on the above list that you are
Your elections are effective the first day of your
covering an ineligible dependent, you may voluntarily
employment (or the effective date of your status change
remove that dependent from your insurance with no
from part time to full time). You won’t be able to change
questions asked.
your benefits until the next enrollment period unless you
experience a qualifying life event.
Eligible Dependents
Dependents eligible for coverage in the US Acute Care
Solutions benefits plans include:
» Your legal spouse or domestic partner*
» Children up to age 26 (includes birth children, *Please note, if you cover a domestic partner, your premiums will be paid on an after-
tax basis. Based on IRS guidelines, you will be required to pay taxes on the value of the
stepchildren, legally adopted children, children benefits paid for by the company for your domestic partner coverage.
placed for adoption, foster children and children for
whom legal guardianship has been awarded to you
or your spouse)
» Dependent children 26 or more years old,
unmarried and primarily supported by you and Thoughts & Tips: You CANNOT change
incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason your benefit selections during the plan year
of mental or physical disability which arose while the unless you have a qualifying life event, such
child was covered as a dependent under this plan
(periodic certification may be required)
as marriage and/or the birth or adoption of
a child.
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Enroll Now. You’ve Got One Shot!
What are Qualifying Life Events?
Most people know you can change your benefits when you start a new job or during Open Enrollment. But did you
know that changes in your life may permit you to update your coverage at other points in the year? Qualifying Life
Events (QLEs) determined by the IRS could allow you to enroll in health insurance or change your elections outside of
the annual time.
Common
qualifying
events include:
A change in your employment status from full time to
part time, or part time to full time, resulting in a gain
or loss of eligibility
A change in your legal Entitlement to
marital status (marriage, Medicare or Medicaid
divorce or legal separation)
Some
lesser-known
qualifying
events are:
When a Qualifying Life Event occurs, you have 30 days to request changes to your coverage. Keep in mind your
change in coverage must be consistent with your change in status.
Questions regarding specific life events and your ability to request changes should be directed to US Acute Care
Solutions’ Human Resources Team. Don’t miss out on a chance to update your benefits!
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TOBACCO USE/CESSATION
US Acute Care Solutions wants to help move you forward toward a healthier life via
UBreathe, a program offered through Marquee Health. This tobacco cessation program is
offered to all employees and spouses enrolled in the medical plan who are interested in
quitting tobacco.
Tobacco Cessation
It’s okay to be a quitter! Here’s a chance to improve your health and save money. USACS offers a Tobacco Cessation
Program. Employees who use tobacco/nicotine but wish to avoid the surcharge are invited to complete the UBreathe
Tobacco Cessation program, provided confidentially by Marquee Health. In order to avoid the tobacco surcharge,
employees must enroll and complete 6 sessions with a Marquee Health Educator within 4 months of their hire date.
The UBreathe program includes unlimited access to your dedicated Marquee Health educator, but only 6 sessions
are required to earn the incentive. To enroll in UBreathe, call a Health Coach (toll-free) at 800-882-2109 or email
coaching@mywellportal.com.
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MEDICAL BENEFITS
US Acute Care Solutions provides four medical plan options, including two High
Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), to meet your individual and family needs. USACS’
medical plans are administered by Contigo Health using the Anthem BCBS PPO network.
All plans pay 100% of the cost for in-network preventive care, including annual physicals
and COVID-19 testing.
DEDUCTIBLE
(INDIVIDUAL/ $3,500/ $5,000/ $2,800/ $5,600/ $2,000/ $4,000/ $1,750/ $3,500/
FAMILY) $7,000 $10,000 $5,600 $11,200 $4,000 $8,000 $3,500 $7,000
OUT-OF-POCKET MAXIMUM
(INDIVIDUAL/ $5,000/ $8,000/ $4,500/ $9,000/ $5,000/ $8,000/ $4,000/ $8,000/
FAMILY) $10,000 $16,000 $9,000 $18,000 $10,000 $16,000 $8,000 $16,000
COINSURANCE
80%* 60%* 75%* 50%* 70%* 50%* 70%* 50%*
PAYS
OFFICE VISITS
PREVENTIVE CARE 100% Not covered 100% Not covered 100% Not covered 100% Not covered
PRIMARY CARE 80%* 60%* 75%* 50%* 70%* 50%* $50 copay 50%*
SPECIALISTS 80%* 60%* 75%* 50%* 70%* 50%* $75 copay 50%*
OTHER SERVICES
DIAGNOSTIC
TESTING &
80%* 60%* 75%* 50%* 70%* 50%* 70%* 50%*
IMAGING
(FREE-STANDING)
INPATIENT
80%* 60%* 75%* 50%* 70%* 50%* 70%* 50%*
HOSPITAL
URGENT CARE 80%* 60%* 75%* 50%* 70%* 50%* 70%* 50%*
EMERGENCY
80%* 80%* 75%* 75%* 70%* 70%* 70%* 70%*
ROOM
*Plan pays after deductible
The individual deductible amount must be met by each member enrolled under your medical coverage. If you have
several covered dependents, all charges used to apply toward a “per individual” deductible amount will also be applied
toward the “per family” deductible amount. When the family deductible amount is reached, no further individual
deductibles will have to be met for the remainder of that plan year. No member may contribute more than the individual
deductible amount to the “per family” deductible amount. The same typically applies for the out-of-pocket maximum.
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Medical Premiums
Premium contributions for medical are deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Your level of coverage
determines your monthly contributions.
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HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Need funds to help cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses? Consider a Health Savings
Account (HSA). An HSA is a personal healthcare bank account used to pay for
qualified medical expenses and funded by you. HSA contributions and withdrawals
for qualified healthcare expenses are tax-free. You must be enrolled in an HDHP to
participate.
