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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 Summary Plan Description for ELCA-Primary Health Benefits at myportico.porticobenefits.org or by calling 1.800.352.2876. Important Questions Answers Why this Matters: What is the overall deductible? Are there other deductibles for specific services? Is there an out-ofpocket 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? $1,000 person $1,500 member + child(ren) $2,000 member + spouse (or partner), family In-network and out-of-network deductibles are separate and don t apply to prescription drugs, preventive care. Member and covered spouse can each earn a $500 personal wellness account (i.e. Health Reimbursement Arrangement) credit to help offset deductible, copayment, and other eligible health expenses. No. Yes. It includes deductible and coinsurance. For in-network providers: $3,600 person / $7,200 family For out-of-network providers: $3,600 person / $7,200 family In-network and out-of-network out-of-pocket amounts are separate. Eligible medical and mental health expenses and prescription drug copayments apply to the out-of-pocket limit. Premiums, balance-billed charges, and health care this plan doesn t cover. No. Yes. Visit www.bluecrossmn.com/elca or call 1-866-455-8216 for a list of in-network You must pay all the costs up to the deductible amount before this plan begins to pay for covered services you use. The deductible starts over January 1 each year. See the chart starting on page 2 for how much you pay for covered services after you meet the deductible. You don t have to meet separate deductibles for specific services, but see the chart starting on page 2 for other costs for services this plan covers. The out-of-pocket limit is the most you could pay during a coverage period 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 in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 1 of 8

Do I need a referral to see a specialist? Are there services this plan doesn t cover? medical and mental health providers. No. You don t need a referral to see a specialist. Yes. 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 5. See your Summary Plan Description for ELCA-Primary Health Benefits at myportico.porticobenefits.org for additional information about excluded services. 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 in-network providers by charging you lower deductibles, copayments and coinsurance amounts. Common Medical Event Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use an In-network Your Cost If You Use an Out-of-network Limitations & Exceptions Primary care visit to treat an injury or illness 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance None If you visit a health Specialist visit 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance None care provider s office or clinic Other practitioner office visit 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Acupuncture, fertility treatment and massage therapy are subject to Plan limits. Preventive care/screening/immunization No charge 40% coinsurance If you have a test Diagnostic test (X-ray, blood work) 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance None in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 2 of 8

Common Medical Event If you need drugs to treat your illness or condition More information about prescription drug coverage, the Express Scripts home delivery pharmacy, and innetwork retail pharmacies is available at www.expressscripts.com. If you have outpatient surgery If you need immediate medical attention Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use an In-network Your Cost If You Use an Out-of-network Imaging (CT/PET scans, MRIs) 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Generic drugs Preferred brand-name drugs Non-formulary drugs Specialty drugs Facility fee (e.g., ambulatory surgery center) $8 copay/ prescription (retail) $18 copay/ prescription (mail order) $43 copay/ prescription (retail) $94 copay/ prescription (mail order) $69 copay/ prescription (retail) $152 copay/ prescription (mail order) $8 copay/generic $43 copay/ preferred brand $69 copay/nonformulary $8 copay/prescription, plus any amount over the allowed amount $43 copay/prescription, plus any amount over the allowed amount $69 copay/prescription, plus any amount over the allowed amount Not covered 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Physician/surgeon fees 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Limitations & Exceptions Up to a 31-day supply (retail prescription); up to a 90-day supply (mail order prescription). Prescription drug copayments apply to the combined medical, mental health and prescription drug out-of-pocket limit. Certain preventive drugs will have no charge. Certain drugs have quantity limits, are excluded from coverage, require prior approval or are not covered until a more cost-effective drug is tried first. Up to a 31-day supply. Specialty drugs must be purchased from the Express Scripts specialty pharmacy, Accredo. Emergency room services 20% coinsurance 20% coinsurance In-network benefits apply. Emergency medical transportation 20% coinsurance 20% coinsurance In-network benefits apply. Urgent care 20% coinsurance 20% coinsurance In-network benefits apply. in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 3 of 8

