Title: PLATINUM SERIES Agent Training Only
1 PLATINUM SERIES
2GA, LA, NC, SD, TX, WA NO Critical illness
portion CA, CO, MN, NV, NH, SD, TX, WA NO ER
benefit available
Product NOT available in the green states
3 Agenda
- Overview
- Administrative Partners
- Carrier Partners
- Limited Medical Plan Benefits
- Association Benefits
- Policy Information
4Product Overview
- GUARANTEED ISSUE NO UNDERWRITING REVIEW
- Great for consumers that may not qualify for full
comprehensive Major Medical - A reasonable alternative (not replacement) for
consumers who cannot afford more costly Major
Medical programs - The plans provide coverage for the common
everyday expenses such as doctor office visits,
hospital, ICU and surgical expenses
5 Sponsored by UCAA
- United Consumer Awareness Association
(www.unitedconsumer.org) - A National Association
- Offers a benefit package of consumer discount
products including - Doctor/Hospital network
- Call MD
- Tiered Dental and Vision
- 3-Tier Rx
- Chiropractic
- 24-hour nurses hotline
- And much more!
6 Administrative Partner Patriot Health, Inc.
- Patriot Health is a member of the Cost
Containment Group (CCG) of companies,
headquartered on Long Island, New York. - Established in 1993, CCG services millions of
families nationwide through various health care
related programs and networks. - Patriot Health is a Managing General Underwriter
(MGU) and Administrator for Limited Medical
Plans. - They offer a single source for product
development, networks, administration and
customer care. - They combine multiple insurance carriers and
networks to deliver the most complete and highest
value membership plans for the consumer.
7 Health Option One
In order to provide its members with the maximum
benefit options available in their particular
state, UCAA has contracted with the following
carrier partners
8 Insurance Carrier Limited Medical Benefit
Plans
- United States Fire Insurance Company
- Fairmont Specialty is a registered trademark of
United States Fire Insurance Company - Niche products (accident and health)
- A member of Crum and Forster group of companies
- Rated A Excellent by AM Best (as of 2009)
9 Medical Benefit Provisions
- There are no coordination of benefits with other
plans - There is a 30 day wait on sickness benefits
- Pre-X definition A medical condition, injury or
sickness, for which medical advice,
consultations, symptoms, care or treatment was
recommended by a doctor within 12 months prior to
the effective date of coverage will be
considered a pre-existing condition unless the
loss incurred at least 12 months after the
effective date of coverage. - There is a 12/12 pre-x on Hospital Confinement
Charges, Surgery and Anesthesia - There is a 6/12 pre-x on the Emergency Room
Benefit - There is a 12/12 pre-x on the Critical Illness
Benefit payable only after all valid and
collectible insurance for the same claim has been
exhausted
10 Eligibility
- All Members and Spouses who are 18 to 65 years
old. At age 65 the plan ends. - Unmarried Children
- Under age 19
- Includes stepchild, foster, legally adopted,
pending adoption proceedings and natural child - Up to age 24 if enrolled as fulltime student at
accredited college or university - Newborn (born during coverage period) for 31 days
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- Citizens or legal residents of the United States
- Must be a legal resident for 12 months
11 Provider Access (Beech Street)
- Health Option One utilizes Beech Street a
National PPO network of providers
(www.beechstreet.com - choose the limited benefit
plan link) - 564,181 respected doctors
- 5,083 acute care hospitals
- 87,500 ancillary network providers
- Practitioners in all 50 states!
- Provider lookup 24/7
- Utilizing Beech Street Network Providers
- Maximizes client savings
- Reduces out-of-pocket expenses
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14Members can be enrolled only once. Duplicate or
multiple memberships, including United States
Fire Insurance Company benefits, is not
allowed. Underwritten by the United States Fire
Insurance Company, rated A (Excellent) by AM
Best Company (2009 Edition). Benefits not
available to residents of AK, CT, KS, MD, NJ, NY,
and VT. Maternity is not covered, and there is a
30 day waiting period for sickness. 12/12
Pre-Existing Condition Limitations apply to
Hospital Confinement Benefit, Surgery and
Anesthesia related to Surgery, Maternity is not
covered, and there is a 30 day waiting period for
sickness.