Your HSA can be used for qualified expenses for you, Eligibility
your spouse and/or tax dependent(s), even if they are not
You are eligible to contribute to an HSA if:
covered by your plan. If you are not currently enrolled
in an HDHP but you have unused HSA funds from a » You are enrolled in an HSA-eligible High Deductible
Health Plan.
previous account, those funds can still be used for
qualified expenses. » You are not covered by your spouse’s non-HDHP
health plan.
HSA Bank will issue you a debit card, giving you direct
» Your spouse does not have a healthcare Flexible
access to your account balance. Use your debit card
Spending Account or Health Reimbursement
to pay for qualified medical expenses, with no need to
Account.
submit receipts for reimbursement. You must have a
balance in your HSA account to use the card. » You are not eligible to be claimed as a dependent
on someone else’s tax return.
Eligible expenses include doctors’ visits, eye exams,
» You are not enrolled in Medicare or TRICARE.
prescription expenses, laser eye surgery and more. Check
out IRS Publication 502 on www.irs.gov for a complete list » You have not received Department of Veterans
of eligible expenses. Affairs medical benefits in the past 90 days for non-
service-related care. (Service-related care will not be
taken into consideration.)
HSA
also portable if you change jobs. There are no vesting
requirements or forfeiture provisions. When your HSA
balance reaches $1,000, you will also have access to
investment options.
Tax-free Payments
(for qualified medical expenses)
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How to Enroll HSA Funding Limits
To enroll in the company-sponsored HSA, you must elect The IRS places an annual limit on the maximum amount
an HDHP and designate the amount to contribute on a that can be contributed to HSAs. For 2022, contributions
pre-tax basis. US Acute Care Solutions will establish an are limited to the following:
HSA account in your name and send in your contribution
once bank account information has been provided HSA FUNDING LIMITS
and verified. EMPLOYEE $3,650
FAMILY $7,300
Thoughts & Tips: It’s up to you how much to contribute to your HSA. Buying a new house
or sending a kid to college? You can contribute less this year. Paid off your student loans or got
a new job? Stash the annual max in your account.
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PHARMACY BENEFITS
Our prescription drug benefits are provided through the broad OptumRx network of over 67,000 pharmacies. The
OptumRx network includes CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kroger, and more. If you have questions, call
OptumRx at 844-785-1599 or visit www.optumrx.com.
PREVENTIVE DRUGS
100% COVERED**
RETAIL RX***
GENERIC 80%* 75%* $16 copay $16 copay
Maintenance Medication
You will be required to fill maintenance medications with
a 90-day prescription. Maintenance medications are
those you take on a regular basis (high blood pressure,
diabetes, birth control, etc). These medications can
be filled through a retail pharmacy or home delivery.
You will have one 30-day grace fill available for any
new prescription. After the grace fill, you must fill your
prescription with a 90-day supply or you will pay the full
cost of your medications.
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USING OPTUMRX
Network Retail Pharmacies Is My Drug on the Formulary?
Show your medical insurance card at any OptumRx A formulary is a list of generic and brand name drugs
network retail pharmacy. Sign into your account, that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration
call customer service or use the app to find (FDA) and are covered under your prescription drug plan.
network pharmacies. If your drug isn’t on a carrier’s formulary, you’ll pay more
for it. The formulary is the same for all four medical plan
Home Delivery options at USACS.
Order up to a 90-day supply of the medication you take
regularly for less. There’s no charge for standard shipping How Much Will My Drug Cost?
to U.S. addresses. You can set up home delivery online The cost of your prescription depends on how your
at www.optumrx.com, use the app or call OptumRx at medication is classified—either Generic, Preferred or
844-785-1599. If you call, make sure you have your Non-Preferred. Generics will cost less than Preferred
doctor’s contact information, the name and strength of and Non-Preferred drugs. You can also find this
your medications, and payment information handy. information at www.optumrx.com.
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OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS
Deductible Copay
The amount you must pay for covered services before The fixed amount you pay for healthcare
your insurance starts paying its portion. services at the time you receive them.
UP TO
DEDUCTIBLE
YOU PAY
100%
Coinsurance Out-of-
Your percentage of Pocket
the cost of a covered Maximum
service. If your office The most you will pay
visit is $100 and your during the plan year
coinsurance is 20% (and before your insurance
you’ve met your deductible begins to pay 100% of the
but not your out-of-pocket allowed amount.
maximum), your payment
would be $20.
% UP TO THE
YOU PAY OUT-OF-POCKET
MAXIMUM
%
PLAN PAYS
PLAN PAYS
100%
AFTER THROUGH
OUT-OF-POCKET END OF
MAXIMUM IS REACHED PLAN YEAR
AFTER
DEDUCTIBLE
IS REACHED
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HOW TO PICK A PLAN
It’s important that you choose a medical plan that offers the right coverage at the right cost for you. Keep in mind that
you pay for the monthly cost on a before-tax basis.
Pay LESS now and MORE when you need care Pay MORE now and LESS when you need care
The Bronze HDHP and Silver HDHP medical options cost The Platinum PPO Plan option generally costs more but
less per paycheck, but the deductibles are higher. Make the deducible is lower. Keep in mind that if you don’t
sure you know how the deductible works, and that the expect to have a lot of healthcare needs, you could be
deductible amount is something you can afford in the spending money for benefits you don’t use.
event you need a lot of healthcare. Keep in mind that you
can enroll in an HSA to set aside pre-tax money to cover
medical costs prior to meeting your deductible.
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PREVENTIVE CARE
The US Acute Care Solutions health plans cover a set of preventive services
— at no cost to you!