Common Medical Event If you have a hospital stay 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 If your child needs dental or eye care Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use an In-network Your Cost If You Use an Out-of-network Limitations & Exceptions Facility fee (e.g., hospital room) 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Physician/surgeon fee 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Mental/Behavioral health outpatient 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance services Mental/Behavioral health inpatient 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance services Substance use disorder outpatient services 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance None Substance use disorder inpatient services 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Deductible and coinsurance apply Prenatal and postnatal care No Charge 40% coinsurance to postnatal care expenses not included in global obstetric charges Authorization is required if Delivery and all inpatient services 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance inpatient stay exceeds 48 hours for vaginal delivery or 96 hours for Caesarean delivery. Home health care 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Rehabilitation services 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Medically necessary services only. Habilitation services 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Medically necessary services only. Skilled nursing care 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Limit: 120 days/year Durable medical equipment (DME) 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Certain DME requires prior Hospice service 20% coinsurance 40% coinsurance Eye exam (preventive) No Charge 40% coinsurance Limit: One preventive exam per year. in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 4 of 8

Common Medical Event Services You May Need Your Cost If You Use an In-network Your Cost If You Use an Out-of-network Glasses Not Covered Not Covered Dental check-up No Charge Amount exceeding allowed amount Limitations & Exceptions Limit: 2 routine dental checkups/year 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.) Chiropractic care for maintenance purposes Cosmetic surgery Eyeglasses, contact lenses Facility expenses for bariatric, transplant, spinal, knee/hip replacement surgery performed at an out-of-network facility, age 18 or older Hearing aids (see hearing discount program information at myportico.porticobenefits.org) Long-term care Rehabilitative and habilitative services that are not considered medically necessary Routine foot care, unless medically necessary Services considered experimental, investigational Services not considered medically necessary 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.) Acupuncture, up to 12 visits per year, if prescribed for nausea or chronic pain lasting for more than 6 months Bariatric surgery, if prior authorization is received Chiropractic care, medically necessary Dental care (Adult) Infertility treatment up to $10,000 maximum lifetime Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. (eligible care with an in-network provider is an in-network expense, with an out-of-network provider an out-of-network expense) Private duty nursing services for respite and other care (except services with prior authorization) Routine eye care (Adult) Weight loss programs, if provided by an eligible medical provider in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 5 of 8

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 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 1.800.352.2876. You may also contact your state insurance department, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration at 1-866-444-3272 or www.dol.gov/ebsa, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 1-877-267-2323 x61565 or www.cciio.cms.gov.. For more information on your rights to continue coverage, contact the plan at 1.800.352.2876. 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: the ELCA health care advocacy team at 1.800.352.2876. 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 health benefit option provides 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 benefit option does meet the minimum value standard for the benefits it provides. Language Access Services: Spanish (Español): Para obtener asistencia en Español, llame al 1.800.352.2876. Tagalog (Tagalog): Kung kailangan ninyo ang tulong sa Tagalog tumawag sa 1.800.352.2876. Chinese ( 中文 ): 如果需要中文的帮助, 请拨打这个号码 1.800.352.2876. Navajo (Dine): Dinek'ehgo shika at'ohwol ninisingo, kwiijigo holne' 1.800.352.2876. To see examples of how this plan might cover costs for a sample medical situation, see the next page. in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 6 of 8

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 $5,670 Patient pays $1,870 Sample care costs: Hospital charges (mother) $2,700 Routine obstetric care $2,100 Hospital charges (baby) $900 Anesthesia $900 Laboratory tests $500 Drugs $200 Radiology $200 Vaccines, other preventive $40 Total $7,540 Patient pays: Deductibles $1,000 Copays $20 Coinsurance $700 Limits or exclusions $150 Total $1,870 Managing type 2 diabetes (routine maintenance of a well-controlled condition) Amount owed to providers: $5,400 Plan pays $3,390 Patient pays $2,010 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 $1,000 Copays $900 Coinsurance $30 Limits or exclusions $80 Total $2,010 in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 7 of 8

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. 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. in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at myportico.porticobenefits.org or call 1.800.352.2876 to request a copy. 50-432 (8/2014) 8 of 8