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Five Star Technology Solutions - Plan 11 Complete Medical Benefits Schedule Guide

This comprehensive guide contains every detail of the medical and prescription drug benefits for Five Star Technology Solutions employees enrolled in Plan 11 (PPO). The plan provides separate in-network and out-of-network coverage with CIGNA network providers and prescription drug benefits administered by TrueScripts.

Plan Identification & Status

Field Details
Company Name Five Star Technology Solutions
Plan Name Plan 11
Group Number 001R2571
Effective Date October 1, 2025
Plan Status NGF (New Group Filing)
Managed Care Type PPO
Document Status DRAFT
Draft Versions 9-16-2025 PM, 9-23-2025 PM, 9-25-25 PM, 10-20-2025 PM
Plan Document Version 25.1
MCC Creditable No

Plan Administration & Approvals

Role/Function Provider/Contact
PPO Network CIGNA
Out-of-Network Pricing PHIA
Utilization Management (UM) Cigna Payer Solutions
Case Management (CM) MedWatch
Disease Management (DM) N/A
Customer Service Karias Care Concierge
Prescription Drug Administrator TrueScripts
TRU Department Approval TRU
Account Manager Kate Gilpatrick
Compliance Officer Patrick Moore

PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Prescription Drug Structure

Feature Details
Administrator TrueScripts
Scripts Subject to Deductibles NO
Out-of-Pocket Maximum COMBINED with medical OOP max
Non-Participating Pharmacy Coverage NO
Out-of-Network Pharmacy Coverage NOT COVERED

Retail Card Program - Up to 30 Day Supply

Drug Type Your Cost
Generic Drug $10 Co-payment per prescription
Preferred Brand Name Drug $50 Co-payment per prescription
Non-Preferred Brand Name Drug $100 Co-payment per prescription

Retail Pharmacy - Up to 90 Day Supply

Drug Type Your Cost
Generic Drug $25 Co-payment per prescription
Preferred Brand Name Drug $125 Co-payment per prescription
Non-Preferred Brand Name Drug $250 Co-payment per prescription

Mail Order Pharmacy - Up to 90 Day Supply

Drug Type Your Cost
Generic Drug $25 Co-payment per prescription
Preferred Brand Name Drug $125 Co-payment per prescription
Non-Preferred Brand Name Drug $250 Co-payment per prescription

Specialty Drugs (Retail and Mail Order) - Up to 30 Day Supply

Specialty Tier Your Cost
Tier 1 Specialty Drug 25% Coinsurance up to a $300 Co-payment maximum
Tier 2 Specialty Drug 20% Coinsurance up to a $550 Co-payment maximum
Tier 3 Specialty Drug 20% Coinsurance up to a $2,000 Co-payment maximum
Tier 4 Specialty Drug 20% Coinsurance (no maximum)
Tier 5 Specialty Drug 50% Coinsurance (no maximum)

Note: See Covered Services, Prescription Drugs in the Medical Benefits section for coverage requirements and other limitations related to specialty drugs.

Prescription Drug Special Coverage Rules

Coverage Type Rule
Generic U.S. FDA Approved Contraceptives Covered at 100% (medications and devices)
Preferred Brand Name Contraceptives Subject to Co-payments and Coinsurance as shown, unless generic form is not available
Non-Preferred Brand Name Contraceptives Subject to Co-payments and Coinsurance as shown, unless generic and preferred brand name forms are not available
When Generic Not Available Available preferred brand name drug covered at 100%
When Generic and Preferred Not Available Available non-preferred brand name drug covered at 100%
Tobacco Cessation Products Covered at 100%

Prescription Drug Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Expense Type Applies to OOP Max?
Prescription Drug Co-payments YES - counts toward COMBINED medical out-of-pocket maximum
Prescription Drug Coinsurance YES - counts toward COMBINED medical out-of-pocket maximum

Once Out-of-Pocket Maximums have been met: Prescription drugs are covered at 100% for the balance of the Calendar Year.