Screening tests and routine checkups are considered preventive, which means they’re often paid at 100%. Keep up to
date with your primary care physician to save time and money and keep yourself healthier in the long run. Under the
U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), some common covered services include:
Take advantage of these covered services. However, remember that diagnostic care to identify health risks is covered
according to plan benefits, even if done during a preventive care visit. This means if your doctor finds a new condition
or potential risk during your appointment, the services may be billed as diagnostic medicine and result in some
out-of-pocket costs. Read over your benefit summary to see what specific preventive services are provided to you.
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WHERE TO GO FOR CARE
You think you may be sick, but your primary care physician is booked through the end of the month. Instead of immediately
choosing an expensive trip to the emergency room or relying on questionable information from the internet, take a look below at
various care centers and resources and the types of care they provide.
DO YOUR
HOMEWORK
URGENT CARE What may seem like an EMERGENCY
urgent care center could
CENTER actually be a standalone ROOM
ER. These newer facilities
come with a higher price
tag, so ask for clarification
if the word "emergency"
When would I use this? appears in the company When would I use this?
name.
You need care quickly, but it is You need immediate treatment
not a true emergency. Urgent for a serious life‑threatening
care centers offer treatment for condition. If a situation seems life
non‑life‑threatening injuries or What are the costs and What are the costs and threatening, call 911 or your local
illnesses. time considerations?** time considerations?** emergency number right away.
*This is a sample list of services and may not be all‑inclusive. **Costs and time information represent averages only and are not tied to a specific condition or treatment.
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VIRTUAL MEDICINE - TELADOC
When you’re sick, the last thing you want to do is leave the cozy comfort of your home.
Or sometimes you’re just too on the go to pop in for a visit. Virtual medicine is a
convenient and easy way to talk to a doctor fast.
Teladoc
We provide a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc to
you and your dependents. Teladoc offers on-demand
access to board-certified doctors through online video,
telephone or secure email. You and your family can be
treated for general health issues at home at no charge*.
Telemedicine is useful for after-hours non-emergency
care, when your primary care doctor is unavailable, if
you need prescriptions or refills or if you’re traveling.
Please note that some states do not allow physicians
to prescribe medications via telemedicine. For more
information, visit www.teladoc.com.
Virtual Visits
A virtual visit with Teladoc lets you see and talk to a
doctor from your phone, tablet or computer without an
appointment. Most visits take about 10-15 minutes, and
doctors can write a prescription (in participating states). Access Virtual Visits
Try a virtual visit when your doctor is not available or
Visit www.teladoc.com to request a virtual visit. Once
you’re traveling.
you register and request a consult, you will pay your
Doctors can diagnose and treat a wide range to non- portion of the service costs according to your medical
emergency medication conditions through a virtual visits. plan, and then enter a virtual waiting room. During your
The most common conditions treated during a virtual visit you can talk to a doctor about your health concerns,
visit include: symptoms and treatment options. Virtual visits aren’t
» B
ladder infection/ » Cold/flu good for conditions requiring an exam or test, complex
urinary tract infection or chronic problems, or emergencies, including sprains or
» Sore throat
broken bones.
» Respiratory infection » Pink eye
» Bronchitis Consultations are $50. Those enrolled in the Bronze or
» Stomachache
Silver HDHP Plans will pay $50 per consultation until they
» Sinus problems » Rash have reached their deductible. Those enrolled in the Gold
or Platinum PPO Plans will pay $0 per consultation.
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TELADOC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Behavioral Health Visits
Employees will have access to behavioral health
practitioners by telephone or video conference in the
BH Program’s service area. The BH Program offers
employees ongoing access to behavioral diagnostic
services, talk therapy, and prescription medication
management, when appropriate. Employees and their
dependents age 18 or older will have access to the
following types of
BH practitioners:
» Psychiatrists » Therapists (Marriage
(MD/DO) and Family) (Masters)
» Clinical Social Workers » Counselors
(Masters) (Masters)
» Psychologists » Substance Abuse
(PhD) Counselors
Things to note:
» Teladoc will provide employees with information
identifying each BH Practitioner’s licensure,
specialties, gender and language.
» BH Practitioners are not accessible 24 hours/
day, 365 days/year. Employees must schedule an
appointment with the practitioner based on
their availability.
» Employee or dependents age 18 or older will be
required to complete a comprehensive Medical
History Disclosure and an assessment that is
specific to the BH Program prior to scheduling
an appointment.
» Initial consultation is expected to be 45 minutes
in length, on average followed by subsequent
psychiatric visit that will be shorter in length.
The cost for a telephonic or video visit will be the same
regardless of which medical plan you are enrolled in.
The first consultation with a psychiatrist is $220, with all
subsequent visits for $100 per visit. A BH consultation
with a therapist other than a psychiatrist will be $90.
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401(K)/RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or you’ve been in the workforce for years,
it’s always a good time to plan for retirement.
Market-leading 401(k) Plan the eligibility requirements; you are immediately vested in
these company contributions.
At USACS, we don’t just invest in your present. We
also invest in your future. We offer an industry-leading For new hires, 500 hours must be worked within
401(k) contribution of up to 10%, regardless of their anniversary year to become eligible to
your contribution. The USACS contribution is receive 3% of the USACS contribution. The company
immediately vested. contributions will begin on the date the eligibility
requirement is met. New hires who work 1,000
What is a 401(k)? hours within the calendar year will receive an
additional 7% contribution starting on the date
This employer-sponsored retirement account can
that the 1,000 hours requirement is met. The 7%
help build and create choices for your future self by
contribution will be retroactive to the date that
saving money — tax free — from your paycheck. Due
the 500 hour requirement is met or January 1,
to the value of compounding interest, the sooner you
whichever is later.
participate in a 401(k), the better.
