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2017 Benefits Guide

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This document is an outline of the coverage proposed by the carrier(s). It does not include all of the terms, coverage, exclusions,

limitations, and conditions of the actual contract language. The policies and contracts themselves must be read for those details. Your

full Summary Plan Document (SPD) is made available through your Human Resources Department.

The intent of this document is to provide you with general information regarding the status of, and/or potential concerns related to your

current employee benefits environment. It does not necessarily fully address all of your specific issues. It should not be construed as,

nor is it intended to provide, legal advice. Questions regarding specific coverage issues can be directed to the Benefit Advocates at

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., [email protected].

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Support Team ················································································································· 2

Carrier Contact Information ························································································· 3

Benefits Guide Information ·························································································· 4

Benefits Overview ··········································································································· 5

Who is Eligible ················································································································· 6

Dependent Eligibility ······································································································· 6

When Coverage Begins ··································································································· 6

Making Changes to Coverage ························································································· 6

Monthly Premiums ····································································································· 7-11

Medical Plans Compared ······························································································· 12

Plan Highlights - UHC Choice Plus PPO ········································································ 13

Plan Highlights - UHC Choice Plus HSA ······································································· 14

Health Savings Account (HSA) Information ···························································· 15-17

UHC Health4Me App ····································································································· 18

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ············································································· 19-20

FSA Online Claim Submission ························································································· 21 Dental Plan ····················································································································· 22

Voluntary Vision Plan ····································································································· 23

Voluntary Life and AD&D Plan ················································································· 24-25

Disability Coverage ········································································································ 26

COMPASS ······················································································································· 27

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) ············································································· 28-29

Supplemental AFLAC Plans ··························································································· 30

Supplemental Accident Insurance ············································································ 31-32

Supplemental Cancer Insurance ·············································································· 33-34

Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance ········································································ 35

ID Theft and Legal Shield Coverage ············································································· 36

Newborn & Mothers Health Protection Notice ··························································· 37

Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act ······································································ 37

Special Enrollment Rules ······························································································ 37

CHIPRA Notice ··············································································································· 38

Medicare D Notice ···································································································· 39-40

**If you (and/or your dependents) have Medicare or will become eligible for

Medicare in the next 12 months, a Federal law gives you more choices about

your prescription drug coverage. Please see pages 39-40 for more details.

Table of Contents

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Hours of Operation Monday thru Friday—8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Claims Dept. Phone 512-499-8005 / 800-492-8005 Claims Dept. Fax 512-233-0102

Claims Dept. Email [email protected]

Gallagher Benefit Services Georgetown Contacts

Benefits Broker/Consultant Jeff Kloc 512-930-8350 [email protected]

Benefits Broker/Consultant Shannon Schooling 512-930-8356 [email protected]

Sr. Account Manager Sandra Quintanilla 512-930-8347 [email protected]

Account Coordinator Tammy Jowers 512-930-8354 [email protected]

City of Georgetown Contacts

HR Director Tadd Phillips 512-930-2504 [email protected]

Assistant Director of HR Laura Maloy 512-930-7233 [email protected]

Benefit/Wellness Program

Administrator

Niki Ross 512-930-3691 [email protected]

Lead HR Generalist Elliott Harper 512-931-7645 [email protected]

HR Generalist Tracey Bousquet 512-930-8494 [email protected]

HR Generalist Carina Reason 512-930-8485 [email protected]

HR Specialist Celina Morales 512-930-3639 [email protected]

Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. is here to act as a liaison in your dealings with insurance carriers. If you are having problems getting claims paid or have questions regarding your coverage, let us deal with the insurance company for you. Please contact anyone listed below with questions regarding your employee benefits package.

We are here to help!

SUPPORT TEAM

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CARRIER CONTACT INFORMATION

RESOURCE PHONE/WEB ADDRESS

United Health Care - Medical/Prescription Drugs, Flexible Spend-ing Account (FSA) Choice Plus Network

Group No. 906136 (866) 633-2446 www.myuhc.com

Health4Me App

Ameritas - Dental Group No. 301703 (800) 487-5553 www.ameritas.com

MetLife - Voluntary Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D Group No. 5996616 (800) 638-5433 www.metlife.com

Dearborn - Voluntary STD, LTD Group No. GAE40395 (800) 348-4512 www.dearbornnational.com

COMPASS - Unlimited Access to healthcare expert and more (800) 513-1667

Email: [email protected]

A+ Federal Credit Union - Health Savings Account (HSA) (512) 302-6800, Option 6- Deborah Self

Alliance Work Partners - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (800) 343-3822 www.awpnow.com

Aflac - Cancer, Critical Illness, Accident (512) 470-5322 - Stephanie Garland

[email protected]

ID Theft Solutions of America - ID Theft/Legal Shield Coverage (888) 494-8519 www.idtsoa.com

ICMA - Retirement Corporation (457 Plan)

(800) 669-7400 www.lcmarc.org

TMRS - Supplemental Death (512) 476-7577 www.tmrs.com

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BENEFITS GUIDE INFORMATION

The City of Georgetown employees have access to benefits approved by the City Council

each year as part of the budget process. The benefits and services offered by the City may

be changed or terminated at any time. These benefits are not a guarantee of your employ

ment with the City. This Guide is designed to help you understand your benefits. Review this

material carefully before making your enrollment decisions. Your rights are governed by

each plan and not by the information in this Guide. If there is a conflict between the plan

documents and this Guide, the terms of the plan document govern. For detailed

information about the plans, refer to each plan document, contact the vendor

or the Employee Benefits Division of the Human Resources Department.

City Benefits Philosophy

The City is concerned for the health and welfare of its employees and is committed to providing cost-effective bene-

fits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. All benefit plans require employees to assume re-

sponsibility for the choices they make and to be informed on how to use their benefits effectively.

Administration

The overall administration of the benefits program is re-evaluated and revised periodically to ensure it is simple, effi-

cient, cost effective and satisfies overall goals.