MEDICAL DEDUCTIBLES

Annual Calendar Year Deductibles

Coverage Level In-Network Providers Out-of-Network Providers
Single Plan (Employee Only) $5,000 $10,000
Family Plan - Individual Deductible $5,000 per person $10,000 per person
Family Plan - Family Maximum $10,000 per family $20,000 per family

Deductible Structure

Feature Details
Individual Deductible Included in Family Coverage YES
In-Network and Out-of-Network Deductibles SEPARATE - Do not accumulate together
Medical Calendar Year Deductible Carryover NO

Family Deductible Rules

Scenario How It Works
Individual Family Member Meets Individual Deductible Claims will be paid for that individual
No Individual Meets Individual Deductible Entire family deductible must be satisfied before claims will be paid for any family members
Meeting Family Deductible May be met by any combination of family members

Special Deductible Credit for Calendar Year 2025

Period Credit Applied
Expenses Incurred 1/1/2025 through 9/30/2025
Credit Applied To Calendar Year starting 1/1/2025 and ending 12/31/2025
Purpose Deductible expenses incurred during transition period shall be credited and used to satisfy the Deductible for the full Calendar Year

COINSURANCE (REIMBURSEMENT PERCENTAGE)

In-Network Providers

Phase Coinsurance Rate Applied To
Before Out-of-Pocket Maximum Met 80% of the Contracted Rate After Deductible; unless otherwise stated
After Out-of-Pocket Maximum Met 100% For the balance of the Calendar Year

Out-of-Network Providers

Phase Coinsurance Rate Applied To
Before Out-of-Pocket Maximum Met 50% of the Allowed Amount After Deductible; unless otherwise stated
After Out-of-Pocket Maximum Met 100% For the balance of the Calendar Year

OUT-OF-POCKET MAXIMUMS

Annual Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximums

Coverage Level In-Network Providers Out-of-Network Providers
Single Plan (Employee Only) $7,000 $14,000
Family Plan - Individual OOPM $7,000 per person $14,000 per person
Family Plan - Family Maximum $14,000 per family $28,000 per family

Out-of-Pocket Maximum Structure

Feature Details
Individual OOPM Included in Family Coverage YES
In-Network and Out-of-Network OOPM SEPARATE - Do not accumulate together
What Counts Toward OOPM All applicable Co-payments, Calendar Year Deductible, Coinsurance (including those for prescription drugs)

Family Out-of-Pocket Maximum Rules

Scenario How It Works
Individual Family Member Meets Individual OOPM Claims will be paid for that individual at 100%
No Individual Meets Individual OOPM Once entire family OOPM is satisfied, claims will be paid at 100% for all covered family members
Meeting Family OOPM May be met by any combination of family members

Expenses EXCLUDED from Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Expense Type Excluded?
Precertification Penalties YES - Excluded from OOPM

Special Out-of-Pocket Maximum Credit for Calendar Year 2025

Period Credit Applied
Expenses Incurred 1/1/2025 through 9/30/2025
Credit Applied To Calendar Year starting 1/1/2025 and ending 12/31/2025
Purpose Out-of-Pocket Maximum expenses incurred during transition period shall be credited and used to satisfy the OOPM for the full Calendar Year

MEDICAL CO-PAYMENTS

Facility Co-Payments - In-Network Only

Service Type In-Network Co-payment Co-payment Maximum Out-of-Network
Inpatient Hospital $500 per admission NONE NONE
Outpatient Hospital Surgery $250 per procedure NONE NONE

Important Notes:

  • Outpatient Hospital Co-payment does NOT apply to office surgery
  • Co-payment applies to each outpatient procedure in an In-Network facility

Office Visit Co-Payments - In-Network Only

Service Type In-Network Co-payment Out-of-Network
Primary Care Physician $25 per visit NONE
Specialty Care Physician $50 per visit NONE

PRECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Inpatient Hospitalization - ALWAYS REQUIRED

Requirement Details
When Precertification Must Occur Prior to the date of admission
Emergency Admission Exception Within two (2) business days of admission
Failure to Obtain Precertification May result in a reduction in benefits
Penalty Application Reduction in benefits CANNOT be used to satisfy any applicable Co-payments, Deductibles or Out-of-Pocket Maximums under this Plan
Responsibility for Penalty Any penalty incurred due to failure to obtain precertification or preauthorization for services may be the responsibility of the Covered Person

Other Services Requiring Precertification

Service Category Precertification Required?
Services deemed cosmetic May require precertification regardless of setting (inpatient, outpatient, or office)
Services deemed Experimental/Investigational May require precertification regardless of setting (inpatient, outpatient, or office)
Services determined not to be Medically Necessary Coverage may not be available if precertification required but not obtained

Plan Rights Regarding Precertification

Authority Details
Prospective Denial The Plan reserves the right to deny coverage prospectively for any service that may not require precertification but is determined in advance not to be medically necessary

See individual benefits for specific services requiring precertification.


