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HMSA: Small Business Preferred Choice - A Summary of Benefits and Coverage: What this Plan Covers & What it Costs Coverage Period: 01/01/2016-12/31/2016 Coverage for: Individual / Family Plan Type: CompMED This is only a summary. If you want more detail about your coverage and costs, you can get the complete terms in the policy or plan document at http://www.hmsa.com or by calling 1-800-776-4672. Important Questions Answers What is the overall deductible? Are there other deductibles for specific services? Is there an out of pocket limit on my expenses? What is not included in the out of pocket limit? Is there an overall annual limit on what the plan pays? Does this plan use a network of providers? Do I need a referral to see a specialist? Are there services this plan doesn t cover? $200 person/$600 family Doesn t apply to preventive care from a participating provider and all well-child care. Yes, Specialty prescription drugs - Individual $250, Family $750. There are no other specific deductibles. Yes. $2,200 person/$6,600 family (applies to medical plan coverage). $4,650 person/$7,100 family (applies to prescription drug coverage). Premiums, balance-billed charges, payments for services subject to a maximum once you reach the maximum, any amounts you owe in addition to your copayment for covered services, and health care this plan doesn t cover. No. Yes. See http://www.hmsa.com/search/providers or call 1-800- 776-4672 for a list of participating providers. No. You don't need a referral to see a specialist. Yes. Why This Matters: You must pay all the costs up to the deductible amount before this plan begins to pay for covered services you use. Check your policy or plan document to see when the deductible starts over (usually, but not always, January 1st). See the chart starting on page 2 for how much you pay for covered services after you meet the deductible. You must pay all of the costs for these services up to the specific deductible amount before this plan begins to pay for these services. The out-of-pocket limit is the most you could pay during a coverage period (usually one year) for your share of the cost of covered services. This limit helps you plan for health care expenses. Even though you pay these expenses, they don t count toward the out-of-pocket limit. The chart starting on page 2 describes any limits on what the plan will pay for specific covered services, such as office visits. If you use an in-network doctor or other health care provider, this plan will pay some or all of the costs of covered services. Be aware, your in-network doctor or hospital may use an out-of-network provider for some services. Plans use the term in-network, preferred, or participating for providers in their network. See the chart starting on page 2 for how this plan pays different kinds of providers. You can see the specialist you choose without permission from this plan. Some of the services this plan doesn t cover are listed on page 7. See your policy or plan document for additional information about excluded services. 1 of 10

Common Medical Event If you visit a health care provider s office or clinic Copayments are fixed dollar amounts (for example, $15) you pay for covered health care, usually when you receive the service. Coinsurance is your share of the costs of a covered service, calculated as a percent of the allowed amount for the service. For example, if the plan s allowed amount for an overnight hospital stay is $1,000, your coinsurance payment of 20% would be $200. This may change if you haven t met your deductible. The amount the plan pays for covered services is based on the allowed amount. If an out-of-network provider charges more than the allowed amount, you may have to pay the difference. For example, if an out-of-network hospital charges $1,500 for an overnight stay and the allowed amount is $1,000, you may have to pay the $500 difference. (This is called balance billing.) This plan may encourage you to use participating providers by charging you lower deductibles, copayments and coinsurance amounts. Services You May Need Primary care visit to treat an injury or illness Participating Provider Non-Participating Provider $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Specialist visit $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Other practitioner office visit: Physical and Occupational Therapist Limitations & Exceptions $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit Services may require precertification. Psychologist $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Nurse Practitioner $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Preventive care (Well Child Physician Visit) No charge No charge Age and frequency limitations may apply. Screening Colonoscopy Screening No charge No charge Coverage is provided in accordance with HMSA s medical policies Mammography Screening No charge No charge For age 35 to 39, limited to one screening. For age 40 and over, limited to one screening per calendar year. Pap Smears Screening No charge No charge Limited to one per calendar year. Prostate Specific Antigen Test Screening No charge No charge 1 Services/Visits per Calendar Year 50 Years of Age and Above Sigmoidoscopy Screening No charge No charge Coverage is provided in accordance with HMSA s medical policies 2 of 10

