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HEALTH PLAN BENEFITS AND RATES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007

Health Insurance benefits for 2007 will continue with CareFirst BlueChoice. There will be no changes to the medical plan benefits. Rates for the 2007 plan year and a summary of plan benefits are below.

Rates for 2007
(5% increase over 2006)

HEALTH PLAN RATES
(Combined Medical
and Dental Coverage)


2006 Rates

2007
Monthly
Rates

2007
Yearly
Rates

Individual

568

597

7164

2-per family

1135

1191

14292

Family

1507

1582

18984

Medicare

302

349 (*Adj.)

4188

DENTAL ONLY RATES


2006 Rates

2007
Monthly
Rates

2007
Yearly
Rates

Individual (Same for Medicare)

28

29

348

2-per family

55

59

708

Family

73

79

948

The following is a summary of plan benefits. There have been no changes this year.

Medical Benefits

  • In-network office visit co-pays are $15 primary care/$25 specialist with 100% coverage
  • Out of network coverage is available after satisfying a $500 per member ($1000 per family) deductible. After meeting the deductible benefits will be paid at 80% (20% member responsibility)
  • Prescription drugs

    Retail - $50 deductible, then $15 generics/$25 preferred brand/$40 non-preferred brand
    Mail order - $50 deductible, then $30 generics/$50 preferred brand/$80 non-preferred brand (Please remember, most mail order offers a 90 day supply while retail is typically a 30 day supply. Therefore, mail order co-pays are 2x retail co-pay. You get one month free.)

Dental Benefits

Dental is covered under four levels. Coverage is based on the UCR (Usual, Customary, and Reasonable) fees. A dental provider does not have to participant with CareFirst. There are some dentists that participate and will accept their UCR fees. Receiving dental care from a preferred dentist will save on out-of-pocket cost.

Below is a general overview of the Dental Plan. For more detailed information, download the Dental Plan Summary [pdf].

Level I: Preventive and Diagnostic Services -- covered at 100% of UCR
Oral Exams (Two Per Benefit Period)
X-Rays
Fluoride Treatments

Level II: Complex Surgical and Endodontic Services – covered at 80% UCR
Direct placement fillings
Simple extractions

Level III: Periodontal and Major Restorative Services – covered at 50% UCR
Oral Surgery
Endodontics (i.e. root canal therapy)
General Anesthesia

Level IV: Major Services – Restorative – Covered at 50% UCR
Full and/or partial dentures; Denture adjustments and relining
Fixed and/or Re-cementation, of Bridges crowns, inlays and onlays

Level V: Orthodontic Services – covered at 50% UCR with maximum of $800
Diagnosis
Active treatment (necessary appliances and progress X-rays)
Retention treatment following active treatment