Communications

In keeping with this philosophy, the City will explore other areas of benefits to the extent they fill a need of a major

portion of the workforce and to the extent they be provided cost effectively and efficiency on a group basis. A variety

of media is used to communicate the benefits program to employees and their dependents. Methods used include

presentations, newsletters, email and the City’s website. In addition, benefits staff is available by phone or in person

to discuss benefits issues with employees and their families. Communication goals of the benefits program include:

Educating employees on how to use their benefits

Educating employees on how to be better consumers of all benefits

Increasing employee understanding of the value of their benefits

Cost

Since rising healthcare costs affect both the City and its employees, the City will continue to study new coverage op-

tions that help control healthcare costs. The program is designed to be cost effective, for both the short-term and

the long-term. The cost of the program is determined on an actuarial basis and does not vary with short-term finan-

cial considerations. Employee contributions are required to finance the cost of parts of the program.

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Benefits Overview

The City of Georgetown provides several categories of benefits from which employees may choose to participate.

The plans are in effect January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

*Your cost for Medical, Dental, Vision , Cancer, Accident and Flexible Spending plans in the Benefits Program will

be paid on a before-tax basis through your payroll deductions. This means that your benefit deductions go farther

because you save the federal income tax that would otherwise be required on these contributions.

**If you die while employed by the City, your beneficiary will receive a payment approximately equal to your

current annual salary. This benefit applies to both vested and non-vested members.

***The City pays for COMPASS if you and your dependents are covered under the medical plan.

Benefit Plan Automatic Voluntary Who Pays How You Pay

Medical Plans and Prescription Drugs You and The City Before tax*

Dental Plan You and The City Before tax*

Voluntary Vision Plan You Before tax*

TMRS Supplemental Death Benefit** The City No cost

Voluntary Life and AD&D You After tax

Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) You After tax

Long-Term Disability (LTD) The City No cost

Critical Illness You After tax

Cancer, Accident You Before tax*

COMPASS*** The City No cost

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) You Before tax*

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City No cost

ID Theft and Legal Shield Protection You After tax

International City Management Association

Retirement Corporation (457 plan) You Before tax*

Retiree Recreation Center Privilege The City No cost

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Who is Eligible?

Employees. You are eligible to enroll in the City’s benefit plans if you are a regular, active full-time employee scheduled to work

at least 30 hours per week. As a regular full-time employee you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following

your date of hire.

Retirees. The cost to enroll as a retiree on any of the insurance plans is 100% the retirees responsibility. The city makes no con-

tribution towards retiree insurance.

Dependent Eligibility

You may also cover your eligible dependents, including:

Your legal spouse

Your children up to age 26 for medical coverage; your unmarried, eligible children up to age 26 for dental and vision coverage.

Children are defined as your natural children, stepchildren, legally adopted children and children for whom you are the court-

appointed legal guardian.

Dependent Grandchildren. Your unmarried grandchild must meet the requirements listed above and must be listed as a de-

pendent on your last IRS Tax Return or your spouse’s federal income tax return. Proof of claiming the dependent may be re-

quired from time to time.

Physically or mentally disabled children of any age who are incapable of self-support. Proof of disability may be required from

time to time.

When Coverage Begins

Initial Enrollment

When you first join the City you have 31 days to enroll yourself and your dependents for benefits. If you enroll on time, coverage

begins the first of the month following your date of hire. If you do not enroll within 31 days of becoming eligible, you will

automatically be enrolled in company-sponsored benefits, such as Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Dental ,but you will have to

wait until the next annual Open Enrollment to enroll in medical insurance or make changes to coverage. You will be able to

utilize the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) upon hire.

Annual Open Enrollment

Annual Open Enrollment is October 19th through November 9th, 2016. Coverage takes effect on January 1, 2017. Open Enroll-

ment is the only time employees may enroll in coverage without the occurrence of a qualifying event.

Making Changes to Coverage

Once you make your benefit elections, these choices remain in effect until the next annual Open Enrollment. You

may only make changes to your elections during the year if you have one of the following status changes:

Marriage, divorce, legal separation or death of a spouse

Gain or loss of an eligible dependent for reasons such as birth, adoption, court order, disability, death, or

reaching the dependent child age limit

Change in employment status, such as starting or ending employment for you, your spouse or

your children

IRS regulations require that for enrollment due to the qualifying events above, change forms must be submitted to

your benefits office within 30 days of that qualifying event.

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Monthly Premiums

United Healthcare Choice PPO Plan

Type of Coverage

Employee Pays Per Month

Employee Only $75.00

Employee & Child(ren) $137.00

Employee & Spouse or Family $549.00

United Healthcare HSA Medical Plan*

Type of Coverage

Employee Pays Per Month

Employee Only $12.00

Employee & Child(ren) $69.00

Employee & Spouse or Family $276.00

If you choose NOT to enroll in one of the United Health Care medical plans, the City will pay you $150 per month.

Restrictions may apply.

Ameritas Dental Plan

Type of Coverage

Employee Pays Per Month

Employee Only $0.00

Employee & Child(ren) $19.32

Employee & Spouse $16.36

Employee & Family $40.55

MetLife Vision Plan

Type of Coverage

Employee Pays Per Month

Employee Only $6.41

Employee & Child(ren) $10.87

Employee & Spouse $12.85

Employee & Family $17.92

*The City of Georgetown contributes to your HSA account. Please see page 16 for details.

Contributions are prorated for employees hired after January 1, 2017

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Stand alone AD&D is not available

Voluntary Life and AD&D Premiums

Voluntary Life

Employee/Spouse Monthly Premium

$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000

0-29 0.40 0.80 1.20 1.60 2.00 2.40 2.80 3.20 3.60 4.00

30-34 0.42 0.84 1.26 1.68 2.10 2.52 2.94 3.36 3.78 4.20

35-39 0.53 1.06 1.59 2.12 2.65 3.18 3.71 4.24 4.77 5.30

40-44 0.80 1.60 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.80 5.60 6.40 7.20 8.00

45-49 1.26 2.52 3.78 5.04 6.30 7.56 8.82 10.08 11.34 12.60

50-54 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 18.00 20.00

55-59 3.11 6.22 9.33 12.44 15.55 18.66 21.77 24.88 27.99 31.10

60-64 4.61 9.22 13.83 18.44 23.05 27.66 32.27 36.88 41.49 46.10

65-69 8.58 17.16 25.74 34.32 42.90 51.48 60.06 68.64 77.22 85.80

70-99 16.21 32.42 48.63 64.84 81.05 97.26 113.47 129.68 145.89 162.10

Voluntary AD&D Monthly Premium

0.35 0.70 1.05 1.40 1.75 2.10 2.45 2.80 3.15 3.50

Employee/Spouse Monthly Premium

$110,000 $120,000 $130,000 $140,000 $150,000 $160,000 $170,000 $180,000 $190,000 $200,000