Common Medical Event If you visit a health care provider s office or clinic If you have a test If you need drugs to treat your illness or condition More information about prescription drug coverage is available at http://www.hmsa.c om. Services You May Need Participating Provider Non-Participating Provider Immunization (Standard) No charge No charge ---none--- Diagnostic test Inpatient Outpatient X-ray Inpatient Outpatient Blood Work Inpatient Outpatient Imaging (CT/PET scans, MRIs) Inpatient Outpatient Tier 1 mostly Generic drugs (retail) Tier 1 mostly Generic drugs (mail order) Tier 2 mostly Preferred drugs (retail) Tier 2 mostly Preferred drugs (mail order) $20 copay $20 copay $10 copay/prescription $10 copay and /prescription Limitations & Exceptions Services may require precertification. Services may require precertification. Services may require precertification. Services may require precertification. One retail copay for 1-30 day supply, two retail copays for 31-60 day supply, and three retail copays for 61-90 day supply. $20 copay/prescription Not covered One mail order copay for a 84-90 day supply at a 90 day at retail network or contracted mail order provider. 50% co-insurance 50% co-insurance One retail copay for 1-30 day supply, two retail copays for 31-60 day supply, and three retail copays for 61-90 day supply. 50% co-insurance Not covered One mail order copay for a 84-90 day supply at a 90 day at retail network or contracted mail order provider. 3 of 10

Common Medical Event If you need drugs to treat your illness or condition More information about prescription drug coverage is available at http://www.hmsa.c om. If you have outpatient surgery If you need immediate medical attention If you have a hospital stay Services You May Need Tier 3 mostly Other Brand Name drugs (retail) Tier 3 mostly Other Brand Name drugs (mail order) Tier 4 mostly Preferred Specialty Drugs (retail) Tier 5 mostly Other Brand Name Specialty Drugs (retail) Participating Provider Non-Participating Provider Limitations & Exceptions 50% co-insurance 50% co-insurance One retail copay for 1-30 day supply, two retail copays for 31-60 day supply, and three retail copays for 61-90 day supply. 50% co-insurance Not covered One mail order copay for a 84-90 day supply at a 90 day at retail network or contracted mail order provider. 50% co-insurance 50% co-insurance Not covered Not covered Tier 4 & 5 (mail order) Not covered Not covered Facility fee (e.g., ambulatory surgery center) ---none--- Physician Visit $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Surgeon fees (cutting) (non-cutting) (cutting) (non-cutting) Retail benefit limited to a 30 day supply ---none--- ---none--- Emergency room services Physician Visit $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Emergency Room ---none--- Emergency medical transportation (air) Emergency medical transportation (ground) Limited to air transport to the nearest adequate hospital within the State of Hawaii. Ground transportation to the nearest, adequate hospital to treat your illness or injury. Urgent care $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Facility fee (e.g., hospital room) 365 Days per Calendar Year Physician Visit $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Surgeon fee (cutting) (non-cutting) (cutting) (non-cutting) ---none--- ---none--- 4 of 10

Common Medical Event If you have mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse needs If you are pregnant If you need help recovering or have other special health needs Services You May Need Participating Provider Non-Participating Provider Mental/Behavioral health outpatient services Physician services $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Hospital and facility services ---none--- Mental/Behavioral health inpatient services Physician services ---none--- Hospital and facility services ---none--- Substance use disorder outpatient services Physician services $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit ---none--- Hospital and facility services ---none--- Substance use disorder inpatient services Physician services ---none--- Hospital and facility services ---none--- Prenatal and postnatal care No charge No charge ---none--- Delivery (surgery) No charge No charge ---none--- Inpatient services (hospital room and board) ---none--- Limitations & Exceptions Home health care 150 Services/Visits per Calendar Year Rehabilitation services $12 copay/visit $12 copay/visit Services may require precertification. Excludes cardiac rehabilitation. Habilitation services Not covered Not covered Excluded service Skilled nursing care 120 Days per Calendar Year Durable medical equipment Services may require precertification. 5 of 10