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16 Doctor Visits (Fairmont Specialty)
- Sickness or Accident -5 visits per individual per
policy year or 10 per family. - Doctor Office Visit co-pay is 20 the member
must utilize a Beech Street provider. - If all visits are used (5/10) the in-network
provider discount will still apply. - Out-of-network Doctor Office Visit Indemnity
Reimbursement maximum of 40 per visit.
17Wellness Visit (Fairmont Specialty)
- In-network Doctor Office Wellness Visit - for
routine health examinations or immunizations of
Covered Persons. - Co-pay is 20 per visit 2 visits per person per
year. - The benefit does not cover any wellness testing,
such as mammograms, PAP or PSA Testing. - Claims for wellness tests will be re-priced
through Beech Street if a network provider is
used. - Out-of-network Doctor Office Visit Indemnity
Reimbursement maximum of 40 per visit.
18 Diagnostic, X-Ray Lab (Fairmont)
- Coverage is provided when x-rays, laboratory and
other diagnostic tests are ordered or performed
by a Doctor. - Includes the services of a radiologist or
radiology group and the services of a pathologist
or pathology group for interpretation of
diagnostic tests or studies that are Medically
Necessary due to an Injury or Sickness - There are a maximum of 3 sittings or draws per
Covered Person per Policy Year. - If the member stays in-network they can get their
bill(s) re-priced before the benefit is applied. - If all sittings are used the in-network provider
discount will still apply - The payment amount is up to 100 per
sitting/draw.
19 Hospital Confinement (Fairmont)
- Sickness is payable after a 30 day waiting
period. - Injury is payable as of the effective.
- Benefits are payable from 1-31 days, up to 250
or 1,000 per day while confined in a hospital
semi-private room, as a result of a covered
injury or sickness. - Using a Beech Street facility will help lower
out-of-pocket costs.
20 Hospital Confinement ICU/CCU
(Fairmont)
- Benefits are payable for up to 31days while
confined in a hospital ICU/CCU, as a result of a
covered injury or sickness. - The benefit is up to 1,000
- 30 day waiting period for sickness
- Paid in lieu of hospital confinement benefit
- Using a Beech Street facility will help lower out
of pocket costs.
21 Ambulance (Fairmont)
- Up to benefit amount of 100 Per Trip
- Medical Emergency only
- 1 Trip per person per year
- Ground or Air
- This benefit is available in the 1000 plan series
only
22 Surgery In/Out Patient (Fairmont)
- Benefits are payable up to 10,000 per surgery.
- Based off of CPT codes on a surgery schedule.
- 2 surgeries per covered person per policy year.
- Sickness benefits are payable after a 30 day
waiting period. - Benefit Includes but is not limited to charges
for - Surgeon fees
- Use of the operating and recovery room
- Administration of drugs and medicines during
surgery - Dressings, casts, splints
- Diagnostic services including radiology,
laboratory, or pathology performed during time of
surgery. -
23 Surgery Health Option One vs. RBRVS
- Surgical Benefit
- 10,000 Fairmont surgical schedule vs. RBRVS
schedule - RBRVS will pay just the cost of the surgical
procedure (surgeon charges only) based upon the
RBRVS code in the covered persons county - Health Option One Surgical benefit is provided
for use of the operating room and recovery room,
including the doctors charge for performing
surgery. Benefit also provided for medical
services and supplies used in the performance of
the surgery. Includes, but not limited to - Administration of drugs and medicines during
surgery - Dressings, casts, splints
- Diagnostic services including radiology,
laboratory, or pathology performed during time of
surgery
24Sample Comparisons (Hillsborough County, Tampa,
FL)
25 Anesthesia In/Out Patient (Fairmont)
- This benefit is payable at 25 of the surgery
benefit - Using an in-network provider will lower
out-of-pocket costs
26 Emergency Room (Presidential)
- Availability Varies by State
- Injury or Sickness 2 visits per year
(individual/family) - Benefit is payable up to 1,000
- Subject to a 100 deductible per visit
- There is a 6/12 Pre-ex
- There is a 30 day waiting period for sickness
27 ADD (GTL)
- Availability Varies by State
- If you are injured in a covered accident and the
injury from such an accident causes death or
dismemberment within 365 days from the date of
the accident, the insurance company will pay the
amount shown. - If you sustain more than one such loss as the
result of one Accident, the insurance company
will pay only one amount, the largest, to which
you are entitled. - The benefit is 15,000 in states where available.
