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INTL MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES ON INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CIGNA INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLAN) SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION Effective Jan. 1, 2020 Released Oct. 8, 2019 This document, together with the certificate of coverage insurance booklet issued by Cigna Global Health Benefits ® , is your Summary Plan Description (SPD).

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MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES ON INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CIGNA INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLAN) SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION Effective Jan. 1, 2020

Released Oct. 8, 2019 This document, together with the certificate of coverage insurance booklet issued by Cigna Global Health Benefits®, is your Summary Plan Description (SPD).

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This Summary Plan Description (SPD) describes the health benefits (medical, prescription drug and dental (if eligible) insured by Cigna Global Health Benefits provided under the Medical and Dental Plan for Employees on International Assignment (the “Plan”) (which is part of the Merck Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Plan) as it applies to:

• U.S. Expatriates on assignment outside the U.S., except for those on assignment in a U.S. territory

• Non-U.S.-based1 employees of the wholly owned subsidiaries of Merck & Co., Inc. (excluding Antelliq Corporation, Comsort, Inc., HMR Weight Management Services Corp., Healthcare Services & Solutions, LLC and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, LLC, and each of their subsidiaries) who are on assignment outside their home country, including in the U.S., other than those who are residents of U.S. territories on assignment in the U.S.

• Non-U.S.-based employees of the wholly owned subsidiaries of Merck & Co., Inc. who are working and residing within their country of citizenship or permanent residence, excluding the US, and are designated by the employer as essential to the management of that country’s operation.

• Former non-U.S.-based1 employees of the wholly owned subsidiaries of Merck & Co., Inc. (excluding Antelliq Corporation, Comsort, Inc., HMR Weight Management Services Corp., Healthcare Services & Solutions, LLC and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, LLC and each of their subsidiaries) who were on assignment outside their home country on the date their employment ended and, who on that date, satisfied the plan’s requirements for retiree medical benefits, and who do not reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.

About This SPD This SPD does not apply to any employee or former employee of Merck & Co., Inc. or its subsidiaries or joint ventures other than those specified above.

This SPD merely summarizes the enrollment procedures provided under the Plan, to the employees and former employees described above. Plan benefits and eligibility criteria are summarized in the certificate of coverage insurance booklet (policy number 01119A, or policy number 01119D for employees on assignment in Czech Republic) issued by Cigna Global Health Benefits. This document, together with the certificate of coverage insurance booklet issued by the Cigna Global Health Benefits, is the SPD. This document is not intended to give you any substantive rights to benefits that are not already provided by the certificate of coverage booklet.

Excluded From This Plan • U.S. Expatriates on assignment in a U.S. territory and residents of a U.S. territory on assignment in the U.S.

• U.S.-based1 employees of the wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries of Merck & Co., Inc. (excluding Antelliq Corporation, Comsort, Inc., HMR Weight Management Services Corp., Healthcare Services & Solutions, LLC and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, LLC, and each of their subsidiaries) including those subject to a collective bargaining agreement who are not on temporary international assignment

• Non U.S.-based employees of the wholly owned subsidiaries of Merck & Co., Inc. who are not on temporary international assignment and not designated by the employer as essential to the management of that country’s operation.

• Employees and former employees of Antelliq Corporation, Comsort, Inc., HMR Weight Management Services Corp., Healthcare Services & Solutions, LLC and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, LLC and each of their subsidiaries, and

• Former U.S.-based1 employees of the wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries of Merck & Co., Inc. (excluding Antelliq Corporation, Comsort, Inc., HMR Weight Management Services Corp., Healthcare Services & Solutions, LLC and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, LLC, and each of their subsidiaries), including former employees who were subject to a collective bargaining agreement, in each case, who on the date their employment ended were not temporary international assignment.

1 A U.S.-based employee is an employee whose home country is designated in Merck’s employee data base as one of the 50 U.S. states or

District of Columbia (and includes employees on temporary international assignment outside one of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia) and excludes employees whose home country is designated in Merck’s employee data base as a U.S. territory (e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands) or a country outside one of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia even if the employee is on temporary international assignment in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or in a U.S. territory.

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Medical, prescription drug and dental benefits for the groups described in the bullets above are NOT described in this SPD but may be described in separate SPDs. Contact the Merck Benefits Service Center at Fidelity at 800-66-MERCK (866-666-3725) for copies of any applicable SPDs. Capitalized terms used in this document if not defined in this document are defined in the certificate of coverage insurance booklet which is part of this SPD.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Enrollment ................................................................................................................................. 1 Enrolling in the Plan for U.S. Employees on Assignment Outside the U.S. ...................................................... 1

How to Enroll ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Enrolling in the Plan for Third Country Nationals or International Employees on Assignment in the U.S. ......... 4

Enrolling in Other Medical and Dental Coverage for U.S. Employees on Assignment in a U.S. Territory or U.S. Territory Employees on Assignment in the U.S. ......................................................................................... 4

Other Information ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Cigna Certificate of Coverage — Policy # 01119A

CignaLinks Brazil — Gama Saúde Benefits at a Glance

CignaLinks Australia – GU Health Benefits at a Glance Category A & C1 Participants

Category E Participants

Cigna Czech Republic Policy Policy Document

Dental Amendment

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ENROLLMENT Enrolling in the Plan for U.S. Employees on Assignment Outside the U.S. Coverage Tiers You may choose from one of four levels of coverage under the Plan :

• Employee Only

• Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner

• Employee + Child(ren), or

• Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner + Child(ren).

If both you and your Spouse/Domestic Partner work, or worked, for an Employer, special provisions apply to the Coverage Tier you are eligible to elect. If you are a Merck couple, call the Benefits Service Center for assistance.

Making Changes to Your Coverage

Annual Enrollment Each year during annual enrollment, you will have the opportunity to review your coverage and to make any necessary changes to coverage (such as adding or dropping a dependent) effective the following Jan. 1. Generally, the benefit elections you make will remain in effect for the entire Plan Year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) unless your Eligible Dependent no longer qualifies as your Eligible Dependent or you or your Eligible Dependents experience a Life Event that allows you to make a Permitted Plan Change or circumstances permitting enrollment under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Changes made during the annual enrollment period are effective Jan. 1 of the following year. If you do not make a change during annual enrollment, your Medical and/or Dental Plan coverage for the new Plan Year will automatically default to your current Medical and/or Dental Plan option (subject to its continued availability) and Coverage Tier (subject to the continued eligibility of your Covered Dependents).

Each year, you will be notified of the annual enrollment procedures, coverage costs and timeframes for enrolling in or changing your elections for the upcoming Plan Year. Since the Plan Sponsor may make changes to the Medical and/or Dental Plan at any time, it is important to review your annual enrollment materials carefully when you receive them. You may access annual enrollment materials, obtain contact information, review Plan design changes and confirm most benefits through http://netbenefits.com/merck.

Between annual enrollment periods, you and your Eligible Dependents may change or enroll in (if you elected the “No Coverage” option) medical and/or dental coverage only if you or your Eligible Dependents experience a Life Event that allows you to make a Permitted Plan Change and the Plan Administrator permits you to make a change in coverage or circumstances permitting enrollment under HIPAA. See “When Life Changes” for more information.

When Life Changes

Life Events & Permitted Plan Changes During the Plan Year, you may be eligible to make certain changes to your Medical and/or Dental Plan coverage if you, or your Spouse/Domestic Partner or Eligible Dependents, experience a Life Event that allows you to make Permitted Plan Changes. Any requested change to your coverage must be consistent with the Life Event.

In general, Life Events may include:

• A change in your legal marital status, including marriage or divorce or legal separation/annulment (in locations where legal separation is recognized under law)

• Starting a Domestic Partnership (by meeting all the criteria as defined by the terms of the Plan), or ending a Domestic Partnership

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• Gaining a new Eligible Dependent through birth, adoption or placement for adoption or foster care

• Your Eligible Dependents losing eligibility as a result of reaching the maximum coverage age

• The death of your eligible Dependent Child or Spouse/Domestic Partner

• A change to the employment status of you, your Spouse/Domestic Partner or eligible Dependent Child, including the beginning or end of an unpaid leave of absence, an FMLA leave or a change in work status (such as a switch from salaried to hourly pay or full-time to part-time hours)

• You, your Spouse/Domestic Partner or eligible Dependent Child terminating or commencing employment, or

• A change in the place of residence which includes a ZIP code change for you, your Spouse/Domestic Partner or eligible Dependent Child that causes you to lose eligibility for your current Medical and/or Dental Plan option. In this case, you can change only your medical and/or dental election.

Permitted Plan Changes may also include changes to certain benefits resulting from other events such as:

• If another employer’s medical and/or dental plan allows for a change in your Eligible Dependents’ coverage (either during that plan’s annual enrollment period or due to a mid-year election change permitted under that employer’s plan), you may be able to make a corresponding election change under the Medical and/or Dental Plan.

• If the Medical and/or Dental Plan receives a Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO) requiring the Plan to provide health coverage to your child or foster child. In this instance, the Plan will automatically change your benefit elections to provide coverage for the child. In the case of a child whom you are required to cover pursuant to a QMCSO, coverage will begin on the date specified in the order, or if none is specified, the date of the order. You may decrease your coverage for that child if the court order requires the child’s other parent to provide coverage and your Spouse’s or former Spouse’s plan actually provides that coverage.

• If your Eligible Dependent becomes entitled to, or loses entitlement to, coverage under a government institution, Medicare, Medicaid or state children’s health program, you may make corresponding changes to your benefit elections under the Medical and/or Dental Plan. This event may also qualify as a HIPAA special enrollment event.

When Permitted Plan Changes Go Into Effect If you experience a Life Event that permits you to change your Medical and/or Dental Plan coverage during the Plan Year, the effective date for the change will be the date of the event itself, provided you notify the Benefits Service Center within the first 30 days after the event, except if you are adding a new child through birth or adoption. Any changes to your contribution amount will take effect the first of the month following or coincident with the date of notification. If you fail to notify the Benefits Service Center within the first 30 days after the event, you will not be permitted to make a change until the next annual enrollment period, subject to any annual enrollment limitations. See the certificate of coverage insurance booklet (policy number 01119A, or policy number 01119D for employees on assignment in Czech Republic) for more information.

Medical Plan Options You are eligible to enroll yourself and your Eligible Dependents in either the Plan coverage option or the “No Coverage” option, if you are a U.S-based employee. If you are not a U.S.-based employee, you are automatically enrolled in employee-only Plan coverage.

If you are currently employed in the U.S. and enrolled in medical coverage under the Merck Medical Plan for Employees, when you become a U.S. employee on assignment outside of the U.S., you will be automatically enrolled for medical coverage under the Merck Medical and Dental Plan for Employees on International Assignment, and if you had Eligible Dependents covered under the Merck Medical Plan for Employees, your Eligible Dependents will be automatically enrolled for medical coverage under the Merck Medical and Dental Plan for Employees on International Assignment.

If you are currently employed in the U.S. and enrolled in the “No Coverage” option under the Merck Medical Plan, when you become a U.S. employee on assignment outside of the U.S., you will remain enrolled in the “No Coverage” option.

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Dental Plan Options You are eligible to enroll yourself and your Eligible Dependents in either the Plan coverage option or the “No Coverage” option if you are a U.S –based employee. If you are not a U.S.-based employee, you are automatically enrolled in employee-only coverage.

If you are currently employed in the U.S. and enrolled in dental coverage under the Merck Dental Plan, when you become a U.S. employee on assignment outside of the U.S., you will be automatically enrolled for dental coverage under the Merck Medical and Dental Plan for Employees on International Assignment, and if you had Eligible Dependents covered under the Merck Dental Plan, your Eligible Dependents will be automatically enrolled for dental coverage under the Merck Medical and Dental Plan for Employees on International Assignment.

If you are currently enrolled in the No Coverage option under the Merck Dental Plan, when you become a U.S. employee on assignment outside of the U.S., you will remain enrolled in the “No Coverage” option.

If you want to make a change to your Medical and/or Dental coverage option (e.g., enroll yourself, add a dependent, etc.), you have 30 days from your date of assignment to change your coverage for yourself and your Eligible Dependents. If you do not make a change within the 30-day period, you will not be able to make a change to your Medical and/or Dental coverage option until the next annual enrollment period, for coverage effective the following Jan. 1, unless you experience a Life Event that allows you to make a mid-year Permitted Plan Change or a HIPAA special enrollment event. See the certificate of coverage insurance booklet (policy number 01119A, or policy number 01119D for employees on assignment in Czech Republic) for more information.

Each year during annual enrollment, you will have the opportunity to review your coverage and to make any necessary changes to coverage (such as adding or dropping a dependent) effective the following Jan. 1.

Note: Dental coverage is only available to active employees. Dental coverage is not available to retirees.

How to Enroll You enroll in the Plan (if eligible) through the Merck Benefits Service Center at Fidelity (the “Benefits Service Center”), either online or by phone.

KEY POINT — ACCESSING THE BENEFITS SERVICE CENTER

You will need a U.S. Social Security number to access the Benefits Service Center. If you do not have a U.S. Social Security number, a temporary Social Security number will be assigned to you. Contact the HR Service Center at 866-MERCK-HD (866-637-2543) to obtain your temporary Social Security number.

For Overseas Calls: Dial your country’s toll-free AT&T USADirect® access number then enter 800-666-3725. In the United States, call 800-331-1140 to obtain AT&T USADirect access numbers. From anywhere in the world, access numbers are available online at www.att.com/traveler or from our local operator.

Online http://netbenefits.com/merck Follow these steps:

• Log on to NetBenefits and click “Review Your Checklist” at the top of the home page.

• Under the Starting at Merck section, expand the “Set up your health and insurance benefits” section, and then click “Enroll.”

• Before you select your benefits, click “Review” to update your dependent information. To enroll, change or decline your coverage, click “Review” next to each benefit offering.

• When you’re satisfied with your selections, click “Save and Submit.”

– A confirmation screen will display the elections you submitted. Print this page for your records as evidence of your successful enrollment.

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KEY POINT — COMPLETING ENROLLMENT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

When you enroll, it is your responsibility to complete all of the required steps described above. You should print a copy of your enrollment Confirmation Statement and keep it with your important papers as evidence of your successful completion of the enrollment process.

By Phone Customer Service Representatives can take your benefit elections by phone between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday (excluding New York Stock Exchange holidays). Once you enroll by phone, it’s a good idea to confirm your benefit elections online and print your confirmation statement. If you are unable to print your confirmation statement and would like to request a paper copy, you can contact the Benefits Service Center.

• In the U.S.: Call 800-66-MERCK (800-666-3725) or (508) 787-9902 (reverse charges accepted).

• For overseas calls: Dial your country’s toll-free AT&T USADirect access number, then enter 800-666-3725. In the U.S., call 800-331-1140 to obtain AT&T Direct access numbers. From anywhere in the world, access numbers are available online at www.att.com/traveler or from your local operator.

Enrolling in the Plan for Third Country Nationals1 or International Employees on Assignment in the U.S. If you are a third country national or an international employee on assignment in the U.S., you will be automatically enrolled for medical and dental coverage under the Plan . Please be sure to enroll the eligible dependents you wish to cover. See the “How to Enroll” section for details.

Each year during annual enrollment, you will have the opportunity to review your coverage and to make any necessary changes to coverage (such as adding or dropping a dependent) effective the following Jan. 1.

Note: Dental coverage is only available to active employees. Dental coverage is not available to retirees.

Enrolling in Other Medical and Dental Coverage for U.S. Employees on Assignment in a U.S. Territory or U.S. Territory Employees on Assignment in the U.S. If you are a U.S. territory employee on assignment in a U.S. territory or a U.S. territory employee on assignment in the U.S., you are not eligible for medical and/or dental coverage under the Medical and Dental Plan for Employees on International Assignment. Please see the Merck Medical Plan for Employees and Merck Dental Plan SPDs for medical and dental coverage available to you. These SPDs are available at https://netbenefits.com/merck or by calling 800-66-MERCK (800-666-3725).

For overseas calls: Dial your country’s toll-free AT&T USADirect access number, then enter 800-666-3725. In the U.S., call 800-331-1140 to obtain AT&T Direct access numbers. From anywhere in the world, access numbers are available online at www.att.com/traveler or from your local operator.

1 An employee whose home country is designated in Merck’s employee data base as non-U.S. and who is on temporary

international assignment outside his or her home country excluding the U.S.

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Other Information

Important Information for Plan participants who are located in Australia, or a tax resident of Australia, or an Australian national on assignment outside of Australia. Cigna and GU Health have partnered together to provide health care coverage for Australian nationals on assignment outside of Australia, expatriates who are on assignment in Australia and members requiring compliant health care coverage in Australia. Health care coverage within Australia can only be provided by a private, locally licensed health insurer; therefore, coverage for treatment within Australia is facilitated through our CignaLinks®

partner, GU Health, a locally licensed insurer. By partnering with GU Health, Cigna Global Health Benefits is able to provide compliant health care coverage, avoiding many of the regulatory taxes and surcharge issues you may experience without appropriate, locally compliant coverage. In order to be eligible for GU Health, you are required to complete an Australia Health Cover Enrolment Form (AHCEF) and return it to Cigna Global Health Benefits. Based upon the completion of the AHCEF form and depending on your residency status, Cigna will process your enrollment with GU Health and you will receive a GU Health membership package directly from GU Health containing your GU Health membership card, which enables members to access health care professionals in Australia. Details about service, treatment and coverage can be found in the CignaLinks Australia section. If you do not complete the AHCEF form1 or have chosen to opt out of the CignaLinks Australia program (by completing section one of the AHCEF and checking the ‘opt-out’ box), you will not receive a GU Health membership package. In that case, your medical services will be provided at the benefit levels found under the Medical and Dental Plan for Employees on International Assignment (Cigna Global), yet please be aware that, Cigna will not be able to guarantee the reimbursement of any treatment costs incurred within Australia. Please refer to the “Australia Guide to Claiming”1 for a more detailed explanation.

Important Information for Plan Participants Who Are Citizens of Brazil or on Assignment in Brazil Through participation in the CignaLinks® program, citizens of Brazil or those on assignment in Brazil will have access to the Gama Saúde provider network. When a participant receives medical services in Brazil and visits a Gama Saúde provider and uses his or her Gama Saúde card, certain medical services will be covered at 100%. See the attached Benefits at a Glance chart for a listing of covered services. If a participant does not have access to a Gama Saúde provider or does not have a Gama Saúde card, medical services will be provided at the benefit levels found under the Plan . In addition, dental, prescription drug, vision and certain medical services are not covered under the Gama Saúde network and are covered under the Plan.

Important Information for Plan Participants Located in the Czech Republic In order for employees working in the Czech Republic to maintain a compliant status, Merck offers this plan which varies slightly in benefits, due to the requirements of the Czech Government. A summary of the benefits for those working in Czech Republic can be found in Cigna Czech Republic Summary — Policy # 01119D.

1 AHCEF form and Australia Guide to Claiming form are available on Merck and MSD Benefits Microsite for Global Assignees (https://microsite.ehr.com/MerckBenefitsOnAssignment or https://microsite.ehr.com/MSDBenefitsOnAssignment).

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The information contained herein has been provided by Merck & Co., Inc. (and its subsidiaries) and is solely the responsibility of Merck & Co., Inc. (and its subsidiaries).

3.MK-H-554Q.108

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MERCK, SHARP & DOHME CORP.

PREFERRED PROVIDER MEDICAL BENEFITS PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS CIGNA VISION CIGNA DENTAL PREFERRED PROVIDER BENEFITS

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

CN020 01119A 1014138 This document printed in September, 2019 takes the place of any documents previously issued to you which described your benefits. Printed in U.S.A. These materials are being made available electronically for your convenience. Cigna has provided the final documents to your employer. Care should be taken to ensure you are reviewing the most complete, accurate and up to date version. Any questions regarding content may be directed to your employer or Cigna.

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Table of Contents Certification ....................................................................................................................................5

Special Plan Provisions ..................................................................................................................7

How To File Your Claim ...............................................................................................................7

Eligibility - Effective Date .............................................................................................................8

Employee Insurance ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Waiting Period ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Dependent Insurance............................................................................................................................................ 9

Preferred Provider Medical Benefits .........................................................................................10

Certification Requirements – U.S. Out-of-Network ........................................................................................ 28 Prior Authorization/Pre-Authorized ................................................................................................................ 28 Covered Expenses ................................................................................................................................................ 28

Prescription Drug Benefits ..........................................................................................................39

The Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 Covered Expenses ................................................................................................................................................ 41 Limitations............................................................................................................................................................ 41 Your Payments ..................................................................................................................................................... 41 Exclusions ............................................................................................................................................................ 41 Reimbursement/Filing a Claim ............................................................................................................................. 42

Cigna Vision .................................................................................................................................43

The Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................ 43 Covered Expenses ................................................................................................................................................ 44 Expenses Not Covered ......................................................................................................................................... 44

Cigna Dental Preferred Provider Insurance .............................................................................45

The Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................ 45 Covered Dental Expense ...................................................................................................................................... 46 Dental PPO – Participating and Non-Participating Providers .............................................................................. 46 Dental Expenses Not Covered .............................................................................................................................. 48

Exclusions, Expenses Not Covered and General Limitations ..................................................49

Coordination of Benefits..............................................................................................................51

Expenses For Which A Third Party May Be Responsible .......................................................53

Payment of Benefits - Medical, Prescription Drug & Vision ...................................................54

Payment of Benefits - Dental .......................................................................................................55

Termination of Insurance............................................................................................................55

Employees ............................................................................................................................................................ 55 Dependents ........................................................................................................................................................... 56 Rescissions ........................................................................................................................................................... 56

Medical Benefits Extension .........................................................................................................56

Dental Benefits Extension............................................................................................................57

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Federal Requirements .................................................................................................................58

Notice of Provider Directory/Networks................................................................................................................ 58 Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO) ............................................................................................. 58 Special Enrollment Rights Under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) .................. 58 Effect of Section 125 Tax Regulations on This Plan ............................................................................................ 59 Eligibility for Coverage for Adopted Children ..................................................................................................... 60 Coverage for Maternity Hospital Stay .................................................................................................................. 61 Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) ........................................................................................... 61 Group Plan Coverage Instead of Medicaid ........................................................................................................... 61 Requirements of Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (as amended) (FMLA) ............................................... 61 Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) .................................... 61 Claim Determination Procedures under ERISA ............................................................................................. 62 COBRA Continuation Rights Under Federal Law .......................................................................................... 63 ERISA Required Information ............................................................................................................................... 66 Notice of an Appeal or a Grievance .................................................................................................................. 69

Appointment of Authorized Representative ..............................................................................69

When You Have A Complaint Or Appeal .................................................................................69

Definitions .....................................................................................................................................72

Active Service ...............................................................................................................................72

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Home Office: Bloomfield, Connecticut

Mailing Address: Hartford, Connecticut 06152

CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY a Cigna company (hereinafter called Cigna) certifies that it insures certain Employees for the benefits provided by the following policy(s):

POLICYHOLDER: MERCK, SHARP & DOHME CORP. GROUP POLICY(S) — COVERAGE 01119A – PREFERRED PROVIDER MEDICAL BENEFITS PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS CIGNA VISION CIGNA DENTAL PREFERRED PROVIDER BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

This certificate describes the main features of the insurance. It does not waive or alter any of the terms of the policy(s). If questions arise, the policy(s) will govern. This certificate takes the place of any other issued to you on a prior date which described the insurance.

HC-CER1 04-10 V1

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Explanation of Terms You will find terms starting with capital letters throughout your certificate. To help you understand your benefits, most of these terms are defined in the Definitions section of your certificate.

The Schedule The Schedule is a brief outline of your maximum benefits which may be payable under your insurance. For a full description of each benefit, refer to the appropriate section listed in the Table of Contents.

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Special Plan Provisions When you select a Participating Provider, the cost for medical services provided will be less than when you select a non-Participating Provider. Participating Providers include Physicians, Hospitals and Other Health Care Professionals and Other Health Care Facilities. You can access a list of Participating Providers in your area at www.cignaenvoy.com. Participating Providers are committed to providing you and your Dependents appropriate care while lowering medical costs. Services Available in Conjunction With Your Medical Plan The following pages describe helpful services available in conjunction with your medical plan. You can access these services by calling the toll-free number shown on the back of your ID card. HC-SPP1 04-10

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Case Management Case Management is a service provided through a Review Organization, which assists individuals with treatment needs that extend beyond the acute care setting. The goal of Case Management is to ensure that patients receive appropriate care in the most effective setting possible whether at home, as an outpatient, or an inpatient in a Hospital or specialized facility. Should the need for Case Management arise, a Case Management professional will work closely with the patient, his or her family and the attending Physician to determine appropriate treatment options which will best meet the patient's needs and keep costs manageable. The Case Manager will help coordinate the treatment program and arrange for necessary resources. Case Managers are also available to answer questions and provide ongoing support for the family in times of medical crisis. Case Managers are Registered Nurses (RNs) and other credentialed health care professionals, each trained in a clinical specialty area such as trauma, high risk pregnancy and neonates, oncology, mental health, rehabilitation or general medicine and surgery. A Case Manager trained in the appropriate clinical specialty area will be assigned to you or your Dependent. In addition, Case Managers are supported by a panel of Physician advisors who offer guidance on up-to-date treatment programs and medical technology. While the Case Manager recommends alternate treatment programs and helps coordinate needed resources, the patient's attending Physician remains responsible for the actual medical care. • You, your dependent or an attending Physician can request

Case Management services by calling the toll-free number

shown on your ID card. In addition, your employer, a claim office or a utilization review program (see the PAC/CSR section of your certificate) may refer an individual for Case Management.

• The Review Organization assesses each case to determine whether Case Management is appropriate.

• You or your Dependent is contacted by an assigned Case Manager who explains in detail how the program works. Participation in the program is voluntary - no penalty or benefit reduction is imposed if you do not wish to participate in Case Management.

• Following an initial assessment, the Case Manager works with you, your family and Physician to determine the needs of the patient and to identify what alternate treatment programs are available (for example, in-home medical care in lieu of an extended Hospital convalescence). You are not penalized if the alternate treatment program is not followed.

• The Case Manager arranges for alternate treatment services and supplies, as needed (for example, nursing services or a Hospital bed and other Durable Medical Equipment for the home).

• The Case Manager also acts as a liaison between the insurer, the patient, his or her family and Physician as needed (for example, by helping you to understand a complex medical diagnosis or treatment plan).

• Once the alternate treatment program is in place, the Case Manager continues to manage the case to ensure the treatment program remains appropriate to the patient's needs.

While participation in Case Management is strictly voluntary, Case Management professionals can offer quality, cost-effective treatment alternatives, as well as provide assistance in obtaining needed medical resources and ongoing family support in a time of need. HC-SPP2 04-10

How To File Your Claim There’s no paperwork for U.S. In-Network care. Just show your identification card and pay your share of the cost, if any; your provider will submit a claim to Cigna for reimbursement. U.S. Out-of-Network and International claims can be submitted by the provider if the provider is able and willing to file on your behalf. If the provider is not submitting on your behalf, you must send your completed claim form and itemized bills to the claims address listed on the claim form. You may get the required claim form at www.cignaenvoy.com or from your Benefit Plan Administrator. All fully completed

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claim forms and bills should be sent directly to your servicing Cigna Service Center. You must follow the Predetermination of Benefits procedure when it is necessary for dental forms. CLAIM REMINDERS • BE SURE TO USE YOUR EMPLOYEE ID AND

ACCOUNT NUMBER WHEN YOU FILE CIGNA’S CLAIM FORMS, OR WHEN YOU CALL THE CIGNA SERVICE CENTER.

• YOUR EMPLOYEE ID AND ACCOUNT NUMBER ARE SHOWN ON YOUR BENEFIT IDENTIFICATION CARD.

• BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE CLAIM FORM CAREFULLY WHEN SUBMITTING A CLAIM TO CIGNA.

Timely Filing of U.S. Out-of-Network & International Claims Cigna will consider claims for coverage under our plans when proof of loss (a claim) is submitted within one year (365 days) for U.S. Out-of-Network and International benefits after services are rendered. If services are rendered on consecutive days, such as for a Hospital Confinement, the limit will be counted from the last date of service. If claims are not submitted within one year for U.S. Out-of-Network and International benefits, the claim will not be considered valid and will be denied. WARNING: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information; or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any material fact thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act. HC-CLM25 01-11

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Eligibility - Effective Date

Employee Insurance This plan is offered to you as an Employee. Eligibility for Employee Insurance You will become eligible for insurance on the day you complete the waiting period if: • you are in a Class of Eligible Employees; and • you are an eligible, full-time Employee; and

• you normally work at least 2,080 hours per year; or • you are an eligible retired Employee. Eligibility for Dependent Insurance You will become eligible for Dependent insurance on the later of: • the day you become eligible for yourself; or • the day you acquire your first Dependent.

Waiting Period Initial Employee Group: None. New Employee Group: None. Classes of Eligible Employees The following Classes of Employees are eligible for this insurance: All full-time Expatriate, Inpatriate, and Select Key Local National Employees as reported by the Policyholder. All Retired Expatriate, Inpatriate, and Select Key Local National Employees for Medical, Vision and Pharmacy Benefits, residing outside the United States as reported by the Policyholder. “Expatriate” means an Employee who is working outside his country of citizenship (for U.S. citizens, an employee working outside their home country or outside the United States for at least 180 days in a consecutive 12 month period that overlaps with the plan year and their covered dependents). “Inpatriate” means an Employee of the Policyholder who is a citizen of another country other than the United States working in the United States. “Key Local National” means an employee of the Policyholder working and residing within his country of citizenship other than the United States and who the Policyholder has designated as essential to the management of that country’s operation. “Retirees” are eligible participants for Medical, Vision and Pharmacy Insurance, whose home country is not the United States and who:

• are employed by the Employer on the date their employment ends due to retirement; and

• have been on international assignment and enrolled in the CIEB Program for a minimum of 2 consecutive years immediately prior to the date their employment ends due to retirement; and

• have satisfied the age and service requirements to be considered retired from the Employer in their home country; and

• to whom retiree healthcare coverage in their home country does not extend.

"Retirees" also includes eligible participants whose home country is not the United States and who:

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• are employed by the Employer on the date their employment ends due to separation as determined by the Employer in its sole and absolute discretion resulting from organization changes in general or reduction in the work force; and

• who terminate in 2014 and are at least age 51 with 10 years of service as of Dec 31, 2014. Service includes all years and completed months worked starting on the first day of employment with Merck and its affiliates and ends on the date of termination of employment (any days within an incomplete month are ignored for the purpose of this calculation).

• who terminate in 2015 and beyond and are at least age 52 with 10 years of service as of Dec 31 of the year in which termination occurs. Service includes all years and completed months worked starting on the first day of employment with Merck and its affiliates and ends on the date of termination of employment (any days within an incomplete month are ignored for the purpose of this calculation).

• who signs a general release of claims; and • to whom retiree healthcare coverage in their home country does not extend.

For the avoidance of doubt, the following are not eligible to participate in the benefits described in this Certificate of Insurance.

• United States-based employees of the Employer who are on assignment in a United States territory and employees of the Employer resident in a United States territory who are on assignment in the United States whom would be eligible for medical coverage except that the provision of such coverage to such employees would subject the coverage to the non-expatriate provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”); and • Employees of the Employer whose home country is a

United States territory who are on assignment outside their home country on the date their employment with the Employer ends and who resides in the United States or a United States territory whom would be eligible for retiree medical coverage except that the provision of such coverage to such employees/retirees would subject the coverage to the non-expatriate provisions of the PPACA; and

• Any other employees or retirees of the Employer whom would be eligible for active or retiree medical coverage except that the provision of such coverage to such employees/retirees would subject the coverage to the non-expatriate provisions of the PPACA.

Retiree Surviving Spouses are eligible for coverage under the plan in accordance with the terms of this document entitled "Dependent Medical Insurance After Your Death". Persons for whom coverage is prohibited under applicable law will not be considered eligible under this plan. GM6000 EL 2V-31

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Effective Date of Employee Insurance You will become insured on your first day of eligibility, following your election, if you are in Active Service on that date, or if you are not in Active Service on that date due to your health status.

Dependent Insurance Effective Date of Dependent Insurance Insurance for your Dependents will become effective on the date you become eligible for Dependent Insurance. All of your Dependents as defined will be included. Your Dependents will be insured only if you are insured. Exception for Newborns Any Dependent child born while you are insured will become insured on the date of his birth if you elect Dependent Insurance no later than 31 days after his birth. If you do not elect to insure your newborn child within such 31 days, coverage for that child will end on the 31st day. No benefits for expenses incurred beyond the 31st day will be payable. HC-ELG167 12-17

Life Event Changes If you acquire a new Dependent through marriage, birth, adoption or placement for adoption, you may enroll your eligible Dependents and yourself, if you are not already enrolled, within 30 days of such event. Coverage will be effective, on the date of marriage, birth, adoption, or placement for adoption. EF3 ELI38 V6M

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Preferred Provider Medical Benefits The Schedule

For You and Your Dependents Preferred Provider Medical Benefits provide coverage for care in the United States (In & Out-of-Network) and International. To receive Preferred Provider Medical Benefits, you and your Dependents may be required to pay a portion of the Covered Expenses for services and supplies. That portion is the Coinsurance.

Coinsurance The term Coinsurance means the percentage of charges for Covered Expenses that an insured person is required to pay under the plan.

Out-of-Pocket Expenses Out-of-Pocket Expenses are Covered Expenses incurred for charges that are not paid by the benefit plan. The following Expenses contribute to the Out-of-Pocket Maximum, and when the Out-of-Pocket Maximum shown in The Schedule is reached, they are payable by the benefit plan at 100%: • Coinsurance. Once the Out-of-Pocket Maximum is reached for covered services that apply to the Out-of-Pocket Maximum, any benefit deductibles are no longer required. The following Out-of-Pocket Expenses and charges do not contribute to the Out-of-Pocket Maximum, and they are not payable by the benefit plan at 100% when the Out-of-Pocket Maximum shown in The Schedule is reached: • Non-compliance penalties. • Provider charges in excess of the Maximum Reimbursable Charge.

Accumulation of Out-of-Pocket Maximums Out-of-Pocket Maximums will cross-accumulate between U.S. In-Network, U.S. Out-of-Network and International. All other plan maximums and service-specific maximums (dollar and occurrence) will also cross-accumulate.

Multiple Surgical Reduction Multiple surgeries performed during one operating session result in payment reduction of 50% to the surgery of lesser charge. The most expensive procedure is paid as any other surgery.

Assistant Surgeon and Co-Surgeon Charges Assistant Surgeon The maximum amount payable will be limited to charges made by an assistant surgeon that do not exceed a percentage of the surgeon's allowable charge as specified in Cigna Reimbursement Policies. (For purposes of this limitation, allowable charge means the amount payable to the surgeon prior to any reductions due to coinsurance or deductible amounts.) Co-Surgeon

The maximum amount payable for charges made by co-surgeons will be limited to the amount specified in Cigna Reimbursement Policies.

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U.S. Out-of-Network Emergency Services Charges 1. Emergency Services are covered at the U.S. In-Network cost-sharing level if services are received from a non-

participating (U.S. Out-of-Network) provider. 2. The allowable amount used to determine the Plan’s benefit payment for covered Emergency Services rendered in a U.S.

Out-of-Network Hospital or other facility as required by Delaware law, or by a U.S. Out-of-Network provider in a U.S. In-Network Hospital, is the amount agreed to by the U.S. Out-of-Network and Cigna, or if no amount is agreed to, the greater of the following: (i) the median amount negotiated with U.S. In-Network providers for the Emergency Service, excluding any U.S. In-Network copay or coinsurance; (ii) the Maximum Reimbursable Charge; or (iii) the amount payable under the Medicare program, not to exceed the provider’s billed charges.

The member is responsible for applicable U.S. In-Network cost-sharing amounts (any deductible, copay or coinsurance). The member is also responsible for all charges that may be made in excess of the allowable amount. If the U.S. Out-of-Network provider bills you for an amount higher than the amount you owe as indicated on the Explanation of Benefits (EOB), contact Cigna Customer Service at the phone number on your ID card.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Lifetime Maximum Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Retired Employees Lifetime Maximum

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

The Percentage of Covered Expenses the Plan Pays

80% 80% 80% of the Maximum Reimbursable Charge

Maximum Reimbursable Charge

Maximum Reimbursable Charge is determined based on the lesser of the provider’s normal charge for a similar service or supply; or

A percentage of a schedule that Cigna has developed that is based upon a methodology similar to a methodology utilized by Medicare to determine the allowable fee for similar services within the geographic market. In some cases, a Medicare based schedule will not be used and the Maximum Reimbursable Charge for covered services is determined based on the lesser of: • the provider’s normal

charge for a similar service or supply; or

• the 80th percentile of charges made by providers of such service or supply in the geographic area where it is received as compiled in a database selected by Cigna. If sufficient charge data is unavailable in the database for that geographic area to determine the Maximum Reimbursable Charge, then data in the database for similar services may be used.

U.S. Claims Only Not Applicable 150%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK Maximum Reimbursable Charge (Continued) Note: The provider may bill you for the difference between the provider’s normal charge and the Maximum Reimbursable Charge, in addition to applicable coinsurance. Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Individual $2,500 per person $2,500 per person $2,500 per person Family Maximum $5,000 per family $5,000 per family $5,000 per family Family members meet only their individual Out-of-Pocket and then their claims will be covered at 100%; if the family Out-of-Pocket has been met prior to their individual Out-of-Pocket being met, their claims will be paid at 100%.