Current clinicians/non-clinicians who are already receiving
Eligible employees can invest for retirement while
USACS contributions will continue to receive a 3% pre-tax
receiving certain tax advantages. Administrative and
contribution from USACS regardless of how many hours
record-keeping services for this plan are provided by
are worked in the year. However, in order to qualify for
Fidelity. You may start making pre-tax contributions into
the additional 7% USACS contribution, clinicians/non-
the plan as of date of hire.
clinicians must work 1,000 hours within the calendar year.
Contributing to a 401(k) account now can help keep you
This additional contribution will begin following the
financially secure later in life. The US Acute Care Solutions
date at which the hours requirement is met and will
401(k) plan provides you with the tools and flexibility you
be retroactive to January 1st or the date at which
need to prepare.
the clinician/non-clinician became eligible for USACS
PLAN AT A GLANCE contributions, whichever date is later.
US Acute Care Solutions
PLAN NAME 401(k) Plan
RECORDKEEPER Fidelity Contribution Increases
WEBSITE www.netbenefits.com If you contribute less than 8% to your 401k, your
ELIGIBILITY As of date of hire percentage will be automatically increased by 1% (not to
USACS provides up to a 10% exceed the maximum individual contribution allowable
company contribution to
clinicians/non-clinicians based
by the IRS). Once you reach 8%, the automatic increases
COMPANY MATCH on a set criteria defined below. will stop. This is an automatic way to invest more into
You are immediately vested in
the Company contributions. your 401(k) plan without having to take action. You may
change the amount of your contributions at any time. All
Eligibility changes are effective as soon as administratively feasible
and remain in effect until you modify them. You may also
As a clinician/non-clinician, you are eligible to participate
discontinue your contributions and start them again at
in the 401(k) by making either pre-tax or Roth/post-tax
any time.
contributions effective upon date of hire. USACS offers
a 10% contribution to clinicians/non-clinicians who meet You can elect to opt out of the automatic increase by
logging into your account at www.netbenefits.com.
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How Much Should I Be Saving?
Industry standards suggest saving, at a minimum, 12% to
15% of your income, inclusive of US Acute Care Solutions’
generous contribution. USACS provides a 10% company
contribution to employees after meeting their eligibility
requirements outlined on the previous page. Employees
are 100% vested in their 401(k) balance.
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DENTAL BENEFITS
Brushing your teeth and flossing are great, but don’t forget to visit the dentist too!
US Acute Care Solutions offers affordable plan options for routine care and beyond.
Coverage is available from Delta Dental of Ohio.
COVERED SERVICES
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
Oral Exams, Routine Cleanings, Bitewing X-rays, Fluoride Applications, 100% 100% 100% 100%
Sealants, Space Maintainers, Panoramic X-rays
BASIC SERVICES
80% 80% 90% 90%
Full Mouth X-rays, Fillings, Oral Surgery, Simple Extractions
MAJOR SERVICES
Oral Surgery, Complex Extractions, Denture Adjustments and Repairs, Root 50%* 50%* 60%* 60%*
Canal Therapy, Periodontics, Crowns, Dentures, Bridges
ORTHODONTICS
50%* 50%*
Dependent Child(ren) Only
ORTHODONTIC LIFETIME MAXIMUM $1,000 $1,500
Plan pays after deductible
Thoughts & Tips: Only 60% of adults ages 20 to 64 have been to the dentist in
the past year. Take advantage of your dental coverage to keep your smile healthy.
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VISION BENEFITS
Don’t wear glasses? Even you shouldn’t skip an annual eye exam! US Acute Care Solutions
provides you and your family access to quality vision care with a comprehensive vision
benefit through VSP.
VISION PLAN
MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS
EMPLOYEE ONLY $6.08
EXAMS
COPAY $10 copay $45 allowance Every 12 months
LENSES
SINGLE VISION $10 copay $30 allowance
FRAMES
ALLOWANCE $150 allowance $70 allowance Every 24 months
Thoughts & Tips: More than 150 million Americans use corrective eyewear to
compensate for refractive errors.
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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Flex your spending power! A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a special tax-free account
you put money into to pay for certain out-of-pocket expenses.
money can cover the cost of going to a » Care of a Preschool Child by a Licensed Nursery or
Day Care Provider
chiropractor or acupuncturist, if your
insurance doesn’t already cover it. » Before- and After-School Care
» Day Camp
» In-House Dependent Day Care
Due to federal regulations, expenses for your domestic
partner and your domestic partner’s children may not be
reimbursed under the FSA programs. Check with your tax
advisor to determine if any exceptions apply.
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How to Use the Account
You can use your FSA debit card at doctor and dentist
offices, pharmacies and vision service providers. It cannot
be used at locations that do not offer services under
the plan, unless the provider has also complied with IRS
regulations. The transaction will be denied if you attempt
to use the card at an ineligible location.
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HSA VS. FSA
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are both ways to
save pre-tax money to pay for your eligible healthcare costs. Which one is right for you?
HSA FSA
You own your HSA. It is a savings account in your name Your employer owns your FSA. If you leave your
OWNERSHIP and you always have access to the funds, even if you employer, you lose access to the account unless you
change jobs. have a COBRA right.
Please refer to your Summary Plan Description or plan certificate for your plan’s specific FSA or HSA benefits.
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LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE
It is important to have a plan in place in case something happens to you. USACS’ Life &
AD&D coverage can help prepare for the unexpected. Survivor benefits provide financial
protection and security.
