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HealthLink is pleased to offer the Open Access III network program for the State of Illinois Members.

With HealthLink Open Access III network program, you may use any participating physician or hospital in the HealthLink Tier I and Tier II networks. If you prefer to use an out-of-network practitioner, your benefit administrator still pays benefits - but keep in mind, you'll pay less out of pocket when you choose HealthLink participating physicians and hospitals.

This benefit overview is a summary only and it is subject to the benefits, exclusions, modifications and limitations contained in the plan's 'certificate' of coverage.
Benefits effective July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

BENEFIT

Tier I
HealthLink HMO Network
Tier II
HealthLink PPO Network
Tier III
Non-HealthLink
Providers
Plan Year Maximum Unlimited Unlimited $1,000,000
Lifetime Maximum
Unlimited Unlimited $1,000,000

Annual Out-of-Pocket Max*
Per Individual enrollee
Per Family

$0
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,500
$3,500
Annual Deductible
Must be satisfied for all services
$0
$200 Per Enrollee**
$300 Per Enrollee**
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Inpatient

Full coverage after $275 copayment per admission
90% of network charges for covered services after $325 copayment per admission
80% of U&C*** for covered services after $425 copayment per admission
Inpatient Psychiatric Full coverage after $275 copayment per admission up to 30 days per plan year 90% of covered services after $325 copayment per admission up to 30 days per plan year
80% of U&C for covered services after $425 copayment per admission up to 30 days per plan year
Inpatient Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Full coverage after $275 copayment per admission up to 10 days rehabilitation per plan year 90% of covered services after $325 copayment per admission up to 10 days rehabilitation per plan year 80% of U&C for covered services after $425 copayment per admission up to 10 days rehabilitation per plan year

Emergency Room
Waived if admitted

Full coverage after $200 copayment

90% for covered services after $200 copayment 80% of U&C for covered services after $200 copayment
Outpatient Surgery

Full coverage after $175 copayment
90% of network charges after $175 copayment 80% of U&C for covered services after $175 copayment
Outpatient Psychiatric and Substance Abuse

Full coverage after $15 copayment up to 30 visits per plan year (additional 30 visits for Autism)
90% of covered services after $15 copayment up to 30 visits per plan year (additional 30 visits for Autism)
80% of U&C for covered services after $15 copayment up to 30 visits per plan year (additional 30 visits for Autism)
Diagnostic Lab & X-Ray Full coverage
90% of network charges for covered services 80% of U&C for covered services
PHYSICIAN AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Physician Office Visits Full coverage after $15 copayment 90% of network charges for covered services
80% of U&C for covered services
Specialist Full coverage after $20 copayment 90% of network charges for covered services
80% of U&C for covered services
Preventive Health Services
Including immunizations, allergy testing and treatment
Full coverage after $15 copayment 90% of network charges for covered services
Not Covered Under Tier III
Chiropractic Care Full coverage after $20 copayment up to 25 visits per plan year 90% of network charges for covered services up to 25 visits per plan year 80% of U&C for covered services up to 25 visits per plan year
Well Baby Care
Full coverage 90% of network charges for covered services
Not Covered Under Tier III
OTHER SERVICES
Durable Medical Eqpt

Full coverage 90% of network charges for covered services 80% of U&C for covered services
Skilled Nursing Facility Full coverage 90% of network charges for covered services Not Covered Under Tier III
Transplant Coverage Full coverage 90% of network charges for covered services Not Covered Under Tier III
Home Health Visits Full coverage after $20 copayment 90% of network charges for covered services Not Covered Under Tier III
Hearing Exam and Aids Covered up to $100 for exam(s) and up to $500 for aids every 3 years Covered up to $100 for exam(s) and up to $500 - 90% of network charges for covered services Not Covered Under Tier III

Please Note:
* Your out-of-pocket maximum is the most you will be required to pay for any covered expenses. Plan payments do not count toward the out-of-pocket maximum. Plan copayments

** Annual plan deductible must be met before plan benefits apply. Benefit limits are measured on a plan year.

*** Covered services received from Tier III providers (out-of-network) are covered for “Usual & Customary” (U&C) charges – fees normally charged for comparable treatment in the same geographic area. Participating Tier I and Tier II physicians and facilities usually charge a lower, contracted rate for services. For more information on U&C, consult your Summary Plan Description (SPD) booklet.