Combined Medical/Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Combined Medical/Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket: includes retail and home delivery prescription drugs

e Yes

Yes

Yes

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Physician’s Services

Physician’s Office visit 80% 80% 80% Surgery Performed In the Physician’s Office

80% 80% 80%

Second Opinion Consultations (provided on a voluntary basis)

80% 80%

80%

Allergy Treatment 80% 80%

80%

Preventive Care

Routine Preventive Care - all ages

100%

100%

100%

Immunizations - all ages 100% 100% 100% Travel Immunizations

For Employees and Dependents

100% 100% 100%

Immunizations against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

100% 100% 100%

Prescription Drug Benefit Purchased inside or outside the United States For Merck Prescriptions

100%

Refer to the Prescription Drug Benefits Schedule

Refer to the Prescription Drug Benefits Schedule

Prescription Drug Benefit Purchased inside or outside the United States

For Merck Brand Prescription Drugs with a generic equivalent (with exception of Womens contraceptives) or Non- Merck Prescriptions

80% Refer to the Prescription Drug Benefits Schedule

Refer to the Prescription Drug Benefits Schedule

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Mammograms, PSA, PAP Smear and Colorectal Cancer Screenings

100%

100%

100%

Lead Poisoning Screening Tests

For Children under age 6

100% 100% 100%

Inpatient Hospital - Facility Services

80% 80%

80%

Semi-Private Room and Board

Limited to the semi-private room rate

Limited to the semi-private room negotiated rate

Limited to the semi-private room rate

Private Room Limited to the semi-private room rate (Private Room covered outside the United States only if no semi-private room equivalent is available)

Limited to the semi-private room negotiated rate

Limited to the semi-private room rate

Special Care Units (ICU/CCU)

Limited to the ICU/CCU daily room rate

Limited to the negotiated rate

Limited to the ICU/CCU daily room rate

Outpatient Facility Services

Operating Room, Recovery Room, Procedures Room, Treatment Room and Observation Room

80% 80%

80%

Inpatient Hospital Physician’s Visits/Consultations

80% 80% 80%

Inpatient Hospital Professional Services

Surgeon Radiologist Pathologist Anesthesiologist

80% 80% 80%

Outpatient Professional Services

Surgeon Radiologist Pathologist Anesthesiologist

80% 80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Emergency Services

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80%

80%

Hospital Emergency Room

80% 80% 80%

Outpatient Professional services (radiology, pathology and ER Physician)

80% 80% 80%

X-ray and/or Lab performed at the Emergency Room (billed by the facility as part of the ER visit)

80% 80% 80%

Independent x-ray and/or Lab Facility in conjunction with an ER visit

80% 80% 80%

Advanced Radiological Imaging (i.e. MRIs, MRAs, CAT Scans, PET Scans etc.)

80% 80% 80%

Urgent Care Services

Urgent Care Facility X-ray and/or Lab performed at the Urgent Care Facility (billed by the facility as part of the UC visit) Advanced Radiological Imaging (i.e. MRIs, MRAs, CAT Scans, PET Scans etc.)

80% 80% 80%

80% 80% 80%

80% 80% 80%

Ambulance

80% 100% 100%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Inpatient Services at Other Health Care Facilities

Includes Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation Hospital and Sub-Acute Facilities Calendar Year Maximum: 120 days combined

80% 80% 80%

Laboratory and Radiology Services (includes pre-admission testing)

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80%

80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Outpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Independent X-ray and/or Lab Facility

80% 80% 80%

Advanced Radiological Imaging (i.e. MRIs, MRAs, CAT Scans and PET Scans)

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80%

80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Outpatient Facility 80% 80%

80% Independent X-ray Facility

80% 80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Outpatient Short-Term Rehabilitative Therapy

Includes: Cardiac Rehab Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Pulmonary Rehab Cognitive Therapy

80% 80% 80%

Chiropractic Care Calendar Year Maximum: Unlimited

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80% 80%

Alternative Therapies and Non-traditional Medical Services (Outside the United States)

Herbalist, Massage Therapist, Naturopath Calendar Year Maximum: $1,000

80%

Not covered Not covered

Acupuncture 80% 80% 80% Gender Reassignment Surgery and Related Services

80% 80% 80%

Home Health Care Includes outpatient private nursing when approved as medically necessary

80% 80% 80%

Hospice

Inpatient Facility 80%

80% 80%

Outpatient Services (same coinsurance level as Home Health Care)

80%

80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Bereavement Counseling Services provided as part of Hospice Care Inpatient Outpatient Services provided by Mental Health Professional

80%

80%

Covered under Mental Health Benefit

80%

80%

Covered under Mental Health Benefit

80%

80%

Covered under Mental Health Benefit

Maternity Care Services Initial Visit to Confirm Pregnancy

80% 80%

80%

All subsequent Prenatal Visits, Postnatal Visits and Physician’s Delivery Charges (i.e. global maternity fee)

80% 80% 80%

Physician’s Office Visits in addition to the global maternity fee when performed by an OB/GYN or Specialist

80% 80%

80%

Delivery - Facility (Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center)

80% 80%

80%

Abortion Includes elective and non-elective procedures

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80%

80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Outpatient Facility 80%

80% 80%

Physician’s Services

80% 80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Women’s Family Planning Services

Office Visits and Counseling

100% 100% 100%

Lab and Radiology Tests 100% 100% 100% Note: Includes coverage for contraceptive devices (e.g., Depo-Provera and Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) as ordered or prescribed by a physician. Diaphragms also are covered when services are provided in the physician’s office.

Surgical Sterilization Procedures for Tubal Ligation (excludes reversals)

Physician’s Office Visit

100% 100% 100%

Inpatient Facility 100% 100% 100% Outpatient Facility 100% 100% 100% Physician’s Services 100% 100% 100%

Men’s Family Planning Services

Office Visits and Counseling

80%

80% 80%

Lab and Radiology Tests 80% 80% 80%

Surgical Sterilization Procedures for Vasectomy (excludes reversals)

Physician’s Office Visit

80% 80% 80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Outpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Physician’s Services 80% 80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Infertility Treatment Coverage will be provided for the following services:

• Testing and treatment services performed in connection with an underlying medical condition. • Testing performed specifically to determine the cause of infertility. • Treatment and/or procedures performed specifically to restore fertility (e.g. procedures to correct an infertility

condition). • Artificial Insemination, In-vitro, GIFT, ZIFT, etc.

Office Visits and Counseling

80%

80% 80%

Lab and Radiology Tests 80% 80% 80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Outpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Physician’s Services Lifetime Maximum: Unlimited Includes all related services billed with an infertility diagnosis (i.e. x-ray or lab services billed by an independent facility).

80% 80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Organ Transplants Includes all medically appropriate, non-experimental transplants

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80% 80% Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Physician’s Services 80% 80% 80% Lifetime Travel Maximum: $10,000 per transplant

Not Covered U.S. In-Network Coverage Only

No Charge (only available when using Lifesource facility)

Not Covered U.S. In-Network Coverage Only

Durable Medical Equipment

80% 80% 80% External Prosthetic Appliances

80% 80% 80%

Diabetic Equipment 80% 80% 80% TMJ Treatment

80% 80% 80%

Hearing Benefit One examination per 24 month period

80% 80% 80%

Hearing Aid Maximum Up to $3,000 maximum per hearing aid units necessary for hearing impaired ears, every 3 years

80% 80% 80%

Wigs (for hair loss due to alopecia areata)

Calendar Year Maximum: $500

100% 100% 100%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Nutritional Evaluation Calendar Year Maximum: 3 visits per person however, the 3 visit limit will not apply to treatment of diabetes and/or to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder conditions

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80% 80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80% 80%

Outpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Physician’s Services 80% 80% 80%

Nutritional Formulas

80% 80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Genetic Counseling

Calendar Year Maximum:

3 visits per person for Genetic Counseling for both pre- and post-genetic testing; however, the 3 visit limit will not apply to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder conditions.

Physician’s Office Visit

80% 80% 80%

Inpatient Facility

80% 80% 80%

Outpatient Facility

80% 80% 80%

Physician’s Services

80% 80% 80%

Dental Care Limited to charges made for a continuous course of dental treatment started within six months of an injury to sound, natural teeth.

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80% 80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Outpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Physician’s Services

80% 80% 80%

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery Note: Coverage is provided subject to medical necessity and clinical guidelines subject to any limitations shown in the “Exclusions, Expenses Not Covered and General Limitations” section of this certificate. Contact Cigna prior to incurring such costs.

Physician’s Office Visit 80% 80% 80%

Inpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Outpatient Facility 80% 80%

80%

Physician’s Services 80% 80% 80% Lifetime Maximum: $10,000 - Applies to surgical procedure

Routine Foot Disorders Not covered except for services associated with foot care for diabetes and peripheral vascular disease when Medically Necessary. Treatment Resulting From Life Threatening Emergencies Medical treatment required as a result of an emergency, such as a suicide attempt, will be considered a medical expense until the medical condition is stabilized. Once the medical condition is stabilized, whether the treatment will be characterized as either a medical expense or a mental health/substance use disorder expense will be determined by the utilization review Physician in accordance with the applicable mixed services claim guidelines.

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Mental Health

Inpatient Facility Includes Acute Inpatient and Residential Treatment Unlimited Maximum per Calendar Year

80%

80%

80%

Outpatient – Office Visits Includes Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy; Medication Management, etc. Unlimited Maximum per Calendar Year

80% 80% 80%

Outpatient – All Other Services Includes Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Services, etc. Unlimited Maximum per Calendar Year

80% 80%

80%

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Substance Use Disorder Inpatient Facility Includes Acute Inpatient Detoxification, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation and Residential Treatment Unlimited Maximum per Calendar Year

80%

80%

80%

Outpatient – Office Visits Includes Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy; Medication Management, etc. Unlimited Maximum per Calendar Year

80% 80% 80%

Outpatient – All Other Services Includes Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Services, etc. Unlimited Maximum per Calendar Year

80%

80%

80%

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Preferred Provider Medical Benefits

Certification Requirements – U.S. Out-of-Network For You and Your Dependents Pre-Admission Certification/Continued Stay Review for Hospital Confinement Pre-Admission Certification (PAC) and Continued Stay Review (CSR) refer to the process used to certify the Medical Necessity and length of a Hospital Confinement when you or your Dependent require treatment in a Hospital: • as a registered bed patient, except for 48/96 hour maternity

stays; • for Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder Residential

Treatment Services. You or your Dependent should request PAC prior to any non-emergency treatment in a Hospital described above. In the case of an emergency admission, you should contact the Review Organization within 48 hours after the admission. For an admission due to pregnancy, you should call the Review Organization by the end of the third month of pregnancy. CSR should be requested, prior to the end of the certified length of stay, for continued Hospital Confinement. Covered Expenses incurred for which benefits would otherwise be payable under this plan for the charges listed below will not include: • any Hospital charges for treatment listed above for which

PAC was requested, but which was not certified as Medically Necessary.

PAC and CSR are performed through a utilization review program by a Review Organization with which Cigna has contracted. In any case, those expenses incurred for which payment is excluded by the terms set forth above will not be considered as expenses incurred for the purpose of any other part of this plan, except for the "Coordination of Benefits" section.

Outpatient Certification Requirements – U.S. Out-of-Network Outpatient Certification refers to the process used to certify the Medical Necessity of outpatient diagnostic testing and outpatient procedures, including, but not limited to, those listed in this section when performed as an outpatient in a Free-standing Surgical Facility, Other Health Care Facility or a Physician's office. You or your Dependent should call the toll-free number on the back of your I.D. card to determine if Outpatient Certification is required prior to any outpatient diagnostic testing or procedures. Outpatient Certification is

performed through a utilization review program by a Review Organization with which Cigna has contracted. Outpatient Certification should only be requested for nonemergency procedures or services, and should be requested by you or your Dependent at least four working days (Monday through Friday) prior to having the procedure performed or the service rendered. Covered Expenses incurred will not include expenses incurred for charges made for outpatient diagnostic testing or procedures for which Outpatient Certification was performed, but, which was not certified as Medically Necessary. In any case, those expenses incurred for which payment is excluded by the terms set forth above will not be considered as expenses incurred for the purpose of any other part of this plan, except for the "Coordination of Benefits" section. Diagnostic Testing and Outpatient Procedures Including, but not limited to:

• Advanced radiological imaging – CT Scans, MRI, MRA or PET scans.

• Hysterectomy. HC-PAC44 11-15

Prior Authorization/Pre-Authorized The term Prior Authorization means the approval that a Participating Provider must receive from the Review Organization, prior to services being rendered, in order for certain services and benefits to be covered under this policy. Services that require Prior Authorization include, but are not limited to: • inpatient Hospital services, except for 48/96 hour maternity

stays; • inpatient services at any participating Other Health Care

Facility; • residential treatment; • outpatient facility services; • partial hospitalization; • intensive outpatient programs; • advanced radiological imaging; • nonemergency ambulance; or • transplant services.

HC-PRA19 11-15

Covered Expenses The term Covered Expenses means the expenses incurred by or on behalf of a person for the charges listed below if they are

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incurred after he becomes insured for these benefits. Expenses incurred for such charges are considered Covered Expenses to the extent that the services or supplies provided are recommended by a Physician, and are Medically Necessary for the care and treatment of an Injury or a Sickness, as determined by Cigna. Any applicable or limits are shown in The Schedule. Covered Expenses • charges made by a Hospital, on its own behalf, for Bed and

Board and other Necessary Services and Supplies; except that for any day of Hospital Confinement, Covered Expenses will not include that portion of charges for Bed and Board which is more than the Bed and Board Limit shown in The Schedule.

• charges for licensed ambulance service to or from the nearest Hospital where the needed medical care and treatment can be provided.

• charges made by a Hospital, on its own behalf, for medical care and treatment received as an outpatient.

• charges made by a Free-Standing Surgical Facility, on its own behalf for medical care and treatment.

• charges made on its own behalf, by an Other Health Care Facility, including a Skilled Nursing Facility, a rehabilitation Hospital or a subacute facility for medical care and treatment; except that for any day of Other Health Care Facility confinement, Covered Expenses will not include that portion of charges which are in excess of the Other Health Care Facility Daily Limit shown in The Schedule.

• charges made for Emergency Services and Urgent Care. • charges made by a Physician or a Psychologist for

professional services. • charges made by a Nurse, other than a member of your

family or your Dependent's family, for professional nursing service.

• charges made for anesthetics and their administration; diagnostic x-ray and laboratory examinations; x-ray, radium, and radioactive isotope treatment; chemotherapy; blood transfusions; oxygen and other gases and their administration.

• charges made for laboratory services, radiation therapy and other diagnostic and therapeutic radiological procedures.

• charges made for prescription oral chemotherapy medication that is used to kill or slow the growth of cancerous cells.

• charges made for family planning, including medical history, physical exam, related laboratory tests, medical supervision in accordance with generally accepted medical practices, other medical services, information and counseling on contraception, implanted/injected

contraceptives, after appropriate counseling, medical services connected with surgical therapies (tubal ligations, vasectomies).

• charges made for the following preventive care services (detailed information is available at www.healthcare.gov): (1) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a

rating of “A” or “B” in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force;

(2) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the Covered Person involved;

(3) for infants, children, and adolescents, evidence-informed preventive care and screenings provided for in the comprehensive guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration;

(4) for women, such additional preventive care and screenings not described in paragraph (1) as provided for in comprehensive guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

• charges made for or in connection with mammograms including; a baseline mammogram for asymptomatic women at least age 35; a mammogram every one or two years for asymptomatic women ages 40-49, but no sooner than two years after a woman's baseline mammogram; an annual mammogram for women age 50 and over; and when prescribed by a Physician, a mammogram, anytime, regardless of the woman's age.

• charges made for or in connection with travel immunization for Employees and Dependents.

• surgical or nonsurgical treatment of TMJ dysfunction. • charges made for or in connection with one baseline lead

poison screening test for Dependent children at or around 12 months of age, or in connection with lead poison screening and diagnostic evaluations for Dependent children under the age of 6 years who are at high risk for lead poisoning according to guidelines set by the Division of Public Health.

• charges made for children from birth through age 18 for immunization against: diphtheria; hepatitis B; measles; mumps; pertussis; polio; rubella; tetanus; varicella; Haemophilus influenzae B; and hepatitis A.

• hearing loss screening tests of newborns and infants provided by a Hospital before discharge.

• charges made for treatment of serious mental illness. Such Covered Expenses will be payable the same as for other illnesses. Any mental illness maximums in The Schedule and any Full Payment Area exceptions for mental illness will not apply to serious mental illness.

• charges made for U.S. FDA approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices and for outpatient contraceptive services including consultations, exams,

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procedures, and medical services related to the use of contraceptives and devices.

• charges made for Diabetic supplies as recommended in writing or prescribed by a Participating Physician or Other Participating Health Care Professional, including insulin pumps and blood glucose meters.

• scalp hair prostheses worn due to alopecia areata. • colorectal cancer screening for persons 50 years of age or

older or those at high risk of colon cancer because of family history of familial adenomatous polyposis; family history of hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer; chronic inflammatory bowel disease; family history of breast, ovarian, endometrial, colon cancer or polyps; or a background, ethnicity or lifestyle such that the health care provider treating the participant or beneficiary believes he or she is at elevated risk. Coverage will include screening with an annual fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, or in appropriate circumstances radiologic imaging or other screening modalities, provided as determined by the Secretary of Health and Social Services of Delaware after consideration of recommendations of the Delaware Cancer Consortium and the most recently published recommendations established by the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Cancer Society, the United States Preventive Task Force Services, for the ages, family histories and frequencies referenced in such recommendations and deemed appropriate by the attending Physician. Also included is the use of anesthetic agents, including general anesthesia, in connection with colonoscopies and endoscopies performed in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical practice and all applicable patient safety laws and regulations, if the use of such anesthetic agents is Medically Necessary in the judgment of the treating Physician.

• hearing aids for Dependent children up to age twenty-four (24).

• nutritional formulas, low protein modified food products, or other medical food consumed or administered enterally (via tube or orally) which are Medically Necessary for the therapeutic treatment of inherited metabolic diseases, such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease, urea cycle disorders, tyrosinemia, and homocystinuria, when administered under the direction of a Physician.

• the treatment of autism spectrum disorder for the following care and assistive communication devices prescribed or ordered for an individual diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a licensed Physician or a licensed Psychologist: behavioral health treatment; pharmacy care; psychiatric care; psychological care; therapeutic care; items and equipment necessary to provide, receive, or advance in the above listed services, including those necessary for applied

behavioral analysis; and any care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders that is determined by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, based upon their review of best practices and/or evidence-based research, to be Medically Necessary.

• charges made for an annual Papanicolaou laboratory screening test.

• charges made for an annual prostate-specific antigen test (PSA).

• charges made for CA-125 monitoring of ovarian cancer subsequent to treatment for ovarian cancer. Coverage is not provided for routine screening.

• charges for the delivery of telehealth services by means of real time two-way audio, visual, or other telecommunications or electronic communications, including the application of secure video conferencing or store and forward transfer technology to provide or support healthcare delivery, which facilitate the assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, education, care management and self-management of a patient's health care by a health care provider practicing within his or her scope of practice as would be practiced in person with a patient, and legally allowed to practice in the state, while such patient is at an originating site and the health care provider is at a distant site.

• charges made for gender reassignment surgery (male-to-female or female-to-male) and related services consistent with World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recommendations including, when applicable, hormone therapy, orchiectomy, vaginoplasty (including colovaginoplasty, penectomy, labiaplasty,clitoroplasty, vulvoplasty, penile skin inversion, repair of introitus, construction of vagina with graft, coloproctostomy), vaginectomy (including colpectomy, metoidioplasty with initial phalloplasty, urethroplasty, urethromeatoplasty), hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy, as well as initial mastectomy or breast reduction.

Clinical Trials This benefit plan covers routine patient care costs related to a qualified clinical trial for an individual who meets the following requirements: (a) is eligible to participate in an approved clinical trial

according to the trial protocol with respect to treatment of cancer or other life-threatening disease or condition; and

(b) either • the referring health care professional is a participating

health care provider and has concluded that the individual’s participation in such trial would be

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appropriate based upon the individual meeting the conditions described in paragraph (a); or

• the individual provides medical and scientific information establishing that the individual’s participation in such trial would be appropriate based upon the individual meeting the conditions described in paragraph (a).

For purposes of clinical trials, the term “life-threatening disease or condition” means any disease or condition from which the likelihood of death is probable unless the course of the disease or condition is interrupted. The clinical trial must meet the following requirements: The study or investigation must: • be approved or funded by any of the agencies or entities

authorized by federal law to conduct clinical trials; • be conducted under an investigational new drug application

reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration; or • involve a drug trial that is exempt from having such an

investigational new drug application. Routine patient care costs are costs associated with the provision of health care items and services including drugs, items, devices and services otherwise covered by this benefit plan for an individual who is not enrolled in a clinical trial and, in addition: • services required solely for the provision of the

investigational drug, item, device or service; • services required for the clinically appropriate monitoring of

the investigational drug, device, item or service; • services provided for the prevention of complications

arising from the provision of the investigational drug, device, item or service;

• reasonable and necessary care arising from the provision of the investigational drug, device, item or service, including the diagnosis or treatment of complications; and

• routine patient care costs (as defined) for covered persons engaging in clinical trials for treatment of life threatening diseases.

Routine patient care costs do not include: • the investigational drug, item, device, or service, itself; or • items and services that are provided solely to satisfy data

collection and analysis needs and that are not used in the direct clinical management of the patient.

If your plan includes In-Network providers, Clinical trials conducted by non-participating providers will be covered at the In-Network benefit level if: • there are not In-Network providers participating in the

clinical trial that are willing to accept the individual as a patient, or

• the clinical trial is conducted outside the individual’s state of residence.

Genetic Testing Charges made for genetic testing that uses a proven testing method for the identification of genetically-linked inheritable disease. Genetic testing is covered only if: • a person has symptoms or signs of a genetically-linked

inheritable disease; • it has been determined that a person is at risk for carrier

status as supported by existing peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scientific literature for the development of a genetically-linked inheritable disease when the results will impact clinical outcome; or

• the therapeutic purpose is to identify specific genetic mutation that has been demonstrated in the existing peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scientific literature to directly impact treatment options.

Pre-implantation genetic testing, genetic diagnosis prior to embryo transfer, is covered when either parent has an inherited disease or is a documented carrier of a genetically-linked inheritable disease. Genetic counseling is covered if a person is undergoing approved genetic testing, or if a person has an inherited disease and is a potential candidate for genetic testing. Nutritional Evaluation and Counseling Charges made for nutritional evaluation and counseling when diet is a part of the medical management of a documented organic disease. Internal Prosthetic/Medical Appliances Charges made for internal prosthetic/medical appliances that provide permanent or temporary internal functional supports for non-functional body parts are covered. Medically Necessary repair, maintenance or replacement of a covered appliance is also covered. HC-COV646 01-18

HC-COV354 01-15

Obesity Treatment • charges made for medical and surgical services for the

treatment or control of clinically severe (morbid) obesity as defined below and if the services are demonstrated, through existing peer reviewed, evidence based, scientific literature and scientifically based guidelines, to be safe and effective for the treatment or control of the condition. Clinically severe (morbid) obesity is defined by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater without comorbidities, or a BMI of

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35-39 with comorbidities. The following items are specifically excluded: • medical and surgical services to alter appearances or

physical changes that are the result of any medical or surgical services performed for the treatment or control of obesity or clinically severe (morbid) obesity; and

• weight loss programs or treatments, whether or not they are prescribed or recommended by a Physician or under medical supervision.

HC-COV2 04-10

V1

Orthognathic Surgery • orthognathic surgery to repair or correct a severe facial

deformity or disfigurement that orthodontics alone can not correct, provided: • the deformity or disfigurement is accompanied by a

documented clinically significant functional impairment, and there is a reasonable expectation that the procedure will result in meaningful functional improvement; or

• the orthognathic surgery is Medically Necessary as a result of tumor, trauma, disease or;

• the orthognathic surgery is performed prior to age 19 and is required as a result of severe congenital facial deformity or congenital condition.

Repeat or subsequent orthognathic surgeries for the same condition are covered only when the previous orthognathic surgery met the above requirements, and there is a high probability of significant additional improvement as determined by the utilization review Physician. HC-COV3 04-10

V1

Home Health Services • charges made for Home Health Services when you: require

skilled care; are unable to obtain the required care as an ambulatory outpatient; and do not require confinement in a Hospital or Other Health Care Facility. Home Health Services are provided only if Cigna has determined that the home is a medically appropriate setting. If you are a minor or an adult who is dependent upon others for nonskilled care and/or custodial services (e.g., bathing, eating, toileting), Home Health Services will be provided for you only during times when there is a family member or care giver present in the home to meet your nonskilled care and/or custodial services needs. Home Health Services are those skilled health care services that can be provided during visits by Other Health Care Professionals. The services of a home health aide are covered when rendered in direct support of skilled health care services provided by Other Health Care Professionals.

A visit is defined as a period of 2 hours or less. Home Health Services are subject to a maximum of 16 hours in total per day. Necessary consumable medical supplies and home infusion therapy administered or used by Other Health Care Professionals in providing Home Health Services are covered. Home Health Services do not include services by a person who is a member of your family or your Dependent’s family or who normally resides in your house or your Dependent’s house even if that person is an Other Health Care Professional. Skilled nursing services or private duty nursing services provided in the home are subject to the Home Health Services benefit terms, conditions and benefit limitations. Physical, occupational, and other Short-Term Rehabilitative Therapy services provided in the home are not subject to the Home Health Services benefit limitations in the Schedule, but are subject to the benefit limitations described under Short-term Rehabilitative Therapy Maximum shown in The Schedule.

HC-COV5 04-10

V1

Hospice Care Services • charges made for a person who has been diagnosed as

having six months or fewer to live, due to Terminal Illness, for the following Hospice Care Services provided under a Hospice Care Program: • by a Hospice Facility for Bed and Board and Services and

Supplies; • by a Hospice Facility for services provided on an

outpatient basis; • by a Physician for professional services; • by a Psychologist, social worker, family counselor or

ordained minister for individual and family counseling; • for pain relief treatment, including drugs, medicines and

medical supplies; • by an Other Health Care Facility for: • part-time or intermittent nursing care by or under the

supervision of a Nurse; • part-time or intermittent services of an Other Health

Care Professional; • physical, occupational and speech therapy; • medical supplies; drugs and medicines lawfully dispensed

only on the written prescription of a Physician; and laboratory services; but only to the extent such charges would have been payable under the policy if the person had remained or been Confined in a Hospital or Hospice Facility.

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The following charges for Hospice Care Services are not included as Covered Expenses: • for the services of a person who is a member of your family

or your Dependent’s family or who normally resides in your house or your Dependent’s house;

• for any period when you or your Dependent is not under the care of a Physician;

• for services or supplies not listed in the Hospice Care Program;

• for any curative or life-prolonging procedures; • to the extent that any other benefits are payable for those

expenses under the policy; • for services or supplies that are primarily to aid you or your

Dependent in daily living; HC-COV6 04-10

V1

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Mental Health Services are services that are required to treat a disorder that impairs the behavior, emotional reaction or thought processes. In determining benefits payable, charges made for the treatment of any physiological conditions related to Mental Health will not be considered to be charges made for treatment of Mental Health. Substance Use Disorder is defined as the psychological or physical dependence on alcohol or other mind-altering drugs that requires diagnosis, care, and treatment. In determining benefits payable, charges made for the treatment of any physiological conditions related to rehabilitation services for alcohol or drug abuse or addiction will not be considered to be charges made for treatment of Substance Use Disorder. Inpatient Mental Health Services Services that are provided by a Hospital while you or your Dependent is Confined in a Hospital for the treatment and evaluation of Mental Health. Inpatient Mental Health Services include Mental Health Residential Treatment Services. Mental Health Residential Treatment Services are services provided by a Hospital for the evaluation and treatment of the psychological and social functional disturbances that are a result of subacute Mental Health conditions. Mental Health Residential Treatment Center means an institution which specializes in the treatment of psychological and social disturbances that are the result of Mental Health conditions; provides a subacute, structured, psychotherapeutic treatment program, under the supervision of Physicians; provides 24-hour care, in which a person lives in an open setting; and is licensed in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency as a residential treatment center.

A person is considered confined in a Mental Health Residential Treatment Center when she/he is a registered bed patient in a Mental Health Residential Treatment Center upon the recommendation of a Physician. Outpatient Mental Health Services Services of Providers who are qualified to treat Mental Health when treatment is provided on an outpatient basis, while you or your Dependent is not Confined in a Hospital, and is provided in an individual, group or Mental Health Partial Hospitalization or Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program. Covered services include, but are not limited to, outpatient treatment of conditions such as: anxiety or depression which interfere with daily functioning; emotional adjustment or concerns related to chronic conditions, such as psychosis or depression; emotional reactions associated with marital problems or divorce; child/adolescent problems of conduct or poor impulse control; affective disorders; suicidal or homicidal threats or acts; eating disorders; or acute exacerbation of chronic Mental Health conditions (crisis intervention and relapse prevention) and outpatient testing and assessment. Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Services are rendered not less than 4 hours and not more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period by a certified/licensed Mental Health program in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency. A Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program consists of distinct levels or phases of treatment that are provided by a certified/licensed Mental Health program in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency. Intensive Outpatient Therapy Programs provide a combination of individual, family and/or group therapy in a day, totaling nine or more hours in a week. Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Services Services provided for rehabilitation, while you or your Dependent is Confined in a Hospital, when required for the diagnosis and treatment of abuse or addiction to alcohol and/or drugs. Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Services include Residential Treatment services. Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Services are services provided by a Hospital for the evaluation and treatment of the psychological and social functional disturbances that are a result of subacute Substance Use Disorder conditions. Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Center means an institution which specializes in the treatment of psychological and social disturbances that are the result of Substance Use Disorder; provides a subacute, structured, psychotherapeutic treatment program, under the supervision of Physicians; provides 24-hour care, in which a person lives in an open setting; and is licensed in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency as a residential treatment center.

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A person is considered confined in a Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Center when she/he is a registered bed patient in a Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Center upon the recommendation of a Physician. Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Services Services provided for the diagnosis and treatment of abuse or addiction to alcohol and/or drugs, while you or your Dependent is not Confined in a Hospital, including outpatient rehabilitation in an individual, a group, or a Substance Use Disorder Partial Hospitalization or Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program. Substance Use Disorder Partial Hospitalization services are rendered not less than 4 hours and not more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period by a certified/licensed Substance Use Disorder program in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency. A Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program consists of distinct levels or phases of treatment that are provided by a certified/licensed Substance Use Disorder program in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency. Intensive Outpatient Therapy Programs provide a combination of individual, family and/or group therapy in a day, totaling nine, or more hours in a week. Substance Use Disorder Detoxification Services Detoxification and related medical ancillary services are provided when required for the diagnosis and treatment of addiction to alcohol and/or drugs. Cigna will decide, based on the Medical Necessity of each situation, whether such services will be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Exclusions The following are specifically excluded from Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services: • treatment of disorders which have been diagnosed as

organic mental disorders associated with permanent dysfunction of the brain.

• developmental disorders, including but not limited to, developmental reading disorders, developmental arithmetic disorders, developmental language disorders or developmental articulation disorders.

• counseling for activities of an educational nature. • counseling for borderline intellectual functioning. • counseling for occupational problems. • counseling related to consciousness raising. • vocational or religious counseling. • I.Q. testing. • custodial care, including but not limited to geriatric day

care. • psychological testing on children requested by or for a

school system.

• occupational/recreational therapy programs even if combined with supportive therapy for age-related cognitive decline.

HC-COV481 10-15

Durable Medical Equipment • charges made for purchase or rental of Durable Medical

Equipment that is ordered or prescribed by a Physician and provided by a vendor approved by Cigna for use outside a Hospital or Other Health Care Facility. Coverage for repair, replacement or duplicate equipment is provided only when required due to anatomical change and/or reasonable wear and tear. All maintenance and repairs that result from a person’s misuse are the person’s responsibility. Coverage for Durable Medical Equipment is limited to the lowest-cost alternative as determined by the utilization review Physician.

Durable Medical Equipment is defined as items which are designed for and able to withstand repeated use by more than one person; customarily serve a medical purpose; generally are not useful in the absence of Injury or Sickness; are appropriate for use in the home; and are not disposable. Such equipment includes, but is not limited to, crutches, hospital beds, respirators, wheel chairs, and dialysis machines. Durable Medical Equipment items that are not covered include but are not limited to those that are listed below: • Bed Related Items: bed trays, over the bed tables, bed

wedges, pillows, custom bedroom equipment, mattresses, including nonpower mattresses, custom mattresses and posturepedic mattresses.

• Bath Related Items: bath lifts, nonportable whirlpools, bathtub rails, toilet rails, raised toilet seats, bath benches, bath stools, hand held showers, paraffin baths, bath mats, and spas.

• Chairs, Lifts and Standing Devices: computerized or gyroscopic mobility systems, roll about chairs, geriatric chairs, hip chairs, seat lifts (mechanical or motorized), patient lifts (mechanical or motorized – manual hydraulic lifts are covered if patient is two-person transfer), and auto tilt chairs.

• Fixtures to Real Property: ceiling lifts and wheelchair ramps.

• Car/Van Modifications. • Air Quality Items: room humidifiers, vaporizers, air

purifiers and electrostatic machines. • Blood/Injection Related Items: blood pressure cuffs,

centrifuges, nova pens and needleless injectors. • Other Equipment: heat lamps, heating pads, cryounits,

cryotherapy machines, electronic-controlled therapy units,

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ultraviolet cabinets, sheepskin pads and boots, postural drainage board, AC/DC adaptors, enuresis alarms, magnetic equipment, scales (baby and adult), stair gliders, elevators, saunas, any exercise equipment and diathermy machines.

HC-COV8 04-10

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External Prosthetic Appliances and Devices • charges made or ordered by a Physician for: the initial

purchase and fitting of external prosthetic appliances and devices available only by prescription which are necessary for the alleviation or correction of Injury, Sickness or congenital defect. Coverage for External Prosthetic Appliances is limited to the most appropriate and cost effective alternative as determined by the utilization review Physician.

External prosthetic appliances and devices shall include prostheses/prosthetic appliances and devices, orthoses and orthotic devices; braces; and splints. Prostheses/prosthetic Appliances and Devices Prostheses/prosthetic appliances and devices are defined as fabricated replacements for missing body parts. Prostheses/prosthetic appliances and devices include, but are not limited to: • basic limb prostheses; • terminal devices such as hands or hooks; and • speech prostheses. Orthoses and Orthotic Devices Orthoses and orthotic devices are defined as orthopedic appliances or apparatuses used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities. Coverage is provided for custom foot orthoses and other orthoses as follows: • Nonfoot orthoses – only the following nonfoot orthoses are

covered: • rigid and semirigid custom fabricated orthoses; • semirigid prefabricated and flexible orthoses; and • rigid prefabricated orthoses including preparation, fitting

and basic additions, such as bars and joints. • Custom foot orthoses – custom foot orthoses are only

covered as follows: • for persons with impaired peripheral sensation and/or

altered peripheral circulation (e.g. diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease);

• when the foot orthosis is an integral part of a leg brace and is necessary for the proper functioning of the brace;

• when the foot orthosis is for use as a replacement or substitute for missing parts of the foot (e.g. amputated

toes) and is necessary for the alleviation or correction of Injury, Sickness or congenital defect; and

• for persons with neurologic or neuromuscular condition (e.g. cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, spina bifida) producing spasticity, malalignment, or pathological positioning of the foot and there is reasonable expectation of improvement.

The following are specifically excluded orthoses and orthotic devices: • prefabricated foot orthoses; • cranial banding and/or cranial orthoses. Other similar

devices are excluded except when used postoperatively for synostotic plagiocephaly. When used for this indication, the cranial orthosis will be subject to the limitations and maximums of the External Prosthetic Appliances and Devices benefit;

• orthosis shoes, shoe additions, procedures for foot orthopedic shoes, shoe modifications and transfers;

• orthoses primarily used for cosmetic rather than functional reasons; and

• orthoses primarily for improved athletic performance or sports participation.

Braces A Brace is defined as an orthosis or orthopedic appliance that supports or holds in correct position any movable part of the body and that allows for motion of that part. The following braces are specifically excluded: Copes scoliosis braces. Splints A Splint is defined as an appliance for preventing movement of a joint or for the fixation of displaced or movable parts. Coverage for replacement of external prosthetic appliances and devices is limited to the following: • replacement due to regular wear. Replacement for damage

due to abuse or misuse by the person will not be covered. • replacement will be provided when anatomic change has

rendered the external prosthetic appliance or device ineffective. Anatomic change includes significant weight gain or loss, atrophy and/or growth.

• Coverage for replacement is limited as follows: • no more than once every 24 months for persons 19 years

of age and older; • no more than once every 12 months for persons 18 years

of age and under; and • replacement due to a surgical alteration or revision of the

site.

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The following are specifically excluded external prosthetic appliances and devices: • external and internal power enhancements or power controls

for prosthetic limbs and terminal devices; and • myoelectric prostheses peripheral nerve stimulators. HC-COV9 04-10

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Infertility Services • charges made for services related to diagnosis of infertility

and treatment of infertility once a condition of infertility has been diagnosed. Services include, but are not limited to: infertility drugs which are administered or provided by a Physician; approved surgeries and other therapeutic procedures that have been demonstrated in existing peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scientific literature to have a reasonable likelihood of resulting in pregnancy; laboratory tests; sperm washing or preparation; artificial insemination; diagnostic evaluations; gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT); in vitro fertilization (IVF); zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT); and the services of an embryologist.

Infertility is defined as the inability of opposite sex partners to achieve conception after one year of unprotected intercourse; or the inability of a woman to achieve conception after six trials of artificial insemination over a one-year period. This benefit includes diagnosis and treatment of both male and female infertility. However, the following are specifically excluded infertility services: • reversal of male and female voluntary sterilization; • infertility services when the infertility is caused by or

related to voluntary sterilization; • donor charges and services; • cryopreservation of donor sperm and eggs; and • any experimental, investigational or unproven infertility

procedures or therapies. HC-COV11 04-10

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Short-Term Rehabilitative Therapy Short-term Rehabilitative Therapy that is part of a rehabilitation program, including physical, speech, occupational, cognitive, osteopathic manipulative, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation therapy, when provided in the most medically appropriate setting. The following limitation applies to Short-term Rehabilitative Therapy: • occupational therapy is provided only for purposes of

enabling persons to perform the activities of daily living after an Illness or Injury or Sickness.