Common Medical Event If you need help recovering or have other special health needs If your child needs dental or eye care Services You May Need Participating Provider Non-Participating Provider Hospice service No charge No charge ---none--- Limitations & Exceptions Eye exam $10 copay/exam 50% co-insurance Limited to one routine vision exam per calendar year. Glasses (single vision lenses and frames selected within designated group) $25 copay/glasses 50% co-insurance The frequency in which you can obtain a pair of glasses may vary Dental check-up Not covered Not covered Excluded service 6 of 10

Excluded Services & Other Covered Services: Services Your Plan Does NOT Cover (This isn t a complete list. Check your policy or plan document for other excluded services.) Acupuncture Cardiac rehabilitation Chiropractic care (e.g. hot/cold application, laser therapy) Cosmetic surgery Dental care (Adult) Dental care (Child) Habilitation services Long-term care Private-duty nursing Routine foot care Weight loss programs Other Covered Services (This isn t a complete list. Check your policy or plan document for other covered services and your costs for these services.) Bariatric surgery (requires precertification) Hearing aids (limited to one hearing aid per ear every 60 months) Infertility treatment (requires precertification and limited to a one time only benefit for one outpatient procedure while you are an HMSA member) Your Rights to Continue Coverage: Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. For more information, see http://www.hmsa.com Routine eye care (Adult) (limited to services covered under a rider) If you lose coverage under the plan, then, depending upon the circumstances, Federal and State laws may provide protections that allow you to keep health coverage. Any such rights may be limited in duration and will require you to pay a premium, which may be significantly higher than the premium you pay while covered under the plan. Other limitations on your rights to continue coverage may also apply. For more information on your rights to continue coverage, contact the plan at 1-800-776-4672. You may also contact your state insurance department, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration at 1-866-444-3272 or http://www.dol.gov/ebsa, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 1-877-267-2323 x61565 or http://www.cciio.cms.gov. 7 of 10

Your Grievance and Appeals Rights: All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the Guide to Benefits (GTB). If you have a complaint or are dissatisfied with a denial of coverage for claims under your plan, you may be able to appeal or file a grievance. For questions about your rights, this notice, or assistance, you can contact: For group health coverage subject to ERISA, you must submit a written request for an appeal to: HMSA Member Advocacy and Appeals, P.O. Box 1958, Honolulu, Hawaii 96805-1958. If you have any questions about appeals, you can call us at (808) 948-5090 or toll free at 1-800-462-2085. You may also contact the Department of Labor s Employee Benefits Security Administration at 1-866-444-EBSA (3272) or http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform. You may also file a grievance with the Insurance Commissioner. You must send the request to the Insurance Commissioner at: Hawaii Insurance Division, ATTN: Health Insurance Branch External Appeals, 335 Merchant Street, Room 213, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Telephone: (808) 586-2804. For non-federal governmental group health plans and church plans that are group health plans, you must submit a written request for an appeal to: HMSA Member Advocacy and Appeals, P.O. Box 1958, Honolulu, Hawaii 96805-1958. If you have any questions about appeals, you can call us at (808) 948-5090 or toll free at 1-800-462-2085. You may also file a grievance with the Insurance Commissioner. You must send the request to the Insurance Commissioner at: Hawaii Insurance Division, ATTN: Health Insurance Branch External Appeals, 335 Merchant Street, Room 213, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Telephone: (808) 586-2804. If you disagree with our appeals decision and coverage is insured (i.e. fully insured) you must request review by an Independent Review Organization (IRO) selected by the Insurance Commissioner. You must send the request to the Insurance Commissioner at: Hawaii Insurance Division, ATTN: Health Insurance Branch External Appeals, 335 Merchant Street, Room 213, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Telephone: (808) 586-2804. If coverage is self-funded, you must request review by an Independent Review Organization (IRO) selected by HMSA at random from a panel of three IROs. Send written requests to: HMSA Member Advocacy and Appeals, P.O. Box 1958, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96805-1958. Does this Coverage Provide Minimum Essential Coverage? The Affordable Care Act requires most people to have health care coverage that qualifies as "minimum essential coverage". This plan or policy does provide minimum essential coverage. Does this Coverage Meet the Minimum Value Standard? The Affordable Care Act establishes a minimum value standard of benefits of a health plan. The minimum value standard is 60% (actuarial value). This health coverage does meet the minimum value standard for the benefits it provides. Language Access Services: Spanish (Español): Para obtener asistencia en Español, llame al 1-800-776-4672. Tagalog (Tagalog): Kung kailangan ninyo ang tulong sa Tagalog tumawag sa 1-800-776-4672. Chinese ( 中文 ): 如果需要中文的帮助, 请拨打这个号码 1-800-776-4672. Navajo (Dine): Dinek'ehgo shika at'ohwol ninisingo, kwiijigo holne' 1-800-776-4672. To see examples of how this plan might cover costs for a sample medical situation, see the next page. 8 of 10