0-29 4.40 4.80 5.20 5.60 6.00 6.40 6.80 7.20 7.60 8.00

30-34 4.62 5.04 5.46 5.88 6.30 6.72 7.14 7.56 7.98 8.40

35-39 5.83 6.36 6.89 7.42 7.95 8.48 9.01 9.54 10.07 10.60

40-44 8.80 9.60 10.40 11.20 12.00 12.80 13.60 14.40 15.20 16.00

45-49 13.86 15.12 16.38 17.64 18.90 20.16 21.42 22.68 23.94 25.20

50-54 22.00 24.00 26.00 28.00 30.00 32.00 34.00 36.00 38.00 40.00

55-59 34.21 37.32 40.43 43.54 46.65 49.76 52.87 55.98 59.09 62.20

60-64 50.71 55.32 59.93 64.54 69.15 73.76 78.37 82.98 87.59 92.20

65-69 94.38 102.96 111.54 120.12 128.70 137.28 145.86 154.44 163.02 171.60

70-99 178.31 194.52 210.73 226.94 243.15 259.36 275.57 291.78 307.99 324.20

Voluntary AD&D Monthly Premium

3.85 4.20 4.55 4.90 5.25 5.60 5.95 6.30 6.65 7.00

Dependent Child Monthly Premium

$1,000 $2,000 $4,000 $5,000 $10,000

0.24 0.48 0.96 1.20 2.40

Dependent Child AD&D Monthly Premium

0.09 0.17 0.22 0.43 0.04

To request coverage:

1. Choose the amount of employee coverage that you want to buy.

2. Look up the premium cost for your age group for the coverage amount you are electing on the

chart below.

3. Choose the amount of coverage you want to buy for your spouse. Again, find the premium cost on

the chart below. Note: Premiums are based on your age, not your spouse’s.

4. Choose the amount of coverage you want to buy for your dependent children. The premium costs

for each coverage option are shown below.

5. Fill in the enrollment form with the amounts of coverage you are electing. (To request coverage

over the non-medical maximum, please see your Human Resources representative for a medical

questionnaire that you will need to complete.) Remember, you must purchase coverage for your-

self in order to purchase coverage for your spouse or children.

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Short-Term Disability (STD) Premiums

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Aflac Premiums

AFLAC CANCER CARE PLAN CLASSIC - Series A78300

Premium IDR* (5 units) DCR* SDR* Total

18-75 INDIVIDUAL $15.86 $2.93 $0.00 $0.46 19.25

18-75 INSURED/SPOUSE $26.98 $6.50 $0.00 $0.85 34.33

18-75 ONE-PARENT FAMILY $15.86 $2.93 $0.46 $0.46 19.71

18-75 TWO-PARENT FAMILY $26.98 $6.50 $0.46 $0.85 34.79

IDR* = Optional Initial Diagnosis Rider (Series A-78050) premium 1-5 units

DCR*= Optional Dependent Child Rider (Series A-78051) premium

SDR*= Optional Specified Disease Rider (Series A-78052) premium

The rates shown below are for illustration purposes only; they do not imply coverage.

Rates are based on a semi –monthly payroll deduction.

ACCIDENT ADVANTAGE - 24 HOUR ACCIDENT OPTION 2 - Series A36000

Premium Total

18-75 $8.65 $8.65

18-75 $12.29 $12.29

18-75 $14.63 $14.63

18-75

INDIVIDUAL

NAMED INSURED/SPOUSE

ONE-PARENT FAMILY

TWO-PARENT FAMILY $19.11 $19.11

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Aflac Premiums

The rates shown below are for illustration purposes only; they do not imply coverage.

LUMP SUM CRITICAL ILLNESS POLICY - Series A73100 - NON TOBACCO RATES

AGE COVERAGE $10,000 $20,000 $30,000

Total Total Total

18-24 INDIVIDUAL OR

ONE-PARENT FAMILY

$2.21 $2.99 $3.77

25-29 $2.47 $3.64 $4.81

30-34 $3.25 $4.81 $6.37

35-39 $4.42 $6.63 $8.84

40-44 $5.72 $8.71 $11.70

45-49 $6.96 $10.73 $14.50

50-54 $8.13 $12.55 $16.97

55-59 $9.23 $14.30 $19.37

60-64 $10.86 $16.84 $22.82

65-70 $10.86 $16.84 $22.82

18-24 HUSBAND WIFE OR

TWO-PARENT FAMILY

$3.58 $5.01 $6.44

25-29 $4.03 $5.98 $7.93

30-34 $5.27 $7.87 $10.47

35-39 $6.96 $10.60 $14.24

40-44 $8.71 $13.26 $17.81

45-49 $10.60 $16.32 $22.04

50-54 $12.74 $19.63 $26.52

55-59 $14.95 $23.01 $31.07

60-64 $18.40 $28.54 $38.68

65-70 $18.40 $28.54 $38.68

LUMP SUM CRITICAL ILLNESS POLICY - Series A73100 - TOBACCO RATES

AGE COVERAGE $10,000 $20,000 $30,000

Total Total Total

18-24 INDIVIDUAL OR

ONE-PARENT FAMILY

$2.86 $4.29 $5.72

25-29 $3.58 $5.53 $7.48

30-34 $4.94 $7.80 $10.66

35-39 $6.76 $10.66 $14.56

40-44 $8.78 $14.11 $19.44

45-49 $10.73 $17.23 $23.73

50-54 $12.55 $20.35 $28.15

55-59 $14.17 $23.01 $31.85

60-64 $16.58 $26.98 $37.38

65-70 $16.58 $26.98 $37.38

18-24 HUSBAND WIFE OR

TWO-PARENT FAMILY

$4.94 $7.54 $10.14

25-29 $5.98 $9.36 $12.74

30-34 $8.06 $12.74 $17.42

35-39 $10.73 $17.10 $23.47

40-44 $13.52 $21.58 $29.64

45-49 $16.51 $26.39 $36.27

50-54 $19.89 $31.85 $43.81

55-59 $23.21 $37.38 $51.55

60-64 $28.34 $46.02 $63.70

65-70 $28.34 $46.02 $63.70

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Medical Plan Comparison Chart