Short-term Rehabilitative Therapy services that are not covered include but are not limited to: • sensory integration therapy, group therapy; treatment of

dyslexia; behavior modification or myofunctional therapy for dysfluency, such as stuttering or other involuntarily acted conditions without evidence of an underlying medical condition or neurological disorder;

• treatment for functional articulation disorder such as correction of tongue thrust, lisp, verbal apraxia or swallowing dysfunction that is not based on an underlying diagnosed medical condition or Injury; and

• maintenance or preventive treatment consisting of routine, long term or non-Medically Necessary care provided to prevent recurrence or to maintain the patient’s current status.

Multiple outpatient services provided on the same day constitute one day. Services that are provided by a chiropractic Physician are not covered. These services include the conservative management of acute neuromusculoskeletal conditions through manipulation and ancillary physiological treatment rendered to restore motion, reduce pain and improve function. Chiropractic Care Services Charges made for diagnostic and treatment services utilized in an office setting by chiropractic Physicians. Chiropractic treatment includes the conservative management of acute neuromusculoskeletal conditions through manipulation and ancillary physiological treatment rendered to specific joints to restore motion, reduce pain, and improve function. The following limitation applies to Chiropractic Care Services: • occupational therapy is provided only for purposes of

enabling persons to perform the activities of daily living after an Injury or Sickness.

Chiropractic Care services that are not covered include but are not limited to: • services of a chiropractor which are not within his scope of

practice, as defined by state law; • charges for care not provided in an office setting; • maintenance or treatment consisting of routine, long term

or non-Medically Necessary care provided to prevent recurrence or to maintain the patient’s current status;

• vitamin therapy. HC-COV13 04-10

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Alternative Therapies and Non-traditional Medical Services Charges for Alternative Therapies and Non-traditional medical services limited to $1,000 per calendar year. Alternative Therapies and Non-traditional medicine include services provided by an Herbalist, or Naturopath, or for Massage Therapy when these services are provided for a covered condition outside the United States in accordance with customary local practice and the practitioner is operating within the scope of his/her license, and the treatment is medically necessary, cost-effective, and provided in an appropriate setting. HC-COV235 05-12

Breast Reconstruction and Breast Prostheses • charges made for reconstructive surgery following a

mastectomy; benefits include: surgical services for reconstruction of the breast on which surgery was performed; surgical services for reconstruction of the non-diseased breast to produce symmetrical appearance; postoperative breast prostheses; and mastectomy bras and prosthetics, limited to the lowest cost alternative available that meets prosthetic placement needs. During all stages of mastectomy, treatment of physical complications, including lymphedema therapy, are covered.

Reconstructive Surgery • charges made for reconstructive surgery or therapy to repair

or correct a severe physical deformity or disfigurement which is accompanied by functional deficit; (other than abnormalities of the jaw or conditions related to TMJ disorder) provided that: the surgery or therapy restores or improves function; reconstruction is required as a result of Medically Necessary, non-cosmetic surgery; or the surgery or therapy is performed prior to age 19 and is required as a result of the congenital absence or agenesis (lack of formation or development) of a body part. Repeat or subsequent surgeries for the same condition are covered only when there is the probability of significant additional improvement as determined by the utilization review Physician.

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Transplant Services • charges made for human organ and tissue Transplant

services which include solid organ and bone marrow/stem cell procedures. This coverage is subject to the following conditions and limitations.

Transplant services include the recipient’s medical, surgical and Hospital services; inpatient immunosuppressive medications; and costs for organ or bone marrow/stem cell

procurement. Transplant services are covered only if they are required to perform any of the following human to human organ or tissue transplants: allogeneic bone marrow/stem cell, autologous bone marrow/stem cell, cornea, heart, heart/lung, kidney, kidney/pancreas, liver, lung, pancreas or intestine which includes small bowel-liver or multi-visceral. Cornea transplants are not covered at Cigna LIFESOURCE Transplant Network® facilities. Transplant services, including cornea, received at participating facilities specifically contracted with Cigna for those Transplant services, other than Cigna LIFESOURCE Transplant Network® facilities, are payable at the U.S. In-Network level. Transplant services received at any other facilities, including Non-Participating Providers and Participating Providers not specifically contracted with Cigna for Transplant services, are covered at the Out-of-Network level. Coverage for organ procurement costs are limited to costs directly related to the procurement of an organ, from a cadaver or a live donor. Organ procurement costs shall consist of surgery necessary for organ removal, organ transportation and the transportation (refer to Transplant Travel Services), hospitalization and surgery of a live donor. Compatibility testing undertaken prior to procurement is covered if Medically Necessary. Costs related to the search for, and identification of a bone marrow or stem cell donor for an allogeneic transplant are also covered. Transplant Travel Services (U.S. In-Network Coverage Only) Charges made for non-taxable travel expenses incurred by you in connection with a preapproved organ/tissue transplant are covered subject to the following conditions and limitations. Transplant travel benefits are not available for cornea transplants. Benefits for transportation and lodging are available to you only if you are the recipient of a preapproved organ/tissue transplant from a designated Cigna LIFESOURCE Transplant Network® facility. The term recipient is defined to include a person receiving authorized transplant related services during any of the following: evaluation, candidacy, transplant event, or post-transplant care. Travel expenses for the person receiving the transplant will include charges for: transportation to and from the transplant site (including charges for a rental car used during a period of care at the transplant facility); and lodging while at, or traveling to and from the transplant site. In addition to your coverage for the charges associated with the items above, such charges will also be considered covered travel expenses for one companion to accompany you. The term companion includes your spouse, a member of your family, your legal guardian, or any person not related to you, but actively involved as your caregiver who is at least 18 years of age. The following are specifically excluded travel expenses: any expenses that if reimbursed would be taxable income, travel costs incurred due to travel within 60 miles of

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your home; food and meals; laundry bills; telephone bills; alcohol or tobacco products; and charges for transportation that exceed coach class rates. These benefits are only available when the covered person is the recipient of an organ/tissue transplant. Travel expenses for the designated live donor for a covered recipient are covered subject to the same conditions and limitations noted above. Charges for the expenses of a donor companion are not covered. No benefits are available when the covered person is a donor.

HC-COV482 12-15

Prescription Drug Benefits (purchased outside the United States) If you or any one of your Dependents, while insured for Prescription Drug Benefits, incurs expenses for charges made by a Pharmacy, for Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies ordered by a Physician outside the United States, Cigna will provide coverage for those expenses as shown in the Medical Schedule. Coverage also includes Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies dispensed for a prescription issued to you or your Dependents by a licensed dentist for the prevention of infection or pain in conjunction with a dental procedure. Coverage for Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies purchased at a Pharmacy is subject to the Coinsurance shown in the Schedule. Please refer to the Schedule for any required Coinsurance, or Maximums if applicable. Exclusions: No payment will be made for the following expenses:

• drugs available over the counter that do not require a prescription by applicable law;

• any drug that is a pharmaceutical alternative to an over-the-counter drug other than insulin;

• a drug class in which at least one of the drugs is available over the counter and the drugs in the class are deemed to be therapeutically equivalent as determined by the P&T Committee;

• any injectable drugs that require Physician supervision and are not typically considered self-administered drugs. The following are examples of Physician supervised drugs: Injectables used to treat hemophilia and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), chemotherapy injectables and endocrine and metabolic agents;

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs used for purposes other than those approved by the FDA unless

the drug is recognized for the treatment of the particular indication in one of the standard reference compendia (The United States Pharmacopeia Drug Information, The American Medical Association Drug Evaluations; or The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information) or in medical literature. Medical literature means scientific studies published in a peer-reviewed national professional medical journal;

• prescription vitamins (other than prenatal vitamins), and dietary supplements;

• anabolic steroids;

• diet pills or appetite suppressants (anorectics);

• prescription smoking cessation products;

• biological products for allergy immunization, biological sera, blood, blood plasma and other blood products or fractions and medications;

• drugs used for cosmetic purposes such as drugs used to reduce wrinkles, drugs to promote hair growth as well as drugs used to control perspiration and fade cream products;

• replacement of Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies due to loss or theft;

• drugs used to enhance athletic performance;

• drugs which are to be taken by or administered to you while you are a patient in a licensed Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, rest home or similar institution which operates on its premises or allows to be operated on its premises a facility for dispensing pharmaceuticals;

• prescriptions more than one year from the original date of issue.

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Prescription Drug Benefits The Schedule

This section describes coverage for Prescriptions obtained inside the United States only. Prescriptions obtained outside of the United States are covered under the Preferred Provider Medical Benefits section of this certificate.

For You and Your Dependents This plan provides Prescription Drug benefits for Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies provided by Pharmacies as shown in this Schedule. To receive Prescription Drug Benefits, you and your Dependents may be required to pay a portion of the Covered Expenses for Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies. That portion includes any applicable Coinsurance.

Coinsurance The term Coinsurance means the percentage of Charges for covered Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies that you or your Dependent are required to pay under this plan. Charges The term Charges means the amount charged by the Insurance Company to the plan when the Pharmacy is a Participating Pharmacy, and it means the actual billed charges when the Pharmacy is a non-Participating Pharmacy. Oral Chemotherapy Medication Prescription oral chemotherapy medication that is used to kill or slow the growth of cancerous cells is covered at Participating Pharmacies at 100% and if applicable, at Non-Participating Pharmacies on a basis no less favorable than the out of network medical cost-share for injectable/IV chemotherapy.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS PARTICIPATING

PHARMACY

Non-PARTICIPATING PHARMACY

Retail Prescription Drugs The amount you pay for each 30-day supply

The amount you pay for each 30-day supply

Medications required as part of preventive care services (detailed information is available at www.healthcare.gov) are covered at 100% with no copayment or deductible.

Merck Brand Prescription Drugs $0 per prescription order or refill $0 per prescription order or refill Merck Brand Prescription Drugs with a generic equivalent (with exception of Womens contraceptives)

20% 20%

Non-Merck Prescription Drugs* 20% 20%

* Designated as per generally-accepted industry sources and adopted by the Insurance Company

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BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS PARTICIPATING

PHARMACY

Non-PARTICIPATING PHARMACY

Home Delivery Prescription Drugs The amount you pay for each 90-day supply

The amount you pay for each 90-day supply

Medications required as part of preventive care services (detailed information is available at www.healthcare.gov) are covered at 100% with no copayment or deductible.

Merck BrandPrescription Drugs $0 per prescription order or refill U.S. In-Network coverage only Merck Brand Prescription Drugs with a generic equivalent (with exception of Womens contraceptives)

20% U.S. In-Network coverage only

Non-Merck Prescription Drugs*

20%

U.S. In-Network coverage only

* Designated as per generally-accepted industry sources and adopted by the Insurance Company

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Prescription Drug Benefits For You and Your Dependents

Covered Expenses If you or any one of your Dependents, while insured for Prescription Drug Benefits, incurs expenses for charges made by a Pharmacy, for Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies ordered by a Physician, Cigna will provide coverage for those expenses as shown in the Schedule. Coverage also includes Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies dispensed for a prescription issued to you or your Dependents by a licensed dentist for the prevention of infection or pain in conjunction with a dental procedure. When you or a Dependent is issued a prescription for Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies as part of the rendering of Emergency Services and that prescription cannot reasonably be filled by a Participating Pharmacy, the prescription will be covered by Cigna, as if filled by a Participating Pharmacy.

Limitations Each Prescription Order or refill shall be limited as follows: • up to a consecutive 30-day supply at a retail Pharmacy

unless limited by the drug manufacturer's packaging; or • up to a consecutive 90-day supply at a home delivery

Pharmacy, unless limited by the drug manufacturer's packaging; or

• to a dosage and/or dispensing limit as determined by the P&T Committee.

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Coverage for certain Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies requires your Physician to obtain authorization prior to prescribing. If your Physician wishes to request coverage for Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies for which prior authorization is required, your Physician may call or complete the appropriate prior authorization form and fax it to Cigna to request a prior authorization for coverage of the Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies. Your Physician should make this request before writing the prescription. If the request is approved, your Physician will receive confirmation. The authorization will be processed in our claim system to allow you to have coverage for those Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies. The length of the authorization will depend on the diagnosis and Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies. When your Physician advises you that coverage for the Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies has

been approved, you should contact the Pharmacy to fill the prescription(s). If the request is denied, your Physician and you will be notified that coverage for the Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies is not authorized. If you disagree with a coverage decision, you may appeal that decision in accordance with the provisions of the policy, by submitting a written request stating why the Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies should be covered. If you have questions about a specific prior authorization request, you should call Member Services at the toll-free number on the ID card. All drugs newly approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are designated as either non-Preferred or non-Prescription Drug List drugs until the P&T Committee clinically evaluates the Prescription Drug for a different designation. Prescription Drugs that represent an advance over available therapy according to the FDA will be reviewed by the P&T Committee within six months after FDA approval. Prescription Drugs that appear to have therapeutic qualities similar to those of an already marketed drug according to the FDA, will not be reviewed by the P&T Committee for at least six months after FDA approval. In the case of compelling clinical data, an ad hoc group will be formed to make an interim decision on the merits of a Prescription Drug. HC-PHR2 04-10

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Your Payments Coverage for Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies purchased at a Pharmacy is subject to the Coinsurance shown in the Schedule. Please refer to the Schedule for any required Coinsurance, or Maximums if applicable. HC-PHR3 04-10

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Exclusions No payment will be made for the following expenses: • drugs available over the counter that do not require a

prescription by federal or state law; • any drug that is a pharmaceutical alternative to an over-the-

counter drug other than insulin; • a drug class in which at least one of the drugs is available

over the counter and the drugs in the class are deemed to be therapeutically equivalent as determined by the P&T Committee;

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• any injectable drugs that require Physician supervision and are not typically considered self-administered drugs. The following are examples of Physician supervised drugs: Injectables used to treat hemophilia and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), chemotherapy injectables and endocrine and metabolic agents.

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs used for purposes other than those approved by the FDA unless the drug is recognized for the treatment of the particular indication in one of the standard reference compendia (The United States Pharmacopeia Drug Information, The American Medical Association Drug Evaluations; or The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information) or in medical literature. Medical literature means scientific studies published in a peer-reviewed national professional medical journal;

• prescription vitamins (other than prenatal vitamins), dietary supplements unless state or federal law requires coverage of such drugs;

• prescription and nonprescription supplies (such as ostomy supplies), devices, and appliances other than Related Supplies;

• implantable contraceptive products; • diet pills or appetite suppressants (anorectics); • anabolic steroids; • prescription smoking cessation products, unless state or

federal law requires coverage of such products; • biological products for allergy immunization, biological

sera, blood, blood plasma and other blood products or fractions and medications;

• drugs used for cosmetic purposes such as drugs used to reduce wrinkles, drugs to promote hair growth as well as drugs used to control perspiration and fade cream products;

• replacement of Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies due to loss or theft;

• drugs used to enhance athletic performance; • drugs which are to be taken by or administered to you while

you are a patient in a licensed Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, rest home or similar institution which operates on its premises or allows to be operated on its premises a facility for dispensing pharmaceuticals;

• prescriptions more than one year from the original date of issue;

• any drugs that are experimental or investigational as described under the Medical “Exclusions” section of your certificate.

Other limitations are shown in the Medical “Exclusions” section of your certificate. HC-PHR4 05-12

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Reimbursement/Filing a Claim When you or your Dependents purchase your Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies through a retail Participating Pharmacy, you pay any applicable Coinsurance shown in the Schedule at the time of purchase. You do not need to file a claim form. If you or your Dependents purchase your Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies through a non-Participating Pharmacy, you pay the full cost at the time of purchase. You must submit a claim form to be reimbursed. To purchase Prescription Drugs or Related Supplies from a home delivery Participating Pharmacy, see your home delivery drug introductory kit for details, or contact member services for assistance. See your Employer's Benefit Plan Administrator to obtain the appropriate claim form. HC-PHR5 04-10

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Cigna Vision

The Schedule For You and Your Dependents

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL U.S. IN-NETWORK U.S. OUT-OF-NETWORK

Examinations

One Eye Exam every 24 Consecutive months

80% 80%

80%

Lenses & Frames

Not Covered Not Covered Not Covered

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Vision Benefits For You and Your Dependents

Covered Expenses Benefits Include: Examinations – one vision and eye health evaluation including but not limited to eye health examination, dilation, refraction and prescription for glasses.

Expenses Not Covered Covered Expenses will not include, and no payment will be made for: • Orthoptic or vision training and any associated

supplemental testing. • Spectacle lens treatments, “add ons”, or lens coatings not

shown as covered in the Schedule. • Two pair of glasses, in lieu of bifocals or trifocals. • Prescription sunglasses. • Medical or surgical treatment of the eyes. • Any eye examination, or any corrective eyewear, required

by an employer as a condition of employment. • Magnification or low vision aids. • Any non-prescription eyeglasses, lenses, or contact lenses.

• Safety glasses or lenses required for employment. • VDT (video display terminal)/computer eyeglass benefit. • Charges in excess of the usual and customary charge for the

service or materials. • Charges incurred after the Policy ends or the Insured's

coverage under the Policy ends, except as stated in the Policy.

• Experimental or non-conventional treatment or device. • High Index lenses of any material type. • Lens treatments or “add-ons”, except rose tints (#1 & #2),

and oversize lenses. • For or in connection with experimental procedures or

treatment methods not approved by the American Optometric Association or the appropriate vision specialty society.

• Any injury or illness when paid or payable by Workers’ Compensation or similar law, or which is work-related.

• Claims submitted and received in-excess of one year (365 days) from the original Date of Service.

Other Limitations are shown in the Exclusions and General Limitations section. HC-VIS2 04-10

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Cigna Dental Preferred Provider Insurance

The Schedule For You and Your Dependents (Active Employees Only) The Dental Benefits Plan offered by your Employer includes Participating and non-Participating Providers.

Participating Provider Payment Participating Provider services are paid based on the Contracted Fee agreed upon by the provider and the Insurance Company. Non-Participating Provider Payment U.S. Non-Participating Provider services are paid based on the Maximum Reimbursable Charge. For this plan, the Maximum Reimbursable Charge is calculated at the 80th percentile of all provider charges in the geographic area.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Classes I, II, III, V Calendar Year Maximum $2,000

Class IV Lifetime Maximum $1,500 Class I

Preventive Care 100%

Class II

Basic Restorative 100%

Class III

Major Restorative 50%

Class IV

Orthodontia 50%

Class V

Implants

80%

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Covered Dental Expense Covered Dental Expense means that portion of a Dentist’s charge that is payable for a service delivered to a covered person provided: • the service is ordered or prescribed by a Dentist; • is essential for the Necessary care of teeth; • the service is within the scope of coverage limitations; • the maximum benefit in The Schedule has not been

exceeded; • the charge does not exceed the amount allowed under the

Alternate Benefit Provision; • for Class I, II or III the service is started and completed

while coverage is in effect, except for services described in the “Benefits Extension” section.

Alternate Benefit Provision If more than one covered service will treat a dental condition, payment is limited to the least costly service provided it is a professionally accepted, necessary and appropriate treatment. If the covered person requests or accepts a more costly covered service, he or she is responsible for expenses that exceed the amount covered for the least costly service. Therefore, Cigna recommends Predetermination of Benefits before major treatment begins. Predetermination of Benefits Predetermination of Benefits is a voluntary review of a Dentist’s proposed treatment plan and expected charges. It is not preauthorization of service and is not required. The treatment plan should include supporting pre-operative x-rays and other diagnostic materials as requested by Cigna's dental consultant. If there is a change in the treatment plan, a revised plan should be submitted. Cigna will determine covered dental expenses for the proposed treatment plan. If there is no Predetermination of Benefits, Cigna will determine covered dental expenses when it receives a claim. Review of proposed treatment is advised whenever extensive dental work is recommended when charges exceed $200. Predetermination of Benefits is not a guarantee of a set payment. Payment is based on the services that are actually delivered and the coverage in force at the time services are completed.

Covered Services The following section lists covered dental services. Cigna may agree to cover expenses for a service not listed. To be considered the service should be identified using the American Dental Association Uniform Code of Dental Procedures and Nomenclature, or by description and then submitted to Cigna. HC-DEN1 04-10

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Dental PPO – Participating and Non-Participating Providers Plan payment for a covered service delivered by a Participating Provider is the Contracted Fee for that procedure, times the benefit percentage that applies to the class of service, as specified in the Schedule. The covered person is responsible for the balance of the Contracted Fee. Plan payment for a covered service delivered by a non-Participating Provider is the Maximum Reimbursable Charge for that procedure, times the benefit percentage that applies to the class of service, as specified in the Schedule. The covered person is responsible for the balance of the non-Participating Provider’s actual charge. HC-DEN2 04-10

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Class I Services – Diagnostic and Preventive Clinical oral examination – Only 2 per person per calendar year. Palliative (emergency) treatment of dental pain, minor procedures, when no other definitive Dental Services are performed. (Any x-ray taken in connection with such treatment is a separate Dental Service.) X-rays – Complete series or Panoramic (Panorex) – Only one per person, including panoramic film, in any 3 calendar years. Bitewing x-rays – Only 2 charges per person per calendar year. Prophylaxis (Cleaning), including Periodontal maintenance procedures (following active therapy) – Only 2 per person per calendar year. Topical application of fluoride (excluding prophylaxis) – Limited to persons less than 19 years old. Only 1 per person per calendar year. Topical application of sealant, per tooth, on a posterior tooth – Only 1 treatment per tooth in any 3 calendar years. Space Maintainers, fixed unilateral – Limited to nonorthodontic treatment. HC-DEN3 04-10

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Class II Services – Basic Restorations, Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontic Maintenance and Oral Surgery Amalgam Filling Composite/Resin Filling Root Canal Therapy – Any x-ray, test, laboratory exam or follow-up care is part of the allowance for root canal therapy and not a separate Dental Service. Osseous Surgery – Flap entry and closure is part of the allowance for osseous surgery and not a separate Dental Service. Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing – Entire Mouth Adjustments – Complete Denture

Any adjustment of or repair to a denture within 6 months of its installation is not a separate Dental Service.

Recement Bridge Routine Extractions Surgical Removal of Erupted Tooth Requiring Elevation of Mucoperiosteal Flap and Removal of Bone and/or Section of Tooth

Removal of Impacted Tooth, Soft Tissue Removal of Impacted Tooth, Partially Bony Removal of Impacted Tooth, Completely Bony

Local anesthetic, analgesic and routine postoperative care for extractions and other oral surgery procedures are not separately reimbursed but are considered as part of the submitted fee for the global surgical procedure. General Anesthesia – Paid as a separate benefit only when Medically or Dentally Necessary, as determined by Cigna, and when administered in conjunction with complex oral surgical procedures which are covered under this plan. I. V. Sedation – Paid as a separate benefit only when Medically or Dentally Necessary, as determined by Cigna, and when administered in conjunction with complex oral surgical procedures which are covered under this plan. HC-DEN4 04-10

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Class III Services - Major Restorations, Dentures and Bridgework Crowns Note: Crown restorations are Dental Services only when the tooth, as a result of extensive caries or fracture, cannot be restored with amalgam, composite/resin, silicate, acrylic or plastic restoration.

Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal

Full Cast, High Noble Metal Three-Fourths Cast, Metallic

Removable Appliances Complete (Full) Dentures, Upper or Lower Partial Dentures Lower, Cast Metal Base with Resin Saddles (including any conventional clasps, rests and teeth) Upper, Cast Metal Base with Resin Saddles (including any conventional clasps rests and teeth)

Fixed Appliances Bridge Pontics - Cast High Noble Metal Bridge Pontics - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal Bridge Pontics - Resin with High Noble Metal Retainer Crowns - Resin with High Noble Metal Retainer Crowns - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal Retainer Crowns - Full Cast High Noble Metal

Prosthesis Over Implant – A prosthetic device, supported by an implant or implant abutment is a Covered Expense. Replacement of any type of prosthesis with a prosthesis supported by an implant or implant abutment is only payable if the existing prosthesis is at least 5 calendar years old, is not serviceable and cannot be repaired. HC-DEN5 04-10

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Class IV Services - Orthodontics Each month of active treatment is a separate Dental Service. Covered Expenses include:

Orthodontic work-up including x-rays, diagnostic casts and treatment plan and the first month of active treatment including all active treatment and retention appliances. Continued active treatment after the first month. Fixed or Removable Appliances - Only one appliance per person for tooth guidance or to control harmful habits.

The total amount payable for all expenses incurred for Orthodontics during a person’s lifetime will not be more than the Orthodontia Maximum shown in the Schedule. HC-DEN6 04-10

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Class V Services – Implants Covered Dental Expenses include: the surgical placement of the implant body or framework of any type; any device, index, or surgical template guide used for implant surgery; prefabricated or custom implant abutments; or removal of an

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existing implant. Implant removal is covered only if the implant is not serviceable and cannot be repaired. Implant coverage may have a separate deductible amount, yearly maximum and/or lifetime maximum as shown in The Schedule. HC-DEN8 04-10

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Dental Expenses Not Covered Covered Expenses will not include, and no payment will be made for: • services performed solely for cosmetic reasons; • replacement of a lost or stolen appliance; • replacement of a bridge, crown or denture within 5 years

after the date it was originally installed unless: the replacement is made necessary by the placement of an original opposing full denture or the necessary extraction of natural teeth; or the bridge, crown or denture, while in the mouth, has been damaged beyond repair as a result of an injury received while a person is insured for these benefits;

• any replacement of a bridge, crown or denture which is or can be made useable according to common dental standards;

• procedures, appliances or restorations (except full dentures) whose main purpose is to: change vertical dimension; diagnose or treat conditions or dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint; stabilize periodontally involved teeth; or restore occlusion;

• porcelain or acrylic veneers of crowns or pontics on, or replacing the upper and lower first, second and third molars;

• bite registrations; precision or semiprecision attachments; or splinting;

• instruction for plaque control, oral hygiene and diet; • dental services that do not meet common dental standards; • services that are deemed to be medical services; • services and supplies received from a Hospital; • services for which benefits are not payable according to the

“General Limitations” section. HC-DEX1 04-10

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Exclusions, Expenses Not Covered and General Limitations Exclusions and Expenses Not Covered Additional coverage limitations determined by plan or provider type are shown in the Schedule. Payment for the following is specifically excluded from this plan: • care for health conditions that are required by state or local

law to be treated in a public facility. • care required by state or federal law to be supplied by a

public school system or school district. • care for military service disabilities treatable through

governmental services if you are legally entitled to such treatment and facilities are reasonably available.

• for or in connection with an Injury or Sickness which is due to war, declared or undeclared, riot, civil commotion or police action.

• for claim payments that are illegal under applicable law. • charges which you are not obligated to pay or for which you

are not billed or for which you would not have been billed except that they were covered under this plan. For example, if Cigna determines that a provider or Pharmacy is or has waived, reduced, or forgiven any portion of its charges and/or any portion of Copayment, Deductible, and/or Coinsurance amount(s) you are required to pay for a Covered Service (as shown on The Schedule) without Cigna's express consent, then Cigna in its sole discretion shall have the right to deny the payment of benefits in connection with the Covered Service, or reduce the benefits in proportion to the amount of the Copayment, Deductible, and/or Coinsurance amounts waived, forgiven or reduced, regardless of whether the provider or Pharmacy represents that you remain responsible for any amounts that your plan does not cover. In the exercise of that discretion, Cigna shall have the right to require you to provide proof sufficient to Cigna that you have made your required cost share payment(s) prior to the payment of any benefits by Cigna. This exclusion includes, but is not limited to, charges of a non-Participating Provider who has agreed to charge you or charged you at an in-network benefits level or some other benefits level not otherwise applicable to the services received.

• charges arising out of or relating to any violation of a healthcare-related state or federal law or which themselves are a violation of a healthcare-related state or federal law.

• assistance in the activities of daily living, including but not limited to eating, bathing, dressing or other Custodial Services or self-care activities, homemaker services and services primarily for rest, domiciliary or convalescent care.

• for or in connection with experimental, investigational or unproven services. Experimental, investigational and unproven services are medical, surgical, diagnostic, psychiatric, substance use disorder or other health care technologies, supplies, treatments, procedures, drug or Biologic therapies or devices that are determined by the utilization review Physician to be:

• not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other appropriate regulatory agency to be lawfully marketed;

• not demonstrated, through existing peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scientific literature to be safe and effective for treating or diagnosing the condition or Sickness for which its use is proposed;

• the subject of review or approval by an Institutional Review Board for the proposed use except as provided in the “Clinical Trials” sections of this plan; or

• the subject of an ongoing phase I, II or III clinical trial, except for routine patient care costs related to qualified clinical trials as provided in the “Clinical Trials” sections of this plan.

In determining whether drug or Biologic therapies are experimental, investigational and unproven, the utilization review Physician may review, without limitation, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved labeling, the standard medical reference compendia and peer-reviewed, evidence-based scientific literature. The plan or policy shall not deny coverage for a drug therapy or device as experimental, investigational and unproven if the drug therapy or device is otherwise approved by the FDA to be lawfully marketed and is recognized for treatment of the prescribed indication in a prescription drug reference compendium approved by the Insurance Commissioner or substantially accepted peer reviewed medical literature. • cosmetic surgery and therapies. Cosmetic surgery or therapy

is defined as surgery or therapy performed to improve or alter appearance or self-esteem or to treat psychological symptomatology or psychosocial complaints related to one’s appearance including Idiopathic Short Stature Syndrome. However, reconstructive surgery and therapy are covered as provided in the “Reconstructive Surgery” section of Covered. Expenses. Cosmetic surgery and therapy does not include gender reassignment services consistent with World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recommendations.

• The following services are excluded from coverage regardless of clinical indications: Macromastia or Gynecomastia Surgeries; Abdominoplasty; Panniculectomy; Rhinoplasty; Blepharoplasty; Redundant skin surgery; Removal of skin tags; Acupressure; Craniosacral/cranial therapy; Dance therapy, Movement therapy; Applied kinesiology; Rolfing; Prolotherapy; and Extracorporeal

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shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.

• medical and surgical services, initial and repeat, intended for the treatment or control of obesity, except for treatment of clinically severe (morbid) obesity as shown in Covered Expenses, including: medical and surgical services to alter appearance or physical changes that are the result of any surgery performed for the management of obesity or clinically severe (morbid) obesity; and weight loss programs or treatments, whether prescribed or recommended by a Physician or under medical supervision.

• unless otherwise covered in this plan, for reports, evaluations, physical examinations, or hospitalization not required for health reasons including, but not limited to, employment, insurance or government licenses, and court-ordered, forensic or custodial evaluations.

• court-ordered treatment or hospitalization, unless such treatment is prescribed by a Physician and listed as covered in this plan.

• reversal of male or female voluntary sterilization procedures.

• any services or supplies for the treatment of male or female sexual dysfunction such as, but not limited to, treatment of erectile dysfunction (including penile implants), anorgasmy, and premature ejaculation.

• medical and Hospital care and costs for the infant child of a Dependent, unless this infant child is otherwise eligible under this plan.

• non-medical counseling and/or ancillary services, including but not limited to, Custodial Services, educational services, vocational counseling, training and rehabilitation services, behavioral training, biofeedback, neurofeedback, hypnosis, sleep therapy, return to work services, work hardening programs and driver safety courses.

• therapy or treatment intended primarily to improve or maintain general physical condition or for the purpose of enhancing job, school, athletic or recreational performance, including but not limited to routine, long term, or maintenance care which is provided after the resolution of the acute medical problem and when significant therapeutic improvement is not expected.

• consumable medical supplies other than ostomy supplies and urinary catheters. Excluded supplies include, but are not limited to bandages and other disposable medical supplies, skin preparations and test strips, except as specified in the “Home Health Services” or “Breast Reconstruction and Breast Prostheses” sections of this plan.

• private hospital rooms and/or private duty nursing except as provided under the Home Health Services provision.

• personal or comfort items such as personal care kits provided on admission to a Hospital, television, telephone, newborn infant photographs, complimentary meals, birth

announcements, and other articles which are not for the specific treatment of an Injury or Sickness.

• artificial aids including, but not limited to, corrective orthopedic shoes, arch supports, elastic stockings, garter belts, corsets, and wigs other than for scalp hair prostheses worn due to alopecia areata.

• hearing aids, including but not limited to semi-implantable hearing devices, audiant bone conductors and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHAs), except as covered under this plan as shown in the Covered Expenses section. A hearing aid is any device that amplifies sound.

• aids or devices that assist with nonverbal communications, including but not limited to communication boards, prerecorded speech devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Braille typewriters, visual alert systems for the deaf and memory books except as shown in the Covered Expenses section for treatment of autism.

• eyeglass lenses and frames and contact lenses (except for the first pair of contact lenses for treatment of keratoconus or post-cataract surgery).

• eye exercises and surgical treatment for the correction of a refractive error, including radial keratotomy.

• all noninjectable prescription drugs, injectable prescription drugs that do not require Physician supervision and are typically considered self-administered drugs, nonprescription drugs, and investigational and experimental drugs, except as provided in this plan.

• routine foot care, including the paring and removing of corns and calluses or trimming of nails. However, services associated with foot care for diabetes and peripheral vascular disease are covered when Medically Necessary.

• membership costs or fees associated with health clubs, weight loss programs and smoking cessation programs.

• genetic screening or pre-implantations genetic screening. General population-based genetic screening is a testing method performed in the absence of any symptoms or any significant, proven risk factors for genetically linked inheritable disease.

• fees associated with the collection or donation of blood or blood products, except for autologous donation in anticipation of scheduled services where in the utilization review Physician’s opinion the likelihood of excess blood loss is such that transfusion is an expected adjunct to surgery.

• blood administration for the purpose of general improvement in physical condition.

• cosmetics, dietary supplements and health and beauty aids.

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• all nutritional supplements and formulae except for infant formula needed for the treatment of inborn errors of metabolism.

• medical treatment for a person age 65 or older, who is covered under this plan as a retiree, or their Dependent, when payment is denied by the Medicare plan because treatment was received from a nonparticipating provider.

• medical treatment when payment is denied by a Primary Plan because treatment was received from a nonparticipating provider.

• for or in connection with an Injury or Sickness arising out of, or in the course of, any employment for wage or profit.

General Limitations No payment will be made for expenses incurred for you or any one of your Dependents: • for charges made by a Hospital owned or operated by or

which provides care or performs services for, the United States Government, if such charges are directly related to a military-service-connected Injury or Sickness.

• to the extent that you or any one of your Dependents is in any way paid or entitled to payment for those expenses by or through a public program, other than Medicaid.

• to the extent that payment is unlawful where the person resides when the expenses are incurred.

• for charges which would not have been made if the person had no insurance.

• to the extent that they are more than Maximum Reimbursable Charges.

• to the extent of the exclusions imposed by any certification requirement shown in this plan.

• expenses for supplies, care, treatment, or surgery that are not Medically Necessary.

• charges made by any covered provider who is a member of your family or your Dependent's Family.

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Coordination of Benefits This section applies if you or any one of your Dependents is covered under more than one Plan and determines how benefits payable from all such Plans will be coordinated. You should file all claims with each Plan. For claims incurred within the United States, you should file all claims under each Plan. For claims incurred outside the United States, if you file claims with more than one Plan, you must indicate, at the time of filing a claim under this Plan, that you also have or will be filing your claim under another Plan.

Definitions For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings set forth below: Plan Any of the following that provides benefits or services for medical, dental or vision care or treatment: • Group insurance and/or group-type coverage, whether

insured or self-insured which neither can be purchased by the general public, nor is individually underwritten, including closed panel coverage.

• Coverage under Medicare and other governmental benefits as permitted by law, except Medicaid and Medicare supplement policies.

• Medical benefits coverage of group, group-type, and individual automobile contracts.

Each Plan or part of a Plan which has the right to coordinate benefits will be considered a separate Plan. Closed Panel Plan A Plan that provides medical or dental benefits primarily in the form of services through a panel of employed or contracted providers, and that limits or excludes benefits provided by providers outside of the panel, except in the case of emergency or if referred by a provider within the panel. Primary Plan The Plan that determines and provides or pays benefits without taking into consideration the existence of any other Plan. Secondary Plan A Plan that determines, and may reduce its benefits after taking into consideration, the benefits provided or paid by the Primary Plan. A Secondary Plan may also recover from the Primary Plan the Reasonable Cash Value of any services it provided to you. Allowable Expense A necessary, reasonable and customary service or expense, including deductibles, coinsurance or copayments, that is covered in full or in part by any Plan covering you. When a Plan provides benefits in the form of services, the Reasonable Cash Value of each service is the Allowable Expense and is a paid benefit. Examples of expenses or services that are not Allowable Expenses include, but are not limited to the following: • An expense or service or a portion of an expense or service

that is not covered by any of the Plans is not an Allowable Expense.

• If you are confined to a private Hospital room and no Plan provides coverage for more than a semiprivate room, the difference in cost between a private and semiprivate room is not an Allowable Expense.

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• If you are covered by two or more Plans that provide services or supplies on the basis of reasonable and customary fees, any amount in excess of the highest reasonable and customary fee is not an Allowable Expense.

• If you are covered by one Plan that provides services or supplies on the basis of reasonable and customary fees and one Plan that provides services and supplies on the basis of negotiated fees, the Primary Plan's fee arrangement shall be the Allowable Expense.

• If your benefits are reduced under the Primary Plan (through the imposition of a higher copayment amount, higher coinsurance percentage, a deductible and/or a penalty) because you did not comply with Plan provisions or because you did not use a preferred provider, the amount of the reduction is not an Allowable Expense. Such Plan provisions include second surgical opinions and precertification of admissions or services.