HMSA: Small Business Preferred Choice - A Coverage Examples Coverage Period: 01/01/2016-12/31/2016 Coverage for: Individual / Family Plan Type: CompMED About these Coverage Examples: These examples show how this plan might cover medical care in given situations. Use these examples to see, in general, how much financial protection a sample patient might get if they are covered under different plans. This is not a cost estimator. Don t use these examples to estimate your actual costs under this plan. The actual care you receive will be different from these examples, and the cost of that care will also be different. See the next page for important information about these examples. Having a baby (normal delivery) Amount owed to providers: $7,540 Plan pays: $6,980 Patient pays: $560 Sample care costs: Hospital charges (mother) $2,700 Routine obstetric care $2,100 Hospital charges (baby) $900 Anesthesia $900 Laboratory tests $500 Prescriptions $200 Radiology $200 Vaccines, other preventive $40 Total $7,540 Patient pays: Deductibles $220 Co-pays $150 Co-insurance $40 Limits or exclusions $150 Total $560 Managing type 2 diabetes (routine maintenance of a well-controlled condition) Amount owed to providers: $5,400 Plan pays: $4,010 Patient pays: $1,390 Sample care costs: Prescriptions $2,900 Medical Equipment and Supplies $1,300 Office Visits and Procedures $700 Education $300 Laboratory tests $100 Vaccines, other preventive $100 Total $5,400 Patient pays: Deductibles $450 Co-pays $650 Co-insurance $210 Limits or exclusions $80 Total $1,390 Note: These numbers assume the patient is participating in our diabetes wellness program. If you have diabetes and do not participate in the wellness program, your costs may be higher. For more information about the diabetes wellness program, please contact: 1-800-776-4672. 9 of 10

HMSA: Small Business Preferred Choice - A Coverage Examples Questions and answers about the Coverage Examples: What are some of the assumptions behind the Coverage Examples? Costs don t include premiums. Sample care costs are based on national averages supplied by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and aren t specific to a particular geographic area or health plan. The patient s condition was not an excluded or preexisting condition. All services and treatments started and ended in the same coverage period. There are no other medical expenses for any member covered under this plan. Out-of-pocket expenses are based only on treating the condition in the example. The patient received all care from in-network providers. If the patient had received care from out-of-network providers, costs would have been higher. What does a Coverage Example show? For each treatment situation, the Coverage Example helps you see how deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurance can add up. It also helps you see what expenses might be left up to you to pay because the service or treatment isn t covered or payment is limited. Does the Coverage Example predict my own care needs? No. Treatments shown are just examples. The care you would receive for this condition could be different based on your doctor s advice, your age, how serious your condition is, and many other factors. Does the Coverage Example predict my future expenses? No. Coverage Examples are not cost estimators. You can t use the examples to estimate costs for an actual condition. They are for comparative purposes only. Your own costs will be different depending on the care you receive, the prices your providers charge, and the reimbursement your health plan allows. Coverage Period: 01/01/2016-12/31/2016 Coverage for: Individual / Family Plan Type: CompMED Can I use Coverage Examples to compare plans? Yes. When you look at the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for other plans, you ll find the same Coverage Examples. When you compare plans, check the Patient Pays box in each example. The smaller that number, the more coverage the plan provides. Are there other costs I should consider when comparing plans? Yes. An important cost is the premium you pay. Generally, the lower your premium, the more you ll pay in out-of-pocket costs, such as co-payments, deductibles, and co-insurance. You should also consider contributions to accounts such as health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) or health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) that help you pay out-of-pocket expenses. 10 of 10