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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 www.healthplan.memorialhermann.org or by calling 1-888-594-0671. Important Questions Answers Why this Matters: 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? Participating Provider- $6,850 Individual / $13,700 Family; Does not apply to penalties, preventive or some pharmacy. Non Participating Provider-$12,700 Individual /$25,400 Family. No. Yes. Participating Provider-$6,850 Individual / $13,700 Family; Non Participating Provider-$15,000 Individual /$30,000 Family. Premiums, balance-billed charges, utilization review penalties and health care this plan doesn t cover. No. Yes. See www.healthplan.memorialhermann.org or call 1-888-594-0671 for a list of participating providers. No. You don t need a referral to see a specialist. Yes. 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-ofpocket 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 6. See your policy or plan document for additional information about excluded services. 1 of 9

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. Common Medical Event Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use a Participating Provider Your Cost If You Use a Non Participating Provider Limitations & Exceptions If you visit a health care provider s office or clinic Primary care visit to treat an injury or illness Specialist visit Other practitioner office visit No charge, No charge, No charge, Physical/Occupational Therapy & Chiropractic limited to 35 visits combined per year Preventive care/ screening/immunizations No charge Participating Provider deductible waived If you have a test Diagnostic test (x-ray, blood work) Imaging (CT/PET scans MRIs) Lab - No charge, after deductible X-ray - No charge, No charge, for Genetic Testing ; No charge, with office visit 2 of 9

Common Medical Event Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use a Participating Provider Your Cost If You Use a Non Participating Provider Limitations & Exceptions If you need drugs to treat your illness or condition More information about prescription drug coverage is available at Optumrx.com/ mycatamaranrx Or 1-877-633-4461 If you have outpatient surgery If you need immediate medical attention Generic drugs Preferred brand drugs* Non-preferred brand drugs* Specialty drugs* Facility fee (e.g., ambulatory surgery center) Physician/surgeon fees Emergency room services Emergency medical transportation Urgent care 50%/prescription-(30 No charge/prescription (30 day day Retail) (90 day Retail) & (90 day Retail & Mail Retail & Mail Order)- Order) not covered No charge/prescription (30 day Retail) * & (90 day Retail & Mail Order)* No charge/prescription (30 day Retail) * & (90 day Retail & Mail Order)* No charge/prescription (30 day Retail)* & ** (90 day Retail & Mail Order)-not covered No charge, No charge, No charge, No charge, No charge, 50%/prescription-(30 day Retail) (90 day Retail & Mail Order)- not covered 50%/prescription-(30 day Retail) (90 day & Mail Order)-not covered 50%/prescription- (30 day Retail)** (90 day & Mail Order)- not covered No charge, after deductible *Annual Participating Provider Deductible applies to Preferred Brand, Non-Preferred brand & Specialty Prescription Drugs. Annual Non-Participating Provider Deductible applies to ALL Non-Participating Provider Prescription Drugs; Participating Provider Prescription Drug Deductible apply to the Participating Provider Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum. Non-Participating Provider Prescription Drug Deductible & Coinsurance apply to the Non-Participating Provider Annual Out-of-Pocket. Maximum; Prior Authorization required for some Drugs; 50% Reduction in Benefits Penalty for some Specialty Drugs; ; ** 30 day supply only 3 of 9

Common Medical Event Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use a Participating Provider Your Cost If You Use a Non Participating Provider Limitations & Exceptions If you have a hospital stay Facility fee (e.g., hospital room) Physician/surgeon fee No charge, No charge, Mental/Behavioral health outpatient services No charge, professional office visits & outpatient services for Outpatient Services; If you have mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse needs Mental/Behavioral health inpatient services Substance use disorder outpatient services No charge, No charge, professional office visits & outpatient services for Outpatient Services; Substance use disorder inpatient services No charge, Prenatal and postnatal care No charge, If you are pregnant Delivery and all inpatient services No charge, for physician s Delivery services & Inpatient Facility services 4 of 9