Reasonable Cash Value An amount which a duly licensed provider of health care services usually charges patients and which is within the range of fees usually charged for the same service by other health care providers located within the immediate geographic area where the health care service is rendered under similar or comparable circumstances. Order of Benefit Determination Rules A Plan that does not have a coordination of benefits rule consistent with this section shall always be the Primary Plan. If the Plan does have a coordination of benefits rule consistent with this section, the first of the following rules that applies to the situation is the one to use: • The Plan that covers you as an enrollee or an employee shall

be the Primary Plan and the Plan that covers you as a Dependent shall be the Secondary Plan;

• If you are a Dependent child whose parents are not divorced or legally separated, the Primary Plan shall be the Plan which covers the parent whose birthday falls first in the calendar year as an enrollee or employee;

• If you are the Dependent of divorced or separated parents, benefits for the Dependent shall be determined in the following order: • first, if a court decree states that one parent is responsible

for the child's healthcare expenses or health coverage and the Plan for that parent has actual knowledge of the terms of the order, but only from the time of actual knowledge;

• then, the Plan of the parent with custody of the child; • then, the Plan of the spouse of the parent with custody of

the child; • then, the Plan of the parent not having custody of the

child, and • finally, the Plan of the spouse of the parent not having

custody of the child.

• The Plan that covers you as an active employee (or as that employee's Dependent) shall be the Primary Plan and the Plan that covers you as laid-off or retired employee (or as that employee's Dependent) shall be the secondary Plan. If the other Plan does not have a similar provision and, as a result, the Plans cannot agree on the order of benefit determination, this paragraph shall not apply.

• The Plan that covers you under a right of continuation which is provided by federal or state law shall be the Secondary Plan and the Plan that covers you as an active employee or retiree (or as that employee's Dependent) shall be the Primary Plan. If the other Plan does not have a similar provision and, as a result, the Plans cannot agree on the order of benefit determination, this paragraph shall not apply.

• If one of the Plans that covers you is issued out of the state whose laws govern this Policy, and determines the order of benefits based upon the gender of a parent, and as a result, the Plans do not agree on the order of benefit determination, the Plan with the gender rules shall determine the order of benefits.

If none of the above rules determines the order of benefits, the Plan that has covered you for the longer period of time shall be primary. When coordinating benefits with Medicare, this Plan will be the Secondary Plan and determine benefits after Medicare, where permitted by the Social Security Act of 1965, as amended. However, when more than one Plan is secondary to Medicare, the benefit determination rules identified above, will be used to determine how benefits will be coordinated. Effect on the Benefits of This Plan If this Plan is the Secondary Plan, this Plan may reduce benefits so that the total benefits paid by all Plans are not more than 100% of the total of all Allowable Expenses. Recovery of Excess Benefits If Cigna pays charges for benefits that should have been paid by the Primary Plan, or if Cigna pays charges in excess of those for which we are obligated to provide under the Policy, Cigna will have the right to recover the actual payment made or the Reasonable Cash Value of any services. Cigna will have sole discretion to seek such recovery from any person to, or for whom, or with respect to whom, such services were provided or such payments made by any insurance company, healthcare plan or other organization. If we request, you must execute and deliver to us such instruments and documents as we determine are necessary to secure the right of recovery. Right to Receive and Release Information Cigna, without consent or notice to you, may obtain information from and release information to any other Plan with respect to you in order to coordinate your benefits pursuant to this section. You must provide us with any

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information we request in order to coordinate your benefits pursuant to this section. This request may occur in connection with a submitted claim; if so, you will be advised that the "other coverage" information, (including an Explanation of Benefits paid under the Primary Plan) is required before the claim will be processed for payment. If no response is received within 90 days of the request, the claim will be denied. If the requested information is subsequently received, the claim will be processed.

Medicare Eligibles Cigna will pay as the Secondary Plan as permitted by the Social Security Act of 1965 as amended for the following: (a) a former Employee who is eligible for Medicare and

whose insurance is continued for any reason as provided in this plan;

(b) a former Employee's Dependent, or a former Dependent Spouse, who is eligible for Medicare and whose insurance is continued for any reason as provided in this plan;

(c) an Employee whose Employer and each other Employer participating in the Employer's plan have fewer than 100 Employees and that Employee is eligible for Medicare due to disability;

(d) the Dependent of an Employee whose Employer and each other Employer participating in the Employer's plan have fewer than 100 Employees and that Dependent is eligible for Medicare due to disability;

(e) an Employee or a Dependent of an Employee of an Employer who has fewer than 20 Employees, if that person is eligible for Medicare due to age;

(f) an Employee, retired Employee, Employee's Dependent or retired Employee's Dependent who is eligible for Medicare due to End Stage Renal Disease after that person has been eligible for Medicare for 30 months;

Cigna will assume the amount payable under: • Part A of Medicare for a person who is eligible for that Part

without premium payment, but has not applied, to be the amount he would receive if he had applied.

• Part B of Medicare for a person who is entitled to be enrolled in that Part, but is not, to be the amount he would receive if he were enrolled.

• Part B of Medicare for a person who has entered into a private contract with a provider, to be the amount he would receive in the absence of such private contract.

A person is considered eligible for Medicare on the earliest date any coverage under Medicare could become effective for him.

This reduction will not apply to any Employee and his Dependent or any former Employee and his Dependent unless he is listed under (a) through (f) above. Domestic Partners Under federal law, the Medicare Secondary Payer Rules do not apply to Domestic Partners covered under a group health plan when Medicare coverage is due to age. Therefore, when Medicare coverage is due to age, Medicare is always the Primary Plan for a person covered as a Domestic Partner, and Cigna is the Secondary Plan. However, when Medicare coverage is due to disability, the Medicare Secondary Payer rules explained above will apply. HC-COB3 04-10

Expenses For Which A Third Party May Be Responsible This plan does not cover: • Expenses incurred by you or your Dependent (hereinafter

individually and collectively referred to as a "Participant,") for which another party may be responsible as a result of having caused or contributed to an Injury or Sickness.

• Expenses incurred by a Participant to the extent any payment is received for them either directly or indirectly from a third party tortfeasor or as a result of a settlement, judgment or arbitration award in connection with any automobile medical, automobile no-fault, uninsured or underinsured motorist, homeowners, workers' compensation, government insurance (other than Medicaid), or similar type of insurance or coverage. The coverage under this plan is secondary to any automobile no-fault or similar coverage.

Subrogation/Right of Reimbursement If a Participant incurs a Covered Expense for which, in the opinion of the plan or its claim administrator, another party may be responsible or for which the Participant may receive payment as described above: • Subrogation: The plan shall, to the extent permitted by law,

be subrogated to all rights, claims or interests that a Participant may have against such party and shall automatically have a lien upon the proceeds of any recovery by a Participant from such party to the extent of any benefits paid under the plan. A Participant or his/her representative shall execute such documents as may be required to secure the plan’s subrogation rights.

• Right of Reimbursement: The plan is also granted a right of reimbursement from the proceeds of any recovery whether by settlement, judgment, or otherwise. This right of reimbursement is cumulative with and not exclusive of the subrogation right granted in paragraph 1, but only to the extent of the benefits provided by the plan.

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Lien of the Plan By accepting benefits under this plan, a Participant: • grants a lien and assigns to the plan an amount equal to the

benefits paid under the plan against any recovery made by or on behalf of the Participant which is binding on any attorney or other party who represents the Participant whether or not an agent of the Participant or of any insurance company or other financially responsible party against whom a Participant may have a claim provided said attorney, insurance carrier or other party has been notified by the plan or its agents;

• agrees that this lien shall constitute a charge against the proceeds of any recovery and the plan shall be entitled to assert a security interest thereon;

• agrees to hold the proceeds of any recovery in trust for the benefit of the plan to the extent of any payment made by the plan.

Additional Terms • No adult Participant hereunder may assign any rights that it

may have to recover medical expenses from any third party or other person or entity to any minor Dependent of said adult Participant without the prior express written consent of the plan. The plan’s right to recover shall apply to decedents’, minors’, and incompetent or disabled persons’ settlements or recoveries.

• No Participant shall make any settlement, which specifically reduces or excludes, or attempts to reduce or exclude, the benefits provided by the plan.

• The plan’s right of recovery shall be a prior lien against any proceeds recovered by the Participant. This right of recovery shall not be defeated nor reduced by the application of any so-called “Made-Whole Doctrine”, “Rimes Doctrine”, or any other such doctrine purporting to defeat the plan’s recovery rights by allocating the proceeds exclusively to non-medical expense damages.

• No Participant hereunder shall incur any expenses on behalf of the plan in pursuit of the plan’s rights hereunder, specifically; no court costs, attorneys' fees or other representatives' fees may be deducted from the plan’s recovery without the prior express written consent of the plan. This right shall not be defeated by any so-called “Fund Doctrine”, “Common Fund Doctrine”, or “Attorney’s Fund Doctrine”.

• The plan shall recover the full amount of benefits provided hereunder without regard to any claim of fault on the part of any Participant, whether under comparative negligence or otherwise.

• The plan hereby disavows all equitable defenses in pursuit of its right of recovery. The plan’s subrogation or recovery rights are neither affected nor diminished by equitable defenses.

• In the event that a Participant shall fail or refuse to honor its obligations hereunder, then the plan shall be entitled to recover any costs incurred in enforcing the terms hereof including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees, litigation, court costs, and other expenses. The plan shall also be entitled to offset the reimbursement obligation against any entitlement to future medical benefits hereunder until the Participant has fully complied with his reimbursement obligations hereunder, regardless of how those future medical benefits are incurred.

• Any reference to state law in any other provision of this plan shall not be applicable to this provision, if the plan is governed by ERISA. By acceptance of benefits under the plan, the Participant agrees that a breach hereof would cause irreparable and substantial harm and that no adequate remedy at law would exist. Further, the Plan shall be entitled to invoke such equitable remedies as may be necessary to enforce the terms of the plan, including, but not limited to, specific performance, restitution, the imposition of an equitable lien and/or constructive trust, as well as injunctive relief.

• Participants must assist the plan in pursuing any subrogation or recovery rights by providing requested information.

HC-SUB77 01-17

Payment of Benefits - Medical, Prescription Drug & Vision Assignment and Payment of Benefits You may not assign to any party, including, but not limited to, a provider of healthcare services/items, your right to benefits under this plan, nor may you assign any administrative, statutory, or legal rights or causes of action you may have under ERISA, including, but not limited to, any right to make a claim for plan benefits, to request plan or other documents, to file appeals of denied claims or grievances, or to file lawsuits under ERISA. Any attempt to assign such rights shall be void and unenforceable under all circumstances. You may, however, authorize Cigna to pay any healthcare benefits under this policy to a Participating or Non-Participating Provider. When you authorize the payment of your healthcare benefits to a Participating or Non-Participating Provider, you authorize the payment of the entire amount of the benefits due on that claim. If a provider is overpaid because of accepting duplicate payments from you and Cigna, it is the provider’s responsibility to reimburse the overpayment to you. Cigna may pay all healthcare benefits for Covered Services directly to a Participating Provider without your authorization. You may not interpret or rely upon this discrete authorization or permission to pay any healthcare benefits to a Participating or Non-Participating Provider as the authority to assign any other rights under this policy to any

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party, including, but not limited to, a provider of healthcare services/items. Even if the payment of healthcare benefits to a Non-Participating Provider has been authorized by you, Cigna may, at its option, make payment of benefits to you. When benefits are paid to you or your Dependent, you or your Dependents are responsible for reimbursing the Non-Participating Provider. If any person to whom benefits are payable is a minor or, in the opinion of Cigna is not able to give a valid receipt for any payment due him, such payment will be made to his legal guardian. If no request for payment has been made by his legal guardian, Cigna may, at its option, make payment to the person or institution appearing to have assumed his custody and support. When one of our participants passes away, Cigna may receive notice that an executor of the estate has been established. The executor has the same rights as our insured and benefit payments for unassigned claims should be made payable to the executor. Payment as described above will release Cigna from all liability to the extent of any payment made. Recovery of Overpayment When an overpayment has been made by Cigna, Cigna will have the right at any time to: recover that overpayment from the person to whom or on whose behalf it was made; or offset the amount of that overpayment from a future claim payment. In addition, your acceptance of benefits under this plan and/or assignment of Medical Benefits separately creates an equitable lien by agreement pursuant to which Cigna may seek recovery of any overpayment. You agree that Cigna, in seeking recovery of any overpayment as a contractual right or as an equitable lien by agreement, may pursue the general assets of the person or entity to whom or on whose behalf the overpayment was made. Calculation of Covered Expenses Cigna, in its discretion, will calculate Covered Expenses following evaluation and validation of all provider billings in accordance with: • the methodologies in the most recent edition of the Current

Procedural terminology. • the methodologies as reported by generally recognized

professionals or publications. HC-POB89 01-17

Payment of Benefits - Dental To Whom Payable Dental Benefits are assignable to the provider. When you assign benefits to a provider, you have assigned the entire amount of the benefits due on that claim. If the provider is overpaid because of accepting a patient’s payment on the charge, it is the provider’s responsibility to reimburse the patient. Because of Cigna's contracts with providers, all claims from contracted providers should be assigned. Cigna may, at its option, make payment to you for the cost of any Covered Expenses from a Non-Participating Provider even if benefits have been assigned. When benefits are paid to you or your Dependent, you or your Dependents are responsible for reimbursing the provider. If any person to whom benefits are payable is a minor or, in the opinion of Cigna is not able to give a valid receipt for any payment due him, such payment will be made to his legal guardian. If no request for payment has been made by his legal guardian, Cigna may, at its option, make payment to the person or institution appearing to have assumed his custody and support. When one of our participants passes away, Cigna may receive notice that an executor of the estate has been established. The executor has the same rights as our insured and benefit payments for unassigned claims should be made payable to the executor. Payment as described above will release Cigna from all liability to the extent of any payment made. Recovery of Overpayment When an overpayment has been made by Cigna, Cigna will have the right at any time to: recover that overpayment from the person to whom or on whose behalf it was made; or offset the amount of that overpayment from a future claim payment. HC-POB4 04-10

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Termination of Insurance

Employees Your insurance will cease on the earliest date below: • the last day of the calendar month you cease to be in a Class

of Eligible Employees or cease to qualify for the insurance. • the last day of the calendar month for which you have made

any required contribution for the insurance. • the date the policy is canceled. • the last day of the calendar month in which your Active

Service ends except as described below. Any continuation of insurance must be based on a plan which precludes individual selection.

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Temporary Layoff or Leave of Absence If your Active Service ends due to temporary layoff or leave of absence, your insurance will be continued until the date your Employer (a) stops paying premium for you; or (b) otherwise cancels your insurance. However, your insurance will not be continued for more than 60 days past the date your Active Service ends. Injury or Sickness If your Active Service ends due to an Injury or Sickness, your insurance will be continued while you remain totally and continuously disabled as a result of the Injury or Sickness. However, your insurance will not continue past the date your Employer stops paying premium for you or otherwise cancels your insurance.

Dependents Your insurance for all of your Dependents will cease on the earliest date below: • the last day of the calendar month your insurance ceases. • the last day of the calendar month you cease to be eligible

for Dependent Insurance. • the last day of the calendar month for which you have made

any required contribution for the insurance. • the date Dependent Insurance is canceled. The insurance for any one of your Dependents will cease on the date that Dependent no longer qualifies as a Dependent. HC-TRM1 04-10

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Dependent Medical Insurance After Your Death If you are insured for Medical Insurance when you die, any of your Dependents who are then insured for such insurance, except a Dependent who is eligible for Medicare, will remain so insured without further payment of premiums for them. The insurance on any of those Dependents will remain in force until the earliest date below: • the last day of the 12th month after your death; • the date of remarriage of a surviving spouse, if any; • the date that Dependent qualifies for Medicare; • the date that Dependent ceases to qualify as a Dependent for a reason other than lack of primary support by you. The Dependent benefits payable after you die will be those in effect for your Dependents on the day prior to your death. HC- TRM64

Rescissions Your coverage may not be rescinded (retroactively terminated) by Cigna or the plan sponsor unless the plan sponsor or an individual (or a person seeking coverage on behalf of the individual) performs an act, practice or omission that constitutes fraud; or the plan sponsor or individual (or a person seeking coverage on behalf of the individual) makes an intentional misrepresentation of material fact. HC-TRM80 01-11

Medical Benefits Extension During Hospital Confinement Upon Policy Cancellation If the Medical Benefits under this plan cease for you or your Dependent due to cancellation of the policy (except if policy is canceled for nonpayment of premiums) and you or your Dependent is Confined in a Hospital on that date, Medical Benefits will be paid for Covered Expenses incurred in connection with that Hospital Confinement. However, no benefits will be paid after the earliest of: • the date you exceed the Maximum Benefit, if any, shown in

the Schedule; • the date you are covered for medical benefits under another

group plan; • the date you or your Dependent is no longer Hospital

Confined; or • 10 days from the date the policy is canceled. The terms of this Medical Benefits Extension will not apply to a child born as a result of a pregnancy which exists when your Medical Benefits cease or your Dependent's Medical Benefits cease. HC-BEX30 04-10

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Dental Benefits Extension An expense incurred in connection with a Dental Service that is completed after a person's benefits cease will be deemed to be incurred while he is insured if: • for fixed bridgework and full or partial dentures, the first

impressions are taken and/or abutment teeth fully prepared while he is insured and the prosthesis inserted within 3 calendar months after his insurance ceases.

• for a crown, inlay or onlay, the tooth is prepared while he is insured and the crown, inlay or onlay installed within 3 calendar months after his insurance ceases.

• for root canal therapy, the pulp chamber of the tooth is opened while he is insured and the treatment is completed within 3 calendar months after his insurance ceases.

There is no extension for any Dental Service not shown above. HC-BEX3 04-10

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Federal Requirements The following pages explain your rights and responsibilities under United States federal laws and regulations. Some states may have similar requirements. If a similar provision appears elsewhere in this booklet, the provision which provides the better benefit will apply. HC-FED1 10-10

Notice of Provider Directory/Networks Notice Regarding Provider/Pharmacy Directories and Provider/Pharmacy Networks A list of network providers and pharmacies is available to you without charge by visiting the website or by calling the phone number on your ID card. The network consists of providers, including hospitals, of varied specialties as well as general practice or pharmacies, affiliated or contracted with Cigna or an organization contracting on its behalf. HC-FED78 10-10

Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO) • Eligibility for Coverage Under a QMCSO If a Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO) is issued for your child, that child will be eligible for coverage as required by the order and you will not be considered a Late Entrant for Dependent Insurance. You must notify your Employer and elect coverage for that child, and yourself if you are not already enrolled, within 31 days of the QMCSO being issued. • Qualified Medical Child Support Order Defined A Qualified Medical Child Support Order is a judgment, decree or order (including approval of a settlement agreement) or administrative notice, which is issued pursuant to a state domestic relations law (including a community property law), or to an administrative process, which provides for child support or provides for health benefit coverage to such child and relates to benefits under the group health plan, and satisfies all of the following: • the order recognizes or creates a child’s right to receive

group health benefits for which a participant or beneficiary is eligible;

• the order specifies your name and last known address, and the child’s name and last known address, except that the name and address of an official of a state or political subdivision may be substituted for the child’s mailing address;

• the order provides a description of the coverage to be provided, or the manner in which the type of coverage is to be determined;

• the order states the period to which it applies; and • if the order is a National Medical Support Notice completed

in accordance with the Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998, such Notice meets the requirements above.

The QMCSO may not require the health insurance policy to provide coverage for any type or form of benefit or option not otherwise provided under the policy, except that an order may require a plan to comply with State laws regarding health care coverage. Payment of Benefits Any payment of benefits in reimbursement for Covered Expenses paid by the child, or the child’s custodial parent or legal guardian, shall be made to the child, the child’s custodial parent or legal guardian, or a state official whose name and address have been substituted for the name and address of the child. HC-FED4 10-10

Special Enrollment Rights Under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) If you or your eligible Dependent(s) experience a special enrollment event as described below, you or your eligible Dependent(s) may be entitled to enroll in the Plan outside of a designated enrollment period upon the occurrence of one of the special enrollment events listed below. If you are already enrolled in the Plan, you may request enrollment for you and your eligible Dependent(s) under a different option offered by the Employer for which you are currently eligible. If you are not already enrolled in the Plan, you must request special enrollment for yourself in addition to your eligible Dependent(s). You and all of your eligible Dependent(s) must be covered under the same option. The special enrollment events include: • Acquiring a new Dependent. If you acquire a new

Dependent(s) through marriage, birth, adoption or placement for adoption, you may request special enrollment for any of the following combinations of individuals if not already enrolled in the Plan: Employee only; spouse only; Employee and spouse; Dependent child(ren) only; Employee and Dependent child(ren); Employee, spouse and Dependent child(ren). Enrollment of Dependent children is limited to the newborn or adopted children or children who became Dependent children of the Employee due to marriage.

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• Loss of eligibility for State Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If you and/or your Dependent(s) were covered under a state Medicaid or CHIP plan and the coverage is terminated due to a loss of eligibility, you may request special enrollment for yourself and any affected Dependent(s) who are not already enrolled in the Plan. You must request enrollment within 60 days after termination of Medicaid or CHIP coverage.

• Loss of eligibility for other coverage (excluding continuation coverage). If coverage was declined under this Plan due to coverage under another plan, and eligibility for the other coverage is lost, you and all of your eligible Dependent(s) may request special enrollment in this Plan. If required by the Plan, when enrollment in this Plan was previously declined, it must have been declined in writing with a statement that the reason for declining enrollment was due to other health coverage. This provision applies to loss of eligibility as a result of any of the following: • divorce or legal separation; • cessation of Dependent status (such as reaching the

limiting age); • death of the Employee; • termination of employment; • reduction in work hours to below the minimum required

for eligibility; • you or your Dependent(s) no longer reside, live or work

in the other plan’s network service area and no other coverage is available under the other plan;

• you or your Dependent(s) incur a claim which meets or exceeds the lifetime maximum limit that is applicable to all benefits offered under the other plan; or

• the other plan no longer offers any benefits to a class of similarly situated individuals.

• Termination of employer contributions (excluding continuation coverage). If a current or former employer ceases all contributions toward the Employee’s or Dependent’s other coverage, special enrollment may be requested in this Plan for you and all of your eligible Dependent(s).

• Exhaustion of COBRA or other continuation coverage. Special enrollment may be requested in this Plan for you and all of your eligible Dependent(s) upon exhaustion of COBRA or other continuation coverage. If you or your Dependent(s) elect COBRA or other continuation coverage following loss of coverage under another plan, the COBRA or other continuation coverage must be exhausted before any special enrollment rights exist under this Plan. An individual is considered to have exhausted COBRA or other continuation coverage only if

such coverage ceases: due to failure of the employer or other responsible entity to remit premiums on a timely basis; when the person no longer resides or works in the other plan’s service area and there is no other COBRA or continuation coverage available under the plan; or when the individual incurs a claim that would meet or exceed a lifetime maximum limit on all benefits and there is no other COBRA or other continuation coverage available to the individual. This does not include termination of an employer’s limited period of contributions toward COBRA or other continuation coverage as provided under any severance or other agreement.

• Eligibility for employment assistance under State Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If you and/or your Dependent(s) become eligible for assistance with group health plan premium payments under a state Medicaid or CHIP plan, you may request special enrollment for yourself and any affected Dependent(s) who are not already enrolled in the Plan. You must request enrollment within 60 days after the date you are determined to be eligible for assistance.

Except as stated above, special enrollment must be requested within 30 days after the occurrence of the special enrollment event. If the special enrollment event is the birth or adoption of a Dependent child, coverage will be effective immediately on the date of birth, adoption or placement for adoption. Coverage with regard to any other special enrollment event will be effective on the first day of the calendar month following receipt of the request for special enrollment. Domestic Partners and their children (if not legal children of the Employee) are not eligible for special enrollment. HC-FED71 12-14

Effect of Section 125 Tax Regulations on This Plan Your Employer has chosen to administer this Plan in accordance with Section 125 regulations of the Internal Revenue Code. Per this regulation, you may agree to a pretax salary reduction put toward the cost of your benefits. Otherwise, you will receive your taxable earnings as cash (salary).

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A. Coverage elections Per Section 125 regulations, you are generally allowed to enroll for or change coverage only before each annual benefit period. However, exceptions are allowed if your Employer agrees and you enroll for or change coverage within 30 days of the following: the date you meet the Special Enrollment criteria described

above; or the date you meet the criteria shown in the following Sections

B through H. B. Change of status A change in status is defined as: change in legal marital status due to marriage, death of a

spouse, divorce, annulment or legal separation; change in number of Dependents due to birth, adoption,

placement for adoption, or death of a Dependent; change in employment status of Employee, spouse or

Dependent due to termination or start of employment, strike, lockout, beginning or end of unpaid leave of absence, including under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or change in worksite;

changes in employment status of Employee, spouse or Dependent resulting in eligibility or ineligibility for coverage;

change in residence of Employee, spouse or Dependent to a location outside of the Employer’s network service area; and

changes which cause a Dependent to become eligible or ineligible for coverage.

C. Court order A change in coverage due to and consistent with a court order of the Employee or other person to cover a Dependent. D. Medicare or Medicaid eligibility/entitlement The Employee, spouse or Dependent cancels or reduces coverage due to entitlement to Medicare or Medicaid, or enrolls or increases coverage due to loss of Medicare or Medicaid eligibility. E. Change in cost of coverage If the cost of benefits increases or decreases during a benefit period, your Employer may, in accordance with plan terms, automatically change your elective contribution. When the change in cost is significant, you may either increase your contribution or elect less-costly coverage. When a significant overall reduction is made to the benefit option you have elected, you may elect another available benefit option. When a new benefit option is added, you may change your election to the new benefit option.

F. Changes in coverage of spouse or Dependent under another employer’s plan You may make a coverage election change if the plan of your spouse or Dependent: incurs a change such as adding or deleting a benefit option; allows election changes due to Special Enrollment, Change in Status, Court Order or Medicare or Medicaid Eligibility/Entitlement; or this Plan and the other plan have different periods of coverage or open enrollment periods. G. Reduction in work hours If an Employee’s work hours are reduced below 30 hours/week (even if it does not result in the Employee losing eligibility for the Employer’s coverage); and the Employee (and family) intend to enroll in another plan that provides Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC). The new coverage must be effective no later than the 1st day of the 2nd month following the month that includes the date the original coverage is revoked. H. Enrollment in Qualified Health Plan (QHP) The Employee must be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a QHP through a Marketplace or the Employee wants to enroll in a QHP through a Marketplace during the Marketplace’s annual open enrollment period; and the disenrollment from the group plan corresponds to the intended enrollment of the Employee (and family) in a QHP through a Marketplace for new coverage effective beginning no later than the day immediately following the last day of the original coverage. HC-FED95 04-17

Eligibility for Coverage for Adopted Children Any child who is adopted by you, including a child who is placed with you for adoption, will be eligible for Dependent Insurance, if otherwise eligible as a Dependent, upon the date of placement with you. A child will be considered placed for adoption when you become legally obligated to support that child, totally or partially, prior to that child’s adoption. If a child placed for adoption is not adopted, all health coverage ceases when the placement ends, and will not be continued. The provisions in the “Exception for Newborns” section of this document that describe requirements for enrollment and effective date of insurance will also apply to an adopted child or a child placed with you for adoption. HC-FED67 09-14

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Coverage for Maternity Hospital Stay Group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage generally may not, under a federal law known as the “Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act”: restrict benefits for any Hospital length of stay in connection with childbirth for the mother or newborn child to less than 48 hours following a vaginal delivery, or less than 96 hours following a cesarean section; or require that a provider obtain authorization from the plan or insurance issuer for prescribing a length of stay not in excess of the above periods. The law generally does not prohibit an attending provider of the mother or newborn, in consultation with the mother, from discharging the mother or newborn earlier than 48 or 96 hours, as applicable. Please review this Plan for further details on the specific coverage available to you and your Dependents. HC-FED11 10-10

Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) Do you know that your plan, as required by the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, provides benefits for mastectomy-related services including all stages of reconstruction and surgery to achieve symmetry between the breasts, prostheses, and complications resulting from a mastectomy, including lymphedema? Call Member Services at the toll free number listed on your ID card for more information. HC-FED12 10-10

Group Plan Coverage Instead of Medicaid If your income and liquid resources do not exceed certain limits established by law, the state may decide to pay premiums for this coverage instead of for Medicaid, if it is cost effective. This includes premiums for continuation coverage required by federal law. HC-FED13 10-10

Requirements of Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (as amended) (FMLA) Any provisions of the policy that provide for: continuation of insurance during a leave of absence; and reinstatement of insurance following a return to Active Service; are modified

by the following provisions of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, where applicable: Continuation of Health Insurance During Leave Your health insurance will be continued during a leave of absence if: • that leave qualifies as a leave of absence under the Family

and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended; and • you are an eligible Employee under the terms of that Act. The cost of your health insurance during such leave must be paid, whether entirely by your Employer or in part by you and your Employer. Reinstatement of Canceled Insurance Following Leave Upon your return to Active Service following a leave of absence that qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, any canceled insurance (health, life or disability) will be reinstated as of the date of your return. You will not be required to satisfy any eligibility or benefit waiting period to the extent that they had been satisfied prior to the start of such leave of absence. Your Employer will give you detailed information about the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended. HC-FED93 10-17

Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) sets requirements for continuation of health coverage and re-employment in regard to an Employee’s military leave of absence. These requirements apply to medical and dental coverage for you and your Dependents. They do not apply to any Life, Short-term or Long-term Disability or Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage you may have. Continuation of Coverage For leaves of less than 31 days, coverage will continue as described in the Termination section regarding Leave of Absence. For leaves of 31 days or more, you may continue coverage for yourself and your Dependents as follows: You may continue benefits by paying the required premium to your Employer, until the earliest of the following: 24 months from the last day of employment with the

Employer; the day after you fail to return to work; and the date the policy cancels.

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Your Employer may charge you and your Dependents up to 102% of the total premium. Following continuation of health coverage per USERRA requirements, you may convert to a plan of individual coverage according to any “Conversion Privilege” shown in your certificate. Reinstatement of Benefits (applicable to all coverages) If your coverage ends during the leave of absence because you do not elect USERRA or an available conversion plan at the expiration of USERRA and you are reemployed by your current Employer, coverage for you and your Dependents may be reinstated if you gave your Employer advance written or verbal notice of your military service leave, and the duration of all military leaves while you are employed with your current Employer does not exceed 5 years. You and your Dependents will be subject to only the balance of a waiting period that was not yet satisfied before the leave began. However, if an Injury or Sickness occurs or is aggravated during the military leave, full Plan limitations will apply. If your coverage under this plan terminates as a result of your eligibility for military medical and dental coverage and your order to active duty is canceled before your active duty service commences, these reinstatement rights will continue to apply. HC-FED18 10-10

Claim Determination Procedures under ERISA The following complies with federal law. Provisions of applicable laws of your state may supersede. Procedures Regarding Medical Necessity Determinations In general, health services and benefits must be Medically Necessary to be covered under the plan. The procedures for determining Medical Necessity vary, according to the type of service or benefit requested, and the type of health plan. Medical Necessity determinations are made on a preservice, concurrent, or postservice basis, as described below: Certain services require prior authorization in order to be covered. The Certificate describes who is responsible for obtaining this review. You or your authorized representative (typically, your health care professional) must request prior authorization according to the procedures described below, in the Certificate, and in your provider’s network participation documents as applicable. When services or benefits are determined to be not covered, you or your representative will receive a written description of the adverse determination, and may appeal the determination. Appeal procedures are described in the Certificate, in your

provider’s network participation documents as applicable, and in the determination notices. Preservice Determinations When you or your representative requests a required prior authorization, Cigna will notify you or your representative of the determination within 15 days after receiving the request. However, if more time is needed due to matters beyond Cigna’s control, Cigna will notify you or your representative within 15 days after receiving your request. This notice will include the date a determination can be expected, which will be no more than 30 days after receipt of the request. If more time is needed because necessary information is missing from the request, the notice will also specify what information is needed, and you or your representative must provide the specified information to Cigna within 45 days after receiving the notice. The determination period will be suspended on the date Cigna sends such a notice of missing information, and the determination period will resume on the date you or your representative responds to the notice. If the determination periods above would seriously jeopardize your life or health, your ability to regain maximum function, or in the opinion of a health care professional with knowledge of your health condition, cause you severe pain which cannot be managed without the requested services, Cigna will make the preservice determination on an expedited basis. Cigna will defer to the determination of the treating health care professional regarding whether an expedited determination is necessary. Cigna will notify you or your representative of an expedited determination within 72 hours after receiving the request. However, if necessary information is missing from the request, Cigna will notify you or your representative within 24 hours after receiving the request to specify what information is needed. You or your representative must provide the specified information to Cigna within 48 hours after receiving the notice. Cigna will notify you or your representative of the expedited benefit determination within 48 hours after you or your representative responds to the notice. Expedited determinations may be provided orally, followed within 3 days by written or electronic notification. If you or your representative fails to follow Cigna’s procedures for requesting a required preservice determination, Cigna will notify you or your representative of the failure and describe the proper procedures for filing within 5 days (or 24 hours, if an expedited determination is required, as described above) after receiving the request. This notice may be provided orally, unless you or your representative requests written notification. Concurrent Determinations When an ongoing course of treatment has been approved for you and you wish to extend the approval, you or your

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representative must request a required concurrent coverage determination at least 24 hours prior to the expiration of the approved period of time or number of treatments. When you or your representative requests such a determination, Cigna will notify you or your representative of the determination within 24 hours after receiving the request. Postservice Determinations When you or your representative requests a coverage determination or a claim payment determination after services have been rendered, Cigna will notify you or your representative of the determination within 30 days after receiving the request. However, if more time is needed to make a determination due to matters beyond Cigna’s control, Cigna will notify you or your representative within 30 days after receiving the request. This notice will include the date a determination can be expected, which will be no more than 45 days after receipt of the request. If more time is needed because necessary information is missing from the request, the notice will also specify what information is needed, and you or your representative must provide the specified information to Cigna within 45 days after receiving the notice. The determination period will be suspended on the date Cigna sends such a notice of missing information, and the determination period will resume on the date you or your representative responds to the notice. Notice of Adverse Determination Every notice of an adverse benefit determination will be provided in writing or electronically, and will include all of the following that pertain to the determination: information sufficient to identify the claim including, if applicable, the date of service, provider and claim amount; diagnosis and treatment codes, and their meanings; the specific reason or reasons for the adverse determination including, if applicable, the denial code and its meaning and a description of any standard that was used in the denial; reference to the specific plan provisions on which the determination is based; a description of any additional material or information necessary to perfect the claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary; a description of the plan’s review procedures and the time limits applicable, including a statement of a claimant’s rights to bring a civil action under section 502(a) of ERISA following an adverse benefit determination on appeal, (if applicable); upon request and free of charge, a copy of any internal rule, guideline, protocol or other similar criterion that was relied upon in making the adverse determination regarding your claim; and an explanation of the scientific or clinical judgment for a determination that is based on a Medical Necessity, experimental treatment or other similar exclusion or limit; a description of any available internal appeal and/or external review process(es); information about any office of health

insurance consumer assistance or ombudsman available to assist you with the appeal process; and in the case of a claim involving urgent care, a description of the expedited review process applicable to such claim. HC-FED79 03-13

COBRA Continuation Rights Under Federal Law For You and Your Dependents What is COBRA Continuation Coverage? Under federal law, you and/or your Dependents must be given the opportunity to continue health insurance when there is a “qualifying event” that would result in loss of coverage under the Plan. You and/or your Dependents will be permitted to continue the same coverage under which you or your Dependents were covered on the day before the qualifying event occurred, unless you move out of that plan’s coverage area or the plan is no longer available. You and/or your Dependents cannot change coverage options until the next open enrollment period. When is COBRA Continuation Available? For you and your Dependents, COBRA continuation is available for up to 18 months from the date of the following qualifying events if the event would result in a loss of coverage under the Plan: • your termination of employment for any reason, other than

gross misconduct, or • your reduction in work hours. For your Dependents, COBRA continuation coverage is available for up to 36 months from the date of the following qualifying events if the event would result in a loss of coverage under the Plan: • your death; • your divorce or legal separation; or • for a Dependent child, failure to continue to qualify as a

Dependent under the Plan. Who is Entitled to COBRA Continuation? Only a “qualified beneficiary” (as defined by federal law) may elect to continue health insurance coverage. A qualified beneficiary may include the following individuals who were covered by the Plan on the day the qualifying event occurred: you, your spouse, and your Dependent children. Each qualified beneficiary has their own right to elect or decline COBRA continuation coverage even if you decline or are not eligible for COBRA continuation. The following individuals are not qualified beneficiaries for purposes of COBRA continuation: domestic partners,

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grandchildren (unless adopted by you), stepchildren (unless adopted by you). Although these individuals do not have an independent right to elect COBRA continuation coverage, if you elect COBRA continuation coverage for yourself, you may also cover your Dependents even if they are not considered qualified beneficiaries under COBRA. However, such individuals’ coverage will terminate when your COBRA continuation coverage terminates. The sections titled “Secondary Qualifying Events” and “Medicare Extension For Your Dependents” are not applicable to these individuals. Secondary Qualifying Events If, as a result of your termination of employment or reduction in work hours, your Dependent(s) have elected COBRA continuation coverage and one or more Dependents experience another COBRA qualifying event, the affected Dependent(s) may elect to extend their COBRA continuation coverage for an additional 18 months (7 months if the secondary event occurs within the disability extension period) for a maximum of 36 months from the initial qualifying event. The second qualifying event must occur before the end of the initial 18 months of COBRA continuation coverage or within the disability extension period discussed below. Under no circumstances will COBRA continuation coverage be available for more than 36 months from the initial qualifying event. Secondary qualifying events are: your death; your divorce or legal separation; or, for a Dependent child, failure to continue to qualify as a Dependent under the Plan. Disability Extension If, after electing COBRA continuation coverage due to your termination of employment or reduction in work hours, you or one of your Dependents is determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to be totally disabled under Title II or XVI of the SSA, you and all of your Dependents who have elected COBRA continuation coverage may extend such continuation for an additional 11 months, for a maximum of 29 months from the initial qualifying event. To qualify for the disability extension, all of the following requirements must be satisfied: • SSA must determine that the disability occurred prior to or

within 60 days after the disabled individual elected COBRA continuation coverage; and

• A copy of the written SSA determination must be provided to the Plan Administrator within 60 calendar days after the date the SSA determination is made AND before the end of the initial 18-month continuation period.

