Bronze HSA Plan - Summary of Benefits and Coverage
This Knowledge Base article provides complete details about the Mascorp Management Corporation Bronze HSA Plan, a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP) EPO effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. It covers all aspects of the plan including deductibles, out-of-pocket limits, covered services, cost-sharing arrangements, exclusions, and patient rights.
Plan Overview
Plan Name: Bronze HSA Plan
Provider: Mascorp Management Corporation
Coverage Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Coverage For: Employee & Dependents
Plan Type: QHDHP EPO (Qualified High Deductible Health Plan - Exclusive Provider Organization)
Contact Number: 1-888-832-0354
Provider Search: provider-search.kariashealth.com
Care Concierge: Karias Care Concierge at 1-888-832-0354
Prescription Information: hpiTPA.com
Key Plan Features
Overall Deductibles
- Single Plan: $3,000 (employee only)
- Family Plan: $6,000 (employee & family combined)
Important: You must pay all costs from providers up to the deductible amount before the plan begins to pay. For family plans, the overall family deductible must be met before the plan begins to pay.
Out-of-Pocket Limits
- Single Plan: $6,000 (employee)
- Family Plan: $6,000 per person / $10,000 family maximum
Important: This is the most you could pay in a year for covered services. Family members must meet their own out-of-pocket limits until the overall family limit is met.
What's NOT Included in Out-of-Pocket Limit
- Preauthorization penalties
- Premiums
- Balance billing charges
- Health care services not covered by the plan
Services Covered Before Deductible
Yes - In-network preventive services are covered before you meet your deductible at no charge.
Specific Service Deductibles
No - You don't have to meet separate deductibles for specific services.
Network Requirements
Yes - You pay less when using network providers. Out-of-network services are generally not covered except for emergency care and urgent care (at in-network level).
Warning: Network providers might use out-of-network providers for some services (such as lab work). Always check with your provider before getting services to avoid unexpected costs.
Specialist Referrals
No - You may see a specialist of your choice without a referral.
Detailed Coverage Information
Primary Care & Specialist Visits
Primary Care Visit (Injury or Illness)
- In-Network: Deductible only (pay full cost until deductible met)
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Notes: You may have to pay for services that aren't preventive. Ask your provider if services are preventive, then check what your plan will pay.
Specialist Visit
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization
- In-Network: No charge; deductible waived
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Notes: For a list of covered preventive services, visit healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits
Diagnostic Testing & Imaging
Diagnostic Tests (X-ray, Blood Work)
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs)
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Prescription Drug Coverage
Important Notes:
- Deductible applies except to preventive care drugs
- Certain prescription drugs are subject to Step Therapy (you may be required to use a different prescription drug first)
- Refer to plan document for coverage requirements and other limitations related to specialty drugs
- *Maintenance drugs only for 90-day supplies
Generic Drugs
- Retail (30 days): $5 copay per prescription
- Retail (90 days): $10 copay per prescription*
- Mail Order (90 days): $10 copay per prescription*
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Preferred Brand Drugs
- Retail (30 days): $20 copay per prescription
- Retail (90 days): $40 copay per prescription*
- Mail Order (90 days): $40 copay per prescription*
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Non-Preferred Brand Drugs
- Retail (30 days): $35 copay per prescription
- Retail (90 days): $70 copay per prescription*
- Mail Order (90 days): $70 copay per prescription*
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Specialty Drugs
- Retail (30 days): 10% coinsurance (maximum $200)
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Outpatient Surgery
Facility Fee (Ambulatory Surgery Center)
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Preauthorization Required: Total joint replacement and non-emergent spine surgeries
Physician/Surgeon Fees
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Emergency & Urgent Care
Emergency Room Care
- In-Network: 100% after in-network deductible
- Out-of-Network: 100% after in-network deductible
- Notes: No limitations
Emergency Medical Transportation
- In-Network: 100% after in-network deductible
- Out-of-Network: 100% after in-network deductible
- Notes: No limitations
Urgent Care
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Covered at in-network level, subject to allowed amount
- Notes: No limitations
Hospital Stays
Facility Fee (Hospital Room)
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Preauthorization Required: Must preauthorize or you pay $250 more
Physician/Surgeon Fees
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Mental Health, Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Services
Outpatient Services
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Preauthorization Required: Intensive outpatient treatment