Benefit Description UHC Choice Plus PPO Plan UHC Choice Plus HSA Plan

Calendar Year Deductible

· Individual

· Family

$3,000 $6,000

$3,000 $6,000

Maximum Out of Pocket (per calendar year)

· Individual

· Family

Includes Ded & Copays $4,000 $8,000

Includes Ded & Copays $4,000 $8,000

Maximum Lifetime Benefits Unlimited Unlimited

Physician/Specialist Office Visit

· Primary Physician

· Specialist Physician

$30 co-pay$50 co-pay

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

Emergency Room Services 100% after $250 co-pay* 90% after deductible

Urgent Care Provider 100% after $75 co-pay 90% after deductible

Hospital Care

· Inpatient Coverage

· Outpatient Surgery

100% after deductible 100% after deductible

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

Preventive Care 100% 100%

Labs and X-Rays

· Diagnostic-Outpatient

· Major Diagnostic (CT/PET Scans, MRIs)

100% after $50 co-pay 100% after deductible

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

Maternity (Includes delivery & postpartum care)

· Physician

· Facility

$50 co-pay* 100% after deductible

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

Home Health Care (60 visits/year) 100% after deductible 90% after deductible

Hospice Care 100% after deductible 90% after deductible

Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy (limited visits/see plan summary)

100% after $50 co-pay 90% after deductible

Chemical Dependency

· Inpatient

· Outpatient

100% after deductible $50 co-pay

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

Mental Health Services

· Inpatient

· Outpatient

100% after deductible $50 co-pay

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

Prescription Drugs · Generic· Preferred Brand Name· Non-Preferred Brand Name· Mail Order (90 Day Supply)

$10 co-pay $40 co-pay $70 co-pay

3 times retail

Deductible must be met before copays apply $10 co-pay2 $40 co-pay2 $70 co-pay2

3 times retail

*Waived if admitted

The following comparison chart reflects In-Network coverage only. For Out-of-Network descriptions, please refer

to the following Summary of Benefits for each plan.

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Choice Plus PPO Plan (1)

Benefit Description In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage

Calendar Year Deductible

· Individual

· Family

$3,000 $6,000

$5,000 $10,000

Maximum Out of Pocket (per calendar year)

· Individual

· Family

Includes Ded & Copays $4,000 $8,000

Includes Ded & Copays $15,000 $30,000

Maximum Lifetime Benefits Unlimited Unlimited

Physician/Specialist Office Visit

· Primary Physician

· Specialist Physician

$30 co-pay $50 co-pay

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Emergency Room Services 100% after $250 co-pay1 100% after $250 co-pay1

Urgent Care Provider 100% after $75 co-pay 50% after deductible

Hospital Care

· Inpatient Coverage

· Outpatient Surgery

100% after deductible 100% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Preventive Care 100% Not Covered

Labs and X-Rays

· Diagnostic-Outpatient

· Major Diagnostic (CT/PET Scans, MRIs)

100% after $50 co-pay 100% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Maternity (Includes delivery & postpartum care)

· Physician

· Facility

$50 co-pay1

100% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Home Health Care (60 visits/year) 100% after deductible 50% after deductible

Hospice Care 100% after deductible 50% after deductible

Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy (limited visits/see plan summary)

100% after $50 co-pay 50% after deductible

Chemical Dependency

· Inpatient

100% after deductible

$50 co-pay

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Mental Health Services

· Inpatient

· Outpatient

100% after deductible

$50 co-pay

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Prescription Drugs · Generic · Preferred Brand Name · Non-Preferred Brand Name · Mail Order

$10 co-pay $40 co-pay $70 co-pay

3 times retail

70% after co-pay 70% after co-pay 70% after co-pay

N/A

*Waived if admitted

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Choice Plus HSA Plan (2)*

*The City of Georgetown contributes to your HSA account. Please see page 16 for details.

Contribution is prorated for employees hired after January 1, 2017

Benefit Description In-Network Out-of-Network

Calendar Year Deductible

· Individual

· Family

$3,000 $6,000

$6,000 $12,000

Maximum Out of Pocket (per calendar year)

· Individual

· Family

Includes Ded & Copays $4,000 $8,000

Includes Ded & Copays $6,000 $12,000

Maximum Lifetime Benefits Unlimited Unlimited

Physician/Specialist Office Visit

· Primary Physician

· Specialist Physician

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Emergency Room Services 90% after deductible 90% after deductible

Urgent Care Provider 90% after deductible 50% after deductible

Hospital Care

· Inpatient Coverage

· Outpatient Surgery

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Preventive Care 100% Not Covered

Labs and X-Rays

· Diagnostic-Outpatient

· Major Diagnostic (CT/PET Scans, MRIs)

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Maternity (Includes delivery & postpartum care)

· Physician

· Facility

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Home Health Care (60 visits/year) 90% after deductible 50% after deductible

Hospice Care 90% after deductible 50% after deductible

Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy (limited visits/see plan summary)

90% after deductible 50% after deductible

Chemical Dependency

· Inpatient

· Outpatient

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Mental Health Services

· Inpatient

· Outpatient

90% after deductible 90% after deductible

50% after deductible 50% after deductible

Pharmacy Drugs. The full cost of the drug is applied to the deductible before benefits are considered for payment under the pharmacy plan.

· Generic· Preferred Brand Name· Non-Preferred Brand Name

· Mail Order

$10 co-pay $40 co-pay $70 co-pay

3 times retail

70% after co-pay 70% after co-pay 70% after co-pay

N/A

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Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

What is an HSA?

A Health Savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged personal

savings account that works in conjunction with a high deducti-

ble health plan (HDHP). Participants can pay for qualified

medical expenses with tax-free dollars from their HSA.

There is no ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ requirement, the account is porta-

ble and the balance plus earnings (from interest and/or

investments) carries over year after year, all tax-free. If HSA

monies are used for non-qualified medical expenses prior

to age 65, a 20% penalty plus ordinary income tax must be

paid to the IRS.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to open a Health Savings Account, you MUST meet

the following requirements:

Covered by the City of Georgetown’s HDHP Plan

NOT covered by another health insurance plan that is

not a qualified HDHP including:

A spouse’s medical plan

Medicare

Tricare

Note: Does not apply to specific injury, accident,

disability, dental care, vision care and/or long term

care insurance plans.