28 Excess Accident Medical Expense (GTL)
- Availability Varies by State
- If you are injured in a covered accident and
receive treatment from a physician within 365
days from the date of the accident, the insurance
company will pay the amount shown for actual
expenses, up to the maximum per accident. This
is an excess benefit so all other benefits must
be used first. - Subject to a 100 deductible per accident.
- Benefit amount is 5,000 per accident for all
plans.
29 Guaranteed Issue Term Life (Hartford Life)
- Requires NO medical Exam or Tests!
- The benefit amount shown is paid to the
beneficiary or beneficiaries in the event of your
death. -
- Benefit payment is subject to the definitions,
limitations, exclusions and other provisions
within the Certificate. - Covered spouse benefit is 50 of benefit amount
shown and dependent benefit is 20 of benefit
amount shown. Covered dependent child(ren) must
be at least 15 days or older to be eligible for
coverage. - Benefit amount is 10,000 in states where
available.
30 Critical Illness (AIG)
- Please see State Product Availability Chart
- The 10,000 Critical Illness Indemnity Benefit is
payable for Insured and covered Spouse - Will be paid in addition to any other benefit in
the Certificate - Subject to a 12/12 Pre-Existing Condition
Limitations - A benefit is payable for any one of the
following - Invasive Cancer
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Major Organ Transplant Surgery
- Coma
- End Stage Renal Failure
31Plan Highlights Association Benefits
- Doctor/Hospital Network (Beech Street)
- 3-Tiered Rx Discount
- Tiered Dental
- Tiered Vision
- Call MD
- Chiropractic
- Counseling
- 24-Hour Nurses Hotline
- Elder Care
- Hearing
- Diabetic Supplies
- Fitness
- Holistic Care
- Much more consumer lifestyle savings benefits!
32Beech Street Top 100 Procedures Sample Savings
33 3-Tiered Prescription Drug Discount
- This plan is accepted at over 50,000
participating pharmacies nationwide. - Simply visit a participating pharmacy, present
your membership card and pay the pharmacy
directly. - Tiers are based on 1 pill per day for 30 days.
