covered at the appropriate cost share above. For a list of specialty drugs or more information about KFHPWA’s specialty pharmacy network, please go to the KFHPWA website at www.kp.org/wa/formulary or contact Member Services at 206-630-0107 or toll-free at 1-866-648-1928. The Enrollee’s Right to Safe and Effective Pharmacy Services: State and federal laws establish standards to assure safe and effective pharmacy services, and to guarantee Enrollees’ right to know what drugs are covered and the coverage limitations. Enrollees who would like more information about the drug coverage policies, or have a question or concern about their pharmacy benefit, may contact KFHPWA at 206-630-0107 or toll-free 1-866-648-1928 or by accessing the KFHPWA website at www.kp.org/wa/formulary. Enrollees who would like to know more about their rights under the law, or think any services received while enrolled may not conform to the terms of the EOC, may contact the Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner at toll-free 1-800-562-6900. Enrollees who have a concern about the pharmacists or pharmacies serving them may call the Washington State Department of Health at toll-free 1-800-525-0127. Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare: This benefit, for purposes of Creditable Coverage, is actuarially equal to or greater than the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit. Enrollees who are also eligible for Medicare Part D can remain covered and will not be subject to Medicare-imposed late enrollment penalties should they decide to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan at a later date; however, the Enrollee could be subject to payment of higher Part D premiums if the Enrollee subsequently has a break in creditable coverage of 63 continuous days or longer before enrolling in a Part D plan. An Enrollee who discontinues coverage must meet eligibility requirements in order to re- enroll. Exclusions: Over-the-counter drugs, supplies and devices not requiring a prescription under state law or regulations, including most prescription vitamins, except as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF); drugs and injections for anticipated illness while traveling; drugs and injections for cosmetic purposes; replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged drugs or devices; administration of excluded drugs and injectables; drugs used in the treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders; compounds which include a non-FDA approved drug; growth hormones for idiopathic short stature without growth hormone deficiency; prescription drugs/products available over-the-counter or have an over-the-counter alternative that is determined to be therapeutically interchangeable Emergency Services Emergency services at a Network Facility or non-Network Network Facility: After Deductible, Enrollee pays Facility. See Section XII. For a definition of Emergency. $250 Copayment Emergency services include professional services, treatment Non-Network Facility: After Deductible, Enrollee and supplies, facility costs, outpatient charges for patient pays $250 Copayment observation, medical screening exams required to stabilize a patient and post stabilization treatment. Enrollees must notify KFHPWA by way of the Hospital notification line within 24 hours of any admission, or as soon thereafter as medically possible. If an Enrollee is admitted as an inpatient or to Advanced Care at Home directly from an emergency department, any Emergency services Copayment is waived. Coverage is subject to the applicable hospital services or Advanced Care at Home Cost Share. If an Enrollee is hospitalized in a non-Network Facility, KFHPWA reserves the right to require transfer of the PEBB_CA_2024 23
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