NOT participating in an employer-sponsored Flexible

Spending Account (unless limited use)

NOT claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax

return

Your spouse must also NOT participate in a Healthcare

Flexible Spending Account. The Dependent Care FSA will

not disqualify you from opening an HSA.

HSAs allow:

Tax-free contributions by employer, employee or others

Tax-free growth of interest or investment earnings

Tax-free distributions of principal and interest to pay

for qualified medical expenses

Accumulation of unused funds and portability between

employers. No “Use it or Lose it” rules. Portable from em-

ployer to employer and across state lines.

Flexible use – You choose whether or when to use the

account for health expenses, now or after employment.

In addition to paying for current expenses,

funds can be used to pay for:

COBRA premiums

Long-term Care premiums

Out-of-Pocket expenses for Medicare

Medical insurance during unemployment

Services not covered under a future health plan

Medicare premiums

If you are covered under the qualified High Deductible

Health Plan and meet the eligibility requirements you

may open a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSA plans

are intended to be used to pay for healthcare for the

individual and his or her covered dependents.

Distributions from an HSA to pay for qualified medical

expenses are not taxable.

Qualified health care expenses are expenses which are:

Incurred for the individual, his/her spouse or a tax

dependent;

Eligible as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section

213(d) – generally defined as expenses for the

diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of

disease;

Not reimbursed by insurance or another health plan;

and

Not deducted on the individual’s tax return.

Medical expenses that may be reimbursed through a

Health Savings Account under IRS Code Section 213

include (but are not limited to) the following:

Deductible payments;

Coinsurance payments;

Dental care not provided through another health

insurance plan;

Prescription drugs;

Emergency ambulance service;

Chiropractic services;

Eyeglasses and/or contact lenses;

Hearing devices;

Psychiatric care;

Psychologists’ fees;

Acupuncture

Over the Counter Drugs can be reimbursed from the

HSA as long as they meet the criteria set out in

Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d) and you have

a prescription on file for the medication.

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Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Contributing to your HSA

When you participate in an HSA, you set aside money to

pay for eligible out-of-pocket expenses. Money can be

contributed to your HSA by you or anyone else. The IRS

2017 calendar year maximums for these savings

accounts are:

Maximum 2017 (calendar year) Contribution:

$3,400 for Employee Only

$6,750 for Employee + Spouse, Employee +

Child(ren), Employee + Family

$1,000 Catch Up Contribution for Employees

age 55 and up

A Calendar Year is the 12-month period of January

1st - December 31st.

If you are age 55 or older, you can make an additional

contribution amount of $1,000. The HSA cannot receive

contributions after the individual has enrolled in

Medicare. For the most current HSA contribution

information, please go to the U.S. Dept. of Treasury web

site at http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/public-affairs/hsa.

Note for Newly Eligible and Partial Year Participants:

If you become newly eligible to contribute to an HSA

during the year, you may contribute the maximum

contribution for the year (without incurring taxes or a

penalty on the amount of the contribution) provided you

continue to remain eligible for a 13 month period

beginning December 1st of the year in which you

become eligible and ending on December 31st of the

following year.

If you do not remain eligible for a 13 month period shown

above, your excess contributions will be subject to

federal income tax and may be subject to the 6% excise

tax. Please contact your tax advisor for assistance

determining if your partial year contributions will be

subject to taxes and penalties.

Using your HSA

With an HSA, your contributions, earnings and eligible

withdrawals are all tax-free. As long as your withdrawals

are used to pay for qualified health care expenses, you

won’t pay taxes. Contributions that the City of Georgetown

makes to your HSA are yours. There are no vesting re-

quirements or forfeiture provisions. Unlike flexible spend-

ing accounts, HSAs do not have a “use it or lose it” re-

quirement. Your account balance rolls over from year to

year and will earn interest tax-free.

Tax Filing

You will receive a 1099SA and a 5498SA and be required

to file Form 8889 with your annual tax return. Please see

your tax advisor if you have any questions.

Employer Contributions

The City of Georgetown contributes annually to employee

accounts. This amount does count towards your maximum

contribution (calendar year). This amount is prorated for

employees hired after January 1, 2017.

You are responsible for the eligibility of all

items and keeping receipts for tax purposes.

Not all expenses that are

qualified health care

expenses under the HSA

count towards the

satisfaction of the calen-

dar year deductible.

The City of Georgetown HSA Contributions*:

*One-time contribution increase for Calendar Year 2017

Tier Annual Contribution

Employee Only $1100

Employee + Spouse $1200

Employee + Child(ren) $1200

Employee + Family $1400

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HSA Eligible Expenses*

*For a complete list of eligible expenses please see IRS Publication 502.

Health Savings Account (HSA) Eligible Expenses*

Ambulance Drug Addiction Organ Donors

Acupuncture Eye Exam Osteopath

Alcoholism Eyeglasses Oxygen

Artificial Limb Eye Surgery Physical Examination

Artificial Teeth Fertility Enhancement Pregnancy Test Kit

Bandages Founder’s Fee Prosthesis

Birth Control Pills Hearing Aids Psychiatric Care

Body Scan Home Care Psychoanalysis

Braille Books and Magazines Hospital Services Psychologist

Breast Pumps and Supplies Special Home for Intellectually

and Developmentally Disabled Sterilization

Breast Reconstruction Surgery Laboratory Fees Stop-Smoking Programs

Chiropractor Lactation Expenses Surgery

Christian Science Practitioner Learning Disability Therapy

Contact Lenses Long-Term Care Premiums Transplants

Crutches Prescriptions Trips

Dental Treatment Nursing Home Vasectomy

Diagnostic Devices Nursing Services Vision Correction Surgery

Disabled Dependent Care Ex- Optometrist Wheelchair

X-Ray

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UHC Health4Me App

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

What is the purpose of the plan?

The City of Georgetown has established this plan to help employees save tax dollars and increase their net pay.

What Is a Flexible Spending Account?