PREVENTIVE CARE SERVICES

Preventive Care General Information

Information Type Details
PPACA Compliance Services marked with ** are provided according to terms prescribed by regulations issued under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA)
Recommendations Source Majority of PPACA preventive care services recommendations are issued by the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF)
Updates Recommendations may be amended from time to time
New Recommendations Effective New or updated A and B Recommendations generally go into effect on the first Plan Year one year after issuance of the revised recommendation
Complete Listing Available at specified link (see Medical Benefits section)

Preventive Care - Routine Exams and Screenings

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits
Routine Physical Exams (includes routine and travel immunizations and flu shots) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Routine Well Child Care (includes screenings, routine and travel immunizations and flu shots) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Fluoride Varnish (up to age 6) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to four (4) varnish treatments per person, per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network)
Routine Hearing Exams 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified

Preventive Care - Women's Health Services

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Breastfeeding Support, Supplies and Counseling (during pregnancy and/or in the postpartum period and rental or purchase of breastfeeding equipment) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Breast Pump Limits below
Contraceptive Services and Supplies for Women (FDA approved only; includes education and counseling) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) FDA approved only
Routine Gynecological/Obstetrical Care (including preconception and prenatal services) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Routine Pap Smears 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Breast Cancer Screening including Routine Mammograms and BRCA testing 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified

Breast Pump Coverage Limits

Breast Pump Type Coverage Details
Hospital Grade Breast Pumps Rental covered up to 3 months; precertification required for rental in excess of 3 months
Electric Breast Pumps Rent or purchase, whichever is less
Manual Breast Pumps Purchase

INTERNAL NOTE: If there are no INN (in-network) lactation providers, then OON (out-of-network) providers should be covered at the INN level of benefits with no cost sharing. If the only reason for the visit with the provider is lactation, it should be with no cost-sharing.

Preventive Care - Immunizations and Lab Tests

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Routine Immunizations (if not billed with an office visit; includes flu shots and travel immunizations) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Routine Lab, X-rays, and Clinical Tests (including those related to maternity care) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified

Preventive Care - Cancer Screenings

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits
Routine Colorectal Cancer Screening, including sigmoidoscopies and colonoscopies (as recommended by the US Preventive Service Task Force) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Lung Cancer Screening, including Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) (as recommended by the US Preventive Service Task Force) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to one (1) per person, per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network)

Preventive Care - Other Screenings and Counseling

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits
Nutritional Counseling 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Smoking Cessation Counseling and Intervention (including smoking cessation clinics and programs) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Routine Prostate Exams and Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screenings 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (as recommended by the US Preventive Service Task Force) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to one (1) per person, per lifetime (combined in/out-of-network)

Preventive Care - Bone Density Screening

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Bone Density Screening - Women (as recommended by the US Preventive Service Task Force for Osteoporosis Screening) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Bone Density Screening - All Other Covered Persons 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

VISION CARE

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Routine Vision Exam NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Routine Eyewear (lenses, frames, and contact lenses) NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Eyewear for Special Conditions (initial purchase of non-routine eyewear following surgery; contact lenses needed to treat keratoconus including the fitting of these contact lenses; intraocular lenses implanted after corneal transplant, cataract surgery or other covered eye surgery when the natural eye lens is replaced) 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

Physician Services - Testing and Treatment

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits
Allergy Testing 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Allergy Treatment 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Anesthesia (Inpatient/Outpatient) 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Chiropractic Services $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 20 visits per person per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network)

Physician Services - Maternity Care (Employee & Spouse Only)

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Prenatal Care 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Physician Delivery Charges 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Postnatal Care 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Note: Maternity coverage applies to Employee & Spouse Only. Includes Physician delivery charges, prenatal and postpartum care.