- Tier 1 Drugs at up to a 10.00 maximum cost
- Tier 2 Drugs at up to a 20.00 maximum cost
- Tier 3 All other drugs are available for your
benefit at negotiated rates. - Please note that some participating pharmacies
may charge beyond a particular tier. -
34Top 10 Drug Savings
35 Quality Vision Network (QVN)
- Tier 1
- At select participating vision outlets, a
no-charge eyeglass vision exam is available once
annually for every family member - Prescription must be filled by the provider
performing the no-charge exam if glasses are
required - Tier 2
- You will also receive discounted rates of 10-50
on eyeglasses, non-prescription sunglasses and
contact lenses (excluding disposables) at
participating optical locations nationwide. - Ophthalmology LASIK
- Save 20-60 on medical eye exams and surgical
procedures including LASIK at participating
ophthalmology locations. -
36 - All members will receive 2 toll-free physician
telephone consultations - available 24/7 - You have access to a nationwide network of
medical doctors and registered nurses that are
available to discuss your medical issues. - You can access over-the-phone prescriptions
(where permitted by law) - Additional calls available _at_ 35.00 each
37Dental Directory Services
- Multi-tiered dental fee-for-service program
- Tier 1
- At select participating schedule (A) Tier 1
general practitioners you will receive - a no-charge exam and x-rays in conjunction with
a paid annual cleaning - Participating providers abide by a fee schedule
of fixed payments for most procedures savings are
20 to 60 - Tier 2
- A schedule (A) Tier 1 provider is not available
in a given area, a secondary provider is given to
member that still provides 20-60 discounts but
does not provide a free exam - Tier 3
- In the event a Tier 1 or Tier 2 provider is not
available in your area, member will call customer
service for assistance in accessing a Tier 3
provider which will provide them a discount
38Tiered Chiropractic Program
- Save on testing procedures, support and orthotics
supplement, massage and other bodywork. - Tier 1 save 20-50 at participating providers
on adjustments, therapy, x-rays, exams and
specialized procedures using a fee schedule of
fixed payments for most procedures. - First visit is 35 with adjustments thereafter at
20. - Tier 2 Save 5-20 at participating providers
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3924 Hour Counseling Hotline
- You and your immediate family members have
unlimited access to a Masters Level Therapist. - Toll-free number available 24/7
- Free support and self-help group referrals and
referrals to local licensed therapist -
- All counselors have been specially trained to
offer prompt, confidential counseling.
4024 Hour Nurse Hotline
- Unlimited, Toll-Free, 24/7 Access to Registered
Nurses. - Confidential service is available to help you
become more knowledgeable about healthcare
services and more comfortable working in
partnership with your healthcare providers - You will receive information regarding, the
treatment of common illnesses, what to expect
during medical testing, diagnostic and surgical
procedures, recently diagnosed medical condition,
prescriptions, and over-the-counter medical
information.
41Holistic Care
- The Holistic Care Service provides a concierge
approach to finding a Holistic Care provider
that will meet your specific needs. - A Customer Care Consultant will take your request
for an Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist,
Dieticians and Naturopathic providers and call
you back with the nearest location. - Up to 20 savings on, all treatments and
services. There is no limits on number of visits.
42Hearing Care
- Beltone Features
- Free hearing screening and 15 discount on
Beltone hearing aides at more than 1,300 Beltone
locations. - Lifetime care program includes complimentary
hearing aid checkup, free cleaning and inspection
while under warranty and a 30 day refund policy. - HearPO Features
- 20-50 off audiology and hearing aid services
at more than 1,400 participating HearPO
providers. - Comprehensive follow up for one year at no
charge. 100 discount on repairs and a 60 day
refund policy - Your hearing aid comes with a 12 month standard
manufacturers warranty. Modifications will be
made without cost during warranty should a change
within hearing levels require different
circuitry.
43Elder Care
- Save on home health and long term care services,
available for any member for your family
including grandparents! - Save 10-25 on home health aides, nursing homes,
assisted living facilities, Alzheimers special
care units and respite care facilities. (savings
are available for new patients only) - Toll free 24/7 advice hotline
44 Diabetic Supplies
- Save 10-60 on Diabetic supplies
- This program provides special member pricing on
most diabetic supplies such as - Test strips, glucose meters, lancing devices and
lancets and convenient free home delivery!
45Fitness
- Enjoy 10-50 off membership dues at over 1,000
locations nationwide! - Month to month memberships at top area fitness
centers . (10 administrative fee may apply upon
cancellation) - This program includes many franchises of Golds
Gym, Ballys Fitness, Curves for Women and other
chains as well as independent fitness clubs.
