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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 policy or plan document at www.healthscopebenefits.com or by calling 1-800-398-6177. Important Questions Answers Why this Matters: What is the overall deductible? 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? Cass Regional: $1,750 Individual / $3,500 Family; PPO Network: $3,500 Individual / $7,000 Family; PPO Out-of-Network: $3,500 Individual / $7,000 Family No. Cass Regional: $1,750 Individual / $3,500 Family; PPO Network: $6,450 Individual / $12,900 Family; PPO Out-of-Network: $7,000 Individual / $21,000 Family Premiums, cost containment penalties, balance-billed charges, and health care this plan doesn t cover. No. Yes. See www.healthscopebenefits.com or call 1-800-398-6177 for a list of participating providers. No. You don t need a referral to see a specialist. 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. OMB Control Numbers 1545-2229, 1210-0147, and 0938-1146 Released on April 23, 2013 (corrected) 1 of 9

Are there services this plan doesn t cover? Yes. 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. 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 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 Cass Regional Network Your Cost If You Use a PPO Network Out-of-Network Limitations & Exceptions No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance none Specialist visit No coinsurance 30% coinsurance Other practitioner office visit Preventive care/screening/ immunization Diagnostic test (x-ray, blood work) Imaging (CT/PET scans, MRIs) Not applicable Chiropractic care: 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Chiropractic care: 50% coinsurance none Limited to 26 visits per Calendar Year. No charge No charge 50% coinsurance none No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance none 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.medtrakrx.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 Your Cost If You Use a Cass Regional PPO Network Out-of-Network Network No coinsurance No coinsurance after Deductible after Deductible Not Covered Retail: 20% Retail: 20% coinsurance ($30 coinsurance ($30 min., $100 max.); min., $100 max.); Mail: 20% Mail: 20% Not Covered coinsurance ($60 coinsurance ($60 min., $200 max.) min., $200 max.) Retail: 30% coinsurance ($50 min., $100 max.); Mail: 30% coinsurance ($100 min., $200 max.) Retail: 30% coinsurance ($50 min., $100 max.); Mail: 30% coinsurance ($100 min., $200 max.) Not Covered Limitations & Exceptions none none none Specialty drugs 10% coinsurance 10% coinsurance Not Covered none Facility fee (e.g., ambulatory surgery center) Physician/surgeon fees Emergency room services No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 30% coinsurance If admitted, then Inpatient hospital benefits apply. Emergency medical transportation No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance none Urgent care Not applicable 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance none Facility fee (e.g., hospital room) Physician/surgeon fee 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 Cass Regional Network Your Cost If You Use a PPO Network Out-of-Network No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Limitations & Exceptions 6 free visits offered through New Directions Behavioral Health Program. Call tollfree 1-866-479-5650. No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance 6 free visits offered through New Directions Behavioral Health Program. Call tollfree 1-866-479-5650. Substance use disorder inpatient services Prenatal and postnatal care No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance none Pre-certification is required for confinements exceeding Delivery and all inpatient No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance 48 hours for vaginal delivery services or 96 hours for cesarean section delivery. 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 Cass Regional Network Your Cost If You Use a PPO Network Out-of-Network Limitations & Exceptions Home health care Not applicable 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Pre-certification required. Limited to 60 days per Calendar Year. Rehabilitation services No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Limited to 20 visits per Habilitation services No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance therapy each Calendar Year. Pre-certification required. Skilled nursing care Not applicable 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Pre-certification required. Limited to 60 days per Calendar Year. Durable medical equipment Not applicable 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Pre-certification required for rentals and purchases over $1,000. Hospice service Not applicable 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Pre-certification required. Eye exam No coinsurance 30% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Covered if due to a medical diagnosis. Glasses Not Covered Not Covered Not Covered none Dental check-up Not Covered Not Covered Not Covered none 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 Infertility treatments Routine foot care Cosmetic surgery Long-term care Dental care (Adult) Non-emergency care received while traveling Hearing aids outside the U.S. 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 (Limited to 26 visits per Private-duty nursing Calendar Year) Weight loss programs Routine eye care (Adult) Bariatric surgery 6 of 9

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 1-800-398-6177. 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. 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: HealthSCOPE Benefits Customer Service at 1-800-398-6177, or the Department of Labor s Employee Benefits Security Administration at 1-866-444-EBSA (3272) or www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform. Additionally, a consumer assistance program can help you file your appeal. Contact the Missouri Department of Insurance at 1-800-726-7390, or www.insurance.mo.gov. 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 plan or policy does provide 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 coverage does meet the minimum value standard for the benefits it provides. Language Access Services: Spanish (Español): Para obtener asistencia en Español, llame al 1-800-398-6177. To see examples of how this plan might cover costs for a sample medical situation, see the next page. 7 of 9

Coverage Examples Coverage for: Individual, Family Plan Type: HDHP 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 $5,640 Patient pays $1,900 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 $1,750 Copays $0 Coinsurance $0 Limits or exclusions $150 Total $1,900 Managing type 2 diabetes (routine maintenance of a well-controlled condition) Amount owed to providers: $5,400 Plan pays $3,570 Patient pays $1,830 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 $1,450 Copays $0 Coinsurance $300 Limits or exclusions $80 Total $1,830 8 of 9

Coverage Examples Coverage for: Individual, Family Plan Type: HDHP 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. 9 of 9