Physician Services - Hospital and Office Visits

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Physician Hospital Visits 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Physician Office Visits - Primary Care (includes all related charges billed at time of visit) $25 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Physician Office Visits - Specialist (includes all related charges billed at time of visit) $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Second Surgical Opinion $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Physician Services - Surgery

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Surgery - Inpatient 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Surgery - Outpatient 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Surgery - Physician's Office 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

HOSPITAL SERVICES - INPATIENT

Inpatient Hospital Requirements and Co-payments

Requirement/Feature Details
Precertification ALWAYS required for inpatient hospitalization
Failure to Obtain Precertification May result in a reduction in benefits
Penalty Usage The reduction in benefits CANNOT be used to satisfy any applicable Co-payments, Deductibles or Out-of-Pocket Maximums under this Plan
Inpatient Hospital Co-payment A separate $500 Hospital Co-payment will apply to each inpatient admission in an In-Network facility
Penalty Responsibility Any penalty incurred due to failure to obtain notification or prior authorization for services is the responsibility of the Covered Person
Private Room Coverage Covered only when Medically Necessary or when a facility does not provide semi-private rooms

Inpatient Hospital Services

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Hospital Room & Board (semi-private room or special care unit) $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Precertification required
Maternity Services - Employee & Spouse only (semi-private room or special care unit) $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Precertification required for stays in excess of 48 hours vaginal; 96 hours cesarean
Birthing Center - Employee & Spouse only $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Newborn Care (includes Physician visits & circumcision; semi-private room or special care unit) $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Organ, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants (semi-private room or special care unit) $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible); Managed through Cigna's LifeSOURCE Transplant Network® 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Precertification required; Transportation/food/lodging limits: $5,000 per Transplant; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations
Surgical Facility & Supplies 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Miscellaneous Hospital Charges 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified

HOSPITAL SERVICES - OUTPATIENT

Outpatient Hospital Requirements and Co-payments

Requirement/Feature Details
Outpatient Hospital Co-payment A separate $250 Hospital Co-payment will apply to each outpatient procedure in an In-Network facility
Co-payment Application The Co-payment will NOT apply to office surgery
Penalty Responsibility Any penalty incurred due to failure to obtain notification or prior authorization for services is the responsibility of the Covered Person

Outpatient Hospital Services

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Clinic Services (at a Hospital) 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Emergency Room Expenses (includes Facility, Lab, X-ray & Physician services) $400 Co-payment per visit, then 80% (after Deductible) $400 Co-payment per visit, then 80% (after In-Network Deductible) Co-payment is waived if admitted on an inpatient basis to a Hospital
Outpatient Department 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Outpatient Surgery in Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, etc. $250 Co-payment per visit, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Preadmission Testing 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Urgent Care Facility/Walk-In Clinic $75 Co-payment per visit, then 80% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified

MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES

Mental Health/Substance Use Requirements and Co-payments

Requirement/Feature Details
Precertification ALWAYS required for inpatient hospitalization
Failure to Obtain Precertification May result in a reduction in benefits
Penalty Usage The reduction in benefits CANNOT be used to satisfy any applicable Co-payments, Deductibles or Out-of-Pocket Maximums under this Plan
Inpatient Hospital Co-payment A separate $500 Hospital Co-payment will apply to each inpatient admission in an In-Network facility
Penalty Responsibility Any penalty incurred due to failure to obtain notification or prior authorization for services is the responsibility of the Covered Person
Private Room Coverage Covered only when Medically Necessary or when a facility does not provide semi-private rooms

Mental Health/Substance Use Services

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Inpatient Hospitalization $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Precertification required
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Inpatient Physician Visit 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Hospital Clinic Visit 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Office Visit $25 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Methadone Maintenance/Treatment NOT COVERED NOT COVERED None specified

OTHER SERVICES & SUPPLIES

Other Services - Alternative and Complementary Care

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Acupuncture NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Care Benefit NOT COVERED NOT COVERED

Other Services - Emergency and Transportation

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Ambulance Services 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Medical Benefits section for limitations

Other Services - Autism Treatment

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment (includes Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)) Benefits are based on services provided Benefits are based on services provided Benefit limits do NOT apply to occupational, physical and speech therapies; Precertification IS required for ABA; See Medical Benefits section for limitations; Note: Screenings are covered under Preventive Care

Other Services - Weight Loss and Cardiac

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits
Bariatric Surgery NOT COVERED NOT COVERED N/A
Biofeedback Therapy NOT COVERED NOT COVERED N/A
Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase 1 and 2 only) $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 36 visits per person per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network); See Medical Benefits section for other limitations