A Flexible Spending Account is designed exclusively for employees, and is established by your employer under Section

125, 129, 132f or 105 of the Internal Revenue Code. This plan allows a participating employee to take certain expenses

from their paycheck on a pre-tax basis. This means that all amounts deducted from your paycheck and contributed

toward your plan will not be subject to Federal Income tax, nor will it be subject to Social Security tax.

What are eligible expenses under the plan?

Premium Payments

Allows you to use pre-tax rather than after-tax dollars to pay for your share of employer sponsored insurance

premiums (medical, dental and vision). Premium payment is a simple payroll adjustment which is handled internally

by your employer’s payroll department. Do not add premium contributions to your medical expense account

contributions.

Medical Expenses (Paid By the Employee)

An employee’s out-of-pocket health care expenses can be paid with before-tax dollars when an employee elects to

deposit some of those dollars into their Medical Expense Reimbursement Account. The amount the employee elects

to set aside in this account will be held until he or she submits receipts for eligible expenses to be reimbursed. The

maximum amount an employee can elect is $2,550 for the 2017 plan year. Eligible expenses can include (not limited

to*:

Above Usual & Customary Charges Chiropractor

Co-insurance Deductibles

Dental Expenses Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses

Hearing Aids Physical Exams

Pre-Existing Conditions Prescribed Birth Control

Psychologist Special Medical Equipment

Special Tests (allergy, etc.)

*For a complete list of eligible expenses please see IRS Publication 508.

Your FSA Plan includes an Debit Card

You will be provided with a Health Care Spending Card Debit MasterCard® that may be used to pay for certain Eligible

Expenses directly from your HCSA and/or DCSA. The Health Care Spending Card Debit MasterCard® allows for direct

payment to qualified locations and providers and can be used at any approved location that accepts MasterCard®. Use

of the Health Care Spending Card Debit MasterCard® is voluntary.

The Health Care Spending Card Debit MasterCard® may be used at any approved provider or merchant with a Point-of-

Service (POS) bankcard terminal that accepts MasterCard® or your Health Care Spending Card Debit MasterCard®

number can be entered online or on an order form, similar to using a credit card number. You can even use your Health

Care Spending Card Debit MasterCard® to pay for a bill you receive in the mail if the merchant or provider accepts

MasterCard®. Examples of qualified locations and providers include hospitals, physician and dental offices, vision care

providers, retail pharmacy counters, and child and adult day care facilities.

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Health Care FSA Carry Over

Up to $500 of unused Health Care FSA dollars for a plan year may be carried over to the following plan year. The

amount of the allowed carry over is determined by your employer.

Funds eligible for carry over from a previous plan year will be available to you after the end of the claims run-out

period.

The maximum carry over amount allowed by your employer, does not affect your ability to elect the maximum annual

election allowed each plan year for the Health Care FSA. For example, if you elected $2,500 for the plan year, and

had $500 of unused funds carried over from your previous plan year, the carry over balance would be added to

your current election giving you a total annual election of $3,000.

You do not have to re-enroll in the new plan year to have unused Health Care FSA dollars carry over to a new plan

year.

If you have elected not to participate in the FSA program because of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, it might be time to

reconsider your options!

Dependent Care (must be work related)

Another important part of the Flexible Spending Account is the ability to pay for child care or day care services with

before-tax dollars. Your savings will amount to 22% to 35% of your actual child care expense, depending on your

individual or family tax brackets. The maximum amount an employee can elect is $5,000 per plan year, per family.

Eligible expenses can include:

Nursery Baby-Sitting

Private Pre-K Extended Day Care before & after school

Note: If you are a highly compensated employee, the City of Georgetown may be required to discontinue or

limit your contributions to the Dependent Care Reimbursement account in order to comply with certain

nondiscrimination requirements applicable to the plan under tax law. You will be notified if you are affected by this rule.

Please see your Human Resources Department if you have any questions.

Reimbursement Requests

To submit a claim, complete the request for reimbursement form. Attach your receipts and mail or fax the claim directly

to United Healthcare.

Mail: Fax: Website:

Health Care Account Service Center (915) 231-1709 www.myuhc.com

P.O. Box 981506 (866) 262-6354

El Paso, TX 79998-1506

Employees should be aware that if you elect the Dependent Care Reimbursement Account at any time, your election

cannot exceed the IRS limitation of $5,000 per Calendar year.

You will be required to coordinate your total payroll deductions to accommodate this IRS limitation. In addition, the IRS

limits your elections and or changes to only the open enrollment period unless you have a qualifying event.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

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Dental Plan

City of Georgetown’s dental plan is administered through Ameritas Group and provides you and your family with

coverage for typical dental expenses such as cleanings, x-rays, fillings and orthodontia for children. You get bene-

fits for a wide range of services. While there is a network of providers you can utilize, benefit percentages are the

same regardless of whether you visit an in-network or out-of-network provider. Utilizing an in-network provider will

result in a lower patient responsibility overall. Out-of-Network benefits are subject to Reasonable and Customary

charges and you may be balance billed if your dentist charges above this amount.

You can take advantage of online self-service capabilities with Ameritas online services at www.ameritas.com.

Check the status of your claims Estimate dental cost

Find a provider View your Explanation of Benefits online

Coverage Type In-Network Out-of-Network

Deductible

Individual

Family

Annual Maximum Benefit (per Individual)

$50 $150

$2,000

$50 $150

$2,000

Preventive Care (No deductible)

Cleanings 4 in 12 months

Examinations 1 in 6 months

Fluoride Treatments 2 in 12 months*

Full-Mouth X-rays 1 in 60 months

Bitewing X-rays 1 in 12 months

Space Maintainers

Sealants*

100%

100%

Basic Restorative Endodontics Root Canal

Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal Maintenance

General Anesthesia

Oral Surgery

80% 80%

Major Restorative Implants

Bridges 1 in 5 years

Dentures 1 in 5 years

Crowns / Inlays /Onlays 1 per tooth in 5 years

Repairs

Consultations

50% 50%

Orthodontia Children only up to age 19

Lifetime maximum $1,500

60% 60%

*Children 13 and under

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Vision Plan

The City’s basic Vision Plan promotes preventive care through regular eye exams and provides coverage for correc-

tive materials, such as glasses and contact lenses. The Vision Plan is administered through MetLife. The vision plan

includes a routine/basic vision examination yearly and provides coverage for lenses or contacts every year.