Common Medical Event Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use a Participating Provider Your Cost If You Use a Non Participating Provider Limitations & Exceptions If you need help recovering or have other special health needs Home health care Rehabilitation services Habilitation services Skilled nursing care No charge, No charge, No charge, No charge, Limited to 60 visits per year Inpatient: Inpatient: Limited to 100 days per year; Prior Authorization required; Durable medical equipment No charge, Limited to Plan Requirements; Prior Authorization Required; If your child needs dental or eye care Hospice service Eye exam Glasses Dental check-up No charge, No charge, No charge, Class A-No charge Class B, C & D & General Pediatric Dental-50%, Class A-No charge Class B, C & D & General Pediatric Dental-50%, after deductible Prior Authorization Required 1 exam per year for all ages 1 pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses per year through age 19, subject to plan limitations Participating Provider deductible waived for Class A; Participating Provider deductible applies to all other services; through age 19, Prior Authorization Required for Class C & D, 50% Reduction in Benefits Penalty, Subject to Plan Exclusions 5 of 9

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 Bariatric surgery Infertility treatment Long-term care Private-duty nursing Weight loss programs Dental care (Adult) Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. 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.) Chiropractic care (35 visits per year combined with PT/OT Cosmetic surgery (reconstructive surgery for birth defects, injuries, tumors or infection) Hearing Aids (1 pair every 36 months) Routine eye care (Adult) (1 exam per year) Routine foot care (for an illness such as diabetes or a circulatory disorder of the lower extremities) 6 of 9

Your Rights to Continue Coverage: If you lose coverage under the plan, then, depending upon the circumstances, Federal and State laws may provide protections that allow you to keep this health insurance coverage as long as you pay your premium. There are exceptions, however, such as if: You commit fraud The insurer stops offering services in the State; and You move outside the coverage area. For more information on your rights to continue coverage, contact the plan at 1-888-594-0671. You may also contact your state insurance department at 1-800-252-3439. Your Grievance and Appeals Rights: 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: Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Co. Customer Service at 1-888-594-0671. Texas Department of Insurance PO Box 149104 Austin, TX 78714-9104 Toll Free Number: 1-800-252-3439 Email: ConsumerProtection@tdi.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tdi.texas.gov 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: Para obtener asistencia en Spanish (Español), llame al 1-888-594-0671. To see examples of how this plan might cover costs for a sample medical situation, see the next page. 7 of 9

Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Co.: Elect Bronze 6850 Coverage Period: 01/01/2016 12/31/2016 Coverage Examples Coverage for: Individual, Family Plan Type: PPO 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 $ 340 Patient pays $7,200 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 $7,000 Copays $-0- Coinsurance $-0- Limits or exclusions $200 Total $7,200 Note: These numbers assume the patient has given notice of her pregnancy to the plan. If you are pregnant and have not given notice of your pregnancy, your costs may be higher. For more information, please contact: 1-888-252-7680. Managing type 2 diabetes (routine maintenance of a well-controlled condition) Amount owed to providers: $5,400 Plan pays $2,900 Patient pays $2,500 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 $2,400 Copays $-0- Coinsurance $-0- Limits or exclusions $100 Total $2,500 Questions: Call 1-888-594-0761 or visit us at www.healthplan.memorialhermann.org at www.healthplan.memorialhermann.org or call 1-888-594-0671 to request a copy. 8 of 9

Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Co.: Elect Bronze 6850 Coverage Period: 01/01/2016 12/31/2016 Coverage Examples Coverage for: Individual, Family Plan Type: PPO 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 innetwork 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, copayments, and coinsurance 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. Questions: Call 1-888-594-0761 or visit us at www.healthplan.memorialhermann.org at www.healthplan.memorialhermann.org or call 1-888-594-0671 to request a copy. 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-ofpocket costs, such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance. 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. 9 of 9