Other Services - Cancer Treatment

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Other Services - Clinical Trials and Implants

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Clinical Trials - Routine Services during Approved Clinical Trials Benefits are based on services provided Benefits are based on services provided Limited to routine Covered Services under the Plan, including Hospital visits, laboratory, and imaging services; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations
Cochlear Implants NOT COVERED NOT COVERED None specified

Other Services - Dental and Oral

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Dental/Oral Services 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Excludes excision of impacted wisdom teeth; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations

Other Services - Diabetes

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Diabetes Self-Management Training and Education $25 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Other Services - Diagnostic Imaging (CORRECTED 10-20-25, EFF 10-1-25)

Service Facility Type In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT Scan, PET Scan) Freestanding Facility $250 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT Scan, PET Scan) All Other Facilities $250 Co-payment per visit, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Other Services - Diagnostic X-ray, Lab, and Tests (CORRECTED 10-20-25, EFF 10-1-25)

Service Facility Type In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Diagnostic X-ray and Laboratory (Outpatient) Office Setting/Freestanding Facilities Outpatient Lab 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Diagnostic X-ray and Laboratory (Outpatient) Outpatient Hospital Facility $250 Co-payment per visit, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
All Other Diagnostic Tests All Facilities 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Other Services - Dialysis and Equipment

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Dialysis/Hemodialysis 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Medical Benefits section for other limitations
Durable Medical Equipment 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Medical Benefits section for limitations

Other Services - Early Intervention and Erectile Dysfunction

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Early Intervention Services (up to age 3) 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Medical Benefits section for limitations
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment NOT COVERED NOT COVERED None specified

Other Services - Family Planning

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Family Planning - For Women (including but not limited to consultations and diagnostic tests) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See also Prescription Drug Benefit and Preventive Care Section
Family Planning - For Men (including but not limited to consultations and diagnostic tests) 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified

Other Services - Gender Dysphoria and Gene Therapy

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Gender Dysphoria Treatment and Related Services NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Gene Therapy NOT COVERED NOT COVERED

Other Services - Genetic Services

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Genetic Counseling, Testing and Related Services NOT COVERED NOT COVERED Note: Coverage IS provided for BRCA Testing – See Breast Cancer Screening in Preventive Care Services; Precertification is NOT required for BRCA testing

Other Services - Growth Hormones and Hearing

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Growth Hormones NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Hearing Aids NOT COVERED NOT COVERED

Other Services - Home Health and Hospice

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits Special Notes
Home Health Care 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 60 visits per person per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network) See Medical Benefits section for limitations
Hospice Care (Inpatient/Outpatient) 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified Precertification required for inpatient services; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations

Other Services - Infertility and Injectables

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Infertility Treatment NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Injectables 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Other Services - Learning and Behavioral

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Learning Deficiencies, Behavioral Problems/Developmental Delays 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Precertification and visit limits are based on services provided
Marital Counseling NOT COVERED NOT COVERED  

Other Services - Massage and Medical Foods

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Massage Therapy NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Medical and Enteral Formula NOT COVERED NOT COVERED
Modified Low Protein Food Products NOT COVERED NOT COVERED

Other Services - Neuromuscular Equipment

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Neuromuscular Stimulator Equipment including TENS NOT COVERED NOT COVERED

Other Services - Therapy Services (All 20 visits per Calendar Year combined in/out-of-network)

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits Special Notes
Occupational Therapy $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 20 visits per person, per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network) For treatment due to Illness or Injury; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations
Physical Therapy $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 20 visits per person, per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network) For treatment due to Illness or Injury; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations
Speech Therapy $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 20 visits per person, per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network) For treatment due to Illness or Injury; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations
Respiratory Therapy $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 20 visits per person, per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network) None specified

Other Services - Oral and Orthotic Devices

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Oral Pharynx Procedures 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) None specified
Orthotics (includes foot orthotics) 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Medical Benefits section for limitations

Other Services - Podiatry and Nursing

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Podiatry Care $50 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Medical Benefits section for limitations
Private Duty Nursing NOT COVERED NOT COVERED None specified

Other Services - Prosthetics and Rehabilitation

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Prosthetics 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) See Medical Benefits section for limitations
Rehabilitation Hospital $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Precertification required; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations

