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1 2022 Health Care Coverage You Need. A Company You 800-531-4456, visit or contact an independent, authorized agent to get a quote A Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Consumer Choice Plan Disclosure Statement This health plan does not include the same level of benefits required in other plans. This HMO plan is a consumer choice plan. This plan doesn't include the same level of benefits that are in Texas health plans known as state-mandated plans. This plan does include all health benefits required by the Affordable Care Act.

2 To see all benefits offered by this plan, go to the plan s Summary of Benefits and Coverage. Benefit/coverage: This plan: A health plan with required benefits (state-mandated plan): Deductible The amount you pay for care before the plan begins to share the cost. Has a deductible. Has no deductibles for participating provider care. Out-of-Pocket Costs The amount you pay when you receive covered services, up to a calendar year maximum. Includes out-of-pocket costs that meet federal requirements but may sometimes be more than in a state-mandated plan. A copay must be less than 50% of the total cost of the service.

3 Annual out-of-pocket costs must be capped at 200% of your annual premium cost if you alert the plan. Habilitative and Rehabilitative Care Care that helps you improve skills for daily living. Includes a limit on the number of visits per year for speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and chiropractic care. Limits do not apply for the treatment of acquired brain injury and autism spectrum disorder. Has no limits on the amount of care if it is needed for medical reasons. Home Health Services Includes a limit for home health services. Has no limits on home health services.

4 If you want a plan with all required benefits: We also offer a state-mandated plan that includes all required benefits. This plan is not on and does not allow you to get help with premiums and out-of-pocket costs. To learn more about this plan, call 1-800-531-4456 or visit By signing your application to enroll in this plan, you acknowledge the following: I understand the consumer choice plan I am applying for does not provide the same level of coverage required in other Texas health plans (state-mandated plans). I understand if my health changes and this plan does not meet my needs, in most cases I won't be able to get a new plan until the next open enrollment period.

5 I understand I can get more information about consumer choice plans from the Texas Department of Insurance's website, , or by calling the Consumer Help Line at 1-800-252-3439. Choosing the right health care coverage to protect you and your family starts with a company you know. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas ( bcbstx ), a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, has been serving the people of Texas since 1929. As a customer-owned health insurer, our focus is on our members, not shareholders. We work hard to make sure you have choices for your health care health care in America changes, our dedication to our community will stay strong.

6 bcbstx will be here serving the people of Texas, just as we have for more than 90 It s Time to Get Health Care Coverage, We re Here for bcbstx plan includes the following: Choice of many doctors and hospitals Prescription drug coverage, with mail-order program1 Coverage for many preventive care services2 Mental health and substance use disorder benefits and services Choice of deductibles Health and wellness programs Member account with tools to help you manage your coverage1 Learn more about prescription drug coverage on page Many in-network preventive services are covered at 100%.

7 Refer to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for benefit can you sign up?Call us toll-free at us online at your independent, authorized Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas agent. 1 YOUR BILL for a health plan may go down. MORE PEOPLE can now get financial may now qualify for lower YOU KNOW? Signing Up for Health Care CoverageGetting your health care coverage from bcbstx is an important decision. Here are a few things to the American Rescue Plan, financial help is now available to even more people. This help is based on your family size and income and can help lower your monthly premium payments when you buy a plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace in If you are Native American, the cost-sharing amounts and income levels may be different.

8 Please call 800-531-4456 or contact a bcbstx agent for care coverage may now be more affordable than you if you need to change outside that time period? If you have a major life event (got married or divorced, added to your family, lost your group coverage, and so forth), you may qualify for Special Enrollment. Visit to learn do you sign up?You can enroll or change plans during the Open Enrollment period, from November 1, 2021 to January 15, 2022. What are Essential Health Benefits?Our health care plans cover basic services that are considered essential to good health when you use a network doctor or hospital.

9 These include: Ambulatory patient services Emergency services Hospitalization Maternity and newborn care Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment Prescription drugs Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices Laboratory services Preventive services and chronic disease management Pediatric services, including oral and vision care2 Health Plans to Fit Every BudgetWe have three levels of health care plans available bronze, silver and gold. Each plan has different benefits and costs, so be sure to choose the one that fits your needs best. All plans include the same essential health does an HMO work?

10 An HMO, also known as a health maintenance organization, is a health plan that may provide individuals with more affordable options to access care. An HMO may mean lower out-of-pocket costs than other types of health care coverage. With an HMO, you choose a primary care physician (PCP) who will be your main contact for all your health care needs. Whether you are making an appointment for an annual exam or need a referral, your PCP is the person to call. HMOs do not typically cover out-of-network expenses other than It is important that you make sure your doctor, hospital or other health care provider is in the network so you can avoid unnecessary charges.