Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS) Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage with Health Reimbursement Arrangement



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Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS) Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Agenda Welcome Medicare Five Star Rating 2016 Benefit Summary Payment Options and How to Access Funds Online Tools and Resources Emergency Care While Traveling Important Reminders Helpful Contacts

Excellent Performance in Medicare Ratings CMS created a Medicare Star Quality rating program of 1 to 5 stars. 5 Stars represent plans with the greatest ability to consistently deliver high quality care and service Kaiser Permanente Northern and Southern California received the highest possible rating of 5 stars for the fifth year in a row and is the highest rated plan in the state. Also ranked first in the nation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance in NCQA s Health Insurance.

2016 Benefit Summary Benefit 2015 2016 Office Visit $25 $25 Preventative Visits $0 $0 Hospitalization $250 per admission $250 per admission Prescription Generic items from a Plan Pharmacy $10 for up to a 30-day supply $20 for a 31- to 60-day supply or $30 for a 61- to 100- day supply $10 for up to a 30-day supply $20 for a 31- to 60-day supply or $30 for a 61- to 100- day supply Hearing Aid(s) Every 36 months *Most specialty items 20% of cost up to $150 per script $1,500 Allowance per aid $1,500 Allowance per aid Optical Eyewear purchased from plan optical sales offices every 24 months $150 Allowance $150 Allowance

2016 Benefit Summary All Preventive Benefits are still $0 for 2016. Preventative Benefit 2015 2016 Eye Exams $0 $0 Hearing Exams $0 $0 Health Education $0 $0 Screenings $0 $0 Influenza Vaccines $0 $0 Annual Wellness/ Medicare Exam $0 $0

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) A Senior Advantage plan that gives you access to quality care. A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) funded by your employer. An HRA Visa debit card issued by Kaiser Permanente to use to pay for eligible medical expenses using tax-free dollars.* Note: The tax references in this document relate to federal income tax only. Consult with a qualified professional for tax, investment, or legal advice.

Paying Your Monthly Premium Eligible Expense How to Pay Action Required Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (KPSA) Premium Option 1: Pay for your KPSA premium directly from your KP HRA. Please Note: Monthly premium will be paid up to the amount of funds available in your HRA account. Option 2: Pay for your KPSA premium bill out of pocket through Empyrean. Initiate monthly payment by logging onto the KP HRA portal or pay over the phone. Simple and Convenient! Step 1: Contact Empyrean to pay from your personal bank account. Step 2: Submit Reimbursement Form + copy of a bill.

Existing KPSA with HRA Members Availability of 2016 HRA Dollars Paying for care and services You may continue to use your Kaiser Permanente Health Payment Card to pay for eligible medical expenses. New debit cards will be issued, as the original cards are set to expire. An outreach call will take place to help with the premium payment process. When? Calls will start in early December What you ll need? Be prepared to provide: Empyrean account information

Existing KPSA with HRA Members Availability of 2016 HRA Dollars Next Steps If there are unused dollars at the end of year, no action is needed on your part to transfer the balance. Example: 2016 Annual Allocation: $2450 Available 1/1/2016 12/31/2015 HRA Credit Balance: $200 Available mid-january 2016 2016 Total HRA Balance: $2650

Other Ways To Use Your HRA Card Eligible Expense How to Pay Action Required Medicare Part B Pay through Social Security Submit Reimbursement Form + Annual Statement Letter Eligible medical services Prescriptions Other eligible medical expenses Pay with your KP Health Payment Card Pay out of pocket with personal funds Provide your card at the point of service. Submit Reimbursement Form + copy of a bill and/ or itemized receipt Important: When submitting a claim, further documentation will be required for substantiation. Be sure to keep copies of your bills and/ or itemized receipts.

KPSA with HRA Offers the Convenience of a Debit Card Easily pay for eligible medical expenses with the Kaiser Permanente Health Payment Card Funds are deducted directly from the account Virtually no claim forms to file and no waiting for reimbursement Copays Doctor Pharmacy Can not use for: Flat screen TV

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Emergency and Urgent Care Away From Home As a Kaiser Permanente member, you're covered 24/7, 365 days a year for emergency and urgent care anywhere in the world. Call (800) 225-8883, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to let Kaiser Permanente know you ve been admitted to a hospital with an emergency condition, or ask for approval for post-stablilization care. For TTY for the hearing/speech impaired, call 711. If you're planning an international trip, contact the travel clinic in your area to make sure you get any vaccines, medications, and information you may need to stay healthy. Call or make an appointment 6 to 8 weeks before you leave.

Important Reminders New address? New phone #? New e-mail? Don t forget to update your contact information at: www.llnsretireebenefits.com Over-the-counter medicine does not qualify for payments from HRA funds unless accompanied by a doctor s prescription. Access your KP HRA online (www.kp.org/health payment) or call customer service line at 1-877-761-3399.. Save all of your bills and/or itemized receipts in case additional documentation for substantiation (i.e., validation) is needed.

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage with HRA Helpful Contacts Senior Advantage Health Payment Services Your Benefits Resource Telephone 1-800-443-0815 1-877-761-3399 1-844-750-5567 Hours of Operation 7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. (PST) 7 days a week 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (PST) Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PST) Monday- Friday Website http://my.kp.org/ llns/ www.kp.org/health payment www.llnsretireebenefits.com Example Questions or Issues General medical benefit and health plan questions Premium payments HRA balance Claims Substantiation Reimbursement Eligible HRA expenses Debit card transactions Eligibility Enrollment Kit Member billing inquiries

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