Other Services - Sleep Studies (CORRECTED 10-20-25, EFF 10-1-25)

Service Facility Type In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Sleep Studies Office Setting/Outpatient Lab 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Limited to the testing and treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations
Sleep Studies Outpatient Facility $250 Co-payment per visit, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Limited to the testing and treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations

Other Services - Skilled Nursing Facility

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Visit Limits Special Notes
Skilled Nursing Facility/Extended Care Facility $500 Co-payment per admission, then 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to 60 days per person, per Calendar Year (combined in/out-of-network) Precertification required; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations

Other Services - Telemedicine

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Telemedicine (applies to medical and behavioral health services; includes Doctor on Demand) $25 Co-payment per visit, then 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) INCLUDES DOCTOR ON DEMAND; See Medical Benefits section for additional information
All other virtual visits with a Provider with whom a Covered Person has established relationship (including, but not limited to Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy) Paid based on services provided Paid based on services provided None specified

Other Services - TMJ and Pregnancy Termination

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Special Notes
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) Treatment NOT COVERED NOT COVERED None specified
Termination of Pregnancy 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Covered only in circumstances in which the life of the mother would be endangered by continuing the pregnancy to term, as documented by the treating Physician or due to rape or incest

Other Services - Sterilization

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage
Voluntary Sterilization - For Women 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)
Voluntary Sterilization - For Men 100% (Deductible waived) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible)

Other Services - Wigs

Service In-Network Coverage Out-of-Network Coverage Limits Special Notes
Wigs 80% (after Deductible) 50% Allowed Amount (after Deductible) Up to one (1) wig per person per Calendar Year to a maximum of $300 per wig (combined in/out-of-network) When hair loss is due to the treatment of cancer; See Medical Benefits section for other limitations

WELLNESS BENEFITS

Benefit Coverage Status - All Providers
Childbirth Classes NOT COVERED
Fitness Reimbursement Benefit NOT COVERED
Weight Loss Reimbursement Benefit NOT COVERED

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - EXCLUSIONS AND COVERED SERVICES

Alternative/Complementary Care Benefit Details

Specific Service Status Additional Details
Biofeedback NOT COVERED Excluded
Chelation Therapy NOT COVERED Excluded
Homeopathic Treatment NOT COVERED Excluded
Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy NOT COVERED Excluded
Rolfing/Reiki NOT COVERED Excluded
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) COVERED Covered under Autism Spectrum Disorders treatment; Pays as a MH/SA OP OV

Other Additional Benefits

Service Status Additional Details
Breast Reduction Surgery COVERED When Medically Necessary; Precertification required
Cardiac Rehab Phase III (Outpatient maintenance) NOT COVERED Excluded
Home Visit by Visiting Nurse after early maternity discharge NOT COVERED Excluded
Planned Home Births NOT COVERED Excluded
Orthoptics COVERED Pays as Specialist OP OV
Sex Therapy NOT COVERED Excluded

Important Note: This is not a complete listing of all Plan exclusions. Please refer to the Medical Benefits Section and the Medical Limitations and Exclusions Section in the Plan Document/Summary Plan Description for a complete list of benefit and non-benefit type exclusions.


NO SURPRISES ACT PROTECTION

Services Covered at In-Network Rates (Subject to Qualifying Payment Amount)

Service Type Coverage Details
Emergency Care Services Out-of-Network Providers rendering services for "Emergency Care" as defined in the Definitions section will be paid at In-Network Provider Deductible, Co-payment and Coinsurance levels, subject to the Qualifying Payment Amount
Air Ambulance Services Out-of-Network Providers of air ambulance services will be paid at In-Network Provider Deductible, Co-payment and Coinsurance levels, subject to the Qualifying Payment Amount
Non-Emergency Services at In-Network Facilities Out-of-Network Providers rendering services on an inpatient or outpatient basis at an In-Network Hospital or facility for: emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, or intensivist services will be paid at In-Network Provider Deductible, Co-payment and Coinsurance levels, subject to the Qualifying Payment Amount

CRITICAL CONDITION: Covered Person must have NOT validly waived the applicability of the No Surprises Act of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (NSA).