If the SSA later determines that the individual is no longer disabled, you must notify the Plan Administrator within 30 days after the date the final determination is made by SSA. The 11-month disability extension will terminate for all covered persons on the first day of the month that is more than

30 days after the date the SSA makes a final determination that the disabled individual is no longer disabled. All causes for “Termination of COBRA Continuation” listed below will also apply to the period of disability extension. Medicare Extension for Your Dependents When the qualifying event is your termination of employment or reduction in work hours and you became enrolled in Medicare (Part A, Part B or both) within the 18 months before the qualifying event, COBRA continuation coverage for your Dependents will last for up to 36 months after the date you became enrolled in Medicare. Your COBRA continuation coverage will last for up to 18 months from the date of your termination of employment or reduction in work hours. Termination of COBRA Continuation COBRA continuation coverage will be terminated upon the occurrence of any of the following: • the end of the COBRA continuation period of 18, 29 or 36

months, as applicable; • failure to pay the required premium within 30 calendar days

after the due date; • cancellation of the Employer’s policy with Cigna; • after electing COBRA continuation coverage, a qualified

beneficiary enrolls in Medicare (Part A, Part B, or both); • after electing COBRA continuation coverage, a qualified

beneficiary becomes covered under another group health plan, unless the qualified beneficiary has a condition for which the new plan limits or excludes coverage under a pre-existing condition provision. In such case coverage will continue until the earliest of: the end of the applicable maximum period; the date the pre-existing condition provision is no longer applicable; or the occurrence of an event described in one of the first three bullets above;

• any reason the Plan would terminate coverage of a participant or beneficiary who is not receiving continuation coverage (e.g., fraud).

Moving Out of Employer’s Service Area or Elimination of a Service Area If you and/or your Dependents move out of the Employer’s service area or the Employer eliminates a service area in your location, your COBRA continuation coverage under the plan will be limited to out-of-network coverage only. In-network coverage is not available outside of the Employer’s service area. If the Employer offers another benefit option through Cigna or another carrier which can provide coverage in your location, you may elect COBRA continuation coverage under that option.

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Employer’s Notification Requirements Your Employer is required to provide you and/or your Dependents with the following notices: • An initial notification of COBRA continuation rights must

be provided within 90 days after your (or your spouse’s) coverage under the Plan begins (or the Plan first becomes subject to COBRA continuation requirements, if later). If you and/or your Dependents experience a qualifying event before the end of that 90-day period, the initial notice must be provided within the time frame required for the COBRA continuation coverage election notice as explained below.

• A COBRA continuation coverage election notice must be provided to you and/or your Dependents within the following timeframes: • if the Plan provides that COBRA continuation coverage

and the period within which an Employer must notify the Plan Administrator of a qualifying event starts upon the loss of coverage, 44 days after loss of coverage under the Plan;

• if the Plan provides that COBRA continuation coverage and the period within which an Employer must notify the Plan Administrator of a qualifying event starts upon the occurrence of a qualifying event, 44 days after the qualifying event occurs; or

• in the case of a multi-employer plan, no later than 14 days after the end of the period in which Employers must provide notice of a qualifying event to the Plan Administrator.

How to Elect COBRA Continuation Coverage The COBRA coverage election notice will list the individuals who are eligible for COBRA continuation coverage and inform you of the applicable premium. The notice will also include instructions for electing COBRA continuation coverage. You must notify the Plan Administrator of your election no later than the due date stated on the COBRA election notice. If a written election notice is required, it must be post-marked no later than the due date stated on the COBRA election notice. If you do not make proper notification by the due date shown on the notice, you and your Dependents will lose the right to elect COBRA continuation coverage. If you reject COBRA continuation coverage before the due date, you may change your mind as long as you furnish a completed election form before the due date. Each qualified beneficiary has an independent right to elect COBRA continuation coverage. Continuation coverage may be elected for only one, several, or for all Dependents who are qualified beneficiaries. Parents may elect to continue coverage on behalf of their Dependent children. You or your spouse may elect continuation coverage on behalf of all the qualified beneficiaries. You are not required to elect COBRA

continuation coverage in order for your Dependents to elect COBRA continuation. How Much Does COBRA Continuation Coverage Cost? Each qualified beneficiary may be required to pay the entire cost of continuation coverage. The amount may not exceed 102% of the cost to the group health plan (including both Employer and Employee contributions) for coverage of a similarly situated active Employee or family member. The premium during the 11-month disability extension may not exceed 150% of the cost to the group health plan (including both employer and employee contributions) for coverage of a similarly situated active Employee or family member. For example: If the Employee alone elects COBRA continuation coverage, the Employee will be charged 102% (or 150%) of the active Employee premium. If the spouse or one Dependent child alone elects COBRA continuation coverage, they will be charged 102% (or 150%) of the active Employee premium. If more than one qualified beneficiary elects COBRA continuation coverage, they will be charged 102% (or 150%) of the applicable family premium. When and How to Pay COBRA Premiums First payment for COBRA continuation If you elect COBRA continuation coverage, you do not have to send any payment with the election form. However, you must make your first payment no later than 45 calendar days after the date of your election. (This is the date the Election Notice is postmarked, if mailed.) If you do not make your first payment within that 45 days, you will lose all COBRA continuation rights under the Plan. Subsequent payments After you make your first payment for COBRA continuation coverage, you will be required to make subsequent payments of the required premium for each additional month of coverage. Payment is due on the first day of each month. If you make a payment on or before its due date, your coverage under the Plan will continue for that coverage period without any break. Grace periods for subsequent payments Although subsequent payments are due by the first day of the month, you will be given a grace period of 30 days after the first day of the coverage period to make each monthly payment. Your COBRA continuation coverage will be provided for each coverage period as long as payment for that coverage period is made before the end of the grace period for that payment. However, if your payment is received after the due date, your coverage under the Plan may be suspended during this time. Any providers who contact the Plan to confirm coverage during this time may be informed that coverage has been suspended. If payment is received before the end of the grace period, your coverage will be reinstated

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back to the beginning of the coverage period. This means that any claim you submit for benefits while your coverage is suspended may be denied and may have to be resubmitted once your coverage is reinstated. If you fail to make a payment before the end of the grace period for that coverage period, you will lose all rights to COBRA continuation coverage under the Plan. You Must Give Notice of Certain Qualifying Events If you or your Dependent(s) experience one of the following qualifying events, you must notify the Plan Administrator within 60 calendar days after the later of the date the qualifying event occurs or the date coverage would cease as a result of the qualifying event: • Your divorce or legal separation; or • Your child ceases to qualify as a Dependent under the Plan. • The occurrence of a secondary qualifying event as discussed

under “Secondary Qualifying Events” above (this notice must be received prior to the end of the initial 18- or 29-month COBRA period).

(Also refer to the section titled “Disability Extension” for additional notice requirements.) Notice must be made in writing and must include: the name of the Plan, name and address of the Employee covered under the Plan, name and address(es) of the qualified beneficiaries affected by the qualifying event; the qualifying event; the date the qualifying event occurred; and supporting documentation (e.g., divorce decree, birth certificate, disability determination, etc.). Newly Acquired Dependents If you acquire a new Dependent through marriage, birth, adoption or placement for adoption while your coverage is being continued, you may cover such Dependent under your COBRA continuation coverage. However, only your newborn or adopted Dependent child is a qualified beneficiary and may continue COBRA continuation coverage for the remainder of the coverage period following your early termination of COBRA coverage or due to a secondary qualifying event. COBRA coverage for your Dependent spouse and any Dependent children who are not your children (e.g., stepchildren or grandchildren) will cease on the date your COBRA coverage ceases and they are not eligible for a secondary qualifying event. COBRA Continuation for Retirees Following Employer’s Bankruptcy If you are covered as a retiree, and a proceeding in bankruptcy is filed with respect to the Employer under Title 11 of the United States Code, you may be entitled to COBRA continuation coverage. If the bankruptcy results in a loss of coverage for you, your Dependents or your surviving spouse

within one year before or after such proceeding, you and your covered Dependents will become COBRA qualified beneficiaries with respect to the bankruptcy. You will be entitled to COBRA continuation coverage until your death. Your surviving spouse and covered Dependent children will be entitled to COBRA continuation coverage for up to 36 months following your death. However, COBRA continuation coverage will cease upon the occurrence of any of the events listed under “Termination of COBRA Continuation” above. Interaction With Other Continuation Benefits You may be eligible for other continuation benefits under state law. Refer to the Termination section for any other continuation benefits. HC-FED66 07-14

ERISA Required Information The name of the Plan is: Merck Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Plan; Plan Number 502 The name, address, ZIP code and business telephone number of the sponsor of the Plan is:

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; Employer Identification Number (EIN) 22-1261880

The name, address, ZIP code and business telephone number of the Plan Administrator is: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Plan Administrator of the Merck Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Plan Attention: Global Benefits Department 2000 Galloping Hill Road Bldg. K-1; 1st Floor Kenilworth, NJ 07033

The name, address and ZIP code of the person designated as agent for service of legal process is: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Attention: Benefits and Executive Compensation Legal Group 2000 Galloping Hill Road Bldg. K-1; 3rd Floor Kenilworth, NJ 07033 The office designated to consider the appeal of denied claims is:

The Cigna Claim Office responsible for this Plan The cost of the Plan is shared by the Employer and certain Participants. The Plan’s fiscal year ends on December 31.

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The preceding pages set forth the eligibility requirements and benefits provided for you under this Plan. Plan Trustees A list of any Trustees of the Plan, which includes name, title and address, is available upon request to the Plan Administrator. Plan Type The plan is a healthcare benefit plan. Collective Bargaining Agreements You may contact the Plan Administrator to determine whether the Plan is maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements and if a particular Employer is a sponsor. A copy is available for examination from the Plan Administrator upon written request. Discretionary Authority The Plan Administrator delegates to Cigna the discretionary authority to interpret and apply plan terms and to make factual determinations in connection with its review of claims under the plan. Such discretionary authority is intended to include, but not limited to, the determination of the eligibility of persons desiring to enroll in or claim benefits under the plan, the determination of whether a person is entitled to benefits under the plan, and the computation of any and all benefit payments. The Plan Administrator also delegates to Cigna the discretionary authority to perform a full and fair review, as required by ERISA, of each claim denial which has been appealed by the claimant or his duly authorized representative. Plan Modification, Amendment and Termination The Employer as Plan Sponsor reserves the right to, at any time, change or terminate benefits under the Plan, to change or terminate the eligibility of classes of employees to be covered by the Plan, to amend or eliminate any other plan term or condition, and to terminate the whole plan or any part of it. Contact the Employer for the procedure by which benefits may be changed or terminated, by which the eligibility of classes of employees may be changed or terminated, or by which part or all of the Plan may be terminated. No consent of any participant is required to terminate, modify, amend or change the Plan. Termination of the Plan together with termination of the insurance policy(s) which funds the Plan benefits will have no adverse effect on any benefits to be paid under the policy(s) for any covered medical expenses incurred prior to the date that policy(s) terminates. Likewise, any extension of benefits under the policy(s) due to you or your Dependent’s total disability which began prior to and has continued beyond the date the policy(s) terminates will not be affected by the Plan termination. Rights to purchase limited amounts of life and medical insurance to replace part of the benefits lost because

the policy(s) terminated may arise under the terms of the policy(s). A subsequent Plan termination will not affect the extension of benefits and rights under the policy(s). Your coverage under the Plan’s insurance policy(s) will end on the earliest of the following dates: • the date you leave Active Service (or later as explained in

the Termination Section;) • the date you are no longer in an eligible class; • if the Plan is contributory, the date you cease to contribute; • the date the policy(s) terminates. See your Plan Administrator to determine if any extension of benefits or rights are available to you or your Dependents under this policy(s). No extension of benefits or rights will be available solely because the Plan terminates. Statement of Rights As a participant in the plan you are entitled to certain rights and protections under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). ERISA provides that all plan participants shall be entitled to: Receive Information About Your Plan and Benefits • examine, without charge, at the Plan Administrator’s office

and at other specified locations, such as worksites and union halls, all documents governing the plan, including insurance contracts and collective bargaining agreements and a copy of the latest annual report (Form 5500 Series) filed by the plan with the U.S. Department of Labor and available at the Public Disclosure room of the Employee Benefits Security Administration.

• obtain, upon written request to the Plan Administrator, copies of documents governing the Plan, including insurance contracts and collective bargaining agreements, and a copy of the latest annual report (Form 5500 Series) and updated summary plan description. The administrator may make a reasonable charge for the copies.

• receive a summary of the Plan’s annual financial report. The Plan Administrator is required by law to furnish each person under the Plan with a copy of this summary financial report.

Continue Group Health Plan Coverage • continue health care coverage for yourself, your spouse or

Dependents if there is a loss of coverage under the Plan as a result of a qualifying event. You or your Dependents may have to pay for such coverage. Review the documents governing the Plan on the rules governing your federal continuation coverage rights.

Prudent Actions by Plan Fiduciaries In addition to creating rights for plan participants, ERISA imposes duties upon the people responsible for the operation of the employee benefit plan. The people who operate your

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plan, called “fiduciaries” of the Plan, have a duty to do so prudently and in the interest of you and other plan participants and beneficiaries. No one, including your employer, your union, or any other person may fire you or otherwise discriminate against you in any way to prevent you from obtaining a welfare benefit or exercising your rights under ERISA. If your claim for a welfare benefit is denied or ignored you have a right to know why this was done, to obtain copies of documents relating to the decision without charge, and to appeal any denial, all within certain time schedules. Enforce Your Rights Under ERISA, there are steps you can take to enforce the above rights. For instance, if you request a copy of documents governing the plan or the latest annual report from the plan and do not receive them within 30 days, you may file suit in a federal court. In such a case, the court may require the plan administrator to provide the materials and pay you up to $110 a day until you receive the materials, unless the materials were not sent because of reasons beyond the control of the administrator. If you have a claim for benefits which is denied or ignored, in whole or in part, you may file suit in a state or federal court. In addition, if you disagree with the plan’s decision or lack thereof concerning the qualified status of a domestic relations order or a medical child support order, you may file suit in federal court. If it should happen that plan fiduciaries misuse the plan’s money, or if you are discriminated against for asserting your rights, you may seek assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor, or you may file suit in a federal court. The court will decide who should pay court costs and legal fees. If you are successful the court may order the person you have sued to pay these costs and fees. If you lose, the court may order you to pay these costs and fees, for example if it finds your claim is frivolous. Assistance with Your Questions If you have any questions about your plan, you should contact the plan administrator. If you have any questions about this statement or about your rights under ERISA, or if you need assistance in obtaining documents from the plan administrator, you should contact the nearest office of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor listed in your telephone directory or the Division of Technical Assistance and Inquiries, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. You may also obtain certain publications about your rights and responsibilities under ERISA by calling the publications hotline of the Employee Benefits Security Administration. HC-FED72 05-15

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Notice of an Appeal or a Grievance The appeal or grievance provision in this certificate may be superseded by the law of your state. Please see your explanation of benefits for the applicable appeal or grievance procedure. HC-SPP4 04-10

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Appointment of Authorized Representative You may appoint an authorized representative to assist you in submitting a claim or appealing a claim denial. However, Cigna may require you to designate your authorized representative in writing using a form approved by Cigna. At all times, the appointment of an authorized representative is revocable by you. To ensure that a prior appointment remains valid, Cigna may require you to re-appoint your authorized representative, from time to time. Cigna reserves the right to refuse to honor the appointment of a representative if Cigna reasonably determines that: • the signature on an authorized representative form may not

be yours, or • the authorized representative may not have disclosed to you

all of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the overpayment or underpayment of any claim, including, for example, that the billing practices of the provider of medical services may have jeopardized your coverage through the waiver of the cost-sharing amounts that you are required to pay under your plan.

If your designation of an authorized representative is revoked, or Cigna does not honor your designation, you may appoint a new authorized representative at any time, in writing, using a form approved by Cigna. HC-AAR1 01-17

When You Have A Complaint Or Appeal For the purposes of this section, any reference to "you", "your" or "Member" also refers to a representative or provider designated by you to act on your behalf, unless otherwise noted. We want you to be completely satisfied with the care you receive. That is why we have established a process for addressing your concerns and solving your problems.

Start with Customer Service We are here to listen and help. If you have a concern regarding a person, a service, the quality of care, contractual benefits, or a rescission of coverage, you can call our toll-free number and explain your concern to one of our Customer Service representatives. Please call us at the Customer Service Toll-Free Number that appears on your Benefit Identification card, explanation of benefits or claim form. We will do our best to resolve the matter on your initial contact. If we need more time to review or investigate your concern, we will get back to you as soon as possible, but in any case within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with the results of a coverage decision, you can start the appeals procedure. Appeals Procedure Cigna has a two-step appeals procedure for coverage decisions. To initiate an appeal, you must submit a request for an appeal in writing, within 365 days of receipt of a denial notice, to the following address: Cigna ATTN: Appeals Department P.O. Box 15800 Wilmington, DE 19850

You should state the reason why you feel your appeal should be approved and include any information supporting your appeal. If you are unable or choose not to write, you may ask to register your appeal by telephone. Call us at the toll-free number on your Benefit Identification card, explanation of benefits or claim form. Level One Appeal Your appeal will be reviewed and the decision made by someone not involved in the initial decision. Appeals involving Medical Necessity or clinical appropriateness will be considered by a health care professional in the same or similar specialty as the care under consideration, as determined by Cigna’s Physician Reviewer. For level one appeals, we will respond in writing with a decision within fifteen calendar days after we receive an appeal for a required preservice or concurrent care coverage determination (decision). We will respond within 30 calendar days after we receive an appeal for a postservice coverage determination. If more time or information is needed to make the determination, we will notify you in writing to request an extension of up to 15 calendar days and to specify any additional information needed to complete the review. You may request that the appeal process be expedited if, (a) the time frames under this process would seriously jeopardize your life, health or ability to regain maximum function or in the opinion of your Physician would cause you severe pain

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which cannot be managed without the requested services; or (b) your appeal involves nonauthorization of an admission or continuing inpatient Hospital stay. If you request that your appeal be expedited based on (a) above, you may also ask for an expedited external Independent Review at the same time, if the time to complete an expedited level-one appeal would be detrimental to your medical condition. Cigna's Physician reviewer, in consultation with the treating Physician, will decide if an expedited appeal is necessary. When an appeal is expedited, we will respond orally with a decision within 72 hours, followed up in writing. Level Two Appeal If you are dissatisfied with our level one appeal decision, you may request a second review. To start a level two appeal, follow the same process required for a level one appeal. If the appeal involves a coverage decision based on issues of Medical Necessity, clinical appropriateness or experimental treatment, a medical review will be conducted by a Physician or Dentist Reviewer in the same or similar specialty as the care under consideration, as determined by Cigna’s Physician or Dentist Reviewer. For all other coverage plan-related appeals, a second-level review will be conducted by someone who was a) not involved in any previous decision related to your appeal, and b) not a subordinate of previous decision makers. Provide all relevant documentation with your second-level appeal request. For required preservice and concurrent care coverage determinations, Cigna’s review will be completed within 15 calendar days. For postservice claims, Cigna’s review will be completed within 30 calendar days. If more time or information is needed to make the determination, we will notify you in writing to request an extension of up to 15 calendar days and to specify any additional information needed by the Committee to complete the review. In the event any new or additional information (evidence) is considered, relied upon or generated by Cigna in connection with the level-two appeal, Cigna will provide this information to you as soon as possible and sufficiently in advance of the decision, so that you will have an opportunity to respond. Also, if any new or additional rationale is considered by Cigna, Cigna will provide the rationale to you as soon as possible and sufficiently in advance of the decision so that you will have an opportunity to respond. You will be notified in writing of the decision within five days after the decision is made, and within the review time frames above if Cigna does not approve the requested coverage. You may request that the appeal process be expedited if, (a) the time frames under this process would seriously jeopardize your life, health or ability to regain maximum function or in the opinion of your Physician would cause you severe pain which cannot be managed without the requested services; or

(b) your appeal involves nonauthorization of an admission or continuing inpatient Hospital stay. Cigna's Physician Reviewer, in consultation with the treating Physician will decide if an expedited appeal is necessary. When an appeal is expedited, we will respond orally with a decision within 72 hours, followed up in writing. Independent Review of Medical Appeals - IHCAP If you are not fully satisfied with the decision of Cigna's level-two appeal review regarding your Medical Necessity or clinical appropriateness issue, you may request that your appeal be referred to an Independent Health Care Appeals Program (IHCAP). The IHCAP is conducted by an Independent Utilization Review Organization (IURO) assigned by the State of Delaware. A decision to use this level of appeal will not affect the claimant's rights to any other benefits under the plan. If the subject of an IHCAP request is appropriate for Arbitration, the Delaware Insurance Department will advise the Participant or his/her authorized representative of the Arbitration procedure. There is no charge for you to initiate the Independent Review of Medical Appeals (IHCAP) independent review process. Cigna will abide by the decision of the Independent Utilization Review Organization. In order to request a referral to an Independent Utilization Review Organization, certain conditions apply. The reason for the denial must be based on a Medical Necessity or clinical appropriateness determination by Cigna. Administrative, eligibility or benefit coverage limits or exclusions are not eligible for appeal under this process. To request a review, you must notify the Appeals Coordinator within four months of your receipt of Cigna's level-two appeal review denial. Cigna will then forward the file to the Independent Utilization Review Organization. The Independent Utilization Review Organization will render an opinion and provide written notice of its decision to the Participant or his/her authorized representative, the carrier and the Delaware Insurance Department within 45 calendar days of its receipt of the appeal. When requested and when the Participant suffers from a condition that poses an imminent, emergent or serious threat or has an emergency medical condition, the review shall be completed within 72 hours of the IURO’s receipt of the appeal with immediate notification. The IURO will provide written confirmation of its decision to the Participant or his/her authorized representative, the carrier, and the Delaware Insurance Department within 1 calendar day after the immediate notification. Claim Appeal to the State of Delaware You have the right to appeal a claim denial for non-medical reasons to the Delaware Insurance Department. The Delaware Insurance Department also provides free informal mediation services which are in addition to, but do not replace, your right to appeal this decision. You can contact the Delaware

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Insurance Department for information about an appeal or mediation by calling the Consumer Services Division at (800) 282-8611 or (302) 739-4251. All requests for mediation or arbitration must be filed within 60 days from the date you receive this notice otherwise this decision will be final. Independent Review of Administrative Appeals - Arbitration If you are not fully satisfied with the decision of Cigna's level-two appeal review regarding the denial of claims based on grounds other than medical necessity or appropriateness, you may request that your appeal be referred to Arbitration by submitting the Petition for Arbitration and supporting documentation to the Delaware Insurance Department. A decision to use this level of appeal will not affect the claimant’s rights to any other benefits under the plan. There is a $75 filing fee for you to initiate the Arbitration process; if the arbitrator rules in your favor; Cigna will reimburse you for the $75 filing fee. Cigna will abide by the decision of the Arbitrator. In order to request a referral to Arbitration, certain conditions apply. The reason for the denial must be based on grounds other than medical necessity or appropriateness, such as administrative, eligibility or benefit coverage limits or exclusions. To request a review, you must submit the Petition for Arbitration and supporting documentation within 60 days of your receipt of Cigna's level-two appeal review denial to the Delaware Insurance Department. If the subject of an Arbitration request is appropriate for IHCAP review, the Petition for Arbitration will be treated as an IHCAP appeal to determine if the IHCAP appeal is timely filed. The Delaware Insurance Department may summarily dismiss a Petition for Arbitration if it determines the subject is not appropriate for Arbitration or IHCAP or is meritless on its face. The Arbitrator will render a decision and mail a copy of the decision to the Participant and his/her authorized representative within 45 calendar days of the filing of the Petition. The Arbitrator’s decision shall include allowable charges and payments for each service subject to arbitration for a period that will end on the 360th day after the date of the Arbitrator’s decision. Notice of Benefit Determination on Appeal Every notice of a determination on appeal will be provided in writing or electronically and, if an adverse determination, will include: (1) information sufficient to identify the claim; (2) the specific reason or reasons for the adverse determination; (3) reference to the specific plan provisions on which the determination is based; (4) a statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable

access to and copies of all documents, records, and other Relevant Information as defined; (5) a statement describing any voluntary appeal procedures offered by the plan and the claimant's right to bring an action under ERISA section 502(a); (6) upon request and free of charge, a copy of any internal rule, guideline, protocol or other similar criterion that was relied upon in making the adverse determination regarding your appeal, and an explanation of the scientific or clinical judgment for a determination that is based on a Medical Necessity, experimental treatment or other similar exclusion or limit; and (7) information about any office of health insurance consumer assistance or ombudsman available to assist you in the appeal process. A final notice of adverse determination will include a discussion of the decision. You also have the right to bring a civil action under section 502(a) of ERISA if you are not satisfied with the decision on review. You or your plan may have other voluntary alternative dispute resolution options such as Mediation. One way to find out what may be available is to contact your local U.S. Department of Labor office and your State insurance regulatory agency. You may also contact the Plan Administrator. Relevant Information Relevant Information is any document, record, or other information which (a) was relied upon in making the benefit determination; (b) was submitted, considered, or generated in the course of making the benefit determination, without regard to whether such document, record, or other information was relied upon in making the benefit determination; (c) demonstrates compliance with the administrative processes and safeguards required by federal law in making the benefit determination; or (d) constitutes a statement of policy or guidance with respect to the plan concerning the denied treatment option or benefit or the claimant's diagnosis, without regard to whether such advice or statement was relied upon in making the benefit determination. Legal Action If your plan is governed by ERISA, you have the right to bring a civil action under section 502(a) of ERISA if you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Appeals Procedure. In most instances, you may not initiate a legal action against Cigna until you have completed the Level One and Level Two Appeal processes. If your Appeal is expedited, there is no need to complete the Level Two process prior to bringing legal action. However, no action will be brought at all unless brought within 3 years after a claim is submitted for U.S. In-Network Services or within three years after proof of claim is required under the Plan for U.S. Out-of-Network and International services. HC-APL271 01-16

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Definitions

Active Service You will be considered in Active Service: • on any of your Employer's scheduled work days if you are

performing the regular duties of your work on a full-time basis on that day either at your Employer's place of business or at some location to which you are required to travel for your Employer's business.

• on a day which is not one of your Employer's scheduled work days if you were in Active Service on the preceding scheduled work day.

HC-DFS1095 12-17

Bed and Board The term Bed and Board includes all charges made by a Hospital on its own behalf for room and meals and for all general services and activities needed for the care of registered bed patients. HC-DFS2 04-10

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Biologic A virus, therapeutic serum, toxin, antitoxin, vaccine, blood, blood component or derivative, allergenic product, protein (except any chemically synthesized polypeptide), or analogous product, or arsphenamine or derivative of arsphenamine (or any other trivalent organic arsenic compound), used for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a disease or condition of human beings, as defined under Section 351(i) of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC 262(i)) (as amended by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009, title VII of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148, § 7002 (2010), and as may be amended thereafter).

HC-DFS840 10-16

Certification The term Certification means a decision by a health care insurer that a health care service requested by a provider or covered person has been reviewed and, based upon the information available, meets the health care insurer’s requirements for coverage and medical necessity, and the requested health care service is therefore approved. HC-DFS476 04-10

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Charges The term "charges" means the actual billed charges; except when the provider has contracted directly or indirectly with Cigna for a different amount. HC-DFS3 04-10

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Chiropractic Care The term Chiropractic Care means the conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions through manipulation and ancillary physiological treatment rendered to specific joints to restore motion, reduce pain and improve function. HC-DFS55 04-10

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Contracted Fee - Cigna Dental Preferred Provider The term Contracted Fee refers to the total compensation level that a provider has agreed to accept as payment for dental procedures and services performed on an Employee or Dependent, according to the Employee's dental benefit plan. HC-DFS123 04-10

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Custodial Services Any services that are of a sheltering, protective, or safeguarding nature. Such services may include a stay in an institutional setting, at-home care, or nursing services to care for someone because of age or mental or physical condition. This service primarily helps the person in daily living. Custodial care also can provide medical services, given mainly to maintain the person’s current state of health. These services cannot be intended to greatly improve a medical condition; they are intended to provide care while the patient cannot care for himself or herself. Custodial Services include but are not limited to: • Services related to watching or protecting a person; • Services related to performing or assisting a person in

performing any activities of daily living, such as: walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, getting in or out of bed, toileting, eating, preparing foods, or taking medications that can be self administered, and

• Services not required to be performed by trained or skilled medical or paramedical personnel.

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Dentist The term Dentist means a person practicing dentistry or oral surgery within the scope of his license. It will also include a provider operating within the scope of his license when he performs any of the Dental Services described in the policy.

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Dependent Dependents are: • your lawful spouse; or • your Domestic Partner; and • any child of yours who is:

• less than 26 years old. • 26 or more years old, unmarried and primarily supported

by you and incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of mental or physical disability which arose while the child was covered as a Dependent under this plan, or while covered as a dependent under a prior plan with no break in coverage. Proof of the child's condition and dependence may be required to be submitted to the plan within 31 days after the date the child ceases to qualify above. From time to time, but not more frequently than once a year, the plan may require proof of the continuation of such condition and dependence.

The term child means a child born to you or a child legally adopted by you. It also includes a stepchild, a foster child, or a child for whom you are the legal guardian. . If your Domestic Partner has a child, that child will also be included as a Dependent. Benefits for a Dependent child or student will continue until the last day of the calendar month in which the limiting age is reached. Anyone who is eligible as an Employee will not be considered as a Dependent spouse. A child under age 26 may be covered as either an Employee or as a Dependent child. You cannot be covered as an Employee while also covered as a Dependent of an Employee. No one may be considered as a Dependent of more than one Employee. HC-DFS959 10-16

Domestic Partner A Domestic Partner is defined as a person of the same or opposite sex who: • shares your permanent residence;

• has resided with you for no less than one year; • is no less than 18 years of age; • is financially interdependent with you and has proven such

interdependence by providing documentation of at least two of the following arrangements: common ownership of real property or a common leasehold interest in such property; community ownership of a motor vehicle; a joint bank account or a joint credit account; designation as a beneficiary for life insurance or retirement benefits or under your partner's will; assignment of a durable power of attorney or health care power of attorney; or such other proof as is considered by Cigna to be sufficient to establish financial interdependency under the circumstances of your particular case;

• is not a blood relative any closer than would prohibit legal marriage; and

• has signed jointly with you, a notarized affidavit attesting to the above which can be made available to Cigna upon request.

In addition, you and your Domestic Partner will be considered to have met the terms of this definition as long as neither you nor your Domestic Partner: • has signed a Domestic Partner affidavit or declaration with

any other person within twelve months prior to designating each other as Domestic Partners hereunder;

• is currently legally married to another person; or • has any other Domestic Partner, spouse or spouse equivalent

of the same or opposite sex. You and your Domestic Partner must have registered as Domestic Partners, if you reside in a state that provides for such registration. A Domestic Partner of the opposite sex is eligible for this Plan provided they meet all said requirements AND only if they would have been eligible under the company-provided or locally-provided medical benefits plan of the employee's home country, had the employee not been on temporary international assignment. In addition, a Domestic Partner of the opposite sex is eligible for this Plan provided they meet all said requirements AND only if the law(s) of their host country require coverage. In no event will coverage be provided where prohibited by law, nor will coverage be provided past the date that the Domestic Partner fails to meet the requirements stated herein. The section of this certificate entitled "COBRA Continuation Rights Under Federal Law" will not apply to your Domestic Partner and his or her Dependents. HC-DFS47 04-10

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Emergency Medical Condition Emergency medical condition means a medical condition which manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that a prudent layperson, who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine, could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in placing the health of the individual (or, with respect to a pregnant woman, the health of the woman or her unborn child) in serious jeopardy; serious impairment to bodily functions; or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.

HC-DFS394 11-10

Emergency Services Emergency services means, with respect to an emergency medical condition, a medical screening examination that is within the capability of the emergency department of a hospital, including ancillary services routinely available to the emergency department to evaluate the emergency medical condition; and such further medical examination and treatment, to the extent they are within the capabilities of the staff and facilities available at the hospital, to stabilize the patient.

HC-DFS393 11-10

Employee The term Employee means an employee of the Employer who is currently in Active Service and who normally work at least 2,080 hours per year for the Employer. HC-DFS1094 12-17

Employer The term Employer means the Policyholder and all Affiliated Employers. HC-DFS8 04-10

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Essential Health Benefits Essential health benefits means, to the extent covered under the plan, expenses incurred with respect to covered services, in at least the following categories: ambulatory patient services, emergency services, hospitalization, maternity and newborn care, mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment, prescription drugs, rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices, laboratory services, preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management and pediatric services, including oral and vision care. HC-DFS411 01-11

Expense Incurred An expense is incurred when the service or the supply for which it is incurred is provided. HC-DFS10 04-10

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Free-Standing Surgical Facility The term Free-standing Surgical Facility means an institution which meets all of the following requirements: • it has a medical staff of Physicians, Nurses and licensed

anesthesiologists; • it maintains at least two operating rooms and one recovery

room; • it maintains diagnostic laboratory and x-ray facilities; • it has equipment for emergency care; • it has a blood supply; • it maintains medical records; • it has agreements with Hospitals for immediate acceptance

of patients who need Hospital Confinement on an inpatient basis; and

• it is licensed in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency.

HC-DFS11 04-10

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Hospice Care Program The term Hospice Care Program means: • a coordinated, interdisciplinary program to meet the

physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of dying persons and their families;

• a program that provides palliative and supportive medical, nursing and other health services through home or inpatient care during the illness;

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• a program for persons who have a Terminal Illness and for the families of those persons.

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Hospice Care Services The term Hospice Care Services means any services provided by: a Hospital, a Skilled Nursing Facility or a similar institution, a Home Health Care Agency, a Hospice Facility, or any other licensed facility or agency under a Hospice Care Program. HC-DFS52 04-10

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Hospice Facility The term Hospice Facility means an institution or part of it which: • primarily provides care for Terminally Ill patients; • is accredited by the National Hospice Organization; • meets standards established by Cigna; and • fulfills any licensing requirements of the state or locality in

which it operates. HC-DFS53 04-10

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Hospital The term Hospital means: • an institution licensed as a hospital, which: maintains, on

the premises, all facilities necessary for medical and surgical treatment; provides such treatment on an inpatient basis, for compensation, under the supervision of Physicians; and provides 24-hour service by Registered Graduate Nurses;

• an institution which qualifies as a hospital, a psychiatric hospital or a tuberculosis hospital, and a provider of services under Medicare, if such institution is accredited as a hospital by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; or

• an institution which: specializes in treatment of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder or other related illness; provides residential treatment programs; and is licensed in accordance with the laws of the appropriate legally authorized agency.

The term Hospital will not include an institution which is primarily a place for rest, a place for the aged, or a nursing home. HC-DFS806 10-15

Hospital Confinement or Confined in a Hospital A person will be considered Confined in a Hospital if he is: • a registered bed patient in a Hospital upon the

recommendation of a Physician; • receiving treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use

Disorder Services in a Residential Treatment Center. HC-DFS807 10-15

Injury The term Injury means an accidental bodily injury. HC-DFS12 04-10

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Maximum Reimbursable Charge – Dental The Maximum Reimbursable Charge for covered services is determined based on the lesser of: • the provider’s normal charge for a similar service or supply;

or • the policyholder-selected percentile of charges made by

providers of such service or supply in the geographic area where it is received as compiled in a database selected by Cigna.

The percentile used to determine the Maximum Reimbursable Charge is listed in The Schedule. The Maximum Reimbursable Charge is subject to all other benefit limitations and applicable coding and payment methodologies determined by Cigna. Additional information about how Cigna determines the Maximum Reimbursable Charge is available upon request. HC-DFS752 07-14

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Maximum Reimbursable Charge - Medical The Maximum Reimbursable Charge for covered services is determined based on the lesser of: • the provider’s normal charge for a similar service or supply;

or • a policyholder-selected percentage of a schedule that Cigna

has developed that is based upon a methodology similar to a methodology utilized by Medicare to determine the allowable fee for the same or similar service within the geographic market.

The percentage used to determine the Maximum Reimbursable Charge is listed in The Schedule. In some cases, a Medicare based schedule will not be used and the Maximum Reimbursable Charge for covered services is determined based on the lesser of: • the provider’s normal charge for a similar service or supply;

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• the 80th percentile of charges made by providers of such service or supply in the geographic area where it is received as compiled in a database selected by Cigna. If sufficient charge data is unavailable in the database for that geographic area to determine the Maximum Reimbursable Charge, then data in the database for similar services may be used.

The Maximum Reimbursable Charge is subject to all other benefit limitations and applicable coding and payment methodologies determined by Cigna. Additional information about how Cigna determines the Maximum Reimbursable Charge is available upon request. HC-DFS1093 12-17

Medicaid The term Medicaid means a state program of medical aid for needy persons established under Title XIX of the Social Security Act of 1965 as amended. HC-DFS16 04-10

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Medically Necessary/Medical Necessity Medically Necessary Covered Services and Supplies are those determined by the Medical Director to be: • required to diagnose or treat an illness, injury, disease or its

symptoms; • in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical

practice; • clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent,

site and duration; • not primarily for the convenience of the patient, Physician

or other health care provider; and • rendered in the least intensive setting that is appropriate for

the delivery of the services and supplies. Where applicable, the Medical Director may compare the cost-effectiveness of alternative services, settings or supplies when determining least intensive setting.