In-Network Providers

With your vision benefits, choose a provider from the participating provider list. Present your ID card for services

at the time of service. Except for any applicable copayment, do NOT pay your participating provider for services or

eyewear covered by your MetLife benefit.

Non-Network Providers

If you choose a non-participating provider, you will be expected to pay the doctor for services received. You will

then need to send the original receipt from your non-participating doctor to MetLife for reimbursement. MetLife

will review your eligibility and send the appropriate reimbursement to you.

Plan Feature In-Network Provider Out-of-Network Provider

Vision Examination $10 co-pay $45 Allowance

Frames

$25 co-pay & up to $150

Allowance

$85 Costco Allowance

$25 Co-pay & up to $70

retail value

Lenses (Clear, Standard, Glass or Plastic)

Single Vision (per pair)

Bifocal (per pair)

Trifocal (per pair)

Lenticular (per pair)

$25 co-pay $25 co-pay $25 co-pay $25 co-pay

$30 Allowance $50 Allowance $65 Allowance

Up to $100 Reimbursement

Contact Lenses*

Elective

Medically required

$25 co-pay & up to $150 Allowance

$25 co-pay

$105 Allowance $210 Allowance

Frequency

Vision Examination

Frames

Lenses

Contact Lenses

Once each 12 months Once each 12 months Once each 12 months Once every 12 months

*Contact lenses and related professional services (fitting, evaluation and follow-up) are covered in lieu of eyeglasses. Coverage includes all

contact lens types (i.e., standard daily wear, extended wear, disposable, toric, gas permeable, and bifocal).

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Voluntary Life and AD&D

Life and AD&D Amount Must Match!

Please note, that the Non Medical Maximum applies to NEW HIRES ONLY. Any new enrollments that were previ-

ously waived or increases in coverage for Employees, Spouse and Children will require the completion of an Evi-

dence of Insurability form from each individual for approval. Please see HR for details.

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Disability Plans

Plan Features Benefits

Eligibility You are eligible to participate if you are an active full-time employee working 30 or more hours per week.

Weekly Benefit Amount You may select units of $50 with a minimum election of $100 and a maximum election of $1,000, not to exceed 60% of your weekly covered basic pay.

Maximum Duration 13 weeks

Benefits Begin 8th day for accident 8th day for sickness or pregnancy

According to City policy, all of your existing sick and vacation time must be exhausted be-fore STD kicks in.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD)

The City offers you the option of obtaining Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance administered by Dearborn Nation-al. Short-Term disability is intended to protect your income for a short duration in case you become ill or injured.

If you are currently enrolled in the Short-Term Disability insurance, you may increase your benefit amount without proof of good health; however, the amount of your increase will be subject to a new pre-existing conditions limita-tion period. If you are a new hire and are applying within 31 days of becoming eligible, the employee Guarantee issue amount is $1,000. This means you will be able to purchase up to $1,000 of Voluntary Short-Term Disability in-surance coverage without having to fill out a health questionnaire.

Plan Feature Benefits

Eligibility All full-time active employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Monthly Benefit 60% of your covered monthly pre-disability pay to a maximum of $8,000 per month.

Benefits Begin After 90 days of disability

Maximum Benefit Duration Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

The City provides you with Long-Term Disability insurance through Dearborn National. Long-term disability is intended to help continue your income if you become unable to work due to illness or injury. This plan is 100% Employer-paid.

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COMPASS

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Aflac Plans

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Group Accident Coverage

Voluntary accident coverage pays cash benefits for expenses associated with an accidental injury and can help

protect hard-earned savings should an accidental injury occur. Most major medical insurance plans only pay a por-

tion of the bills. This plan coverage can help pick up where other insurance leaves off and provide cash to help cov-

er the expenses. The plan covers employee incurred expenses for services in and out of the hospital.

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Group cancer coverage provides cash benefits for cancer and other specified diseases, and can help cover the costs

of specific cancer and specified disease treatments and expenses as they happen. This plan can help provide added

financial security when it is needed most.

Group Cancer Coverage

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Voluntary critical illness coverage provides a lump sum cash benefit to help you cover the out-of-pocket expenses

associated with a critical illness. Critical illness coverage can help offer peace of mind when a critical illness

diagnosis occurs.

Group Critical Illness Coverage

Critical illness events covered by the Lump Sum Critical Illness policy include:

Lump Sum Benefit options of $10,000, $20,000 or $30,000 for primary insured.

• Coma

• End-Stage Renal Failure

• Heart Attack

• Major Human Organ Transplant

• Paralysis

• Stroke

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Legal Shield & Identity Theft Coverage

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Important Notices

This book highlights some of the main features of

your benefit programs, but does not include all plan

rules, features, limitations or exclusions. The terms of

your benefit plans are governed by legal documents,

including insurance contracts. Should there be any

inconsistencies between this book and the legal plan

documents, the plan documents are the final authori-

ty. The City of Georgetown reserves the right to

change or discontinue its benefit plans at any time.

HIPAA Privacy Notice

HIPAA requires the City of Georgetown to notify you that

a privacy notice is available upon request. Please contact

Human Resources if you have any questions.

Special Enrollment Notice

If you are declining coverage for yourself or your depend-

ents (including your spouse) because of other health in-

surance or group health plan coverage, you may be able

to enroll yourself or your dependents in this plan if your

dependents lose eligibility for that other coverage (or if the

employer stops contributing towards your or your depend-

ents ‘ other coverage). However, you must request and

complete enrollment within 31 days after yours or your

dependents’ coverage ends (or after the employer stops

contributing towards the other coverage). In addition, if

you have a new dependent as a result of marriage, birth,

adoption, or placement for adoption, you may be able to

enroll yourself and your dependents. However, you must

request and complete enrollment within 31 days after the

marriage, birth, adoption, or placement for adoption.

Special enrollment rights also may exist in the following

circumstances:

If you or your dependents experience a loss of eligibil-

ity for Medicaid or a state Children’s Health Insurance

Program (CHIP) coverage and you request enroll-

ment within 60 days after that coverage ends; or

If you or your dependents become eligible for a state

premium assistance subsidy through Medicaid or a

state CHIP with respect to coverage under this plan

and you request enrollment within 60 days after the

determination of eligibility for such assistance.