Inpatient Services
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Preauthorization Required: Must preauthorize or you pay $250 more
Maternity Care
Prenatal Care Office Visits
- In-Network: No charge; deductible waived
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Postnatal Care Office Visits
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Childbirth/Delivery Professional Services
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Childbirth/Delivery Facility Services
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Important Notes:
- Maternity care may include tests and services described elsewhere in the SBC
- Preauthorization required for stays over 48 hours (normal delivery) or 96 hours (caesarean) or you pay $250 more
Rehabilitation & Special Health Needs
Home Health Care
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Limits: 30 visits per year
- Preauthorization Required: Yes
Rehabilitation Services - Inpatient
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Limits: 60 days per year
- Preauthorization Required: Yes (or you pay $250 more)
Rehabilitation Services - Outpatient
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Limits: 100 visits per year combined for Occupational and Physical therapies; 30 visits per year for Speech therapy
- Preauthorization Required: Yes for Occupational & Speech therapy
Habilitation Services - Early Intervention
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Limits: To age 3
- Notes: Preauthorization and visit limits based on services provided
Habilitation Services - Developmental Delay
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Notes: Preauthorization and visit limits based on services provided
Skilled Nursing Care
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Limits: 100 days per year
- Preauthorization Required: Yes (or you pay $250 more)
Durable Medical Equipment
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Preauthorization Required: For rental over 3 months, equipment over $1,000, implantable loop recorders & defibrillators
Hospice Services
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Preauthorization Required: Yes
Children's Vision & Dental
Children's Eye Exam
- In-Network: Deductible only
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
- Limits: 1 exam per 12 months
Children's Glasses
- In-Network: Not covered
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Children's Dental Check-up
- In-Network: Not covered
- Out-of-Network: Not covered
Excluded Services
Services NOT Covered by This Plan
(Check your policy or plan document for complete list)
- Acupuncture
- Dental care (routine adult & child)
- Private duty nursing
- Bariatric surgery
- Long term care
- Routine foot care
- Cosmetic surgery
- Non-emergency care when traveling outside U.S.
Other Covered Services
Additional Services with Limitations
(This isn't a complete list - see plan document)
Chiropractic Care
- Limit: 30 visits per year
Routine Eye Care (Adult)
- Limit: 1 exam per 12 months
Hearing Aids
- Limit: 1 per aid per ear per 36 months (to age 21)
Weight Loss Programs
- Limit: $150 per person per year, up to $300 per family per year
Infertility Treatment
- Coverage: Yes (limitations may apply)
Coverage Examples
These examples show how the plan might cover costs for sample medical situations. These are NOT cost estimators. Your actual costs will differ based on actual care received, provider charges, and other factors.
Example 1: Peg is Having a Baby
Scenario: 9 months of in-network prenatal care and hospital delivery
Total Example Cost: $12,700
Services Include:
- Specialist office visits (prenatal care)
- Childbirth/Delivery Professional Services
- Childbirth/Delivery Facility Services
- Diagnostic tests (ultrasounds and blood work)
- Specialist visit (anesthesia)
Peg Would Pay:
- Deductibles: $3,000
- Copayments: $10
- Coinsurance: $0
- Limits/Exclusions: $60
- Total: $3,070
Plan Coverage Notes:
- Plan's overall deductible: $3,000
- Specialist coinsurance
- Hospital (facility) coinsurance
- Other coinsurance
Example 2: Mia's Simple Fracture
Scenario: In-network emergency room visit and follow-up care
Total Example Cost: $2,800
Services Include:
- Emergency room care (including medical supplies)
- Diagnostic test (x-ray)
- Durable medical equipment (crutches)
- Rehabilitation services (physical therapy)
Mia Would Pay:
- Deductibles: $2,400
- Copayments: $0
- Coinsurance: $0
- Limits/Exclusions: $0
- Total: $2,400
Plan Coverage Notes:
- Plan's overall deductible: $3,000
- Specialist coinsurance
- Hospital (facility) coinsurance
- Other coinsurance
Example 3: Managing Joe's Type 2 Diabetes
Scenario: A year of routine in-network care of a well-controlled condition
Total Example Cost: $5,600
Services Include:
- Primary care physician office visits (including disease education)
- Diagnostic tests (blood work)
- Prescription drugs
- Durable medical equipment (glucose meter)
Joe Would Pay:
- Deductibles: $3,000
- Copayments: $90
- Coinsurance: $0
- Limits/Exclusions: $20
- Total: $3,110
Plan Coverage Notes:
- Plan's overall deductible: $3,000
- Specialist coinsurance
- Hospital (facility) coinsurance
- Other: no charge
Important: These coverage examples are based on self-only coverage. Focus on the cost-sharing amounts (deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance) and excluded services when comparing plans.