HC-DFS19 04-10

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Medicare The term Medicare means the program of medical care benefits provided under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act of 1965 as amended. HC-DFS17 04-10

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Necessary Services and Supplies The term Necessary Services and Supplies includes any charges, except charges for Bed and Board, made by a Hospital on its own behalf for medical services and supplies

actually used during Hospital Confinement, any charges, by whomever made, for licensed ambulance service to or from the nearest Hospital where the needed medical care and treatment can be provided; and any charges, by whomever made, for the administration of anesthetics during Hospital Confinement. The term Necessary Services and Supplies will not include any charges for special nursing fees, dental fees or medical fees. HC-DFS21 04-10

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Nurse The term Nurse means a Registered Graduate Nurse, a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse who has the right to use the abbreviation "R.N.," "L.P.N." or "L.V.N." HC-DFS22 04-10

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Ophthalmologist The term Ophthalmologist means a person practicing ophthalmology within the scope of his license. It will also include a physician operating within the scope of his license when he performs any of the Vision Care services described in the policy. HC-DFS70 04-10

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Optician The term Optician means a fabricator and dispenser of eyeglasses and/or contact lenses. An optician fills prescriptions for glasses and other optical aids as specified by optometrists or ophthalmologists. The state in which an optician practices may or may not require licensure for rendering of these services. HC-DFS71 04-10

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Optometrist The term Optometrist means a person practicing optometry within the scope of his license. It will also include a physician operating within the scope of his license when he performs any of the Vision Care services described in the policy. HC-DFS72 04-10

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Other Health Care Facility/Other Health Professional The term Other Health Care Facility means a facility other than a Hospital or hospice facility. Examples of Other Health Care Facilities include, but are not limited to, licensed skilled

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nursing facilities, rehabilitation Hospitals and subacute facilities. The term Other Health Professional means an individual other than a Physician who is licensed or otherwise authorized under the applicable state law to deliver medical services and supplies. Other Health Professionals include, but are not limited to physical therapists, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Other Health Professionals do not include providers such as Certified First Assistants, Certified Operating Room Technicians, Certified Surgical Assistants/Technicians, Licensed Certified Surgical Assistants/Technicians, Licensed Surgical Assistants, Orthopedic Physician Assistants and Surgical First Assistants. HC-DFS23 04-10

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Participating Pharmacy The term Participating Pharmacy means a retail Pharmacy with which Cigna has contracted to provide prescription services to insureds, or a designated home delivery Pharmacy with which Cigna has contracted to provide home delivery prescription services to insureds. A home delivery Pharmacy is a Pharmacy that provides Prescription Drugs through mail order. HC-DFS60 04-10

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Participating Provider The term Participating Provider means a hospital, a Physician or any other health care practitioner or entity that has a direct or indirect contractual arrangement with Cigna to provide covered services with regard to a particular plan under which the participant is covered. HC-DFS45 04-10

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Participating Provider - Cigna Dental Preferred Provider The term Participating Provider means: a dentist, or a professional corporation, professional association, partnership, or other entity which is entered into a contract with Cigna to provide dental services at predetermined fees. The providers qualifying as Participating Providers may change from time to time. HC-DFS136 04-10

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (“PPACA”) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 means the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-148) as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152). HC-DFS412 01-11

Pharmacy The term Pharmacy means a retail Pharmacy, or a home delivery Pharmacy. HC-DFS61 04-10

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Physician The term Physician means a licensed medical practitioner who is practicing within the scope of his license and who is licensed to prescribe and administer drugs or to perform surgery. It will also include any other licensed medical practitioner whose services are required to be covered by law in the locality where the policy is issued if he is: • operating within the scope of his license; and • performing a service for which benefits are provided under

this plan when performed by a Physician. HC-DFS25 04-10

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Prescription Drug Prescription Drug means; a drug which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for safety and efficacy; certain drugs approved under the Drug Efficacy Study Implementation review; or drugs marketed prior to 1938 and not subject to review, and which can, under federal or state law, be dispensed only pursuant to a Prescription Order. HC-DFS63 04-10

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Prescription Drug List Prescription Drug List means a listing of approved Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies. The Prescription Drugs and Related Supplies included in the Prescription Drug List have been approved in accordance with parameters established by the P&T Committee. The Prescription Drug List is regularly reviewed and updated. HC-DFS64 04-10

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Prescription Order Prescription Order means the lawful authorization for a Prescription Drug or Related Supply by a Physician who is duly licensed to make such authorization within the course of such Physician's professional practice or each authorized refill thereof. HC-DFS65 04-10

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Preventive Treatment The term Preventive Treatment means treatment rendered to prevent disease or its recurrence. HC-DFS57 04-10

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Psychologist The term Psychologist means a person who is licensed or certified as a clinical psychologist. Where no licensure or certification exists, the term Psychologist means a person who is considered qualified as a clinical psychologist by a recognized psychological association. It will also include any other licensed counseling practitioner whose services are required to be covered by law in the locality where the policy is issued if he is operating within the scope of his license and performing a service for which benefits are provided under this plan when performed by a Psychologist. HC-DFS26 04-10

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Related Supplies Related Supplies means diabetic supplies (insulin needles and syringes, lancets and glucose test strips), needles and syringes for injectables covered under the pharmacy plan, and spacers for use with oral inhalers. HC-DFS68 04-10

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Review Organization The term Review Organization refers to an affiliate of Cigna or another entity to which Cigna has delegated responsibility for performing utilization review services. The Review Organization is an organization with a staff of clinicians which may include Physicians, Registered Graduate Nurses, licensed mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and other trained staff members who perform utilization review services. HC-DFS808 10-15

Sickness – For Medical Insurance The term Sickness means a physical or mental illness. It also includes pregnancy. Expenses incurred for routine Hospital and pediatric care of a newborn child prior to discharge from the Hospital nursery will be considered to be incurred as a result of Sickness. HC-DFS50 04-10

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Skilled Nursing Facility The term Skilled Nursing Facility means a licensed institution (other than a Hospital, as defined) which specializes in: • physical rehabilitation on an inpatient basis; or • skilled nursing and medical care on an inpatient basis; but only if that institution: maintains on the premises all facilities necessary for medical treatment; provides such treatment, for compensation, under the supervision of Physicians; and provides Nurses' services. HC-DFS31 04-10

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Stabilize Stabilize means, with respect to an emergency medical condition, to provide such medical treatment of the condition as may be necessary to assure, within reasonable medical probability that no material deterioration of the condition is likely to result from or occur during the transfer of the individual from a facility. HC-DFS413 01-11

Terminal Illness A Terminal Illness will be considered to exist if a person becomes terminally ill with a prognosis of six months or less to live, as diagnosed by a Physician. HC-DFS54 04-10

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Urgent Care Urgent Care is medical, surgical, Hospital or related health care services and testing which are not Emergency Services, but which are determined by Cigna, in accordance with generally accepted medical standards, to have been necessary to treat a condition requiring prompt medical attention. This does not include care that could have been foreseen before leaving the immediate area where you ordinarily receive and/or were scheduled to receive services. Such care includes, but is not limited to, dialysis, scheduled medical treatments or therapy, or care received after a Physician's recommendation that the insured should not travel due to any medical condition. HC-DFS34 04-10

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Vision Provider The term Vision Provider means: an optometrist, ophthalmologist, optician or a group partnership or other legally recognized aggregation of such professionals; duly licensed and in good standing with the relevant public

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licensing bodies to provide covered vision services within the scope of the Vision Providers’ respective licenses. HC-DFS73 04-10

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Through participation in the CignaLinks® program for Brazil, you will have access to the Gama Saúde provider network throughout Brazil. To locate a nearby provider, please visit CignaEnvoy.com.

The following information highlights specific benefits for services rendered under the CignaLinks program. If you’ve paid up front for health care services, please submit a claim form for reimbursement to Cigna Global Health Benefits®.

SERVICES COINSURANCE

Inpatient facility 100%

Inpatient health care provider services•Inpatienthospitalproviderservices(inpatientproviderattendance)•Inpatientprovidersurgicalservices(surgeon,assistantsurgeon,anesthesiologist)•Preadmissiontesting

100%

Inpatient behavioral or nervous/drug/alcohol•Inpatienthospitalfacility–behavioralornervous•Inpatienthospitalproviderservices(Inpatientproviderattendance)–behavioralornervous•Inpatienthospitalfacility–alcohol•Inpatienthospitalfacility–drug•Inpatienthospitalproviderservices(Inpatientproviderattendance)–drug

100%

Prescription drugs (inpatient only) 100%

Prescription drugs (retail only) Global plan design

Outpatient facility 100%

Outpatient provider services•Outpatienthospitalfacilityservices•Outpatienthospitalproviderservices(emergencyroomvisit)•Outpatientprovidersurgeonservices(surgeon,assistantsurgeon,anesthesiologist)•Secondsurgicalopinion

100%

Offered by: Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company or its affiliates.

897001 a 07/19

Benefits at a glance

CIGNALINKS BRAZIL

CignaLinks medical plan design

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SERVICES COINSURANCE

Outpatient behavioral or nervous/drug/alcohol•Outpatienthospitalfacilityservices–behavioralornervous•Outpatienthospitalproviderservices–behavioralornervous•Outpatienthospitalfacilityservices–alcohol•Outpatienthospitalproviderservices–alcohol•Outpatienthospitalfacilityservices–drug•Outpatienthospitalproviderservices–drug

100%

Child and adult preventive and wellness services (one per calendar year)•Childpreventivecareservices:Chargesdeliveredorsupervisedbyaprovider,including

health history, physical examination, developmental assessment, anticipatory guidance, laboratory tests, immunizations and lead poison screening.

•Cancer:Routinemammogram,routinePapsmear,routineprostate-specificantigen(PSA)test and colorectal cancer screening.

•Immunizations:Diphtheria,hepatitisAandB,measles,mumps,pertussis, polio,rubella,tetanus, varicella, haemophilus and influenza B.

•Wellnessservices:Chargesmadefororinconnectionwithroutinephysicalexaminations,includingachestX-ray,urinalysis,bloodtestsoranEKG.

Note: Immunizations/vaccines will only be covered if services are rendered at the following facilities – Sao Paulo: Delboni Auriemo & Albert Einstein, Rio de Janeiro: Prophylasis Vacina

100%

Home health care/visiting nurse 100%

All other medical services•Ambulance(hospitaltohospital)•Smokingcessation•Hospice•Prosthetics(insurgicaltreatmentonly)•Temporomandibularjointdisorders(TMJ)•Orthotics(insurgicaltreatmentonly)•Medicalandsurgicalsupplies•Dentalaccidentservices•Provider’sofficevisits•Therapies(PT,OT,ST)–totalof60combinedannually

100%

Summary of claims administration under this program

› Deductiblesandpreexistingconditionslimitationsare waived.

› Out-of-pocketandlifetimemaximumlimitsareshared across the global plan and the CignaLinks program(crossaccumulation).

Standard list of services typically excluded under the CignaLinks program but may be included under your employer’s global plan. See your plan documents for details

› Claims incurred at a health care facility or doctor’s officethatdoesnotaccepttheGamaSaúdeIDcard

› Obesitytreatment

› Benefits typically excluded by Brazilian benefits plans,orprohibitedbyBrazilianlaw,such as:

– Dental

– Vision

– Chiropractic

– Durablemedicalequipment

– Prescriptiondrugs(otherthaninpatient)

– Leadpoisoningscreeningtest

– Orthotics(otherthaninsurgicaltreatment)

– Prosthetics(otherthaninsurgicaltreatment)

– Outpatientdiabeticequipmentandsupplies

– Wigsandhairpieces

– Mastectomybra

– Herbalist

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Exclusions, expenses not covered and general limitations

AdditionalcoveragelimitationsdeterminedbyplanorprovidertypeareshownintheSchedule.Paymentforthe following is specifically excluded from this plan.

› Expensesforsupplies,care,treatmentorsurgerythat are not medically necessary.

› Services for learning disabilities, developmental delays,autismorintellectualdisabilityaresubjecttomedical necessity.

› Fororinconnectionwithaninjuryorsicknesswhichis due to war, declared or undeclared, riot, civil commotion or police action.

› For claim payments that are illegal under applicable law.

› Charges which you are not obligated to pay or for which you are not billed or for which you would not have been billed except that they were covered under this plan.

› For or in connection with experimental, investigational or unproven services.

› Cosmetic surgery and therapies. Cosmetic surgery or therapy is defined as surgery or therapy performed toimproveoralterappearanceorself-esteemortotreat psychological symptomatology or psychosocial complaints related to one’s appearance.

› Regardlessofclinicalindicationformacromastiaorgynecomastia surgeries; abdominoplasty/panniculectomy; rhinoplasty; blepharoplasty; redundant skin surgery; removal of skin tags; acupressure; craniosacral/cranialtherapy; dance therapy, movement therapy; applied kinesiology; rolfing; prolotherapy; and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL)formusculoskeletalandorthopedic conditions.

› For or in connection with treatment of the teeth or periodontium.

› Unless otherwise covered in this plan, for reports, evaluations, physical examinations, or hospitalization notrequiredforhealthreasonsincluding,butnotlimited to, employment, insurance or government licenses,andcourt-ordered,forensicorcustodialevaluations.

› Court-orderedtreatmentorhospitalization,unlesssuch treatment is prescribed by a provider and listed as covered in this plan.

› Infertility services, including infertility drugs, surgical or medical treatment programs for infertility, including in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer(GIFT),zygoteintrafallopiantransfer(ZIFT),variations of these procedures, and any costs associated with the collection, washing, preparation or storage of sperm for artificial insemination (includingdonorfees).Cryopreservationofdonorsperm and eggs are also excluded from coverage.

› Reversalofmaleandfemalevoluntarysterilizationprocedures.

› Transsexual surgery, including medical or psychological counseling and hormonal therapy in preparationfor,orsubsequentto,anysuchsurgery.

› Anyservicesorsuppliesforthetreatmentofmaleorfemale sexual dysfunction such as, but not limited to, treatmentoferectiledysfunction(includingpenileimplants),anorgasmy,andprematureejaculation.

› Medicalandhospitalcareandcostsfortheinfantchild of a dependent, unless this infant child is otherwise eligible under this plan.

› Nonmedical counseling or ancillary services, including, but not limited to, Custodial Services, education, training, vocational rehabilitation, behavioral training, biofeedback, neurofeedback, hypnosis, sleep therapy, employment counseling, backschool,return-to-workservices,workhardeningprograms, driving safety, and services, training, educational therapy or other nonmedical ancillary services.

› Therapy or treatment intended primarily to improve or maintain general physical condition or for the purposeofenhancingjob,school,athleticorrecreational performance, including, but not limited to,routine,long-term,ormaintenancecarewhichisprovided after the resolution of the acute medical problem and when significant therapeutic improvement is not expected.

› Consumable medical supplies other than ostomy suppliesandurinarycatheters.Excludedsuppliesinclude, but are not limited to, bandages and other disposable medical supplies, skin preparations and test strips.

› Privatehospitalroomsand/orprivatedutynursing.

› Personalorcomfortitemssuchaspersonalcarekitsprovided on admission to a hospital, television, telephone, newborn infant photographs, complimentary meals, birth announcements and other articles which are not for the specific treatment ofaninjuryorsickness.

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› Artificialaidsincluding,butnotlimitedto,correctiveorthopedic shoes, arch supports, elastic stockings, garter belts, corsets, dentures and wigs other than for scalp hair prostheses worn due to alopecia areata.

› Hearing aids.

› Aidsordevicesthatassistwithnonverbalcommunications including, but not limited to, communication boards, prerecorded speech devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, personal digitalassistants(PDAs),brailletypewriters,visualalert systems for the deaf and memory books.

› Charges made for or in connection with eye exercises and for surgical treatment for the correction of a refractive error, including radial keratotomy, when eyeglasses or contact lenses may be worn.

› Allnoninjectableprescriptiondrugs,injectableprescriptiondrugsthatdonotrequireprovidersupervisionandaretypicallyconsideredself-administered drugs, nonprescription drugs, and investigational and experimental drugs.

› Membershipcostsorfeesassociatedwithhealthclubs, weight loss programs and smoking cessation programs.

› Dentalimplantsforanycondition.

› Fees associated with the collection or donation of blood or blood products, except for autologous donation in anticipation of scheduled services where in the utilization review provider’s opinion the likelihood of excess blood loss is such that transfusionisanexpectedadjuncttosurgery.

› Blood administration for the purpose of general improvement in physical condition.

› Cosmetics, dietary supplements and health and beauty aids.

› Nutritional supplements and formulae except for infant formula needed for the treatment of inborn errors of metabolism.

› Nonprescription drugs and investigational and experimental drugs.

› Genetic screening or preimplantations genetic screening.Generalpopulation-basedgeneticscreening is a testing method performed in the absence of any symptoms or any significant, proven risk factors for genetically linked inheritable disease.

› Fororinconnectionwithaninjuryorsicknessarisingout of, or in the course of, any employment for wage or profit.

› Telephone, email and Internet consultations and telemedicine.

› Massagetherapy.

› For charges which would not have been made if the person had no insurance.

› Charges made by any covered provider who is a member of your family or your dependent’s family.

› To the extent of the exclusions imposed by any certificationrequirementshowninthisplan.

› Sclerotherapy of superficial veins.

› RNsurgicalteamservicesandotherancillaryservices(notproviderprofessionals)

› Vaccinesforinfectiousdiseaseslistedinthenationalcalendar of immunizations, and immunotherapy auto vaccines.

› Medicalpatienttransportationsbyair,sea,riverorotherformsofnon-terrestrialtransport.

› DNApaternitytest.

› Autopsy,preparationofthebody,morgue,funeraland relative services.

Provider guidelines for preauthorization

Proceduresthatrequirepreauthorizationrequestsinclude:

› Alladmissions,includingdayhospital,psychiatrichospitalizations and inpatient chemical dependency treatment.

› Extensionsofadmissionsbeyondthetermsandconditionsinitiallyrequested.

› Useofhigh-costspecialmaterialsandsurgicalimplants(outpatientorinpatient).

› Outpatienttestsandtherapiesthatareconsidered “special”.

› Electivemedicalpatienttransportations.

› New procedures or procedures that incorporate new healthtechnologieswillbesubjecttopriormedical regulation.

› Diagnosisandtherapy–sometestsanddiagnosticproceduresrequirepreauthorization.Suchauthorization can be obtained by the provider via Internet, web service or call center.

› Diagnosticproceduresandtestsrequiringpreauthorization:

– Cytogenetic;

– Computertomography(CT)andmagneticresonanceimaging(MRI);

– Catheterization,interventionalradiologyandnuclearmedicineinvivo(scintigraphy);

– Proceduresthatareendoscopicorvideo-assisted,such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, thoracoscopy, nasofibrolaringoscopia, mediastinoscopy, arthroscopy etc.;

– Polysomnography,electromyography,evokedpotentials,brainmappingandcomputerizedEEG.

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This material is for informational purposes only and contains only a partial and general description of benefits. It is not a contract. All group health insurance policies and health benefit plans contain exclusions and limitations. Please consult your plan documents for a complete description of coverage. In the event of a conflict or discrepancy between this information and the plan documents, the terms of the formal plan documents control. Please contact your plan administrator for a copy of the plan documents. Coverage and benefits are contingent upon the applicable plan terms and are available except where prohibited by applicable law.

All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of Canada or their affiliates and contracted companies. The Cigna name, logo, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc.

897001 a 07/19 © 2019 Cigna. Some content provided under license.

› Outpatienttherapiesrequiringpriorauthorization: – Physicaltherapy,globalposturalre-education

(GPR),hydrotherapyandacupuncture;

– Psychotherapy,occupationalandspeechtherapy;

– Chemotherapyandradiotherapy;

– Hemodialysisandperitonealdialysis;

– Shockwavetherapy;

– Hyperbaricmedicine.

› Anyoutpatientproceduresthatrequireassistants,anesthesiologists or accommodation in a day clinic requireauthorization(password)beforehand.

› Emergencyattendances:Urgentcare–describedasthe processes and procedures executed in the first 12 (twelve)hoursofcareprovidedwithintheemergencyunitoremergencydepartment–isnotsubjecttopriorauthorization,asperregulationLaw9656/98(CONSUResolutionno.8).Theprovidercan communicate any occurrence or obtain a preauthorization password, via either the Internet or call center.

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CignaLinks® Inpatriate Silver Plus Hospital Cover, Medical Benefits and Ancillary Benefits

*Category C1 – Members who are from a country with which Australia has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA)* and who are not eligible for Medicare benefits as a private patient will have inpatient and outpatient medical services paid under the medical benefit cover at 100% of cost, and benefits for hospital related services paid from the Inpatriate Hospital Cover.

* The following countries have a RHCA with Australia: Belgium, Finland, Italy, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, The Republic of Ireland, Slovenia, Sweden and United Kingdom.

AMBULANCE COVERYou’re covered for emergency ambulance transport by a recognised state ambulance provider Australia-wide.

Residents in some states such as Tasmania and Queensland have State schemes that cover ambulance services for residents of those states.

6 EXCLUDED SERVICESExclusions are procedures or services that aren’t covered under your level of cover and which benefits will not be payable. Services not recognised by Medicare aren’t covered unless otherwise stated.

KEY FEATURES OF INCLUDED SERVICES

Day or overnight in-hospital accommodation,intensive care & theatre fees

for included treatments & services

All public & private hospitals

In-hospital pharmaceuticals in a partner private or public hospital

excluding experimental and high-cost non-Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme drugs

covered

Surgically-implanted prostheses for admitted services in a partner private or public hospital

Minimum cost of government

approved appliances

Ambulance transport by a recognised state ambulance provider Australia-wide

Emergency Transport only

SERVICES & TREATMENTS COVER

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Sp

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Brain & nervous system Eye (not cataracts)

Cataracts Ear, nose & throat

Implantation of hearing devices Tonsils, adenoids & grommets

Dental surgery (excludes dental item fees)

Back, neck & spine

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Heart & vascular system Lung & chest

Breast surgery (medically necessary) Skin

Blood

Kid

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tive

Kidney & bladder Dialysis for chronic kidney failure

Digestive system Hernia & appendix

Gastrointestinal endoscopy Weight loss surgery

Rep

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Male reproductive system Gynaecology

Miscarriage & termination of pregnancy

Pregnancy & birth Assisted reproductive services 6

COVERED 6 EXCLUDED

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Category A – for citizens and residents coming from a non-RHCA country Category C1* – for citizens and residents coming from a RHCA countryBenefits are paid per person per membership year unless otherwise specified

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CignaLinks® Inpatriate Silver Plus Hospital Cover, Medical Benefits and Ancillary Benefits

PODIATRIC SURGERYIf you’re being admitted as a private patient for podiatric surgery, please consider the following. Coverage for treatment for investigations and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and/or ankle, provided by a registered podiatric surgeon, is limited to cover for:

accommodation; the cost of a prosthesis as listed in the prostheses list set out in the

Private Health Insurance (Prostheses) Rules.

No benefits are payable for:• podiatric surgeon’s fees or other participating doctors,

such as anaesthetists or radiologist• hospital theatre fees • outpatient podiatric surgery performed in the podiatrist’s room.

Please notify Cigna when your circumstances change:• Changes to family, spouse and dependents• Changes to residency and citizenship• When application lodged for Australian residency• Changes to Medicare eligibility.

This is a summary of your hospital and extras cover. Information is current from 1 April 2019 and may change at any time.

SERVICES & TREATMENTS COVER

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Bone, joint & muscle Joint reconstructions

Joint replacements Pain management

Pain management with device

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Chemotherapy, radiotherapy & immunotherapy for cancer

Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)

Insulin pumps Sleep studies

Plastic & reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)

Rehabilitation Hospital psychiatric services

Palliative care

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Doctors’ & specialists fees – Inpatient & Outpatient

100%

X-ray & laboratory examinations 100%

Radiation therapy 100%

Chemotherapy & computerised tomography

100%

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Podiatric surgery (Hospital accomodation costs when provided by a registered

podiatric surgeon)

Elective plastic & cosmetic surgery (Hospital only benefits) 6

AmbulanceEmergency

transport only

Home support services & programs(short term support in home following

early discharge from hospital)

Items not covered by the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) 6

COVERED 6 EXCLUDED

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CignaLinks® Inpatriate Silver Plus Hospital Cover, Medical Benefits and Ancillary Benefits

ANCILLARY BENEFITSSERVICES BENEFIT MAXIMUM LIMIT

Chiropractic, OsteopathicLimit of two chiropractic x-rays per person, per year

100% of the consultation cost

No annual limit

Physiotherapy100% of the

consultation cost

Occupational Therapy100% of the

consultation cost

Speech Pathology100% of the

consultation cost

Blood Glucose Monitor 100% of the cost

Clinical Psychology, Hypnotherapy100% of the

consultation cost

Aids & appliancesFor the purchase of approved aids and appliances. Appliances must be purchased from a recognised health practitioner or organisation. A letter is required from your treating doctor or recognised health practitioner. Contact your Member Relations Team for more information.

100% of the cost

Nebulisers 100% of the cost

PharmaceuticalAll pharmaceutical items with a pharmacy receipt. Includes allergy vaccines, travel vaccines, diabetic syringes and hormone implants. Note: Contraceptives, hormones for IVF treatment, items normally available without a prescription, or items not related to a medical condition are not covered.

100% of the cost

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CignaLinks® Executive Gold Hospital and Executive Benefits

AMBULANCE COVERYou’re covered for emergency ambulance transport by a recognised state ambulance provider Australia-wide.

Residents in some states such as Tasmania and Queensland have State schemes that cover ambulance services for residents of those states.

l RESTRICTED SERVICESFor treatments listed as “restricted”, GU Health will only pay a minimum (default) benefit as listed in the Private Health Insurance Act. This means that admission to a private hospital or public hospital for a service listed as restricted can result in significant out-of-pocket expenses.

6 EXCLUDED SERVICESExclusions are procedures or services that aren’t covered under your level of cover and which benefits will not be payable. Services not recognised by Medicare aren’t covered unless otherwise stated.

OTHER EXCLUSIONSNot all exclusions are displayed. These may include private hospital emergency facility fees, robotic surgery consumables and outpatient medical costs.

Benefits are not payable where you may be able to claim compensation or damages from a third party, such as a workers’ compensation claim, motor vehicle accident or public liability claim. This is regardless of whether you choose to pursue the claim and includes future costs of treatment.

KEY FEATURES OF INCLUDED SERVICES

Day or overnight in-hospital accommodation,intensive care & theatre fees

for included treatments & servicesAll hospitals

In-hospital accommodation for pregnancy & birth services

Partner private or public hospitals

In-hospital pharmaceuticals in a partner private or public hospital

excluding experimental and high-cost non-Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme drugs

covered

Surgically-implanted prostheses for admitted services in a partner private or public hospital

Minimum cost of government

approved appliances

Ambulance transport by a recognised state ambulance provider Australia-wide

Emergency Transport only

SERVICES & TREATMENTS COVER

Hea

d &

Sp

ine

Brain & nervous system Eye (not cataracts)

Cataracts Ear, nose & throat

Implantation of hearing devices Tonsils, adenoids & grommets

Dental surgery (excludes dental item fees)

Back, neck & spine

Che

st &

Org

ans

Heart & vascular system Lung & chest

Breast surgery (medically necessary) Skin

Blood

Kid

ney

& D

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tive

Kidney & bladder Dialysis for chronic kidney failure

Digestive system Hernia & appendix

Gastrointestinal endoscopy Weight loss surgery

Rep

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ve

Male reproductive system Gynaecology

Miscarriage & termination of pregnancy

Pregnancy & birth Assisted reproductive services

COVERED l RESTRICTED 6 EXCLUDED

Category E – for Australian citizens and permanent residents that are Medicare eligible.Benefits are paid per person per membership year unless otherwise specified.

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CignaLinks® Executive Gold Hospital and Executive Benefits

PODIATRIC SURGERYIf you’re being admitted as a private patient for podiatric surgery, please consider the following. Coverage for treatment for investigations and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and/or ankle, provided by a registered podiatric surgeon, is limited to cover for:

accommodation; the cost of a prosthesis as listed in the prostheses list set out in the

Private Health Insurance (Prostheses) Rules.

No benefits are payable for:• podiatric surgeon’s fees or other participating doctors,

such as anaesthetists or radiologist• hospital theatre fees • outpatient podiatric surgery performed in the podiatrist’s room.

Please notify Cigna when your circumstances change e.g. changes to family, spouse and dependents.

This is a summary of your hospital and extras cover. Information is current from 1 April 2019 and may change at any time.

SERVICES & TREATMENTS COVER

Join

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Bo

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Bone, joint & muscle Joint reconstructions

Joint replacements Pain management

Pain management with device

Oth

er S

ervi

ces

& T

reat

men

ts

Chemotherapy, radiotherapy & immunotherapy for cancer

Diabetes management (excluding insulin pumps)

Insulin pumps Sleep studies

Plastic & reconstructive surgery (medically necessary)

Rehabilitation Hospital psychiatric services

Palliative care GU Health Medical Gap Network

You may be able to reduce or eliminate your out-of-pocket expenses, if your

doctor or specialist agrees to participate in our Medical Gap Network.

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podiatric surgeon)

Elective plastic & cosmetic surgery (Hospital only benefits) l

Midwifery Up to $800

Special nursing in hospital (when provided by a registered

nurse in private practice)

$20 per hour up to $1,000 per person

AmbulanceEmergency

transport only

Television & telephone (where not included as part of a contract arrangement)

Up to $10 per day

Home support services & programs(short term support in home following

early discharge from hospital)

Items not covered by the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) 6

COVERED l RESTRICTED 6 EXCLUDED

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CignaLinks® Executive Gold Hospital and Executive Benefits

EXECUTIVE BENEFITSSERVICES BENEFIT MAXIMUM LIMIT

General DentalGeneral, Preventative, Diagnostic, Restorative Services

100% of the cost$1,200 per single membership, per year $2,400 per family membership, per year

Major DentalOrthodontics, Dentures, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Crowns, BridgesNote: Orthodontic treatment commenced within 5 years of a previous course

will be considered to be a continuation of the previous course of treatment. A maximum of $2,000 per person, per course of treatment applies

80% of the cost

$1,300 per person during first year of membership, increasing by $175

for each year of continuous membership to a combined maximum limit of $2,000 per person per year

OpticalPrescription optical appliances (glasses and contact lenses) or repairs

80% of the cost

$200 during first year of membership, increasing by $25 for each year

of current continuous membership to a combined maximum limit of $350 per person per year

Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Eye Therapy, Occupational Therapy100% of the

consultation cost$1,200 per person, per year combined

Chiropractic, Osteopathic, Dietetics, Clinical Psychology, Hypnotherapy, TherapiesLimit of two chiropractic x-rays per person per year.Note: Therapies that attract a benefit are: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine,

Nutrition, Remedial Massage, Sports Therapy Massage, Myotherapy, Exercise Physiology.

100% of the consultation cost

$1,200 per person, per year combined

Audiology100% of the

consultation cost$200 per person, per year

PodiatryNote: Orthotic benefits are paid under aids and appliances.

100% of the consultation cost

$300 per person, per year

Aids & appliancesFor the purchase of approved aids and appliances. Appliances must be purchased from a recognised health practitioner or organisation. A letter is required from your treating doctor or recognised health practitioner. Contact your Member Relations Team for more information.

80% of the individual cost

$500 per person, per year

Hearing AidsLimit of one appliance per person each five years.

100% of the cost $800 per person, per 5 years

PharmaceuticalAll pharmaceutical items with a pharmacy receipt after you have paid a sum equal to the current PBS Co-payment. Includes allergy vaccines, travel vaccines, diabetic syringes and hormone implants. Contraceptives, hormones for IVF treatment, items normally available without a prescription, or items not related to a medical condition are not covered.

100% of the cost $500 per person, per year

Travel & accommodationCovers a patient & attendant for essential medical travel, to the nearest treatment centre within Australia & overnight accommodation. A letter from your treating doctor is required. Travel due to routine check ups, elective plastic surgery, elective fertility procedures are not covered.

$0.25 per km where travel exceeds 250 km, and

$100 per night for an essential overnight stay

$500 per person, per year

MammogramsBenefits are only payable when the service does not attract a Medicare benefit.

100% of the AMA recommended cost

One every two years

Stress Management & Quit Smoking Courses Benefits for Stress Management and Quit Smoking are payable on GU Health approved courses or programs conducted by accredited psychologists and counsellors registered in private practice and quit smoking programs recognised by GU Health.

50% of the cost $500 per person, per year

...continuedCategory E – for Australian citizens and permanent residents that are Medicare eligible.Benefits are paid per person per membership year unless otherwise specified.

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CLICECZNA4 1

AGREEMENT relating to the Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan

BETWEEN

Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. Avenue de Cortenbergh, 52

1000 Brussels, Belgium (“Cigna”)

and

MSD Idea, Inc.

(“the Policyholder or Client”) The Policyholder has insurance cover for their expatriates, in accordance with the following attached Schedules:

• Schedule 1 – General Policy Terms & Conditions • Schedule 2 - MSD Idea, Inc. Specific Conditions and List of Benefits • Schedule 3 – Premium Schedule • Schedule 4 – Cigna’s Customer Privacy Notice

This Agreement and the Schedules constitute the entire Agreement between Cigna and the Policyholder.

1. This agreement is effective from January 1, 2020 for a period of one year.

2. Each Party warrants that:

2.1. it and any Employee or person engaged by it in connection with this Agreement, shall use Confidential Information only for the purposes of this Agreement;

2.2. this Agreement shall not disclose any Confidential Information to any third Party without the prior written consent of the other Party and any other individual to whom the Confidential Information relates; and

2.3. it shall take all necessary precautions to ensure that all Confidential Information is treated as confidential and is not disclosed, save as aforesaid, or used other than for the purposes of this Agreement.

Confidential Information means: (a) the Documents and all other information which relates to the business

affairs, products, services, marketing strategy, developments, trade secrets, know-how, personnel, customers and suppliers of either Party;

(b) all unpatented designs, drawings, software specifications, processes, testing procedures, security systems and all other similar information and material;

(c) all other data, information, text, drawings, diagrams, images or sound embodied or carried in any electronic medium, whether tangible or intangible, which are supplied or in respect of which access is granted by one Party to the other pursuant to this Agreement, or which either Party is required to generate under this Agreement or which is disclosed by one Party to the other either directly or indirectly;

(d) all information designated as confidential by either Party in writing; and

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(e) all other information which may reasonably be regarded as the confidential information of the disclosing Party.

PROVIDED THAT Confidential Information shall not include:

(i) information which was in the public domain at the time of disclosure;

(ii) information which, though originally Confidential Information, subsequently falls into the public domain through no fault of either Party, as of the date of its so falling;

(iii) information independently developed by Employees or agents of either Party where such Party can show that the Employees or agents had no access to similar or relevant Confidential Information received by that Party under this Agreement;

(iv) information disclosed by either Party to ensure compliance with a duty imposed by law, whether civil or criminal, or with the requirements of a regulatory authority but only to the extent so required; or

(v) information disclosed with the other Party’s written approval and with the approval of the individual to whom the information relates.

Without prejudice to the generality of (i) and (ii) above, information shall not be deemed to be in the public domain by reason only that it is known to minimal number of people to whom it might be of commercial interest, and a combination of two or more items of Confidential Information shall not be deemed to be in the public domain by reason only of each separate item being so available.

Documents means:

(a) all records, working papers, reports, documents, papers and other materials whatsoever originated or prepared by either Party pursuant to this Agreement and all copies thereof; and

(b) in addition to a document in writing, any plan, graph, drawing or photograph, any film, negative, tape or other device embodying visual images and any disc, tape or other device embodying any other data.

3. The monthly premium and method of payment is detailed in Schedule 3.

4. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this Agreement shall not

affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement. 5. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and Schedule 1, the terms of

Schedule 1 will prevail. 6. Throughout the period of this policy, the Policyholder will inform Cigna of all and any changes

in the membership of the Plan in the same month in which the change occurs. However, Cigna may commence or terminate cover retrospectively for employees and dependants for a period not exceeding 2 months from the date when the Policyholder advises Cigna in writing.

7. Neither party may transfer, sell or assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the

other party. Any attempted assignment without the written consent of the other party shall be null and void and without force and effect.

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8. The benefits conferred under this Agreement will apply to the Policyholder named above and in Schedule 2, and to such affiliates or associated companies as named in Schedule 2.

9. Cigna will at all times act in accordance with relevant data protection legislation when carrying

out its obligations under this Agreement. Cigna’s Customer Privacy Notice is attached as Schedule 4. By entering into the terms of this Agreement, the Client represents that it has authority to provide Personal Information (as defined in the attached Policy) to Cigna. The Client further agrees: (a) to inform the corresponding Employee (as defined in the Agreement) or any other individual to be covered under the Plan (as defined in the Agreement) about the content of the attached Data Protection Policy and (b) to obtain any legally-required consent from the Employee or any other individual to be covered under the Plan before collecting, using, disclosing, or transferring (including cross-border transfer) their Personal Information.

10. Cigna will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, illness and/or injury that may occur as a

result of receiving medical treatment at a hospital or from a medical practitioner, even when Cigna have approved the treatment as being covered.

11. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement or otherwise, it is agreed that the Insurance Company shall have no liability or obligation where it reasonably believes such would violate any applicable law, regulation or order, including but not limited to, anti-corruption laws and programs imposing financial sanctions on targeted individuals, entities, or nations, including (without limitation) any relevant (1) resolution of the United Nations Security Council and/or any implementation thereof in any jurisdiction, (2) law, regulation, and/or order administered by the Department of Treasury of the United States of America, and/or (3) regulation issued by the European Council and/or any implementation thereof in any jurisdiction. Cigna shall have no liability or obligation and this policy shall, at Cigna’s election, be deemed void where any actions in furtherance of the policy is prohibited. Furthermore, Cigna is under no obligation to obtain licenses from any Government to enable the extension of coverage in compliance with sanctions laws.

12. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement, and interpretation of this policy, as well as any disputes (including but not limited to contract, tort, fraud, equity, or statutory claims) in any way arising from or relating to this policy or relating to the parties’ relationship shall be governed by Belgium law, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any law other than Belgium law. Any dispute (including but not limited to contract, tort, fraud, equity, or statutory claims) in any way arising from or relating to this policy or relating to the parties’ relationship shall be litigated exclusively in the courts of Belgium. Each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium, and agrees that it will not commence any action, litigation, or proceeding in any way arising from or relating to this policy or relating to the parties’ relationship in any court other than the courts of Belgium.

The Parties signing below confirm they have read, understood and agreed to this Agreement and the Schedules attached.

Signed By: On:

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For: MSD Idea, Inc. Please print name and position: In the presence of this witness (add signature): Please print name and position: AND Signed By: On: September 9, 2019 For and on behalf of Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. Please print name and position: Alastair Watt, Chief European Counsel

In the presence of this witness: Please print name and position: Dawn Ford, Contracts Manager

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SCHEDULE 1 Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan General Policy Terms and Conditions (Medical)

Definitions The words and phrases set out below have the meanings specified. Where those words and phrases are used with those meanings, they will appear in italics in this guide, the list of benefits and ‘How to Claim’ procedure. All definitions that are marked with an asterisk apply to US-based admissions only. Unless otherwise provided, the singular includes the plural and the masculine includes the feminine and vice versa. ‘Annual renewal date’ - the anniversary of the start date each year or any other date which Cigna and the client may agree in writing. ‘Appropriate age intervals’ - birth, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years and 6 years. ‘Benefit’ - any benefit shown in the list of benefits. ‘Caribbean’ - Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Virgin Islands. ‘Cigna’ - Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. ‘Client or Policyholder’ - the client named in the policy schedule. *‘Claims Review Organisation’ - means an organisation used to perform a claims review in respect of treatment in the United States being either CareAllies or MedSolutions in respect of claims for high tech radiology. ‘Contraception’ – means artificial methods and techniques, which are destined to be used in order to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse, above all, barrier methods and hormonal means such as pills, subcutaneous implants, injections, skin adhesive plasters, vaginal rings and intrauterine devices, and male and female sterilization. ‘Country of domicile’ - the nation of the employee or dependant’s birth or the nation in which they are deemed by the Law of Belgium to have their permanent place of residence and an indefinite intention to reside.

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*‘Continued stay review’ - a review and decision by a Claims Review Organization, during the patient’s stay in hospital, on the suitability of the patient’s continued treatment as an in-patient. (CSR) ‘Czech Medical Care Regulations’ – shall include:

(i) Czech Act No. 372/2011 Coll., Act on Medical Services, as amended, defining, in particular, terms relevant for provision of medical care;

(ii) Czech Act No. 373/2011 Coll., Act on Specific Medical Services, as amended, defining, in particular, terms relevant for provision of specific medical care;

(iii) Czech Act No. 48/1997 Coll., on public health insurance, as amended, defining, in particular, the extent of medical care paid from public health insurance;

(iv) Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic No. 70/2012 Coll., on Preventive Examination, defining, in particular, the extent of preventive care paid from public health insurance;

(v) Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic No. 39/2012 Coll., on Dispensary Care, defining, in particular, the extent of dispensary care paid from public health insurance;

(vi) Czech Act No. 66/1986 Coll., on Intentional Abortion, as amended; (vii) Czech Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on Residence of Foreign Nationals on the

Territory of the Czech Republic, as amended; (viii) All and any laws, regulations and mandatory decrees implementing,

amending and/or replacing any of the above Czech regulations stating extent of complex health care provided in the Czech Republic from public health insurance.

Unless herein specifically stated otherwise, the insurance coverage within the territory of the Czech Republic will be provided in the extent not less than the mandatory extent of comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations; however, maximum in the extent of medical care, which is fully or, in case of medications, also partially, covered from public health insurance in the Czech Republic under the Czech Medical Care Regulations, whereas the regulative fees and surcharges and supplementary payments are not considered as payment for medical care.

‘One day treatment’ - care involving admission to hospital and using a bed but not staying 24 hours or later, with respect to the character and duration of the provided medical services. In respect of US based admissions, this also includes surgical procedures carried out in the doctor’s surgery. ‘Days of grace’ - a period of 28 days after the date on which a premium is due. If Cigna does not receive the premium within 28 days services will be suspended until receipt of payment. Cigna reserves the right to cancel the policy in the case of non-payment. The client will be liable to Cigna for any unpaid premium for the period the policy was in force. ‘Dependant’ • the employee’s spouse, whose name has been provided to Cigna prior to the commencement

of any treatment; • the employee’s unmarried children, whose names have been provided to Cigna prior to the

commencement of any treatment, but only if those persons are under age 26, either in full-

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time education or residing at the same residence as the employee at the commencement of any treatment.

‘Effective date’ - the date cover starts for the employee and their dependants. ‘Eligible female’ - a person who is a female employee or a female spouse or partner of an employee. ‘Employee’ - any member of staff who is working the minimum of 30 hours per week, nominated and sponsored by the client who becomes a member of the plan. ‘Europe’ - Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. ‘Home nursing’ - visits from a qualified nurse to the patient’s home to give expert nursing services: • immediately after hospital treatment for as long as is required by medical necessity;

• visits for as long as is required by medical necessity for treatment which would normally be

provided in a hospital. In either case, the specialist who treated the patient must have recommended these services. ‘Hospice’ – a facility that provides palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients ‘Hospital’ - any organisation which is registered or licensed as a medical or surgical hospital in the country in which it is located and where the patient is under the daily care or supervision of a medical practitioner or qualified nurse. ‘Injury’ - a physical injury. ‘Inpatient’ - A patient who stays overnight in hospital while undergoing treatment and he/she is being a registered bed patient. ‘International services’ - services arranged by the medical assistance service for the plan as set out in Condition 4. ‘List of benefits’ - the latest list of benefits, which forms an integral part of the plan and is attached to the plan as its schedule. ‘Maternity benefit’ - all aspects of pregnancy or childbirth, including any complications, for any eligible female covered under the plan, including termination of pregnancy (whereas on the territory of the Czech Republic the insurance coverage is provided in the extent of not less than the mandatory extent of comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Act 66/1986 Coll., on Intentional Abortion, as amended, or any law which replaces this Czech Act No. 66/1986 Coll.), but excluding: • treatment by way of the intentional termination of pregnancy, whereas this exemption does

not apply on the territory of the Czech Republic if such intentional termination of pregnancy could be considered as part of comprehensive medical care within the meaning

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of the Czech Act 66/1986 Coll., on Intentional Abortion, as amended, or any law which replaces this Czech Act No. 66/1986 Coll.;

‘Medical assistance service’ - a service which provides medical advice, evacuation, assistance and repatriation. This service can be multi-lingual and assistance is available 24 hours per day.

‘Medical necessity’ or ‘medically necessary’- covered services and supplies are those determined by the medical team to be:

required to diagnose or treat an illness, injury, disease or its symptoms;

orthodox, and in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical practice;

clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site and duration;

services and supplies, which do not serve primarily for the convenience of the patient, physician or other health care provider, but which are necessary for the purpose of the patient’s medical care; and

rendered in the least intensive setting that is appropriate for the delivery of the services and supplies.

Where applicable, the medical team may compare the cost-effectiveness of alternative services, settings or supplies when determining least intensive setting. The medical team shall, in any case, determine as medically necessary or medical necessity of the covered services and supplies in a way that the limits shall not be less than the mandatory comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations. ‘Medical practitioner’ - a doctor or specialist who is registered or licensed to practice medicine under the laws of the country, state or other regulated area in which the treatment is provided. ‘Medical team’ –Cigna’s medical team including the medical director or the medical assistance service. ‘Medicine/Drugs’ – medicaments and curative substances, whereas for the purposes of the insurance coverage within the territory of the Czech Republic it shall include medicaments and curative substances as defined by Czech Act No. 378/2007 Coll., on medicaments, as amended. ‘Minor surgical procedures and associated treatment’ - any surgical treatment or procedure that does not require a general anaesthetic or overnight hospital stay, e.g. surgical treatment of an ingrown toe nail. ‘Operation’ - any procedure described as an operation in the schedule of surgical procedures. ‘Orthodox’ - in relation to a procedure or treatment that is medically accepted in Belgium at the time of the commencement of the procedure or treatment, in that it accords with that upheld by a respectable, responsible and substantial body of medical opinion, experienced in the particular field of medicine. ‘Outpatient’ - a patient who does not need to stay overnight in hospital for either consultation with a specialist or for treatment.

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‘Palliative’ - treatment offered for end-stage of a terminal illness, that no longer attempts to alter the condition’s growth or progression but is given to alleviate the suffering and the maintenance of the quality of life of the patient. ‘Patient’ - the employee or dependant who undergoes treatment. ‘Plan’ - the Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan, including all schedules attached therein, which form an integral part of it. ‘Policy’ - the policy sent to the client comprising these policy terms, the policy schedule, list of benefits, and premium schedule. ‘Policy schedule’ - the latest policy schedule issued with the policy including any endorsements or notes to it. *‘Pre-admission certification’ - a review and an initial decision by a Claims Review Organization before admission to a hospital in the United States, on the suitability of in-patient treatment or one day treatment for an employee or dependant (PAC). ‘Primary healthcare costs’ - costs in relation to medical practitioners fees’, prescribed medicine/drugs and dressings and dental treatment as detailed in the list of benefits. ‘Private ambulance’ - a purpose-built vehicle operated as an ambulance by a recognised private ambulance service. ‘Qualified nurse’ - a nurse who is registered or licensed as such under the laws of the country, state or other regulated area in which the treatment is provided. ‘Schedule of surgical procedures’ - the current schedule of surgical procedures approved by Cigna’s chief medical officer. ‘Selected area of coverage’ – means either: • Area I - worldwide, or • Area II - worldwide, excluding USA, Canada and the Caribbean, or • Area III - Europe as selected by the client on the start date of the plan. All U.S Nationals will be allocated Area I –worldwide cover.

‘Short-term’ – means a period of time consistent with the recuperation time required for the treatment and as prescribed by the treating medical practitioner with the approval of Cigna’s medical director. ‘Sickness’ - a physical or mental illness and pregnancy. ‘Specialist’ - a doctor who: • has received advanced specialist training; • practices a particular branch of medicine or surgery; and

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• holds or has held a consultant appointment in a hospital or an appointment which Cigna

accepts as being of equivalent status. A physiotherapist who is registered or licensed as such under the laws of the country, state or other regulated area in which the treatment is provided is only a specialist for the purpose of physiotherapy as described in the list of benefits. ‘Spouse’ - the employee's legal husband or wife, or unmarried or civil partner Cigna has accepted for cover under the plan. ‘Start Date’ - the date the policy starts, as shown in the policy schedule. ‘Surgical appliance and/or Medical Appliance’ – • an artificial limb, prosthesis or device which is required for the purpose of or in

connection with surgery; or • an artificial device or prosthesis which is a necessary part of the treatment immediately

following surgery for as long as required by medical necessity; • a prosthesis or appliance which is medically necessary and is part of the recuperation

process on a short-term basis. ‘Treatment’ - any relevant treatment controlled by a medical practitioner to cure or substantially relieve acute or chronic conditions within the scope of the plan. ‘Vision benefit’ - procedures and treatment relating to the vision of an employee or dependant, which are not provided as preventive eye examination provided within the obligatory preventive examinations. ‘Wellness benefit’ - tests as defined in the list of benefits and conditions and carried out by a medical practitioner. ‘Worldwide’ - every country throughout the world and at sea, excluding any country with whom, at the date of commencement of treatment, the Federal Government of the United States of America has prohibited trade to the extent that payments are illegal under applicable law. ‘Worldwide excluding USA, Canada and the Caribbean’ - worldwide, with the further exception of the United States of America, Canada and the Caribbean. ‘Year of insurance’ - the annual period starting on the start date or annual renewal date.

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Conditions 1. What does the insurance cover? - The plan covers:

recognised costs of services or supplies which are recommended by a medical practitioner, and are medically necessary for the care and treatment of an injury or sickness, as determined by the medical team, as detailed in the list of benefits;

international services

wellness tests

vision benefits

2. When does cover start? - Cover starts on the day an employee (and their dependant(s) if

applicable) of the client, joins the plan. To be eligible for membership of the plan, the employee must:

be a member of staff nominated and sponsored by the client, working the

minimum of 30 hours per week; and be resident outside their country of domicile; and

be notified to Cigna before becoming, or within the first month that they

become, resident outside their country of domicile. If the client does not tell Cigna within this period, Cigna may decline cover, or provide cover subject to satisfactory evidence of health; and

If the employee (or their dependant if applicable) refuses membership when it is first offered and they later decide to join the plan, Cigna may require the employee or dependant to undertake a medical examination at their expense. The results of the examination will determine whether Cigna accepts the application.

3. Benefits - Cigna will refund reasonable costs for a patient’s treatment and for services

related to treatment which are shown in the list of benefits. Additionally, treatment and these services could be:

(i) in the selected area of coverage, or

(ii) in respect of emergency conditions where treatment commences within a

period of 30 days of absence from the selected area of coverage, whether the absence is for the purposes of business or pleasure, where the employee or their dependant do not travel wholly or partly to have treatment (except because of emergency evacuation performed by the medical assistance service). For the purposes of this Condition 3 (ii) ‘Emergency treatment’ shall have the following meaning:

‘Emergency treatment’ - treatment which is medically necessary to prevent the immediate and significant effects of illnesses, injuries or conditions which if left untreated could result in a significant deterioration in health. Only

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medical treatment through a physician, medical practitioner or specialist and hospitalisation that commences within 24 hours of the emergency event will be covered.

In respect of any expenses for which the employee or a dependant has been or can be reimbursed from any other insurance or source, Cigna will apply the normal principles of equitable contribution and indemnity and reserves the right of subrogation to recover such expenses from any source.

If the patient is a child under 18 and they go to hospital as an in-patient, Cigna will pay for a parent or legal guardian to stay with them for up to 30 days in any year of insurance. Cover for this particular benefit will stop in the child’s 18th birthday. Cigna will only pay the cost if:

it is the parent or legal guardian who stays with the child;

the treatment a child receives is covered by the plan; and

the cost of hospital accommodation is reasonable.

Cigna will also pay costs for treatment involving complementary medicine - for example, homeopathy or acupuncture - if a specialist (other than a specialist in complementary medicine) recommends this treatment.

If the patient’s medical practitioner refers them for chiropractic treatment or osteopathy, Cigna will pay up to the total amount shown in the current list of benefits in any year of insurance. Cigna will consider charges made for or in connection with approved organ transplant services, including immunosuppressive medications, organ procurement costs, and donor’s medical costs. The amount payable for donor’s medical costs is reduced by the amount payable for those costs from any other plan or source. Certain transplants will not be covered based on general limitations (i.e. experimental procedures). The employee must contact Cigna before incurring any costs relating to organ donation.

Treatment for kidney dialysis will be covered if such treatment is available in the location of assignment or if not available, treatment will be covered in the patient’s country of domicile or centre of excellence nearest the location of assignment. Only treatment costs for kidney dialysis will be covered; travel and accommodation expenses in connection with such treatment will not be covered.

Cigna will pay for any form of contraception; Cigna will pay charges made for Family Planning, including medical history, physical exam, related laboratory tests, medical supervision in accordance with generally accepted medical practices, other medical services, information and counseling on contraception, implanted/injected contraceptives, after appropriate counseling, medical services connected with surgical therapies (tubal ligations, vasectomies).

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Cigna will pay costs of treatment for Hormone Replacement Treatment. However, treatment involving unproven or questionable methods or procedures will not be covered. Cigna will pay palliative care treatment for inpatient, patient with one day, outpatient, or patient staying in hospice following the diagnosis that the condition is terminal with a life expectancy of less than six (6) months, and treatment can no longer be expected to cure the condition. Cigna will pay for the patient’s physical care, psychological care as well as hospital or hospice accommodation, nursing care and prescription medicine/drugs. In all circumstances, thistreatment must be authorized in advance by the Cigna medical team

Prescription Medicine/Drug (Inside the United States only): Coverage for certain prescription medicine/drugs and related supplies requires your medical practitioner to obtain authorization prior to prescribing. If your medical practitioner wishes to request coverage for prescription medicine/drugs or related supplies for which prior authorization is required, your medical practitioner may call or complete the appropriate prior authorization form and fax it to Cigna to request a prior authorization for coverage of the medicine/drugs or related supplies. Your medical practitioner should make this request before writing the prescription. If the request is approved, your medical practitioner will receive confirmation. The authorization will be processed in our claim system to allow you to have coverage for those medicine/drugs or related supplies. The length of the authorization will depend on the diagnosis and medicine/drugs or related supplies. When your medical practitioner advises you that coverage for the medicine/drugs or related supplies has been approved, you should contact the Pharmacy to fill the prescription(s). If the request is denied, your medical practitioner and you will be notified that coverage for the medicine/drugs or related supplies is not authorized. If you disagree with a coverage decision, you may appeal that decision in accordance with the provisions of the policy, by submitting a written request stating why the medicine/drugs or related supplies should be covered. If you have questions about a specific prior authorization request, you should call Member Services at the toll-free number on the ID card.

(iii) Wellness tests - tests carried out by a medical practitioner consisting of the following

• An annual papanicolaou screening, commonly known as a pap smear.

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• An annual prostate screening, commonly known as a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for employees or dependants that are aged 50 or older and who are male.

• Mammograms for breast cancer screening or diagnostic purposes not to

exceed: • one baseline mammogram for asymptomatic female employees or

dependants aged 35 to 39; • a mammogram for asymptomatic female employees or dependants aged

40 to 49, every two years or more, if medically necessary; • a mammogram every year for female employees or dependants aged

50 or over.

• Routine adult physical exams as shown in the list of benefits, including routine immunisations.

(iv) Tests at any of the appropriate age intervals for a dependant child who is aged 6 or less for charges made for the purpose of preventive care, consisting of the following services delivered or supervised by a medical practitioner, which services amount to orthodox treatment:

• Medical history of the child • Physical examination • Development assessment • Anticipatory guidance, and • Appropriate immunisations and laboratory tests;

Excluding any charges for: More than one visit to a medical practitioner for child preventive care services at each of the appropriate age intervals up to a total of 13 visits for each dependant child;

Services for which benefits are otherwise provided under this plan.

Immunisations to dependant children namely: DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus) MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) HiB (Haemophilus influenza Type b) Polio Influenza Hepatitis B Meningitis Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Immunisations to employees or dependants related to travel, namely:

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Tetanus - every 10 years Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningitis Rabies Cholera Yellow fever Japanese encephalitis Polio booster Typhoid Malaria - tablet form, daily or weekly

(v) Vision benefits - procedures and treatment relating to the vision of the

employee or dependant consisting of the following:

• an eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist; • the provision of lenses to correct vision; • the provision of eyeglass frames.

But always excluding: • payment for more than one eye examination within 12 months of the

previous eye examination (unless it is an preventive eye examination provided within the obligatory preventive examinations);

• sunglasses, unless medically prescribed; • medical or surgical treatment of the eye; • lenses which are not a medical necessity and are not prescribed by an

optometrist or ophthalmologist or frames for such lenses.

The insurance coverage within the territory of the Czech Republic will be provided in the extent not less than the mandatory extent of comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations; however, maximum in the extent of medical care, which is fully or, in case of medications, also partially, covered from public health insurance in the Czech Republic under the Czech Medical Care Regulations, whereas the regulative fees and surcharges and supplementary payments are not considered as payment for medical care.

4. International services - The international services are provided by the medical assistance service under the plan. The services to the employee or dependant while covered for treatment under the plan are:

(a) Confirmation of benefit service

Employees and their dependants may call the Cigna Helpline for an explanation of the benefit provided by the plan. The telephone number can be found on the individual’s membership card.

(b) Confirmation of cover

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Employees and their dependants, or a hospital providing a patient with treatment, may contact the Cigna International Helpline to find out if treatment needed is covered under the plan.

(c) Travel information service

Employees and their dependants may contact the Cigna Helpline to get advice on medical issues relevant to their intended travel, before leaving.

(d) Referral to competent medical specialists abroad

Employees and their dependants may contact the Cigna Helpline to get details of a suitable medical practitioner in the country in which they are or will be residing or in the country to which they will be travelling, if neither of the countries is their country of domicile.

(e) Long distance medical advice

Employees and their dependants may contact the Cigna Helpline to get medical advice from a medical practitioner if they are unable to get advice from a medical practitioner locally.

(f) Emergency evacuation

(i) Emergency medical evacuations must be pre-authorised by the Cigna

medical team. Where it is not possible for pre-authorisation to be sought before the evacuation takes place, this must be sought as soon as possible thereafter, in no case later than 7 days. Cigna will only authorise medical evacuations after the evacuation has occurred where it was not reasonably possible for authorisation to be sought before the evacuation took place. Medical evacuations must be determined by the Cigna medical team to be medically necessary to prevent the immediate and significant effects of illness, injury or conditions which if left untreated could result in a significant deterioration of health and represent a threat to life or limb and it has been determined that the treatment is not available locally. The medical assistance service will arrange for the transport of the patient to the nearest hospital offering the necessary treatment, in an appropriately medically equipped specialty aircraft, commercial airline, train or ambulance depending upon the medical needs and available transportation specific to each case, under accompaniment of medical supervision of a qualified healthcare professional during the entire warranted evacuation.

(ii) Benefit will also be payable for the reasonable cost of travel (transport only) for any individual who, because of medical necessity, has to accompany the patient. In addition, benefit will be payable for travel for the return journey (economy class) of the patient and the person accompanying the patient after receipt of appropriate treatment.

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(iii) Following any covered emergency evacuation, Cigna will pay for one of the following if it is deemed medically necessary and appropriate by the Cigna medical team. The patient will be transferred to either:

a. their country of domicile via a one-way economy airfare or; b. their original location of assignment or the location from which

they were evacuated via a one-way economy class airfare.

(g) Medical repatriation

Medical repatriations must be pre-authorised by the Cigna medical team. Where it is not possible for pre-authorisation to be sought before the repatriation takes place, this must be sought as soon as possible thereafter, in no case later than 7 days. Cigna will only authorise medical repatriation after the repatriation has occurred where it was not reasonably possible for authorisation to be sought before the repatriation took place. Medical repatriation must be determined by the Cigna medical team to be medically necessary to prevent the immediate and significant effects of illness, injury or conditions which if left untreated could result in a significant deterioration of health and represent a threat to life or limb and it has been determined that the treatment is not available locally, and that it is necessary for medical reasons for the patient to be returned to their country of domicile, the medical assistance service will arrange for the transport under proper medical supervision as soon as reasonably practicable.

In addition, Cigna reserves the right, after treatment has commenced following emergency evacuation to the nearest hospital, to request the repatriation of the patient to a hospital in the patient’s country of domicile, when a medical practitioner named by the medical assistance service, after speaking with a local attending medical practitioner, decides that the patient is fit to undertake the journey.

Benefit will also be payable for the most economical cost of travel (transport only) for any individual who, because of medical necessity, has to accompany the patient.

In addition, benefit will be payable for return travel cost (economy class) for the patient and the person accompanying the patient following receipt of appropriate treatment.

(h) Repatriation of mortal remains

If the employee or dependant dies outside their country of domicile, the medical assistance service will arrange as soon as reasonably practicable for the return of the bodily remains to the country of domicile of the deceased.

(i) Transport costs for third parties

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(i) Benefit will be payable for the cost of travel for one parent to accompany the employee’s child who is a dependant and for any individual who because of medical necessity, has to go with the patient.

(ii) If an employee’s child who is a dependant is left alone without a parent

or adult relative over the age of 18 after the employee or dependant is evacuated or repatriated - (f) and (g) above - the medical assistance service will arrange as soon as reasonably practicable for the dependant to return to their country of domicile. Qualified attendants (confirmed by the medical assistance service) will travel with the child who is a dependant, if the medical assistance service decides.

(iii) If Cigna determines that the patient is expected to require

hospitalisation for more than 7 days at the location to which they are evacuated, Cigna will pay for return travel costs (economy only) for the most economical form of transport such as train or bus, to the place of hospitalisation for an individual chosen by the patient to accompany them. Prior written approval for travel must be obtained from Cigna in advance. Where the patient is under the age of 18, accommodation costs may also be covered for a parent, guardian or other responsible adult to stay with the patient in the same room, subject to pre-authorisation by Cigna.

(iv) The medical practitioner named by the medical assistance service, after speaking to the local attending medical practitioner and taking account of all the medical factors and considerations, will make all decisions on the medical need for transportation, the means and/or timing of any transportation, the medical equipment and medical personnel to be used and the final destination.

(J) Other Expenses

Following an emergency medical evacuation or repatriation to the nearest appropriate medical centre as described above, Cigna will cover the reasonable cost of hotel accommodation only for the patient comprising a standard private room with en-suite facilities, up to a maximum of 7 nights where medical necessity prevents repatriation or transportation back to the location of assignment immediately after discharge from an inpatient stay.

Where the patient is under the age of 18, accommodation costs may also be covered for a parent, guardian or other responsible adult to stay with the patient in the same room. In all circumstances the patient must first contact Cigna to obtain prior approval for hotel accommodation to be covered.

(k) Benefits for international emergency services (f), (g) (i) and (j) will only be

provided where the treatment, resulting from or resulting in the emergency evacuation or medical repatriation, is covered under the plan, and the evacuation or repatriation has been pre-authorised by Cigna.

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(l) The client will refund to Cigna all expenses incurred for international emergency services (f), (g) (i) and (j) which are not covered under the plan.

(m) The extent of coverage of costs of emergency evacuation, medical repatriation and/or repatriation of mortal remains from the territory of the Czech Republic under Article 4 letters (f)-(h) noted above is provided in the extent required by provisions of Section 180j(1) of the Czech Act on Residence of Foreign Persons No. 326/1999 Coll., as amended (or an act replacing this act), i.e. including coverage of costs related to transport of the employee or dependant or, in case of death of the employee or dependant, costs related to the transport of body/remains of the employee or dependant, to the country, the passport of which he/she holds or to another country, in which he/she has permitted residency, while the insurance coverage within the territory of the Czech Republic will be provided in the extent not less than the mandatory extent of comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations.

5. Claims procedure

Claims for treatment received by an employee or dependent covered under the Policy should be sent to the address identified on the employee’s membership card. For the avoidance of doubt, the address details which would be identified on the employee’s membership card are defined in greater detail below:-

(a) Claims for treatment in the United States of an employee or dependant covered

under selected area of coverage (a) Area I - worldwide should be sent to one of the following addresses as designated on the employee’s membership card:

Cigna International PO Box 15050 Wilmington DELAWARE 19850-5050 UNITED STATES of AMERICA Or Cigna International PO Box 15964 Wilmington DELAWARE 19850 UNITED STATES of AMERICA

United States Certification Requirements Pre-Admission Certification/Continued Stay Review Requirements for inpatient treatment in the United States If an employee or dependant expects to incur treatment in the United States whilst covered under selected area of coverage (a) Area I - worldwide, the pre-admission certification (PAC) and continued stay review (CSR) requirements apply. The employee or dependant is expected to contact the number on the back of their ID card to determine if their treatment is deemed medical necessity. The caller will be transferred

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tothe applicable Claims Review Organisation to performs a claims review and provide a decision in relation to providing a PAC in the United States for each in-patient or one day hospital admission. The employee or dependant will discuss the PAC either:

before going into hospital; or in the case of an emergency, by the end of the first working day after

the date he goes into hospital

The medical practitioner carrying out the treatment will complete the PAC and send directly to the appropriate Claims Review Organization, who will advise an agreed length of stay for the patient. In the event an extension to the length of stay is required, the medical practitioner carrying out the treatment must ask for CSR for the extra days. Any treatment determined by Cigna as not medically necessary will not be covered under the plan. To avoid unforeseen charges, the employee or dependent should call the toll-free number on the back of their I.D. card to determine if their treatment is deemed medically necessary. For emergency inpatient admissions, the attending medical practitioner should call the US helpline on the back of the ID card for PAC. Pre-Admission Certification Requirements for outpatient treatment in the United States Outpatient Certification refers to the process used by Cigna in order to certify the medical necessity of outpatient diagnostic testing and specific outpatient procedures detailed in the list of benefits as covered under the policy. Outpatient Certification may be performed through a utilization review program by a review organization with which Cigna has contracted. An employee or dependant should call the toll-free number on the back of their I.D. card to determine if Outpatient Certification is required prior to any outpatient diagnostic testing or procedures or services and and be for nonemergency procedures and services. In any case, Covered Expenses (as defined in the list of benefits) incurred for which payment is excluded by the terms set forth herein will not be considered as expenses incurred for the purpose of any other part of this plan.

(b) Claims for treatment outside the United States of an employee or dependant covered under selected area of coverage (a) Area I - worldwide should be sent to one of the following addresses as designated on the employee’s membership card:

Cigna International PO Box 15050 Wilmington DELAWARE 19850-5050 UNITED STATES of AMERICA

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Or Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. International Claims 1 Knowe Road Greenock Scotland PA15 4RJ

c Claims for treatment outside the United States for employees or dependants covered under selected areas of coverage Area II - worldwide (excluding the USA, Canada and the Caribbean) and Area III - Europe, should be sent to Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. International Claims 1 Knowe Road Greenock Scotland PA15 4RJ

Cigna may ask for a medical report from the medical practitioner who has carried out the treatment, if they need more information. Cigna may also require the patient to have an independent medical examination. Cigna will pay for both the medical report and independent medical examination.

The patient must intimate a claim in writing to Cigna on a Cigna claim form within 90 days of the start of treatment. If written intimation is not given in that time, the claim will not be invalidated or reduced if it is shown that written intimation was provided as soon as reasonably possible thereafter. Written proof of the claim must be provided to Cigna within 6 months of the start of treatment for which the claim is made. The proof provided must describe the occurrence, nature and extent of the treatment and the loss that was incurred as a result. If intimation and written proof of the claim is not submitted to Cigna within 12 months, the claim will not be paid. The patient is not required to intimate a claim in writing to Cigna in relation to such medical care, which is provided to the patient on the territory of the Czech Republic by a provider of medical care with whom Cigna entered into an agreement on provision of treatment.

(d) When visiting a health care provider for outpatient treatment Cigna

recommends the patient selects a provider from Cigna’s network (details of which are provided on our website) to allow costs to be settled directly. Alternatively they should pay the bill and claim the benefit from Cigna afterwards. When the patient has a planned hospital admission or high cost outpatient treatment they should contact Cigna well in advance of this. Cigna’s Guarantee of Payment will remain valid providing the patient remains an active member of the plan at the time of treatment.

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6. When does cover end?

a. Cover under the plan will end immediately for the employee and their dependants in the following situations:

if the employee dies. The client may agree to continue cover for their

dependants up to the next annual renewal date when their cover will end; or

if the employee stops working for the client; or

if the client stops paying premiums for the employee and their

dependants (if any); or

when this policy terminates at the expiry of the period shown in the policy schedule.

b. Cover will end for a dependant:

if he or she dies; or when he or she ceases to be dependant;

Cover will end at the next annual renewal date. If an employee gets divorced or the unmarried partners no longer live together or a civil partnership is dissolved, the spouse or unmarried or civil partner will no longer be considered as a dependant for the purposes of this policy. Cover for the spouse ends as soon as the final decree/final dissolution order has been granted.

c. Prior to the termination of the policy at the expiry of the period shown in the

policy schedule, cover will end immediately for all employees and dependants:

where the number of employees first falls below 2, or when Cigna gives the client at least 28 days’ notice that the policy is to

end, or

if the client does not pay the premiums owed under the policy within the days of grace.

d. Cover will end for a specific employee or his dependant(s) when the employee

or dependant returns to live in his country of domicile for more than 3 months.

e Cigna or the employer may end the policy with immediate effect if:

• either party enters into a composition or trust deed with its creditors, or • either party enters into liquidation or a resolution is passed (other than

for the purposes of bona fide reconstruction or amalgamation not involving insolvency) or

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• either party is subject to a petition for bankruptcy, winding-up or becomes insolvent, or

• either party has an Administrator or Administrative Receiver appointed over all or any part of its assets or

• either party takes or suffers any similar action in consequence of debts or • in the event Cigna reasonably believes continuance would violate any

applicable laws or regulation including (without limitation), anti-corruption laws or any employees, or the employer, are or become subject to governmental or financial sanctions regime, including but not limited to the Office of Foreign Asset Control, Politically Exposed Persons or the European Terrorist List.

Cigna may end the policy with immediate effect if, due to the circumstances listed above, the client does not pay premiums owed to Cigna by the due date of such premiums. In such instance the days of grace shall not apply.

Upon termination, cover and services under the policy shall end immediately. Treatment and costs incurred after the date of termination shall not be paid.

f If treatment has been authorised or a guarantee of payment issued, Cigna will not be held responsible for any treatment costs if the plan ends or an employee or dependant leaves the plan before treatment has taken place.

7. Information for administration - The client must give Cigna all the written information

that Cigna reasonably requires to work out the premium and pay any benefit provided under the plan. Billing for the plan will be processed on the exact number of memberships held by Cigna. Therefore, Cigna must be advised of any membership changes in the same month in which the change occurs.

8. Membership - Throughout the period of this policy, the client will notify Cigna of all

and any changes in the membership of the plan in the same month in which the change occurs. However, Cigna may commence or terminate cover retrospectively for employees and dependants for a period not exceeding 2 months from the date when the client advises Cigna in writing.

In respect of cover and billing for employees or dependants (where applicable) who are joining or leaving the plan, Cigna will apply the following format:

Additions - any employee or dependant (where applicable) who joins the

plan during the first 15 days of a contract month, will be covered from the date of joining but will be billed for the entire month.

any employee or dependant (where applicable) who joins the plan during the last 15 days of a contract month, will be covered from the date of joining but will not be billed for that month whereupon billing will commence at the beginning of the following month.

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Terminations - any employee or dependant (where applicable) who leaves the plan during the first 15 days of a contract month, will be covered up to the date of leaving but will not be billed for that month. any employee or dependant (where applicable) who leaves the plan during the last 15 days of a contract month, will be covered up to the date of leaving but will be billed for the entire month.

9. Changes to the terms and conditions of the policy - Cigna can end the policy or change

any of the terms and conditions relating to the policy. If the policy changes because of new laws, Cigna will write and tell the client. In all circumstances, Cigna will give the following notice:

for changes to the list of benefits, at least 28 days’ notice in writing; for changes to the policy terms and conditions, or ending the plan, at least 28

days’ notice in writing. The change will take place, failing which the plan will end on the next annual renewal date.

Cigna can end or change an employee’s cover or their dependant’s cover at any time if the employee or dependant have given Cigna misleading information, have kept something from Cigna, or have broken the terms of the plan.

10. Renewing the policy - Depending on Conditions 7 and 10, the plan will continue for the

period shown in the policy schedule. It may continue after that if Cigna and the client agree.

11. Interpreting the policy - The policy is governed by the Law of Belgium. Words and

phrases that have special meanings are defined at the beginning of this document. 12. Regulatory Information

Insurance company authorised in Belgium under licence number 938. Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe SA-NV is subject to the prudential supervision of the National Bank of Belgium, Boulevard de Berlaimont 14, 1000 Brussels (Belgium) and to the supervision of the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), rue du Congrès 12-14, 1000 Brussels (Belgium), in the field of consumer protection.

13. How to pay - payment of premiums must be in either pounds sterling, US dollars or

Euros as agreed with Cigna at the start date or annual renewal date, and must be paid to Cigna’s administration office as stated on the invoice.

Money payable under the plan by Cigna will be paid under Condition 3 - Benefits.

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EXCLUSIONS Cigna will not pay benefit for the following treatment and extras: a. Treatment for or in connection with speech therapy and/or occupational therapy unless

it:

(a) is recommended by a specialist and ; (b) is intended to restore skills which previously existed and have been lost as a

result of an acute medical condition, or (c) has a reasonable likelihood of being restored .

b. Dental or orthodontic treatment unless benefit is specifically provided in the list of

benefits. c. Private prescriptions or dressings for use as an outpatient unless the outpatient list of

benefits has been chosen and benefit is covered under that list. d. Charges for residential stays in a hospital which are arranged wholly or partly for

domestic reasons or where treatment is not required or where the hospital has effectively become the place of domicile or permanent abode.

e. Hospital accommodation costs that are more expensive than those of a standard private

room at the same hospital. Deluxe, executive rooms or VIP suites are not covered. f. Treatment needed because of or relating to infertility or any type of fertility treatment,

including complications arising out of such treatment, with the exception of the investigation of infertility to the point of diagnosis.

g. Treatment by way of the intentional termination of pregnancy, whereas this exemption

does not apply on the territory of the Czech Republic if such intentional termination of pregnancy could be considered as part of comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Act 66/1986 Coll., on Intentional Abortion, as amended, or any law which replaces this Czech Act No. 66/1986 Coll.;

h. Treatment directly related to surrogacy. Cigna will not pay maternity benefits to: (a) an eligible female who acts as a surrogate; or (b) anyone else acting as a surrogate for an eligible female

i. Supportive treatment for chronic kidney failure or kidney failure which cannot be cured.