Thoughts & Tips: Did you know that Name a primary and contingent beneficiary to make your
intentions clear. Make sure to indicate their full name,
the beneficiary that you select for your address, Social Security number, relationship, date of
life insurance does not carry over to your birth and distribution percentage. Please note that in
retirement plan? Be sure to select your most states, benefit payments cannot be made to a
beneficiaries for both. minor. If you elect to designate a minor as beneficiary, all
proceeds may be held under the beneficiary’s name and
will earn interest until the minor reaches majority age of
18. If you need assistance, contact the Human Resources
Team or your own legal counsel.
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Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Life and AD&D benefits are an important part of your family’s financial security. USACS provides a generous company-paid
Life and AD&D insurance benefit to cover expenses in a time of need. Additional coverage is also available to protect you
and your family. Eligible employees may purchase additional Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance. Premiums are paid through
payroll deductions.
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VOLUNTARY INSURANCE RATES
AGE AGE
EMPLOYEE SPOUSE
(AS OF JANUARY 1, 2022) (AS OF JANUARY 1, 2022)
Employee $0.019
Spouse $0.022
Child(ren) $0.072
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SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY
US Acute Care Solutions provides a market-leading, company-paid short and long term
disability benefit. This coverage protects you financially in the event you cannot work as a
result of a debilitating injury.
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PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
US Acute Care Solutions provides an industry-leading parental leave benefit that covers up to 12 weeks of paid leave
for birth mothers and 2 weeks of paid leave, at 100% of base wages, for all new parents. This paid leave includes birth
mothers as well as fathers, partners, spouses, adoptive, or surrogate parents. We take care of you like family so you can
take care of yours.
BIRTH MOTHER:
8 weeks Leave paid at 100%* +4 weeks Primary Care
(2 weeks Parental Leave + 6 weeks short-term disability) Giver Leave paid at 50%*
PLUS flexible clinical scheduling for 3 months post leave, when available.
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WELLBEING/MENTAL HEALTH
You visit your doctor when you’re feeling sick, and you exercise and eat healthy to keep
your body strong. But your mental health is just as important. What do you do to stay
healthy mentally? Do you know where you can go when you need help? Whether you need
assistance with work-life balance or anxiety, there are resources available to help you out.
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Crisis Text Line Text “HELLO” to 741741 Send a text 24/7 to the Crisis Text Line to speak with a
crisis counselor who can provide support and information. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
Veterans Crisis Line Call 800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255 The Veterans
Crisis Line can be used by phone or text to connect veterans with a trained responder 24/7.
The service is available to all veterans, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled
in VA healthcare.
Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
An important aspect of your overall wellbeing is emotional wellness – the ability to successfully adapt to changes and
challenges as they arrive and handle life’s stresses. These five actions have been shown to improve emotional wellness.
Practice mindfulness.
Practice deep breathing, enjoy a stroll,
and stay present in each moment.
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SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
US Acute Care Solutions offers several ways for you to supplement your medical plan
coverage. This additional insurance can help cover unexpected expenses, regardless of
any benefit you may receive from your medical plan. Coverage is available for yourself
and your dependents and is offered at discounted group rates.
Critical Illness Coverage » Pre-Existing Conditions: This plan does NOT have a
pre-existing condition exclusion; however, your date
Critical Illness coverage through Unum pays a lump-sum
of diagnosis must be on or after the effective date of
benefit if you are diagnosed with a covered disease or
your policy for benefits to be paid.
condition. You can use this money however you like;
» Wellness Benefit: A wellness benefit is payable
for example: to help pay for expenses not covered by
for each covered member for completing certain
your medical plan, lost wages, child care, travel, home
wellness screenings such as a pap test, cholesterol
healthcare costs or any of your regular household
test, mammogram, colonoscopy or stress test.
expenses.
» Rates are based on your age and benefit amount
Covered Benefits and will be calculated for you when you go online
for enrollment. Rates for this plan are grouped in
(paid at 100% of your elected benefit amount unless
five-year increments and are subject to increase
otherwise noted):
each time you enter a new age-band. Refer to
» Heart Attack » Major Organ Failure www.unum.com for additional information.
» Stroke » Coma
» Coronary Artery » Complete Blindness
CRITICAL ILLNESS MONTHLY RATE
Bypass (25%) » Occupational HIV PER $1,000 OF COVERAGE
» Cancer » Cerebral Palsy ISSUE AGE
EMPLOYEE AND
SPOUSE
DEPENDENT CHILDREN
» Carcinoma in Situ » Cleft Lip or Palate Less than
$0.336 $0.502
(25%) age 25
» Cystic Fibrosis 25 - 29 $0.416 $0.582
» Benign Brain Tumor
» Down Syndrome 30 - 34 $0.516 $0.682
» End Stage Renal
Failure » Spina Bifida 35 - 39 $0.676 $0.842
40 - 44 $0.896 $1.062
45 - 49 $1.206 $1.372
LEVEL OF COVERAGE WELLNESS BENEFIT PAYABLE
50 - 54 $1.696 $1.862
$10,000 $50
55 - 59 $2.346 $2.512
$20,000 $75
60 - 64 $3.346 $3.512
$30,000 $100
65 - 69 $4.906 $5.072
70 - 74 $7.426 $7.592
Plan Highlights 75 - 79 $7.906 $8.072
» Employees can elect $10,000, $20,000, or $30,000
80 - 84 $11.086 $11.252
of coverage
85 or
$17.546 $17.712
» Guaranteed Issue Coverage (no medical questions) over
– Employee: $30,000
– Spouse: $15,000
– Child(ren): 50% of Employee coverage amount
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Accident Coverage Accident Coverage
benefits for you and your covered family members if you EMERGENCY CARE $150
have expenses related to an accidental injury. Health NON-EMERGENCY INITIAL CARE $75
insurance helps with medical expenses, but this coverage MEDICAL TESTING BENEFIT
(X-RAY, MR/MRI, ULTRASOUND, $200
is an additional layer of protection that can help you NCV, CT/CAT, EEG)
pay deductibles, copays and even typical day-to-day PHYSICIAN FOLLOW-UP VISIT $75
expenses such as a mortgage or car payment. Benefits
THERAPY SERVICES $25
under this plan are payable to you to use as you wish.
