Outline of Medicare Supplement Coverage Cover Page 1 of 2 Benefit Plans E and J

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1 Outline of Supplement Coverage Cover Page 1 of 2 Benefit Plans E and J See Outlines of Coverage sections for details about ALL plans These charts show the benefits included in each of the standardized Supplement plans. Every company must make available Plan A. Some plans may not be available in your state. The HCA is offering Plans E and J. BASIC BENEFITS for Plans A - J Hospitalization: coinsurance plus coverage for 365 additional days after benefits end. Medical Expenses: coinsurance (generally 20% of -approved expenses) or copayments for hospital outpatient services. Blood: First three pints of blood each year. A B C D E F F* G H I J J* Basic Basic Basic Basic Basic Basic Basic Basic Basic Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Benefits Skilled Skilled Skilled Skilled Skilled Skilled Skilled Skilled Nursing Coinsurancinsurancinsurancinsurancinsurancinsurancinsurance Nursing Coinsurance Basic Benefits ( ) An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association At-Home Recovery Preventive Care Not Covered By Excess (100%) Excess (80%) At-Home Recovery Excess (100%) At-Home Recovery Excess (100%) At-Home Recovery Preventive Care Not Covered By *Plans F and J also have an option called a high deductible F and a high deductible plan J. These high deductible plans pay the same benefits as Plans F and J after one has paid a calendar year $2,000 deductible. Benefits from high deductible plans F and J will not begin until out-of-pocket expenses exceed $2,000. Out-of-pocket expenses for this deductible are expenses that would ordinarily be paid by the contract. These expenses include the deductibles for and B but do not include the plan's separate foreign travel emergency deductible. Premera Blue Cross does not offer the high deductible plan F or J.

2 Outline of Supplement Coverage Cover Page 2 Benefit Plans E and J BASIC BENEFITS for Plans K and L include similar services as plans A J, but cost-sharing for the basic benefits is at different levels. 2 J K** L** Basic Benefits 100% of Hospitalization Coinsurance plus coverage for 365 Days after Benefits End 100% of Hospitalization Coinsurance plus coverage for 365 Days after Benefits End 50% Hospice cost-sharing 75% Hospice cost-sharing 50% of -eligible expenses for the first three pints of blood. 50% Coinsurance, except 100% Coinsurance for Preventative services 75% of -eligible expenses for the first three pints of blood. 75% Coinsurance, except 100% Coinsurance for Preventative Services Skilled Nursing Coinsurance 50% Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance 75% Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance 50% 75% Excess (100%) At-Home Recovery Preventive Care Not Covered By $4,620 Out-of-pocket Annual Limit*** $2,310 Out-of-pocket Annual Limit*** **Plans K and L provide for different cost-sharing for items and services than A J. Once you reach the annual limit, the plans pay 100% of the copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles for the rest of the calendar year. The out-of-pocket annual limit does not include charges from your provider that exceed -approved amounts, called "Excess Charges." You will be responsible for paying excess charges. ***The out-of-pocket annual limit will increase each year for inflation. See Outlines of Coverage for details and exceptions.

3 SUBSCRIPTION CHARGES AND PAYMENT MODES: Rates Effective January 1, 2010 Eligibility by Age Eligibility by Disability PLAN E $ PBC Total Monthly Rate $ PBC Total Monthly Rate $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ State Resident Rate: $ State Resident Rate: $ State Resident Rate: $ State Resident Rate: PLAN J $ PBC Total Monthly Rate $ PBC Total Monthly Rate $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ PEBB Retiree Subsidized Rate: $ State Resident Rate: $ State Resident Rate: $ State Resident Rate: $ State Resident Rate: 3

4 SUBSCRIPTION CHARGES INFORMATION We, Premera Blue Cross (PBC), can only raise your subscription charges if we raise the subscription charge for all contracts like yours in this state. DISCLOSURES Use this outline to compare benefits and subscription charges among contracts. READ YOUR CONTRACT VERY CAREFULLY This is only an outline describing your contract's most important features. You must read the contract itself to understand all of the rights and duties of both you and your supplement carrier. RIGHT TO RETURN CONTRACT If you find that you are not satisfied with your coverage, you may return it to th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace, Washington If you send the contract back to us within thirty (30) days after you receive it, we will treat the contract as if it had never been issued and return all of your payments. POLICY REPLACEMENT If you are replacing another health insurance policy, do NOT cancel it until you have actually received your new contract and are sure you want to keep it. This contract may not fully cover all of your medical costs. NOTICE Premera Blue Cross is not connected with. This outline of coverage does not give all the details of coverage. Contact your local Social Security office or consult and You for more details. COMPLETE ANSWERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT Review the application carefully before you sign it. Be certain that all information has been properly recorded. 4

