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Core Option
United Healthcare
1-866-328-6575
www.myuhc.com
Claims Office
P.O. Box 740800
Atlanta, GA 30374-0800
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
1-800-807-5607
www.medco.com
Claims Office
P.O. Box 14711
Lexington, KY 40512
ValueOptions
1-800-544-8320
www.valueoptions.com
Claims Office
P.O. Box 1347
Latham, NY 12110
This summary describes benefits in effect as of January 1, 2010 under the Core Option under The McGraw-Hill Comprehensive Medical Expense Insurance Plan. The summary covers the major provisions of this option. It does not provide complete details. You can find more information by calling the phone number listed in the address box.
Certain benefits and services in this option are not provided by UnitedHealthcare. For additional details on those services, call the administrator at the phone number shown here.
    Prescription drug benefits are provided through Medco Health, at 1-800-807-5607.
    Mental health and substance abuse benefits are provided through ValueOptions, at 1-800-544-8320.
How the Option Works
 
In-Network
Out-of-Network*
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network
You will utilize UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network.
When you go to a provider who is not part of the Choice Plus network, you receive out-of-network benefits.
Annual Deductible
   
Individual
None
$250
Family maximum
None
$500
Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
In-and out-of-network coinsurance expenses are combined to calculate the maximum
Individual maximum
3% of pay up to $6,000
6% of pay up to $12,000
Family maximum
9% of pay up to $18,000
18% of pay up to $36,000
Caps
Annual
None
Lifetime
None
What the Option Pays
Please note that medical decisions are between the patient and the physician and do not involve the Plan.
Services
In-Network
Out-of-Network*
Outpatient Care
Primary Care Physician, OB/GYN, Pediatrician Office Visits
100% after $15 copayment
60% after deductible
Specialist Visits
Premium network: 100% after $15 copayment per visit
All other: 100% after $30 copayment per visit
60% after deductible
Preventive Care: benefits are based on recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force, although other preventive care services recommended by your physician, based on your family or medical history, may be covered as well.
100% after office visit copayment
60% after deductible
Diagnostic Tests
80% and a $75 copayment on MRIs' and other high-cost diagnostics
60% after deductible
Maternity Care
Prenatal doctor office visits: 100% after $15 copayment per visit.
Inpatient delivery and associated hospital care: 80% coinsurance with $300 copayment.
Prenatal doctor office visits: 60% after deductible.
Inpatient delivery and associated hospital care: 60% after deductible.
Outpatient Surgery
80%
60% after deductible
Urgent/Emergency Care
Ambulance
100% with no copayment for recognized emergency care
100% with no deductible for recognized emergency care
Hospital Emergency Room
$200 copayment for recognized emergency care (waived if admitted)
$200 copayment for recognized emergency care (waived if admitted)
Urgent Care
100% after $35 copayment
60% after deductible
Inpatient Care
Hospital Care (including surgery, room and board, semi-private rate, diagnostic testing)
80% after $300 copayment
60% after deductible
Other Services
Home Healthcare
80% with authorization, for up to 60 visits per calendar year (including both in- and out-of-network visits).
60% after deductible with authorization, for up to 60 visits per calendar year (including both in- and out-of-network visits).
Physical and Occupational Therapy
100% after $30 copayment per visit, for up to 30 visits per calendar year (including both in- and out-of-network visits).
60% after deductible, for up to 30 visits per calendar year (including both in- and out-of-network visits).
Chiropractic Care and Acupuncture
100% after $30 copayment per visit, for up to 30 visits per calendar year (including both in- and out-of-network visits).
60% after deductible, for up to 30 visits per calendar year (including both in- and out-of-network visits).
Durable Medical Equipment
80%; authorization required for equipment costing more than $2,000; rental up to purchase price.
60% after deductible; authorization required for equipment costing more than $2,000; rental up to purchase price.
Allergy Shots
100% if not included as part of an office visit; if administered during an office visit, 100% after $15 copayment for premium network physician or $30 for non-premium network physician
60% after deductible
Hospice Care
80%, for up to 360 days of care per lifetime (including both in- and out-of-network care); respite care limited to up to 7 days of care (including both in- and out-of-network care).
60% after deductible, for up to 360 days of care per lifetime (including both in- and out-of-network care); respite care limited to up to 7 days of care (including both in- and out-of-network care).
Bariatric Surgery
80% with prior authorization only
Not covered out-of-network
Infertility Testing and Treatment of a Medical Condition Causing Infertility
80%
60% after deductible
Fertility Treatments, with one year of service
100%, with a $20,000 lifetime maximum when using United Healthcare's Centers of Excellence providers and facilities. Lifetime maximum is capped at $10,000 for services received from providers and facilities outside the United Healthcare Centers of Excellence network.
Prescription Drugs (provided by Medco Health)
Retail Pharmacy for up to one month's supply
Tier 1 (generics): 90% coinsurance
Tier 2 (brand drugs without generic alternatives): 70% coinsurance
Tier 3 (brand drugs with generic alternatives): 50% coinsurance
$75 maximum per prescription
After three purchases (original prescription and two refills) for a maintenance medication at a retail pharmacy, you must use mail-order for all subsequent purchases of the same prescription or pay the full cost at a retail pharmacy.
Mail Order for up to a 90-day supply
Tier 1 (generics): 90% coinsurance
Tier 2 (brand drugs without generic alternatives): 70% coinsurance
Tier 3 (brand drugs with generic alternatives): 50% coinsurance
$150 maximum per prescription
Mental Health/Substance Abuse (advance approval required for inpatient care provided by Value Options)
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
5 visits paid at 100% per problem per year with an Employee Assistance Professional. Counseling beyond 5 visits with an EAP counselor is not a covered EAP benefit.
No out of network EAP benefits.
Mental Health
Inpatient: Pre-certification Required: 80% of ValueOptions (VO) fee schedule.
Outpatient: $15 copayment. Outpatient Treatment Report due after the 8th visit if therapy is to continue beyond 10 visits.
Inpatient: Pre-certification Required: 60% of VO fee schedule.
Outpatient: 60% of VO fee schedule. Outpatient Treatment Report is due after the 26th visit if therapy is to continue beyond 26 visits
Substance Abuse
Inpatient: Pre-certification Required: 80% of VO fee schedule.
Outpatient: $15 copayment. Outpatient Treatment Report is due after the 8th visit if therapy is to continue beyond 10 visits.
Inpatient: Pre-certification Required: 60% of VO fee schedule.
Outpatient: 60% of VO fee schedule (including both in-network and out-of-network visits, combined with mental health). Outpatient Treatment Report is due after the 26th visit if therapy is to continue beyond 26 visits
* The percentage paid is a percentage of the usual and prevailing fee (sometimes known as the reasonable and customary amount). If your provider charges more than the usual and prevailing fee, you are responsible for paying 100% of the charges in excess of that fee. If you use out of network inpatient, emergency care, or other services, please call UHC or Value Options depending on your type of treatment.