HOSPITAL OR ICU BENEFIT $200-$1,500
The Accident insurance plan pays cash benefits to help BURNS (2ND AND 3RD DEGREE) $1,000-$10,000
with costs associated with out-of-pocket expenses and CONCUSSION $150
bills in the event of a covered accident: COMA $10,000
LACERATION $25-$600
» Intensive care unit - $400/day
TENDON/LIGAMENT/ROTATOR
» Ambulance transportation - $400 $800
CUFF REPAIR (WITH SURGERY)
» Injuries - varies (for a schedule of payments for Ground - $400
AMBULANCE
fractures, dislocations, lacerations, burns, etc., Air - $1,500
please visit www.unum.com PROSTHETIC DEVICE $750
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
US Acute Care Solutions cares about you and wants you to succeed in all aspects of life,
so we offer a variety of additional benefits to help make your day-to-day easier.
» Extended protection to children and 2. Visit PetsNationwide.com and enter the company name.
family members
3. Call 877-738-7874 and mention that you are an
» Lost wallet protection employee of US Acute Care Solutions to receive
» Internet surveillance preferred pricing.
» Identity theft insurance
» Full-service identity restoration Employee Discount Program
With PerkSpot, you can get dozens of exclusive discounts
» Credit monitoring
on your favorite brands. You can browse deals, search
This plan is yours to keep if you retire or leave US Acute by brand or category, and enjoy savings on a variety of
Care Solutions. products and services. Access these exclusive discounts by
going to usacs.perkspot.com.
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TutorMe Rocket Lawyer
The USACS TutorMe benefit allows employees and their Legal Benefits are available through Rocket Lawyer. Whether
dependents to receive free online tutoring. You or your you are starting a family, buying a home, working through
dependents can connect with a live tutor in under 30 a landlord dispute, or planning your estate, Rocket Lawyer
seconds for over 300 subjects, 24 hours a day. They have a Legal Benefits can help.
network of over 10,000 verified tutors who are ready to help
To take advantage of these benefits, follow the steps below:
with any question, no matter how big or small. The limit is
3 hours per week; per household. » Go to go.rocketlawyer.com/usacs (this link will
become active on 7/1/2022)
Receive one-on-one tutoring for:
» Enter your work email address
» Career support services including resume/cover
» You will receive an email from Rocket Lawyer; click
letter writing and interview techniques
the “Activate Account” button
» K-12 students
» Fill out the form, and you are set!
» College or grad school students who need support
for specialized programs (nursing, engineering, etc.) With Rocket Lawyer, you will have access to:
» Standardized exam prep including ACT, GRE, LSAT, » Legal Documents Library: Create and sign hundreds
MBA and more of legal documents such as wills, leases, and
childcare authorization forms
How it Works: » Attorney Q&A: Submit a question and get reliable
» Connect with a Live Tutor legal advice within one business day
OR » Attorney Phone Consultations: Schedule a free,
» Upload a paper on our Writing Lab to receive 30-minute phone call with a Rocket Lawyer attorney
feedback specializing in your issue
» Attorney Discounts: Save 40% on lawyers in your area
How to Access TutorMe:
» Be on the lookout for an email from TutorMe RocketLawyer can help you with:
containing login info » Getting married
» Log in with the email address associated with the » Landlord/Tenant issues
inbox in which the TutorMe email was received using » Estate planning
the temporary password provided
» Speeding tickets
» Change your password
» Family/Elder care
» Start tutoring!
» Immigration issues
» Buying a home
» Starting a family
Need Help? Email benefitssupport@rocketlawyer.com.
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Loan Refinancing
USACS is pleased to offer qualifying employees, their friends and family a student loan consolidation and refinancing
service. Administered by SoFi, the program reduces your loan repayments by consolidating and refinancing your federal
and private loans into one loan at a lower interest rate.
As an employee, you and your friends and family members will receive a 0.25% rate discount (1) when you refinance your
student loans through sofi.com/USACS. Employees can also refinance an existing Parent PLUS loan, or co-sign for their
children’s student loans. SoFi saves their borrowers (2) when they refinance loans. Terms range from 5-20 years with low
variable & fixed rate options, no application fees, no origination fees, no prepayment penalties.
How to Apply
Visit sofi.com/USACS (this link will become active on 7/1/2022) and follow the steps. You must start your application through
this link to receive the 0.25% rate discount available to Practice employees and their friends and family (1) . SoFi takes several
factors into consideration when evaluating your application, including your education, employment history, income and
credit rating.
(1)
Payment will be issued electronically once you become a SoFi borrower; and you have submitted a completed application with documents and
your loan has been disbursed. Offer good for new customers only.
(2)
See sofi.com/disclaimer
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Student Loan Refinancing
ATTENTION loan refinancing. For the first time ever, physicians can secure lower interest
rates on their entire student loan portfolio…as soon as they sign with USACS!
PHYSICIANS Regardless of how much is refinanced, you have the option to pay as little
as $100/month for the remainder of residency and for 6 months after.