Balance Billing Protection Rules

Scenario Balance Billing Allowed? Details
Emergency services by Out-of-Network Provider for Emergency Care NO The Out-of-Network Provider CANNOT balance bill the Covered Person
Air ambulance services by Out-of-Network Provider NO The Out-of-Network Provider CANNOT balance bill the Covered Person
Non-emergency services by Out-of-Network Provider at In-Network facility (for emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, or intensivist services) NO (unless waived) The Out-of-Network Provider CANNOT balance bill the Covered Person UNLESS the Covered Person gives written consent and gives up their protections in accordance with the NSA
Covered Person waives NSA protections YES If a Covered Person waives their protections and agrees to balance billing per the NSA, Out-of-Network Providers will be paid according to the Plan's In-Network level of benefits, subject to the Allowed Amount
Services by Out-of-Network Provider in any instance other than above YES Covered Persons may be responsible for any amount above the Allowed Amount when services are rendered by an Out-of-Network Provider

Key NSA Protection Terms

Term Definition/Application
Qualifying Payment Amount The amount used to determine In-Network cost-sharing for protected services
Written Consent Requirement Covered Person must give written consent AND give up their protections in accordance with the NSA for balance billing to be allowed
NSA Waiver Covered Person must validly waive the applicability of the No Surprises Act for balance billing to be permitted

IN-NETWORK VS OUT-OF-NETWORK ACCUMULATION

Separate Deductibles and Out-of-Pocket Maximums

Feature Status
In-Network Provider and Out-of-Network Deductibles SEPARATE - Do not accumulate
In-Network Provider and Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Maximums SEPARATE - Do not accumulate

Credit Rules for Eligible Expenses

Eligible Expense Type Credits Toward In-Network Credits Toward Out-of-Network
In-Network Provider Deductible YES NO
In-Network Provider Out-of-Pocket Maximum YES NO
Out-of-Network Deductible NO YES
Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Maximum NO YES

Important: Eligible expenses which track toward the In-Network Provider Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Maximums will NOT be credited toward the satisfaction of the Out-of-Network Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Maximums and vice versa.


COMBINED IN-NETWORK AND OUT-OF-NETWORK MAXIMUMS

Services with Combined Visit/Treatment Limits

Service Combined Maximum Time Period
Fluoride Varnish (up to age 6) 4 varnish treatments Per person, per Calendar Year
Lung Cancer Screening (LDCT) 1 screening Per person, per Calendar Year
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening 1 screening Per person, per lifetime
Chiropractic Services 20 visits Per person, per Calendar Year
Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase 1 and 2 only) 36 visits Per person, per Calendar Year
Occupational Therapy 20 visits Per person, per Calendar Year
Physical Therapy 20 visits Per person, per Calendar Year
Speech Therapy 20 visits Per person, per Calendar Year
Respiratory Therapy 20 visits Per person, per Calendar Year
Home Health Care 60 visits Per person, per Calendar Year
Skilled Nursing Facility/Extended Care Facility 60 days Per person, per Calendar Year
Wigs 1 wig (up to $300 maximum) Per person, per Calendar Year

Note: These maximums are COMBINED In-Network and Out-of-Network maximums. Services received from both in-network and out-of-network providers count toward the same limit.


COMPLETE EXCLUSIONS LIST

Services NOT COVERED Under Any Circumstances

Service Category Specific Service Coverage Status
Alternative/Complementary Acupuncture NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Alternative/Complementary Care Benefit NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Biofeedback Therapy NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Massage Therapy NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Chelation Therapy NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Homeopathic Treatment NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy NOT COVERED
Alternative/Complementary Rolfing/Reiki NOT COVERED
Surgical Bariatric Surgery NOT COVERED
Devices/Equipment Cochlear Implants NOT COVERED
Devices/Equipment Hearing Aids NOT COVERED
Devices/Equipment Neuromuscular Stimulator Equipment (including TENS) NOT COVERED
Sexual/Reproductive Erectile Dysfunction Treatment NOT COVERED
Sexual/Reproductive Infertility Treatment NOT COVERED
Gender Gender Dysphoria Treatment and Related Services NOT COVERED
Genetic Gene Therapy NOT COVERED
Genetic Genetic Counseling, Testing and Related Services* NOT COVERED
Medications/Supplements Growth Hormones NOT COVERED
Medications/Supplements Medical and Enteral Formula NOT COVERED
Medications/Supplements Modified Low Protein Food Products NOT COVERED
Counseling Marital Counseling NOT COVERED
Counseling Sex Therapy NOT COVERED
Mental Health Methadone Maintenance/Treatment NOT COVERED
Nursing Private Duty Nursing NOT COVERED
Dental Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) Treatment NOT COVERED
Vision Routine Vision Exam NOT COVERED
Vision Routine Eyewear (lenses, frames, contact lenses) NOT COVERED
Wellness Childbirth Classes NOT COVERED
Wellness Fitness Reimbursement Benefit NOT COVERED
Wellness Weight Loss Reimbursement Benefit NOT COVERED
Cardiac Cardiac Rehab Phase III (Outpatient maintenance) NOT COVERED
Maternity Planned Home Births NOT COVERED
Maternity Home Visit by Visiting Nurse after early maternity discharge NOT COVERED

