Benefit Summary—College of the Holy Cross Effective: January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Choosing a primary care provider (PCP) Your relationship with your PCP is very important
With FCHP Select Care, you get everything you
because he or she will work with FCHP to provide
need to live a healthy life. This plan features
or arrange most of your care. As a member of
comprehensive medical benefits for lower monthly
FCHP Select Care, you must select a PCP. To do
premiums and slightly higher out-of-pocket
this, just complete the section on your FCHP
expenses compared to our other plans. There are
membership enrollment form. If you need help
no deductibles, but you do have a copayment on
choosing a PCP, please visit the “Find a Doctor”
tool on fchp.org or call Customer Service.
• A fitness reimbursement of up to $400 for
families ($200 for individual contracts) that can be
When you want to visit a specialist, talk with your
used for gym memberships at the gym of your
PCP first. He or she will help arrange specialty care
choice with no limitations, school and town sports
for you. The following services do not require a
fees, exercise classes, ski lift tickets, and more!
referral when you see a provider in the FCHP Select
• $0 copayments for routine physical exams and
Care network: routine obstetrics/gynecology care,
other preventive services, including mammograms,
screening eye exams and behavioral health
cholesterol screenings and immunizations
services. For more information on referral
procedures for specialty services, consult your
$0 copayments for routine annual eye exams
FCHP Select Care Member Handbook/Evidence of
• Nurse Connect: A free 24/7 nurse call line
• Member discounts on products and services to
keep you healthy and features you won’t find
Emergency services do not require referral or
authorization. When you have an emergency
medical condition, you should go to the nearest
With FCHP Select Care, you can choose to get your
emergency communications system (police, fire
care from doctors, specialists, hospitals and health
department or 911). For more information on
care facilities in the FCHP Select Care network. You
emergency benefits and plan procedures for
can be seen at physician practices, community
emergency services, consult your FCHP Select Care
Member Handbook/Evidence of Coverage.
Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire,
giving you a wide choice of health care providers.
For a complete list of FCHP Select Care providers,
visit the “Find a Doctor” tool on fchp.org.
Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc. • fchp.org • 1-800-868-5200
The benefit period, sometimes referred to as a “benefit year” is the 12-month span of plan
coverage, and the time during which the deductible, out-of-pocket maximum and specific
The out-of-pocket maximum is the total amount of inpatient admissions copayments, same
day surgery copayments and coinsurance you are responsible for in a benefit period. The
out-of-pocket maximum does not include your premium charge or any amounts you pay for $2,000 family
services that are not covered by the plan. Benefits
Routine physical exams (according to MHQP preventive guidelines)
Office visits (limited service clinics, e.g., Minute Clinic)
Short-term rehabilitative services (60 visits per benefit period)
Tests, immunizations and services geared to help screen for diseases and improve early
detection when symptoms or diagnosis are not present
Tests, immunizations and services that are intended to diagnose, check the status of, or
treat a disease or condition Imaging (CAT, PET, MRI, Nuclear Cardiology)
Chiropractic care (12 visits per benefit period calendar year)
Prescription drugs, including oral contraceptives, insulin and insulin syringes
Prescription medication refills obtained through the mail order program
Prilosec OTC, Prevacid 24HR, omeprazole OTC (prescription required)
Room and board in a semiprivate room (private when medically necessary)
Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc. • fchp.org • 1-800-868-5200
Same-day surgery in a hospital outpatient or ambulatory care setting
Services in a general or psychiatric hospital
It Fits!, an annual benefit period fitness reimbursement (including school and town
sports programs, gym memberships, Weight Watchers®, aerobics, Pilates and yoga classes) $400 family
Oh Baby!, a program that provides prenatal vitamins, a convertible car seat and
other “little extras” for expectant parents—all at no additional cost.
Free online access to health and wellness encyclopedia
CVS Caremark ExtraCare Health Card – provides 20% discount on CVS/pharmacy
FCHP Family Fun – provides discounts at Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc. • fchp.org • 1-800-868-5200
Exclusions Hearing aids and the evaluation for a hearing aid
Experimental procedures or services that are not generally accepted medical practice
Dental services not described in the FCHP Select Care Member Handbook/Evidence of Coverage
Custodial confinement Some services may require prior authorization. A complete list of benefits and exclusions is in the FCHP
Select Care Member Handbook/Evidence of Coverage, available by request. This is only a summary of
benefits and exclusions. Questions? If you have any questions, please contact Fallon Community Health Plan Customer Service at 1-800-868-5200
(TDD/TTY: 1-877-608-7677), or visit our Web site at fchp.org.
This health plan meets minimum creditable coverage standards and will satisfy the individual mandate that you have health insurance. As of January 1, 2011, the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law requires that Massachusetts residents, eighteen (18) years and older, must have health coverage that meets the minimum creditable coverage standards set by the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector. Benefits may vary by employer group. Weight Watchers® is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International, Inc.
Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc. • fchp.org • 1-800-868-5200
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