5 PLANS E & J MEDICARE (PART A) - HOSPITAL SERVICES - PER BENEFIT PERIOD * A benefit period begins on the first day you receive service as an inpatient in a hospital and ends after you have been out of the hospital and have not received skilled care in any other facility for 60 days in a row. PLAN E PLAN J SERVICES MEDICARE PAYS PLAN E PAYS YOU PAY PLAN J PAYS YOU PAY Hospitalization* Semiprivate room and board, general nursing and miscellaneous services and supplies - First 60 days - 61st thru 90th day - 91st day and after: --- While using 60 lifetime reserve days --- Once lifetime reserve days are used: --- Additional 365 days 5 All but $1,100 All but $275 a day All but $550 a day --- Beyond the additional 365 days Skilled Nursing Facility Care* You must meet 's requirements, including having been in a hospital for at least 3 days and entered a -approved facility within 30 days after leaving the hospital - First 20 days All approved amounts - 21st thru 100th day All but $ a day - 101st day and after Blood - First 3 pints - Additional amounts Hospice Care Available as long as your doctor certifies you are terminally ill and you elect to receive these services 100% All but very limited coinsurance for outpatient drugs and inpatient respite care $1,100 ( deductible) $275 a day $550 a day 100% of eligible expenses Up to $ a day 3 pints ** $1,100 ( deductible) $275 a day $550 a day 100% of eligible expenses Up to $ a day 3 pints ** Balance Balance **NOTICE: When your hospital benefits are exhausted, the carrier stands in the place of and will pay whatever amount would have paid for up to an additional 365 days as provided in the contract's "Core Benefits." During this time, the hospital is prohibited from billing you for the balance based on any difference between its billed charges and the amount would have paid.

6 PLANS E & J (continued) MEDICARE (PART B) - MEDICAL SERVICES - PER CALENDAR YEAR * Once you have been billed $155 of -Approved amounts for covered services (which are noted with an asterisk), your will have been met for the calendar year. PLAN E PLAN J SERVICES MEDICARE PAYS PLAN E PAYS YOU PAY PLAN J PAYS YOU PAY Medical Expenses - In Or Out Of The Hospital And Outpatient Hospital Treatment, such as physician's services, inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services and supplies, physical and speech therapy, diagnostic tests, durable medical equipment, - First $155 of approved amounts* - Remainder of approved amounts excess charges (Above approved amounts) Generally 80% Generally 20% $155 ( deductible) $155 ( deductible) Generally 20% 100% Blood - First 3 pints - Next $155 of approved amounts* - Remainder of approved amounts 80% 20% $155 ( deductible) $155 ( deductible) 20% Clinical Laboratory Services - Blood Tests For Diagnostic Services 100% 6

7 PLANS E & J (continued) PARTS A & B PLAN E PLAN J SERVICES MEDICARE PAYS PLAN E PAYS YOU PAY SERVICES YOU PAY Home Health Care- Approved Services --- Medically necessary skilled care services and medical supplies --- Durable medical equipment First $155 of approved amounts* Remainder of approved amounts 100% 80% 20% $155 ( deductible) $155 ( deductible) 20% At-home Recovery Services - Not Covered By Home care certified by your doctor, for personal care during recovery from an injury or sickness for which approved a Home Care Treatment Plan --- Benefit for each visit All Costs Actual charges to $40 a visit Balance --- Number of visits covered (must be received within 8 weeks of last approved visit) All Costs Up to the number of Approved visits, not to exceed 7 each week Calendar year maximum $1600 7

8 PLANS E & J (continued) OTHER BENEFITS - NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE PLAN E PLAN J SERVICES MEDICARE PAYS PLAN E PAYS YOU PAY PLAN J PAYS YOU PAY - Not Covered by Medically necessary emergency care services beginning during the first 60 days of each trip outside the USA First $250 each calendar year $250 $250 Remainder of charges 80% to a lifetime maximum benefit of $50,000 20% and amounts over the $50,000 lifetime maximum 80% to a lifetime maximum benefit of $50,000 20% and amounts over the $50,000 lifetime maximum ***Preventive Medical Care Benefit Not Covered By Some annual physical and preventive tests and services administered or ordered by your doctor when not covered by - First $120 each calendar year - Additional charges $120 *** benefits are subject to change. Please consult the latest Guide to Health Insurance for People with. $120 8