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National Media Benefits - Basic Care I Plan

Covered Benefits:  $50,000 CALENDAR YEAR Maximum Per Individual
$1,000,000 Lifetime Maximum Benefit Per Individual

Benefit Network Non-Network
Financial
Deductible $250 Individual / $750 Family $500 Individual / $1,500 Family
Coinsurance 80% 60%
Coinsurance Limit $2,000 Individual / $6,000 Family $4,000 Individual / $12,000 Family
Lifetime Max Benefit $50,000 Per Individual $50,000 Per Individual
 
Physician Care
Office Visit $20 Co-pay; $100 Max/Visit then 80% After Deductible $20 Co-pay; $100 Max/Visit then 60% After Deductible
     
(General Practice, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN & Pediatric Physicians Included)
 
Specialty Care
Office Visits $35 Co-pay; $100 Max/Visit then 80% After Deductible $35 Co-pay; $100 Max/Visit then 60% After Deductible
Diagnostic Testing 80% After Deductible 60% After Deductible
Phys,Occ,Speech Therapy 80% After Deductible 60% After Deductible
Covered office visits include: Physician Consult Fee, In-Office Diagnostic Lab Testing, X-Rays and Injections
*Balance subject to the in-network benefit level (deductible, out-of-pocket, and coinsurance)
     
Hospital Services    
Inpatient 80% After Deductible 60% After Deductible
X-Ray & Laboratory 80% After Deductible 60% After Deductible
Out-Patient 80% After Deductible 60% After Deductible
Emergency Room** 80% After Deductible 60% After Deductible
**Hospital Emergency Room is subject to $50 Co-payment (in addition to applicable deductible and coinsurance) $50
Co-Payment waived if admitted within 72 hours to hospital. (Emergency confinements must be certified within 2 working days
of admission) Any Hospital Confinement that is not pre-certified as required will result in a 50% reduction of benefits for that
confinement.
Ambulatory Surgery, Cat Scan & MRI*** 80% After Deductible 60% After Deductible
*** Any of these services performed at any facility other than a Network Hospital are subject to the out-of-network benefit level.
 
Home Care Not Covered Not Covered
     
Maternity Treated as any other medical condition; $5,000 Max/Year  
   
Mental Health
Not Covered
 
Substance Abuse
Not Covered
 
Wellness Benefit
100% after $20 Co-Pay, Up To $200 Per Calendar Year
Covered services include:  Routine Physicals with X-ray and Lab Tests, Vaccinations and Innoculations, Pap Smears and OB-GYN Exams, PSA/prostate exams, Mammograms, Flu Shots, & Well Baby Care.
 
Chiropractic 100% after $20 Co-pay;$100 Max/Visit, $500 Max/Year  
 
Prescription Drug
Retail (30-day supply per prescription)
Mail Order (90-day supply per prescription)
(Calendar year deductible and coinsurance DO NOT APPLY to the In-Network Prescription Drug expenses.)
Generic: 100% after $10 Co-pay
Brand: Average Wholesale Price Less 12% (or lower promotional cost if available)
Generic: 100% after $20 Co-pay
Brand: Average Wholesale
Price Less 16%
N/A
     
Immune System, Cardiovascular and Cancer-Related disorders $5,000 Maximum Out-Patient Benefit Limit per Calendar Year  
 
Organ Transplant Limited to $100,000 Lifetime Benefit N/A
 
Dental Discount Benefits: Honored at over 11,000 providers nationwide. Low, pre-negotiated fees on most dental procedures.
Savings of 10% to 50% of usual and customary charges in the area.
Vision BenefitsHonored at over 6,500 locations nationally, including J.C. Penny Optical, Sears Optical, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, and more. Annual wellness eye exam for $20 co-pay.  Discounts up to 60% on frames, 45% on bifocals & up to 20% on contact lenses.
Out-of-Network Coverage for Out-Patient treatment benefits limited to $25,000 per calendar year per individual.
Medically Underwritten The American Media Benefits PPO rates are subject to underwriting approval.   
Dependent Children covered to the end of the 18th year.  Coverage will extend through 23rd year with proof of enrollment at an accredited learning institution.Pre-Certification required or benefits paid will be reduced.  Emergency Room notification is required within 48 hours.  Pre-Certification determines medical necessity only.  It is not a commitment for payment of any incurred claims expense.
THE SUMMARY OF PLAN BENEFITS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.REFER TO THE PLAN DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFIC BENEFITS AND EXCLUSIONS.Rev. 11-23-01