Important Plan Information
Minimum Essential Coverage
Yes - This plan provides Minimum Essential Coverage, which generally includes plans, health insurance available through the Marketplace or other individual market policies, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, and certain other coverage.
Note: If you are eligible for certain types of Minimum Essential Coverage, you may not be eligible for the premium tax credit.
Minimum Value Standards
Yes - This plan meets Minimum Value Standards.
Note: If your plan doesn't meet the Minimum Value Standards, you may be eligible for a premium tax credit to help you pay for a plan through the Marketplace.
Your Rights & Appeals
Right to Continue Coverage
If you want to continue your coverage after it ends, agencies can help:
- Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration
- Phone: 1-866-444-EBSA (3272)
- Website: www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform
Other Options: Individual insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace
- Website: www.HealthCare.gov
- Phone: 1-800-318-2596
Grievance and Appeals Rights
If you have a complaint against your plan for a denial of a claim (called a grievance or appeal):
Contact Information:
- Plan: 1-888-832-0354
- U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration: 1-866-444-EBSA (3272)
- Website: www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform
Where to Find Information:
- Explanation of benefits for medical claims
- Complete plan documents for submission procedures
Language Access Services
Available Languages
Spanish (Español)
Para obtener asistencia en Español, llame al 1-888-832-0354
Portuguese (Portuguès)
De assistència em Portuguès, ligue 1-888-832-0354
Chinese (中文)
如果需要中文的帮助,请拨打这个号码1-888-832-0354
Important Definitions & Glossary
For general definitions of common terms such as:
- Allowed amount
- Balance billing
- Coinsurance
- Copayment
- Deductible
- Provider
- Other underlined terms
View the Glossary:
- Website: healthcare.gov/sbc-glossary
- Call: 1-888-832-0354 to request a copy
Quick Reference Contact Information
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| General Plan Questions | 1-888-832-0354 |
| Provider Search | provider-search.kariashealth.com |
| Karias Care Concierge | 1-888-832-0354 |
| Prescription Drug Information | hpiTPA.com |
| Complete Terms of Coverage | 1-888-832-0354 |
| Grievances & Appeals | 1-888-832-0354 |
| Department of Labor EBSA | 1-866-444-EBSA (3272) |
| Health Insurance Marketplace | 1-800-318-2596 |
Support Team Quick Tips
Key Points to Emphasize:
- Preventive care is FREE when using in-network providers (no deductible)
- Always verify network status before receiving services
- Preauthorization is crucial - missing it costs customers $250 extra
- Out-of-network care is NOT covered except emergencies and urgent care
- Step Therapy may apply to prescription drugs
Common Customer Scenarios:
- Emergency situations: Covered at in-network level regardless of provider
- Urgent care: Can use out-of-network but will be reimbursed at in-network level
- Surgery: Must preauthorize or face $250 penalty
- Hospital stays: Must preauthorize or face $250 penalty
- Maternity: Prenatal visits are FREE; delivery requires preauthorization for extended stays
Document Version
Version: v1.0
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Document Pages: 5 of 5