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SC Bankers Employee Benefit Trust/ PPO 1 Coverage Period: 01/01/2015 12/31/2015 Summary of Benefits and Coverage: What this Plan Covers & What it Costs Coverage for: Individual Plan Type: PPO 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.southcarolinablues.com or by calling 1-800-760-9290. Important Questions Answers Why this Matters: In-Network $2,500 per person/ $7,500 family. Out-of-Network $2,500 per person/ $7,500 family. What is the overall Doesn t apply to In-Network preventive care, deductible? prescription drugs, In-Network and Out-of- Network inpatient facility charges and inpatient mental health and substance use services. 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? No. Yes. In-Network $6,600 per person/ $13,200 family/ Out-of-Network $7,500 per person/ $15,000 family. Premiums, balance-billed charges, and health care this plan doesn t cover. No. Yes. See www.southcarolinablues.com or call 1-800-810-BLUE (2583) for a list of participating providers. No. 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 don t have to meet 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 (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 of pocket 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. Questions: Call 1-800-760-9290 or visit us at www.southcarolinablues.com. If you aren t clear about any of the underlined terms used in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/sbcuniformglossary.pdf or call 1-800-760-9290 to request a copy. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Page 1 of 4

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 If you visit a health care provider s office or clinic If you have a test Services You May Need Primary care visit to treat an injury or illness In-Network Provider Out-of-Network Provider $30 copay per visit 50% coinsurance Specialist visit $60 copay per visit 50% coinsurance Other practitioner office visit 50% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Preventive care/screening/immunization Diagnostic test (x-ray, blood work) Imaging (CT/PET scans, MRIs) No Charge Not Covered Limitations & Exceptions 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance ----------None---------- 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance ----------None---------- Allergy injections, surgery, second surgical opinion, dialysis, chemotherapy and radiation services are covered at 20% coinsurance In- Network. Allergy injections, surgery, second surgical opinion, dialysis, chemotherapy and radiation services are covered at 20% coinsurance In- Network. Chiropractic care is limited to $500 per benefit year. There may be additional benefits available. See your employer for details. See www.healthcare.gov for preventive care guidelines. Page 2 of 9

Common Medical Event If you need drugs to treat your illness or condition More information about prescription drug coverage is available at www.southcarolinablue s.com If you have outpatient surgery If you need immediate medical attention If you have a hospital stay Services You May Need Generic drugs Preferred brand drugs Non-Preferred brand drugs In-Network Provider $25 copay retail per prescription/ $30 copay mail order per prescription $50 copay retail per prescription/ $75 copay mail order per prescription $80 copay retail per prescription/ $100 copay mail order per prescription Out-of-Network Provider $25 copay retail per prescription, then 50% coinsurance $50 copay retail per prescription, then 50% coinsurance $80 copay retail per prescription, then 50% coinsurance Limitations & Exceptions 31-day supply retail 90-day supply mail order 31-day supply retail 90-day supply mail order 31-day supply retail 90-day supply mail order 31-day supply. Available at Accredo Specialty Specialty drugs 20% coinsurance Not Covered Pharmacy Only. Pre-authorization is required for some outpatient Facility fee (e.g., ambulatory 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance surgical procedures. Penalty for not obtaining surgery center) pre-authorization is 50% of the allowable charge. Physician/surgeon fees 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance ----------None---------- $200 copay per visit, $200 copay per visit, Emergency room services Copayment waived if admitted. Emergency medical transportation 20% coinsurance 20% coinsurance ----------None---------- Urgent care $60 copay per visit 50% coinsurance ----------None---------- Facility fee (e.g., hospital room) $200 copay per visit, Physician/surgeon fee 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance ----------None---------- Pre-authorization is required. Penalty for not Page 3 of 9

Common Medical Event If you have mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse needs If you are pregnant Services You May Need Mental/Behavioral health outpatient services Mental/Behavioral health inpatient services Substance use disorder outpatient services Substance use disorder inpatient services In-Network Provider Out-of-Network Provider 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Limitations & Exceptions Prenatal and postnatal care 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance ----------None---------- Delivery and all inpatient services $200 copay per visit, In-Network office services are covered at a $30 Copay. Pre-authorization is required. Penalty for not obtaining pre-authorization is 50% of the allowable charge. Office visits do not require pre-authorization. Pre-authorization is required. Penalty for not In-Network office services are covered at a $30 Copay. Pre-authorization is required. Penalty for not obtaining pre-authorization is 50% of the allowable charge. Office visits do not require pre-authorization. Pre-authorization is required. Penalty for not Pre-authorization is required. Penalty for not Page 4 of 9

Common Medical Event If you need help recovering or have other special health needs If your child needs dental or eye care Services You May Need In-Network Provider Out-of-Network Provider Home health care 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Rehabilitation services 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Habilitation services 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Skilled nursing care $200 copay per visit, Durable medical equipment 20% coinsurance Not Covered Hospice service 20% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Limitations & Exceptions Limited to 60 visits per benefit year. Preauthorization is required. Penalty for not obtaining pre-authorization is denial of all charges. Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy limited to a combined 30 visits per benefit year. Speech Therapy limited to 20 visits per benefit year. Visit limits are combined with Habilitation benefit. Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy limited to a combined 30 visits per benefit year. Speech Therapy limited to 20 visits per benefit year. Visit limits are combined with Rehabilitation benefit. Limited to 60 days per benefit year. Preauthorization is required. Penalty for not Pre-authorization is required for purchase or rental over $500. Penalty for not obtaining preauthorization is denial of all charges Limited to 6 months per episode. Preauthorization is required. Penalty for not obtaining pre-authorization is denial of all charges. Eye exam Not Covered Not Covered See your employer for benefit details. Glasses Not Covered Not Covered See your employer for benefit details. Dental check-up Not Covered Not Covered See your employer for benefit details. Page 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 Cosmetic surgery Dental Care (Adult) Dental Care (Child) Hearing Aids Infertility treatment Long-term care Routine Eye Care (Adult) Routine Eye Care (Child) Routine Foot Care Weight loss programs 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 Most coverage provided outside the United States. See www.southcarolinablues.com Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. Private-duty nursing if part of pre-authorized home health care. 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 1-800-760-9290. 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. Page 6 of 9

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 any or all of the following: BCBS at 1-800-760-9290 or visit us at www.southcarolinablues.com The Department of Labor s Employee Benefits Security Administration at 1-866-444-EBSA (3272) or www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform Language Access Services: Spanish: Para obtener asistencia en español, llame al número de atención al cliente que aparece en la primera página de esta notificación. Tagalog: Upang makakuha ng tulong sa Tagalog, tawagan ang numero ng customer service na makikita sa unang pahina ng paunawang ito. Navajo: Chinese: 如需中文服务, 请致电列于本通知首页的客户服务号码 To see examples of how this plan might cover costs for a sample medical situation, see the next page. Page 7 of 9

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 $4,710 Patient pays $2,830 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 $2,500 Copays $120 Coinsurance $60 Limits or exclusions $150 Total $2,830 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: 1-800- 760-9290. Managing type 2 diabetes (routine maintenance of a well-controlled condition) Amount owed to providers: $5,400 Plan pays $1,940 Patient pays $3,460 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 $2,500 Copays $720 Coinsurance $160 Limits or exclusions $80 Total $3,460 Page 8 of 9

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. Questions: Call 1-800-760-9290 or visit us at www.southcarolinablues.com. If you aren t clear about any of the underlined terms used in this form, see the Glossary. You can view the Glossary at www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/sbcuniformglossary.pdf or call 1-800-760-9290 to request a copy. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Page 9 of 4