Note: The 60 day period for requesting enrollment ap-

plies only in these last two listed circumstances relating to

Medicaid and State CHIP. As described above, a 31 day

period applies to most special enrollments. To request

special enrollment or obtain more information, contact

Human Resources at the City of Georgetown.

The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act

The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998

requires group health plans that provide coverage for a

mastectomy to provide coverage for certain reconstructive

services. This law also requires that written notice of the

availability of the coverage be delivered to all plan

participants upon enrollment and annually thereafter.

This language serves to fulfill that requirement for this

year. These services include:

Reconstruction of the breast upon which the mastec-

tomy has been performed;

Surgery / reconstruction of the other breast to pro-

duce a symmetrical appearance;

Prostheses; and

Treatment for physical complications during all stages

of mastectomy, including lymphedemas.

In addition, the plan may not:

Interfere with a participant’s rights under the plan to

avoid these requirements; or

Offer inducements to the healthcare provider, or

assess penalties against the provider, in an attempt to

interfere with the requirements of the law.

However, the plan may apply deductibles, coinsurance,

and co-payments consistent with other coverage provided

by the plan.

Newborns Act Disclosure

Group health plans and health insurance issuers general-

ly may not, under Federal law, restrict benefits for any

hospital length of stay in connection with childbirth for the

mother or newborn child to less than 48 hours following a

vaginal delivery, or less than 96 hours following a cesare-

an section.

However, Federal law generally does not prohibit the

mother’s or newborn’s attending provider, after consulting

with the mother, from discharging the mother or her new-

born earlier than 48 hours or 96 hours as applicable). In

any case, plans and issuers may not, under Federal law,

require that a provider obtain authorization from the plan

or the insurance issuer for prescribing a length of stay not

in excess of 48 hours or 96 hours).

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CHIPRA Notice

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Medicare D Notice

Important Notice from the City of Georgetown

About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare

Please read this notice carefully and keep it where you can find it. This notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage with the City of Georgetown and about your options under Medicare’s prescription drug coverage. This information can help you decide whether or not you want to join a Medicare drug plan. If you are considering joining, you should compare your current coverage, including which drugs are covered at what cost, with the coverage and costs of the plans offering Medicare prescription drug coverage in your area. Information about where you can get help to make decisions about your prescription drug coverage is at the end of this notice.

There are two important things you need to know about your current coverage and Medicare’s prescription drug

coverage:

1. Medicare prescription drug coverage became available in 2006 to everyone with Medicare. You can get this

coverage if you join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or join a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or

PPO) that offers prescription drug coverage. All Medicare drug plans provide at least a standard level of

coverage set by Medicare. Some plans may also offer more coverage for a higher monthly premium.

2. The City of Georgetown has determined that the prescription drug coverage offered by the company’s

Medical Plans are, on average for all plan participants, expected to pay out as much as standard Medicare

prescription drug coverage pays and is therefore considered Creditable Coverage. Because your existing

coverage is Creditable Coverage, you can keep this coverage and not pay a higher premium (a penalty) if

you later decide to join a Medicare drug plan.

When Can You Join A Medicare Drug Plan?

You can join a Medicare drug plan when you first become eligible for Medicare and each year from October 15th to

December 7th.

However, if you lose your current creditable prescription drug coverage, through no fault of your own, you will also be

eligible for a two (2) month Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to join a Medicare drug plan.

What Happens To Your Current Coverage If You Decide to Join A Medicare Drug Plan?

If you decide to join a Medicare drug plan, your current the City of Georgetown coverage will not be affected. Your

current coverage pays for other health expenses in addition to prescription drug.

If you enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan, you and your eligible dependents will be eligible to receive all of your

current health and prescription drug benefits and your coverage will coordinate with Medicare.

If you do decide to join a Medicare drug plan and drop your current City of Georgetown coverage, be aware that you and

your dependents may not be able to get this coverage back.

CMS Form 10182-CC Updated April 1, 2011

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control

number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0938-0990. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to

average 8 hours per response initially, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and

review the information collection. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimates or suggestions for improving this form, please write

to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer, Mail Stop C4-26-05, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.

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Medicare D Notice

When Will You Pay A Higher Premium (Penalty) To Join A Medicare Drug Plan?

You should also know that if you drop or lose your current coverage with City of Georgetown and don’t join a Medicare

drug plan within 63 continuous days after your current coverage ends, you may pay a higher premium (a penalty) to join

a Medicare drug plan later.

If you go 63 continuous days or longer without creditable prescription drug coverage, your monthly premium may go up

by at least 1% of the Medicare base beneficiary premium per month for every month that you did not have that coverage.

For example, if you go nineteen months without creditable coverage, your premium may consistently be at least 19%

higher than the Medicare base beneficiary premium. You may have to pay this higher premium (a penalty) as long as you

have Medicare prescription drug coverage. In addition, you may have to wait until the following October to join.

For More Information About This Notice Or Your Current Prescription Drug Coverage

Contact the Human Resources department for further information. NOTE: You’ll get this notice each year. You will also

get it before the next period you can join a Medicare drug plan, and if this coverage through City of Georgetown changes.

You also may request a copy of this notice at any time.

For More Information About Your Options Under Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

More detailed information about Medicare plans that offer prescription drug coverage is in the “Medicare & You”

handbook. You’ll get a copy of the handbook in the mail every year from Medicare. You may also be contacted directly by

Medicare drug plans.

For more information about Medicare prescription drug coverage:

Visit www.medicare.gov

Call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (see the inside back cover of your copy of the “Medicare & You” handbook for their telephone number) for personalized help

Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

If you have limited income and resources, extra help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage is available. For

information about this extra help, visit Social Security on the web at www.socialsecurity.gov, or call them at 1-800-772-

1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

CMS Form 10182-CC Updated April 1, 2011

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control

number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0938-0990. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated

to average 8 hours per response initially, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and

review the information collection. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimates or suggestions for improving this form, please write

to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer, Mail Stop C4-26-05, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.

Remember: Keep this Creditable Coverage notice. If you decide to join one of the Medicare

drug plans, you may be required to provide a copy of this notice when you join to show

whether or not you have maintained creditable coverage and, therefore, whether or not you

are required to pay a higher premium (a penalty).

Date January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Name of Entity/Sender City of Georgetown

Contact Office Human Resources Department

Address 113 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626

Phone Number (512) 930-3691

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