*Exception: Coverage IS provided for BRCA Testing – See Breast Cancer Screening in Preventive Care Services (precertification is NOT required for BRCA testing)


SERVICES THAT ARE COVERED (Previously Listed as Excluded)

Service Coverage Details Payment Structure
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Covered under Autism Spectrum Disorders treatment Pays as a MH/SA OP OV
Breast Reduction Surgery Covered when Medically Necessary Precertification required
Orthoptics Covered Pays as Specialist OP OV

DOCUMENT REFERENCES AND DISCLAIMERS

Important Document Information

Reference Type Details
Complete Plan Information See Plan Document/Summary Plan Description
Complete Benefits List See Medical Benefits section in Plan Document
Complete Exclusions List See Medical Limitations and Exclusions Section in Plan Document/Summary Plan Description
Definitions See Definitions section in Plan Document
Service Limitations See Medical Benefits section for specific limitations on individual services
Coverage Requirements See Medical Benefits section for coverage requirements

Document Status and Version

Field Information
Document Type DRAFT
Internal Use Only Yes
Draft Date Versions September 16, 2025 PM; September 23, 2025 PM; September 25, 2025 PM; October 20, 2025 PM
Plan Document Version Number 25.1
Effective Date October 1, 2025
Total Document Pages 24 pages

CONTACT INFORMATION

Customer Service and Support

Service Need Contact
General Customer Service Karias Care Concierge
Prescription Drug Questions TrueScripts
Network Provider Information CIGNA
Account Management Kate Gilpatrick

Plan Administration Contacts

Function Contact/Provider
Utilization Management Cigna Payer Solutions
Case Management MedWatch
Compliance Questions Patrick Moore

GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT

Term Meaning in This Document
ABA Applied Behavioral Analysis
Calendar Year January 1 through December 31
CM Case Management
Contracted Rate The rate negotiated between the Plan and In-Network Providers
DM Disease Management
FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
INN In-Network
LDCT Low-Dose Computed Tomography
MCC Medicare Creditable Coverage
MH/SA OP OV Mental Health/Substance Abuse Outpatient Office Visit
NGF New Group Filing
NSA No Surprises Act of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
OON Out-of-Network
OOPM Out-of-Pocket Maximum
PHIA Out-of-Network Pricing methodology
PPACA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
PPO Preferred Provider Organization
PSA Prostate-Specific Antigen
TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
TMJ Temporomandibular Joint
TRU Third-party administrator
UM Utilization Management
USPSTF U.S. Preventive Service Task Force

SUMMARY OF CORRECTIONS AND EFFECTIVE DATES

Corrections Made to Plan (Effective 10/1/2025)

Original Date Correction Date Service Affected What Changed
Prior versions 10-20-2025 Diagnostic X-ray and Laboratory (Outpatient) Added clarification for Office Setting/Freestanding Facilities and Outpatient Hospital Facility coverage
Prior versions 10-20-2025 All Other Diagnostic Tests Added as separate covered service at 80% after deductible (INN)
Prior versions 10-20-2025 Sleep Studies Added clarification for Office Setting/Outpatient Lab versus Outpatient Facility coverage

All corrections are effective 10/1/2025.


END OF BENEFITS GUIDE

This document contains every detail from the Five Star Technology Solutions Plan 11 Schedule of Medical Benefits. For official plan administration, claims processing, appeals, and complete legal language, please refer to the official Plan Document/Summary Plan Description.

Document prepared for: HubSpot Knowledge Base
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Last updated: Based on draft dated October 20, 2025 PM