46Association Consumer Discount
- Consumer discount programs vary by plan but
include - Medical records software
- Hotel savings
- Rental car savings
- Mortgage and Realtor discounts
- Financial planning
- Tax hotline
- Roadside assistance
- And many more
47Effective Dates and Billing Dates
- If a member enrolls between the 1st and the 15th
they will be effective on the 1st of the
following month. Initial charge occurs on the day
of enrollment and recurring charges occur on the
15th of every month there after. - If a member enrolls between the 15th and the last
day of the month they will be effective the 15th
of the following month. Initial charge occurs on
the day they enroll and recurring charges occur
on the 1st of every month there after. - Future effective date options are available up to
60 days. - Payments can be made using Credit Card or by
drafting a checking/savings account NO
individual paper bills
48Fulfillment Materials
- The insured will receive an email fulfillment
with ID card, certificate, schedule and benefit
booklet instantly after enrollment submission. - Fulfillment materials will be mailed direct to
the insured within 24 hours after premium
processing is verified.
49Rules For Limited Medical Plan Sales
- DO NOT Represent Limited Medical Plans as
- Same as your employer plan
- Just like Major Medical
- Full Benefits
- A PPO
50Rules For Limited Medical Plan Sales
- Clearly explain the limited nature of the plan
- This limited medical benefits plan
- Does Not Provide comprehensive medical coverage
- Is a basic or limited benefits policy and is not
intended to cover all medical expenses. - Is not designed to cover the costs of serious or
chronic illness. - Contains specific dollar limits that will be paid
for medical services which may not be exceeded.
(if the cost of services exceeds those limits,
the beneficiary and not the insurer is
responsible for payment of the excess amounts)
51Rules For Limited Medical Plan Sales
- Explain the key elements of
- Guarantee Issue
- Pre-existing condition limitation
- 30 day wait on sickness
- Go through the plan of benefits in detail with
the consumer, including their membership in the
Association - Explain how the Beech Street Network discount
works - Explain that the Rx card is a discount program
- Explain the claims submission process, billing,
and customer service - Explain the 30 day free look provision and how
refunds work - All agents soliciting sales and enrolling
consumers must hold a valid health insurance
license in the state in which the consumer
resides!
52Administrative Partner Patriot Health, Inc.
- Customer Care
- Members are encouraged to speak directly with a
Patriot Representative. - Dedicated consultants assist members with
benefits, provider locater, and coordination
services. - Members can contact Patriots toll free phone
number Monday through Friday, 900 AM until 700
PM (EST). 888-633-5080
53 Cancellation Refund Policy
- A member may cancel at any time.
- Cancellation will be required in writing
- If an insured calls Patriot to cancel, they will
be sent a form to sign. Once the form is
received, agent will be notified and copied. If
agent can conserve the case, and the consumer
verifies in writing they wish to keep the policy,
Patriot will reinstate the policy back to the
original effective date, and premiums will be
collected accordingly. - If a member cancels within the first 30 days, the
membership cost will be refunded. The one time
enrollment fee is non-refundable, except where
specified by state law. Those states are
AR,MD,NE,FL,SC, TN , - If a member cancels within 3 days from the
enrollment date, the member will be refunded the
first months membership costs plus the one time
enrollment fee.
54Policy Changes
- The insured or the agent can call or email
Patriot to make changes for - Dependent status
- Plan changes
- Payment changes
- Address changes
55Claim Processing
- Claims are processed by Administrative Concepts,
Inc. (ACI) located in Wayne, PA (Toll Free
888-293-9229) - ACI is an industry leader in providing superior
services for specialty insurance products and a
valuable resource to insurance companies and
brokers - Re-pricing for PPO discounts
- Claim payment
- Explanation of Benefits sent
- Providers
- Patients
- www.visit-aci.com
56Web Site Features
- Plan and Benefit Availability by State with Rates
- Brochure and Sample Certificates
- Training Power Point
- FAQs
- Association Provider and Beech Street Links
- Enroll On Line for your Customer
- Agent Back Office
- Track and manage business
- 24/7 access to clients policy information
57Thank You and Welcome to H.O.1