CONTACT US
ELIGIBILITY
(800) 828-0898 • BORROWERS: Must be a U.S. Citizen or
permanent resident with a valid I-1551 card
@ dgrella@usacs.com
www.usacs.com
• ELIGIBLE LOANS: Up to 100% of outstanding private
and federal student loans from both undergrad and
Go to USACS.com/refinance and calculate medical school (min $5,000; no maximum)
your student loan savings!
GRADUATES FROM THESE SCHOOLS HAVE ALREADY REFINANCED THEIR LOANS WITH OUR PREFERRED BANK
Harvard Medical School • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine • Pritzker School of Medicine • Indiana University School of
Medicine • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine • Duke University School of Medicine • The School of Medicine
at the University of California • University of Texas Health and Science • Ross University School of Medicine
9/9/16
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GLOSSARY
Balance Billing – When you are billed by a provider for Healthcare Cost Transparency – Also known as market
the difference between the provider’s charge and the transparency or medical transparency. Online cost
allowed amount. For example, if the provider’s charge is transparency tools, available through health insurance
$100 and the allowed amount is $60, you may be billed by carriers, allow you to search an extensive national
the provider for the remaining $40. database to compare varying costs for services.
Coinsurance – Your share of the cost of a covered Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) – A personal
healthcare service, calculated as a percent of the allowed healthcare account funded by your employer that you
amount for the service, typically after you meet your could use to pay for qualified medical expenses.
deductible.
Health Savings Account (HSA) – A personal healthcare
Copay – The fixed amount, as determined by your bank account funded by your or your employer’s tax-free
insurance plan, you pay for healthcare services received. dollars to pay for qualified medical expenses. You must
be enrolled in a HDHP to open an HSA. Funds contributed
Deductible – The amount you owe for healthcare
to an HSA roll over from year to year and the account is
services before your health insurance begins to pay its
portable, so if you change jobs your account goes with
portion. For example, if your deductible is $1,000, your
you.
plan does not pay anything until you’ve paid $1,000 for
covered services. This deductible may not apply to all
services, including preventive care.
Explanation of Benefits (EOB) – A statement from
your insurance carrier that explains which services were
provided, their cost, what portion of the claim was paid
by the plan, and what portion is your liability, in addition
to how you can appeal the insurer’s decision.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – A special tax-
free account you put money into that you use to pay for
certain out-of-pocket healthcare costs. You’ll save an
amount equal to the taxes you would have paid on the
money you set aside. FSAs are “use it or lose it,” meaning
that funds not used by the end of the plan year will be
lost. Some Healthcare FSAs do allow for a grace period or
a roll over into the next plan year.
» Healthcare FSA – A pre-tax benefit account used
to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care
expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance
plan. All expenses must be qualified as defined in
Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.
» Limited Purpose FSA – Designed to complement
a Health Savings Account, a Limited Purpose FSA
allows for reimbursement of eligible dental and
vision expenses.
» Dependent Care FSA – A pre-tax benefit account
used to pay for dependent care services. For
additional information on eligible expenses, refer to
Publication 503 on the IRS website.
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High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) – A plan option Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications – Medications
that provides choice, flexibility and control when it comes available without a prescription.
to healthcare spending. Most preventive care is covered
Prescription Medications – Medications prescribed
at 100% with in-network providers, there are no copays
by a doctor. Cost of these medications is determined by
and all qualified employee-paid medical expenses count
their assigned tier: generic, preferred, non-preferred or
toward your deductible and your out-of-pocket maximum.
specialty.
Network – A group of physicians, hospitals and other
» Generic Drugs – Drugs approved by the U.S. Food
healthcare providers that have agreed to provide
and Drug Administration (FDA) to be chemically
medical services to a health insurance plan’s members at
discounted costs. identical to corresponding preferred or non-
preferred versions. Usually the most cost-effective
» In-Network – Providers that contract with your version of any medication.
insurance company to provide healthcare services
» Preferred Drugs – Brand-name drugs on your
at the negotiated carrier discounted rates.
provider’s approved list (available online).
» Out-of-Network – Providers that are not contracted
» Non-Preferred Drugs – Brand-name drugs not on
with your insurance company. If you choose an out-
your provider’s list of approved drugs. These drugs
of-network provider, services will not be covered at
are typically newer and have higher copayments.
the in-network negotiated carrier discounted rates.
» Specialty Drugs – Prescription medications used to
» Non-Participating – Providers that have declined
treat complex, chronic and often costly conditions.
entering into a contract with your insurance
Because of the high cost, many insurers require that
provider. They may not accept any insurance and
specific criteria be met before a drug is covered.
you could pay for all costs out of pocket.
Open Enrollment – The period set by the employer » Prior Authorization – A requirement that your
during which employees and dependents may enroll for physician obtain approval from your health
coverage, make changes or decline coverage. insurance plan to prescribe a specific medication for
you.
Out-of-Pocket Maximum – The most you pay during
a policy period (usually a 12-month period) before your » Step Therapy – The goal of a Step Therapy Program
health insurance begins to pay 100% of the allowed is to steer employees to less expensive, yet equally
amount. This does not include your premium, charges effective, medications while keeping member and
beyond the Reasonable & Customary, or healthcare your physician disruption to a minimum. You must
plan doesn’t cover. Check with your carrier to confirm typically try a generic or preferred-brand medication
what applies to the maximum. before “stepping up” to a non-preferred brand.
Reasonable and Customary Allowance (R&C) – Also
known as the UCR (Usual, Customary, and Reasonable)
amount. The amount paid for a medical service in a
geographic area based on what providers in the area
usually charge for the same or similar medical service.
The R&C amount is sometimes used to determine the
allowed amount.
Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) – Mandated
by healthcare reform, your insurance carrier provides you
with a summary of your benefits and plan coverage.
Summary Plan Description (SPD) - The document(s)
that outline the rights, obligations, and material
provisions of the plan(s) to all participants and their
beneficiaries.
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Required Notices When Will You Pay A Higher Premium (Penalty) To Join
A Medicare Drug Plan?
Important Notice from US Acute Care Solutions About You should also know that if you drop or lose your current coverage with
US Acute Care Solutions and don’t join a Medicare drug plan within 63
Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare under continuous days after your current coverage ends, you may pay a higher
the Health Design Plus (HDP) with Anthem BCBS PPO premium (a penalty) to join a Medicare drug plan later.
Network plan(s) Plan(s) If you go 63 continuous days or longer without creditable prescription drug
Please read this notice carefully and keep it where you can find it. This coverage, your monthly premium may go up by at least 1% of the Medicare
notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage with base beneficiary premium per month for every month that you did not have that
US Acute Care Solutions and about your options under Medicare’s prescription coverage. For example, if you go nineteen months without creditable coverage,
drug coverage. This information can help you decide whether or not you your premium may consistently be at least 19% higher than the Medicare base
want to join a Medicare drug plan. If you are considering joining, you should beneficiary premium. You may have to pay this higher premium (a penalty) as
compare your current coverage, including which drugs are covered at what long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage. In addition, you may
cost, with the coverage and costs of the plans offering Medicare prescription have to wait until the following October to join.
drug coverage in your area. Information about where you can get help to make
decisions about your prescription drug coverage is at the end of this notice. For More Information about This Notice or Your
There are two important things you need to know about your current coverage Current Prescription Drug Coverage…
and Medicare’s prescription drug coverage: Contact the person listed at the end of these notices for further information.
NOTE: You’ll get this notice each year. You will also get it before the next
1. Medicare prescription drug coverage became available in 2006 period you can join a Medicare drug plan, and if this coverage through
to everyone with Medicare. You can get this coverage if you join a US Acute Care Solutions changes. You also may request a copy of this notice
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or join a Medicare Advantage Plan at any time.
(like an HMO or PPO) that offers prescription drug coverage. All
Medicare drug plans provide at least a standard level of coverage set
by Medicare. Some plans may also offer more coverage for a higher For More Information about Your Options under
monthly premium. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage…
2. US Acute Care Solutions has determined that More detailed information about Medicare plans that offer prescription drug
the prescription drug coverage offered by the coverage is in the “Medicare & You” handbook. You’ll get a copy of the
Health Design Plus (HDP) with Anthem BCBS PPO Network plan(s) handbook in the mail every year from Medicare. You may also be contacted
plan(s) is, on average for all plan participants, expected to pay out directly by Medicare drug plans.
as much as standard Medicare prescription drug coverage pays and
is therefore considered Creditable Coverage. Because your existing For more information about Medicare prescription drug coverage:
coverage is Creditable Coverage, you can keep this coverage and not » Visit www.medicare.gov
pay a higher premium (a penalty) if you later decide to join a Medicare » Call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (see the inside
drug plan. back cover of your copy of the “Medicare & You” handbook for their
telephone number) for personalized help
When Can You Join A Medicare Drug Plan? » Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048
You can join a Medicare drug plan when you first become eligible for Medicare
during a seven-month initial enrollment period. That period begins three If you have limited income and resources, extra help paying for Medicare
months prior to your 65th birthday, includes the month you turn 65, and prescription drug coverage is available. For information about this extra help,
continues for the ensuing three months. You may also enroll each year from visit Social Security on the web at www.socialsecurity.gov, or call them at
October 15th through December 7th. 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
However, if you lose your current creditable prescription drug coverage, Remember: Keep this Medicare Part D notice. If you decide to join one
through no fault of your own, you will also be eligible for a two (2) month of the Medicare drug plans, you may be required to provide a copy of
Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to join a Medicare drug plan. this notice when you join to show whether or not you have maintained
creditable coverage and, therefore, whether or not you are required to
What Happens To Your Current Coverage If You Decide pay a higher premium (a penalty).
If you do decide to join a Medicare drug plan and drop your current
US Acute Care Solutions coverage, be aware that you and your dependents
will not be able to get this coverage back.
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Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act under this plan within 60 days after the date Medicaid or CHIP determine that
you or the dependent(s) qualify for the subsidy.
If you have had or are going to have a mastectomy, you may be entitled to
certain benefits under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 In addition, if you have a new dependent as a result of marriage, birth,
(WHCRA). For individuals receiving mastectomy-related benefits, coverage adoption, or placement for adoption, you may be able to enroll yourself and
will be provided in a manner determined in consultation with the attending your dependents. However, you must request enrollment within 30 days after
physician and the patient, for: the marriage, birth, adoption, or placement for adoption.
» All stages of reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy
was performed; To request special enrollment or obtain more information, contact
» Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a Human Resources at 833-447-8326.
symmetrical appearance;
» Prostheses; and
» Treatment of physical complications of the mastectomy, including
lymphedema.
These benefits will be provided subject to the same deductibles and
coinsurance applicable to other medical and surgical benefits provided under
this plan. For deductibles and coinsurance information applicable to the plan
in which you enroll, please refer to the summary plan description. If you would
like more information on WHCRA benefits, please contact Human Resources at
833-447-8326.
If the event giving rise to your special enrollment right is a loss of coverage
under Medicaid or the CHIP, you may request enrollment under this plan
within 60 days of the date you or your dependent(s) lose such coverage under
Medicaid or CHIP. Similarly, if you or your dependent(s) become eligible for a
state-granted premium subsidy towards this plan, you may request enrollment
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
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