California Health Insurance

BC Life & Health PPO Saver

Lifetime Maximum
Participating Provider
$5,000,000/member
Non-participating Provider
$5,000,000/member
Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum
(includes deductible)
Participating Provider
$5,000/single (2-member maximum) Participating and non-participating combined1
Non-participating Provider
$5,000/single (2-member maximum) Participating and non-participating combined1
Annual Deductible
Participating Provider
$500 hospital, $5,000 other covered services (2-member maximum) All covered benefits
Non-participating Provider
$500 hospital, $5,000 other covered services (2-member maximum) All covered benefits
Office Visits
Participating Provider
Well-child, 50% of negotiated fee; 2-adult, 4-child office visits, $30 copay/visit (deductible waived)
Non-participating Provider
Well-child, 50% of negotiated fee (deductible waived); all other visits subject to deductible
Professional Services
(other office visits, X-ray, lab, anesthesia, surgeon, etc.)
Participating Provider
20% of negotiated fee for hospital services only. All other covered services after out-of-pocket maximum is met, then covered at 100% of negotiated fee
Non-participating Provider
50% of negotiated fee plus 100% of excess
Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient
Participating Provider
20% of negotiated fee2
Non-participating Provider
All charges except: $650/day inpatient, $380/day outpatient
Hospice
Participating Provider
$10,000 lifetime maximum, participating and non-participating providers combined
Non-participating Provider
$10,000 lifetime maximum, participating and non-participating providers combined
Emergency Services
Participating Provider
20% of negotiated fee3 after $500 deductible is met
Non-participating Provider
20% of customary & reasonable for the first
48 hours plus 100% of excess; after 48 hours,
you pay all charges except $650/day for
covered services3
Maternity
(after deductible)
Participating Provider
Not covered
Non-participating Provider
Not covered
Preventive Care
Participating Provider
HealthyCheck Centers: $25 or $75 copay for basic screenings; routine mammogram, PSA and cancer screening, ordered by physician: 20% of negotiated fee (deductible waived)
Non-participating Provider
Routine mammogram, PSA and cancer
screening, ordered by physician: 50% of
negotiated fee plus 100% of excess
Ambulance
Participating Provider
20% of negotiated fee ($750/trip maximum
paid by BC Life & Health Insurance Company)
Non-participating Provider
50% of customary & reasonable plus 100% of excess
Physical and Occupational Therapy; Chiropractic Services
Participating Provider
20% of negotiated fee; limited to 12 visits/year, participating and non-participating combined
Non-participating Provider
All charges except $25/visit; limited to 12 visits/year, participating and non-participating combined
Acupuncture/Acupressure
Participating Provider
All charges except $25/visit; limited to 24 visits/year, participating and non-participating combined
Non-participating Provider
All charges except $25/visit; limited to 24 visits/year, participating and non-participating combined
Drug Benefits
(retail or mail order: 30-day supply)
Participating Provider
$10 generic4; $30 brand copay plus $500 brand deductible5 (2 Member Maximum); 30% of negotiated fee for self-administered injectables except insulin

Non-Formulary:
Participating Provider: Generic4 50%; Brand 100% of negotiated Fee Rate for Br
Non-participating Provider
50% of the drug limited-fee schedule plus 100% of excess; $500 brand deductible6 (2-member maximum)

Notes:

Please Note: When locating a provider, PPO plans are also referred to as Prudent Buyer
1 Non-participating charges in excess of the negotiated fee will not be paid and do not apply to the out-of-pocket maximum.
2 Additional $500 admission charge at Participating Hospitals (no additional for Preferred Participating Hospitals) is for surgery or infusion therapy. This charge is not required for Ambulatory Surgical Centers or medical emergencies.
3 Additional $30 copay for PPO Plans applies for each emergency room visit (waived if admitted as inpatient).
4 Generic drugs are based upon the Anthem Blue Cross drug formulary
5 Brand drug deductible does not apply to out-of-pocket maximum

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