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Exhibit 1: Health Plan Details with SBC What Assisters Need to Know When Reviewing the SBC with Consumers Assisters should help consumers understand that all SBCs consist of the following basic parts:  Important Questions: Consumers can use this section to understand some of the health plan’s costs, including deductible amounts and out-of-pocket limits. This section also contains information on coverage for in-network and out-of-network providers.  Common Medical Events: This section provides cost sharing information for certain common medical events (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) and significant limitations or exclusions. Services described include a visit to a provider’s office, having an MRI or CAT scan, having a hospital stay, and prescription drug information.  Excluded Services and Other Covered Services: Consumers can refer to this section to learn about certain services that are not covered by their health plan, as well as some additional services the plan does cover.

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