Treatment for kidney dialysis will be covered if such treatment is available in the location of assignment or if not available, treatment will be covered in the patient’s country of domicile or centre of excellence nearest the location of assignment. Only treatment costs for kidney dialysis will be covered; travel and accommodation expenses in connection with such treatment will not be covered

j. Treatment to change the refraction of one or both eyes, including refractive keratotomy

(RK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), unless Cigna agrees in writing. k. Injury or disability directly or indirectly caused or contributed to whilst engaging in or

taking part in war, invasion, act of terrorist activities, rebellion (whether war be declared

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or not), civil war, commotion, military or usurped power, martial law, riot or the act of any lawfully constituted authority, or while the employee or dependants are carrying out army, naval or air services operations, whether or not war has been declared.

l. Treatment outside the selected area of coverage if one of the reasons the patient

travelled was for that treatment, except if the medical assistance service has arranged emergency evacuation or medical repatriation.

m. Any form of non-emergency travel costs. n. International services expenses for emergency evacuation, medical repatriation and

transportation costs for third parties where the treatment needed is not covered under the plan.

o. International services expenses related to repatriation and evacuation for

(i) non-emergency, routine or minor medical problems, tests and exams where there is no clear or significant risk of death or imminent serious injury or sickness; or

(ii) a condition which would allow for treatment at a future date convenient to the patient and which does not require emergency evacuation or repatriation; or

(iii) medical care or services scheduled for the patient’s or provider’s convenience which are not considered an emergency.

p. Any expenses for ship-to-shore evacuations. q. Sex change operations or any treatment needed to prepare for or recover from these

operations (for example, psychological counselling) including complications arising out of such treatment.

r. Treatment that arises from or is any way connected with injury, sickness or disablement

as a result of • taking part in a sporting activity on a professional basis; or • solo scuba-diving or scuba diving at depths below 30 metres unless the diver is

PADI qualified (or equivalent) for that depth. s. Any form of experimental treatment (or procedure) that does not amount to orthodox

treatment or does not adhere to the commonly accepted, customary or traditional practice of medicine in Belgium.

t. Treatment for or in connection with developmental disorders including but not limited

to: • developmental reading disorders; • developmental arithmetic disorders; • developmental language disorders; • developmental articulation disorders. NOTE: This exclusion does not apply to the above mentioned services incurred in the territory of the Czech Republic only.

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u. Treatment for or in connection with non-medical counseling or ancillary services for learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism or cognitive or developmental disabilities or disorders. NOTE: This exclusion does not apply to the above mentioned services incurred in the territory of the Czech Republic only.

v. Expenses relating to:

any form of plastic, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery or treatment, even for psychological reasons, unless it is of medical necessity as a direct result of the patient having an accident or because of other surgery, which itself would have been covered under the plan;

appliances (including spectacles unless the vision benefit has been selected and hearing aids) which do not fall within Cigna’s definition of surgical appliance and/or medical appliance;

incidental costs including newspapers, taxi fares, telephone calls, guests’ meals and hotel accommodation;

Costs or fees for filling in a claim form or other administration charges; costs for treatment that has not yet taken place irrespective of whether advance

authorisation has been given or a guarantee of payment has been put in place.

w. Costs that have been or can be paid by another insurance company, person, organisation

or public programme. If the employee or dependant are covered by other insurance, Cigna will only pay its part of the benefit. If another person, organisation or public programme is responsible for paying the costs of treatment, Cigna may claim back any of these costs it has paid.

x. Insurance coverage provided for the benefits within the territory of the Czech Republic

shall not exceed the benefit limits as detailed in this policy. For the avoidance of doubt the benefit limits shall not be less than the mandatory comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations and shall be administered in accordance with the Policy terms and conditions.

y. Cigna will not offer cover or pay benefit when it is illegal to do so under applicable

laws. Examples include but are not limited to, exchange controls, local licensing regulations, sanctions, anti-corruption or trade embargo.

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Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan General Policy Terms and Conditions (Dental) Definition The words and phrases set out below have the meanings specified. Where those words and phrases are used with those meanings, they will appear in italics in this guide, the list of benefits and ‘How to Claim’ procedure. Unless otherwise provided, the singular includes the plural and the masculine includes the feminine and vice versa. Annual renewal date - the anniversary of the start date each year or any other date which Cigna and the client may agree in writing. Benefit - any benefit shown in the list of benefits. Cigna - Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. Client or Policyholder - the client named in the policy schedule. Cosmetic - services, procedures or items that are supplied only for aesthetic purposes and which are not needed in order to maintain an acceptable standard of oral health. Country of domicile - the nation of the employee or dependants’ birth or the nation in which they are deemed by the Law of Belgium to have their permanent place of residence and the indefinite intention to reside. Czech Medical Care Regulations – shall include:

(i) Czech Act No. 372/2011 Coll., Act on Medical Services, as amended, defining, in particular, terms relevant for provision of medical care;

(ii) Czech Act No. 373/2011 Coll., Act on Specific Medical Services, as amended, defining, in particular, terms relevant for provision of specific medical care;

(iii) Czech Act No. 48/1997 Coll., on public health insurance, as amended, defining, in particular, the extent of medical care paid from public health insurance;

(iv) Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic No. 70/2012 Coll., on Preventive Examination, defining, in particular, the extent of preventive care paid from public health insurance;

(v) Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic No. 39/2012 Coll., on Dispensary Care, defining, in particular, the extent of dispensary care paid from public health insurance;

(vi) Czech Act No. 66/1986 Coll., on Intentional Abortion, as amended; (vii) Czech Act No. 326/1999 Coll., on Residence of Foreign Nationals on the

Territory of the Czech Republic, as amended; (viii) All and any laws, regulations and mandatory decrees implementing,

amending and/or replacing any of the above Czech regulations stating extent

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of complex health care provided in the Czech Republic from public health insurance.

Unless herein specifically stated otherwise, the insurance coverage within the territory of the Czech Republic will be provided in the extent not less than the mandatory extent of comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations; however, maximum in the extent of medical care, which is fully or, in case of medications, also partially, covered from public health insurance in the Czech Republic under the Czech Medical Care Regulations, whereas the regulative fees and surcharges and supplementary payments are not considered as payment for medical care.

Days of grace - a period of 28 days after the date on which a premium is due. If Cigna does not receive the premium within 28 days services will be suspended until receipt of payment. Cigna reserves the right to cancel the policy in the case of non-payment. The client will be liable to Cigna for any unpaid premium for the period the policy was in force. Deciduous’ - the first teeth (known as baby or milk teeth) which are usually lost and replaced by permanent teeth. Dental emergency - where severe pain that is not relieved by painkillers, or facial swelling or uncontrollable bleeding after an extraction, is being suffered and it is either outside the business hours of the employee or dependant’s usual dentist or the employee or dependant is staying at a place which is away from the dental practice they usually visit. The treatment covered in such an instance is to purely stabilise the problem and relieve severe pain. Dental injury - injury to the employee or dependant’s dentition and supporting structures (including damage to dentures while being worn) caused by extra-oral impact. Dentist - a dentist, dental surgeon or dental practitioner who is registered or licensed as such under the laws of the country, state or other regulated area in which the treatment is provided. Dependant • the employee’s spouse, whose name has been provided to Cigna prior to the

commencement of any treatment; and • the employee’s unmarried children, whose names have been provided to Cigna prior to the

commencement of any treatment, but only if those persons are under age 26, either in full-time education or residing at the same residence as the employee at the commencement of any treatment.

Effective date - the date cover starts for the employee and their dependants. Eligible female - a person who is a female employee or a female spouse or a partner of an employee. ‘Employee - any member of staff who is working the minimum of 30 hours per week, nominated and sponsored by the client who becomes a member of the plan. Full case assessment - extensive examination in order to establish current state of teeth.

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Hospital - any organisation which is registered or licensed as a medical or surgical hospital in the country in which it is located and where the patient is under the daily care or supervision of a medical practitioner or qualified nurse. ‘List of benefits’ - the latest list of benefits, which forms an integral part of the plan and is attached to the plan as its schedule. Oral health - for a patient, a reasonable standard of oral health of the teeth, their supporting structures and other tissues of the mouth, and of dental efficiency, according to a standard acceptable to a dentist of ordinary competence and skill in Belgium which will safeguard his general health. Orthodox - in relation to a procedure or treatment that is dentally accepted in Belgium at the time of the commencement of the procedure or treatment, in that it accords with that upheld by a respectable, responsible and substantial body of dental opinion, experienced in the particular field of dentistry. Patient - the employee or dependant who undergoes treatment. Plan - the Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan, including all schedules attached therein, which form an integral part of it. Policy - the policy sent to the client including General Policy Terms and Conditions, policy schedule, and list of benefits. Policy schedule - the latest policy schedule issued with the policy including any endorsements or notes to it. Spouse - the employee's legal husband or wife, or unmarried or civil partner Cigna has accepted for cover under the plan. Treatment - any dental procedure or service which: • is needed for continued oral health, and; • is carried out or personally controlled by a dentist, including procedures provided by a

hygienist, and: • is included in the list of benefits or, though not included in the list of benefits, is

accepted by Cigna as a procedure or service meeting common dental standards as upheld by a respectable, responsible and substantial body of dental opinion, experienced in the particular field of dentistry.

Year of insurance - the annual period starting on the start date or annual renewal date.

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Conditions 1. What does the insurance cover? - The plan covers recognised costs of orthodox

treatment by a dentist up to the limits shown in the list of benefits. 2. When does cover start? - Cover starts on the day an employee (and their dependant(s) if

applicable) of the client joins of the plan. To be eligible for member ship of the plan, the employee must:

• be a member of staff nominated and sponsored by the client, working the minimum

of 30 hours per week; and

• be resident outside their country of domicile; and

• be notified to Cigna before becoming, or within the first month that they become, resident outside their country of domicile. If the client does not tell Cigna within this period, Cigna may decline cover, or provide cover subject to satisfactory evidence of health; and

• be covered by the Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan. If the employee (or dependant if applicable) refuses membership when it is first offered and they later decide to join the plan, Cigna may require the employee or dependant to undertake a dental examination at their expense. The results of the examination will determine whether Cigna accepts the application.

3. Benefits - Cigna will refund reasonable costs for a patient’s treatment and for services related to treatment worldwide which are shown in the list of benefits. Unless herein specifically stated otherwise, the insurance coverage within the territory of the Czech Republic will be provided in the extent not less than the mandatory extent of comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations; however, maximum in the extent of medical care, which is fully or, in case of medications, also partially, covered from public health insurance in the Czech Republic under the Czech Medical Care Regulations, whereas the regulative fees and surcharges and supplementary payments are not considered as payment for medical care.

The limits in the list of benefits depending on the plan selected will be applied in pounds Sterling/US dollars or Euros. The benefits will be paid in the appropriate currency requested.

The benefits that a patient can receive relating to the cost of one course of treatment or to the cumulative cost of more than one course, as appropriate, cannot be more than the benefit limits that were in the list of benefits when treatment was given. Cigna will not pay for the proportion of any treatment which is over the benefit limits in the list of benefits. In respect of any expenses for which the employee or dependant has been or can be reimbursed from any other insurance or source, Cigna will apply the normal principles of equitable contribution and indemnity and reserves the right of subrogation to recover such expenses from any source.

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Treatment is deemed to begin on the date of initial consultation.

If the patient is a child under 18 and they go to hospital as an in-patient, Cigna will pay for a parent or legal guardian to stay with them for up to 30 days in any year of insurance. Cover for this particular benefit will stop in the child’s 18th birthday. Cigna will only pay the cost if:

• it is the parent or legal guardian who stays with the child;

• the treatment a child receives is covered by the plan; and

• the cost of hospital accommodation is reasonable.

If a procedure or service is not shown in the list of benefits, Cigna will, after receiving notice of the claim, decide if the procedure or service is to be treated as being covered, the benefit payable, and the class into which it will fall. If clarification of cover is needed before treatment, Cigna will be able to advise the patient on request.

If emergency dental treatment is needed because of dental injury, Cigna will refund costs up to the limit shown in the list of benefits incurred for dental procedures and services not otherwise covered under this plan. However, Cigna will only be responsible for costs relating to treatment of a dental injury, up to the limit shown in the list of benefits.

In all cases refund of costs is also subject to:

• any limits shown in the list of benefits as to the number of times benefit is

payable for a particular procedure or service;

• any maximum benefit limits stated in the list of benefits;

• the exclusions set out in these policy terms;

If any form of orthodontic treatment is needed, for children who are dependants under the age of 18, the employee or dependant must send the following information prepared by the dentist who is to carry out the proposed treatment to Cigna before treatment starts, so that Cigna can confirm how much benefit will be payable (benefit will be payable only if Cigna has confirmed cover before treatment starts):

• a full description of the proposed treatment;

• X-rays and study models;

• an estimate of the cost of the treatment.

4. Emergency evacuation - When a dentist named by the medical assistance service, after

speaking with a local attending dentist, decides in his professional opinion that there is a dental emergency involving serious dental injury and that the patient needs to be moved to a different hospital or dental surgery for treatment, the medical assistance service will arrange for the transport of the patient to the nearest hospital or dental surgery offering the necessary treatment, under proper supervision.

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Benefit will also be payable for the reasonable cost of travel (transport only) for any individual who, because of medical necessity, has to accompany with the patient.

In addition, benefit will be payable for travel for the return journey (economy class) of the patient and the person who, because of medical necessity had to accompany the patient after receipt of appropriate treatment.

5. Claims procedure - The patient must intimate a claim in writing to Cigna on a Cigna claim form (available from Cigna Healthcare and Group Life, 1 Knowe Road, Greenock, Scotland, PA15 4RJ) within 90 days of the start of treatment. If written intimation is not given in that time, the claim will not be invalidated or reduced if it is shown that written intimation was provided as soon as reasonably possible thereafter. Written proof of the claim must be provided to Cigna within 6 months of the start of treatment for which the claim is made. The proof provided must describe the occurrence, nature and extent of the treatment and the loss that was incurred as a result. If intimation and written proof of the claim is not submitted to Cigna within 12 months, the claim will not be paid. The patient is not required to intimate a claim in writing to Cigna in relation to such medical care, which is provided to the patient on the territory of the Czech Republic by a provider of medical care with whom Cigna entered into an agreement on provision of treatment.

(i) Claims other than those described in (ii) below should be sent to:

Cigna Healthcare & Group Life International Claims 1 Knowe Road Greenock Scotland, PA15 4RJ

(ii) Claims for treatment in the United States should be sent to one of the following

addresses as identified on the employee’s membership card:

Cigna International PO Box 15050 Wilmington DELAWARE 19850-5050 UNITED STATES of AMERICA Or Cigna International PO Box 15964 Wilmington DELAWARE 19850 UNITED STATES of AMERICA

Cigna may ask for a dental report from the dentist who has carried out the treatment, if they need more information. Cigna may also require the patient to have an independent dental examination. Cigna will pay for both the dental report and the independent dental examination.

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6. When does cover end?

a. Cover under the plan will end immediately for the employee and their dependants in the following situations:

• if the employee dies. The client may agree to continue cover for their

dependants up to the next annual renewal date when their cover will end; or

• if the employee stops working for the client; or

• if the client stops paying premiums for the employee and dependants (if

any); or

• when this policy terminates at the expiry of the period shown in the policy schedule.

b. Cover will end for the dependant:

• if he or she dies; or

• when he or she ceases to be a dependant; Cover will end at the next annual renewal date. If an employee gets divorced or the unmarried partners no longer live together or a civil partnership is dissolved, the spouse or unmarried or civil partner will no longer be considered as a dependant for the purposes of this policy. Cover for the spouse ends as soon as the final decree/final dissolution order has been granted.

c. Prior to the termination of the policy at the expiry of the period shown in the policy schedule, cover will end immediately for all employees and dependants,

• after the number of employees first falls below 2; or

• after Cigna gives the client at least 28 days’ notice that the policy is to end;

or

• if the client does not pay the premiums owed under the policy within the days of grace.

d Cover will end for a specific employee or his dependant(s) when the employee

or dependant returns to live in his country of domicile for more than 3 months.

e) Cigna or the employer may end the policy with immediate effect if:

• either party enters into a composition or trust deed with its creditors, or

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• either party enters into liquidation or a resolution is passed (other than for the purposes of bona fide reconstruction or amalgamation not involving insolvency) or

• either party is subject to a petition for bankruptcy, winding-up or becomes insolvent, or

• either party has an Administrator or Administrative Receiver appointed over all or any part of its assets or

• either party takes or suffers any similar action in consequence of debts or

• in the event Cigna reeasonably believes continuance would violate any applicable laws or regulation including (without limitation), anti-corruption laws or any employees, or the employer, are or become subject to a governmental or financial sanctions regime, including but not limited to the Office of Foreign Asset Control, Politically Exposed Persons or the European Terrorist List.

Cigna may end the policy with immediate effect if, due to the circumstances listed above, the client does not pay premiums owed to Cigna by the due date of such premiums. In such instance the days of grace shall not apply.

Upon termination, cover and services under the policy shall end immediately. Treatment and costs incurred after the date of termination shall not be paid.

f If treatment has been authorised or a guarantee of payment issued,

Cigna will not be held responsible for any treatment costs if the plan ends or an employee or dependant leaves the plan before treatment has taken place.

7. Information for administration - The client must give Cigna all the written information

that Cigna reasonably requires to work out the premium and pay any benefit provided under the plan. Billing for the plan will be processed on the exact memberships held by Cigna, therefore, Cigna must be advised of any membership changes in the month in which the change occurs.

8. Membership - Throughout the period of this policy, the client will notify Cigna of all

and any changes in the membership of the plan in the same month in which the change occurs. However, Cigna may commence or terminate cover retrospectively for employees and dependants for a period not exceeding 2 months from the date when the client advises Cigna in writing.

In respect of cover and billing for employees or dependants (where applicable) who are joining or leaving the plan, Cigna will apply the following format: Additions - any employee or dependant (where applicable) who joins the

plan during the first 15 days of a contract month, will be covered from the date of joining but will be billed for the entire month.

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Any employee or dependant (where applicable) who joins the plan during the last 15 days of a contract month, will be covered from the date of joining but will not be billed for that month whereupon billing will commence at the beginning of the following month

Terminations - any employee or dependant (where applicable) who leaves the

plan during the first 15 days of a contract month, will be covered up to the date of leaving but will not be billed for that month.

Any employee or dependant (where applicable) who leaves the

plan during the last 15 days of a contract month, will be covered up to the date of leaving but will be billed for the entire month.

9. Changes to the terms and conditions of the policy - Cigna can end the policy or change

any of the terms and conditions relating to the policy. If the policy changes because of new laws, Cigna will write and tell the client. In all other circumstances, Cigna will give the following notice:

• for changes to the list of benefits, at least 28 days’ notice in writing;

• for changes to the policy terms and conditions, or ending the plan, at least

28 days’ notice in writing. The change will take place, failing which the plan will end on the next annual renewal date.

Cigna can end or change an employee’s cover or their dependants’ cover at any time if the employee or dependants have given Cigna misleading information, have kept something from Cigna, or have broken the terms of the plan.

10. Renewing the policy - Depending on Conditions 6 and 9, the plan will continue for the

period shown in the policy schedule. It may continue after that if Cigna and the client agree.

11. Interpreting the policy - The policy is governed by the Law of Belgium. Words and

phrases that have special meanings are defined at the beginning of this document.

12. Regulatory Information

Insurance company authorised in Belgium under licence number 938. Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe SA-NV is subject to the prudential supervision of the National Bank of Belgium, Boulevard de Berlaimont 14, 1000 Brussels (Belgium) and to the supervision of the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), rue du Congrès 12-14, 1000 Brussels (Belgium), in the field of consumer protection.

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13. How to pay - payment of premiums must be in either pounds sterling, US dollars or Euros as agreed with Cigna at the start date or annual renewal date, and must be paid to Cigna’s administration office as stated on the invoice.

Money payable under the plan by Cigna will be paid under Condition 3 - Benefits.

14. Based on guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on October 31, 2013, this plan can be considered minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) for purposed of PPACA’s individual mandate requirement for covered employees and their dependents who are:

• Individuals who, for a month, are physically absent from the United States for at least one day of that month.

Expatriates who are physically in the United States for an entire month if the coverage provides health benefits within the United States while the individuals are on expatriate status.

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Exclusions Cigna will not pay benefit for the following treatment and extras: a Benefit is not payable for treatment which

• is directly or indirectly caused or contributed to whilst engaging in or taking part in war, invasion, act of terrorist activities, rebellion, (whether war be declared or not), civil war, commotion, military or usurped power, martial law, riot or the act or any lawfully constituted authority, or while the employee or dependants are carrying out army, naval or air services operations, whether or not war has been declared;

• is purely cosmetic;

• is not necessary for continued oral health;

• is in any way caused by the patient carrying out an illegal act.

b Benefit is not payable for refunding costs which

• are fees for filling in a claim form or other administration charge;

• have been or can be paid by another insurance company, person, organisation or public programme. If the employee or dependants are covered by other insurance, Cigna will only pay its part of the benefit. If another person, organisation or public programme is responsible for paying the costs of treatment, Cigna may claim back any of these costs it has paid.

c Benefit is not payable for the following procedures, services or items

• replacing any dental appliance which is lost or stolen;

• replacing a bridge, crown or denture which is or can be made useable according to a standard acceptable to a dentist of ordinary competence and skill in Belgium;

• replacing a bridge, crown or denture within five years of original fitting:

• porcelain or acrylic veneers on the upper and lower first, second and third molars

and premolars;

• crowns or pontics on or replacing the upper and lower first, second and third molars

• surgical implants of any type including any attaching prosthetic device;

• procedures and materials which are experimental or which do not meet accepted

dental standards;

• instruction for plaque control, oral hygiene and diet;

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• procedures, services and supplies which are deemed by Cigna to be medical procedures, services and supplies including mouthwashes and also including services and supplies provided in a hospital (except where dental treatment is neither wholly nor partly the reason for the stay in hospital);

• orthodontic treatment for employees and dependants who are over the age of 18 • bite registration, precision or semi-precision attachments;

• major treatment on deciduous teeth for dependent children;

• procedures, appliances or restorations (except full dentures) whose main purpose is

to: • change vertical dimensions; or • diagnose or treat conditions or dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint; or • stabilise periodontally involved teeth; or • restore occlusion.

d Insurance coverage provided for the benefits within the territory of the Czech Republic

shall not exceed the benefit limits as detailed in this policy. For the avoidance of doubt the benefit limits shall not be less than the mandatory comprehensive medical care within the meaning of the Czech Medical Care Regulations and shall be administered in accordance with the Policy terms and conditions.

I confirm I agree to the contents of this Schedule 1 Signed By: Dated: For MSD Idea, Inc. Please print name and position:

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SCHEDULE 2

Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan

Specific Conditions and List of Benefits Policy Number 01119D Date of Issue September 9, 2020 Client MSD Idea, Inc. Address

Krenova 5 Praha 6 16200 Czech Republic

Start Date January 1, 2020 Type of Plan INSPIRE INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE PLAN Contract Period 12 Months

Special Conditions 1. The client shall make an application for cover for all employees in the eligible

category and shall bear the whole cost of providing such cover. 2. On the annual renewal date on which the number of employees first falls

below 2, Cigna shall decide whether cover will continue under the plan. 3. The selected area of coverage is:

• Area I - Worldwide

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SCHEDULE 2 (cont’d)

In-Patient/One Day Healthcare Benefits Benefit Limit Annual Benefit – Maximum per employee or dependent Unlimited

Hospital Charges for:

• Nursing and accommodation for in-patient treatment

• One day treatment

• Operating theatre and recovery room

• Prescribed medicine/drugs and dressings for in-patient or one day treatment

Paid in Full

Parental Accommodation

This applies to dependent children under the age of 18. Cigna will pay for reasonable costs

for a parent staying in the same hospital with the child

Paid in Full

Surgeons’ and Anaesthetists’ Fees Paid in Full

Specialist Physician’s Fees

This benefit is paid in full for regular visits by a specialist physician during stays in hospital

including intensive care by a specialist physician for as long as is required by medical

necessity

Paid in Full

Surgical Procedures Paid in Full

Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Oncology and Physiotherapy Paid in Full

Radiology, Pathology Paid in Full

Home nursing charges

This benefit will be paid:

• If recommended by a specialist immediately after hospital treatment for as long as is

required by medical necessity;

• On a full time basis for as long as is required by medical necessity for treatment which

would normally be provided in a hospital

Paid in Full

Psychiatric Care

This benefit will be paid in respect of psychiatric conditions, other mental disorders or

addictive conditions

Paid in Full

Maternity Cover

This benefit is available to eligible females covered under the plan

Paid in Full

International Emergency Services Paid in Full

Private Ambulance

This benefit is payable for transport to or from a hospital when ordered for medical reasons

Paid in Full

Note: Cigna will consider charges made for or in connection with approved organ transplant services, including immunosuppressive

medications, organ procurement costs, and donor’s medical costs. The amount payable for donor’s medical costs is reduced by the amount

payable for those costs from any other plan or source. Certain transplants will not be covered based on general limitations. (i.e. experimental

procedures). The employee/dependant must contact Cigna before incurring costs relating to organ donation.

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Outpatient Healthcare Benefits Benefit Limit

Consultations with Medical Practitioners and Specialists

(this benefit includes treatment for physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropody, osteopathy,

homeopathy, pathology, radiography, radiology, chemotherapy)

Paid in Full

Maternity Cover

This benefit is payable to eligible females covered under this plan

Paid in Full

Non-surgical and Minor Surgical Procedures and Treatment Paid in Full

Prescribed Medicine/Drugs and Dressings Paid in Full

Annual Routine Tests

One eye test and hearing test

Paid in Full

Well Child Tests

This benefit will be payable for dependent children aged 6 and under, with immunisastion

covered up to the age 18. For full details please contact Cigna

Paid in Full

Adult Travel Vaccinations

This benefit will be payable for vaccinations related to travel

Paid in Full

Emergency Dental Treatment

This benefit is payable for treatment received during the emergency visit immediately after

accidental damage to the natural teeth

Paid in Full

Psychiatric Care Paid in Full

Contraception

This benefit will be payable for artificial methods and techniques, which are destined to be

used in order to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse, above all, barrier

methods and hormonal means such as pills, subcutaneous implants, injections, skin adhesive

plasters, vaginal rings and intrauterine devices, and male and female sterilization.

Paid in Full

Family Planning Services

Services include: Office visits and counseling, lab and radiology tests. Surgical sterilisation

procedures for vasectomy and tubal ligation (excludes reversals) are also covered and

includes: medical practitioner or specialist office visit, inpatient facility, outpatient facility

and medical practitioner’s or specialist’s services

Paid in Full

Wellness Benefits Benefit Limit Routine Adult Physical Exams

This benefit will be paid for, or in connection with, routine physical examinations and

immunisations for employees/dependants over the age of 18 years old

Paid in Full

Pap Smear

Cigna will pay charges for an annual Papanicolaou screening

Paid in Full

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Prostate Cancer Screening

Cigna will pay charges for an annual prostate cancer screening for eligible males over 50

years old

Paid in Full

Mammograms for Breast Cancer Screening or Diagnostic Purposes

This benefit will be paid in respect of:

• one baseline mammogram for asymptomatic women aged 35-39;

• a mammogram for asymptomatic women aged 40-49 every two years or more if

medically necessary;

• a mammogram every year for women aged 50 and over

Paid in Full

Vision Benefit Benefit Limit One eye examination every 12 consecutive months by an Optometrist or an Ophthalmologist

(unless it is an preventive eye examination provided within the obligatory preventive

examinations)

Paid in Full

One pair of glasses (frames & lenses) or contact lenses every 12 consecutive months

Paid in full

up to USD 200

Dental Benefit Benefit Limit Investigative and preventive stomatological checkups, benefits include two (2) preventive

checkups in children and adults per annum and two (2) preventive checkups in pregnant

women which are incurred during pregnancy.

Paid in Full

I confirm I agree to the contents of this Schedule 2

Signed By: Dated: For: MSD Idea, Inc. Please print name and position:

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SCHEDULE 3

PREMIUM SCHEDULE Name of Client MSD Idea, Inc. Policy Number 01119D Commencement Date January 1, 2020 Year of Insurance January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021 Frequency of Payment Monthly

Medical Monthly or Annual Rates Area I - Worldwide

Employee Only $313.80

Employee and Spouse $815.90

Employee and Children $658.97

Employee, Spouse and Children $1,005.90

Evacuation Monthly or Annual Rates Area I - Worldwide

Employee Only $7.25

Employee and Spouse $14.50

Employee and Children $10.00

Employee, Spouse and Children $18.00

Dental Monthly or Annual Rates Area I - Worldwide

Employee Only $42.69

Employee and Spouse $85.38

Employee and Children $110.13

Employee, Spouse and Children $128.70 Important Notices: The figures contained in this schedule have been based upon certain details available at the time of pricing. Cigna reserves the right to recalculate the rates under any of the following circumstances that occur during the covered period that have not been agreed prior to inception or renewal:

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1. Any changes in the Selected Area of Cover that do not relate to a change in country of assignment for existing employees and collectively have an impact on total monthly premium exceeding +/- 5%.

2. Any additions to the plan where employees are transferring to the plan from a separate

Cigna policy. 3. Any significant changes in membership (defined as +/- 10% of total membership) for

groups where an age and area rating structure is not in place. In such circumstances Cigna will give the client at least 28 days notice of the new premium rates together with justification for their introduction before the rates will be applied. If the justification for the new rates does not prove satisfactory to the client and provided the client responds within 21 days of receiving notification of the amended rates, the client may elect to terminate the plan. In this instance, cover will continue under the plan at the above premium rates for the period of 56 days following the communication of the intention to terminate from the client to Cigna or until such date as may be agreed between the parties. Subsequent agreement will be required between parties in relation to the funds to be held by Cigna in order to meet those claims for which they have yet to receive the invoice. Sub-group Billing: Cigna permits billing at a sub-group level to divisions of a parent company. Sub-group billing is permitted by Cigna for the purposes of administrative efficiency only and does not remove the ultimate financial and legal liability of the parent company to ensure Cigna receives appropriate payments from all sub-groups of that parent company. Failure to receive timely payment from each sub-group will result in the suspension of claims payment for that sub-group until Cigna is in receipt of the appropriate funds. If non-payment for one or more sub-groups persists, Cigna reserves the right to suspend payment of all claims for all sub-groups until sufficient funds are received by Cigna. I confirm I agree to the contents of this Schedule 3 Signed By: Dated: For: MSD Idea, Inc. Please print name and position:

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SCHEDULE 4

Cigna’s Customer Privacy Notice

Reference to “You”, “Your” or “Yourself” throughout this document shall mean the Employee, or any other person to be covered under the Policy (as defined in Schedule 1 to the Agreement relating to Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan).

As a provider of quality healthcare around the world, our customers and clients expect us to carefully handle and protect the Personal Information they share with us. If your employer has signed an agreement with the Data Controller (as defined below) which entitles you to benefit from health insurance and related services provided by the Data Controller or, depending on the corresponding cover, by related parties (hereafter referred to as the “Agreement”), the present Privacy Notice is applicable. It explains how we collect and use your Personal Information (as defined below) in accordance with the applicable Data Protection standards and legislation. PERSONAL INFORMATION “Personal Information” is the information that identifies and relates to you, or to other individuals such as your dependants. Your Personal Information may be provided to us by yourself or by a third party entitled to provide us with such information (e.g. your health care providers, your employer, etc.). Due to the nature of the insurance cover and corresponding services you are entitled to under the Agreement, this information may also include sensitive information, including, but not necessarily limited to, medical condition and health status. By providing your Personal Information or authorize a third party to provide us with your Personal Information you signify your explicit consent to such information being processed as set forth in the present Privacy Notice. DATA CONTROLLER Depending on the specific terms and conditions of the policy you are covered by, your Personal Information is collected by (i) CIGNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF EUROPE S.A./N.V., with corporate address in B-1000 Brussels, Avenue de Cortenbergh/Kortenberglaan 52 and registered with the Belgian corporate register (“Banque Carrefour des Entreprises”/“Kruispuntbank der Ondernemingen”) under number 0421.437.284 or (ii) CIGNA EUROPE INSURANCE COMPANY S.A./N.V., with corporate address in B-1000 Brussels, Avenue de Cortenbergh/Kortenberglaan 52 and registered with the Belgian corporate register (“Banque Carrefour des Entreprises”/ “Kruispuntbank der Ondernemingen”) under number 0474.624.562, whether directly or through one of their branches. The company collecting your Personal Information depends on the insurance entity which provides your insurance cover and can be found in your member booklet or certificate of insurance. The corresponding company will hereafter be referred to as the “Data Controller”. Additional information regarding the Data Controller is available on request (see “CONTACT US” section below). PURPOSE AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Your Personal Information is collected in order to provide health benefits, administer your health plan and, in general, conduct insurance business, in line with the insurance cover and corresponding services you are entitled to under the Agreement. We use your Personal Information to:

• Communicate with you and others as part of our business; • Send you important information regarding changes to our policies, other terms and

conditions and other administrative information; • Make decisions about whether to provide insurance cover; • Provide insurance and assistance services, including claim assessment, processing and

settlement; and, where applicable, handle claim disputes; • Provide improved quality, training and security (e.g. with respect to recorded or

monitored phone calls to our contact numbers); • Carry out market research and analysis, including satisfaction surveys, to be able to

continuously improve the quality of our business and the insurance cover and related serviced provided to you;

• Protect our business against fraud. This includes searching claims or fraud registers when dealing with insurance requests or claims in order to detect, prevent and investigate fraud;

• Manage our infrastructure and business operations, and comply with internal policies and procedures, including those relating to auditing; finance and accounting; billing and collections; IT systems; business continuity; and records, document and print management;

• Resolve complaints, and handle requests for data access, correction or removal; • Comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations such as those relating to anti-

money laundering and anti-terrorism; comply with legal process; and respond to requests from public and governmental authorities and litigation; and

• Establish and defend legal rights; protect our operations or those of any of our group companies or insurance business partners, our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of our group companies, you or others; and pursue available remedies or limit our damages.

Your Personal Information will only be used for the abovementioned purposes and will never be sold or rented. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF PERSONAL INFORMATION Due to the global nature of the insurance cover and the corresponding services you are entitled to under the Agreement we may transfer Personal Information to parties located in other countries (including the United States and other countries that have a different data protection regime than is found in the country where you are based) for the purposes set out above. The Data Controller will always ensure that adequate safeguards are put in place with respect to the protection of your Personal Information and your fundamental rights and freedoms as well as the exercise of the corresponding rights. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

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If deemed necessary for providing you with the insurance cover and corresponding services you are entitled to under the Agreement, the Data Controller may make Personal Information available to:

• Cigna group companies. You can find permanently updated information about Cigna on the following website: http://www.cigna.com/aboutus. Access to Personal Information within Cigna is restricted to those individuals and entities who have a need to access the information for the purposes set forth in the present Privacy Notice.

• Other insurance and distribution parties, such as other insurers; reinsurers; reinsurance brokers and other intermediaries and agents; and appointed representatives;

• External third-party service providers, such as medical professionals, accountants, actuaries, auditors, experts, lawyers and other outside professional advisors; travel and medical assistance providers; IT systems, support and hosting service providers; analysis service providers; banks and financial institutions that service our accounts; third-party claim administrators; document and records management providers; claim investigators and adjusters; translators; and similar third-party vendors and outsourced service providers that assist us in carrying out business activities;

• Governmental authorities and third parties involved in court actions, including, but not limited to, courts, law enforcement, tax authorities and criminal investigations agencies; and third-party civil legal process participants and their accountants, auditors, lawyers and other advisors and representatives as we believe to be necessary or appropriate: (a) to comply with applicable law, including laws outside your country of residence; (b) to comply with legal process; (c) to respond to requests from public and government authorities; (d) to enforce our terms and conditions; (e) to protect our operations or those of any of our group companies; (f) to protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of our group companies, you or others; and (g) to allow us to pursue available remedies or limit our damages.

• Other third parties, such as emergency providers (fire, police and medical emergency services); medical networks, organizations and providers; travel carriers; and other people involved in an incident that is the subject of a claim.

In order to check information provided, and to detect and prevent fraudulent claims, Personal Information (including details of injuries) may be put on registers of claims and shared with other insurers. RIGHT TO ACCES AND RIGHT TO RECTIFY You have the right of access to and, if applicable, the right to rectify your Personal Information. You can exercise these rights by writing the Data Controller’s Data Protection Officer (see “CONTACT US” section below). SECURITY The Data Controller will take appropriate technical, physical, legal and organizational measures, which are consistent with applicable privacy and data security laws. When providing Personal Information to a service provider, the service provider will be selected carefully and required to use appropriate measures to protect the confidentiality and security of the Personal Information. CONTACT US

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Data Protection Officer / Cigna 52 Avenue de Cortenbergh / Kortenberglaan 52 B-1000 Brussels Belgium Email: [email protected] Fax: 0032 2 740 27 80 CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE We keep our privacy notice under regular review. This privacy notice was last updated on 24 February 2012.

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Home Office: Avenue de Cortenbergh, 52

1000 Brussels, Belgium

Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. a CIGNA company (called Cigna) Policy Amendment

Policyholder: MSD Idea, Inc. Policy No. 01119D EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020 As of the Effective Date of this Amendment, the Policy specified above is amended by the provisions shown below. The attached provisions are added to “SCHEDULE 2 - Specific Conditions and List of Benefits” specific to Dental Benefits in your policy. Except as specifically modified by this Amendment, the Policy in all other respects will continue to be in full force and effect.

Signed By: On: September 9, 2019 For and on behalf of Cigna Life Insurance Company of Europe S.A.-N.V. Please print name and position: Alastair Watt, Chief European Counsel

In the presence of this witness: Please print name and position: Dawn Ford, Contracts Manager

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SCHEDULE 2

Cigna Inspire International Healthcare Plan Specific Conditions and List of Benefits

Czech Republic Required Dental Benefit Please refer to your main Policy

Enhanced Dental Benefits Benefit Limit

Basic and Major Restorative, and Implants: Combined Calendar Year Maximum Excludes Preventive Care Class I

USD 2,000

Basic Restorative:

• Amalgam Filling • Composite/Resin Filling • Root Canal Therapy – Any x-ray, test, laboratory exam or follow-up care is part of

the allowance for root canal therapy and not a separate Dental Service. • Osseous Surgery – Flap entry and closure is part of the allowance for osseous

surgery and not a separate Dental Service. • Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing – Entire Mouth • Adjustments – Complete Denture

o Any adjustment of or repair to a denture within 6 months of its installation is not a separate Dental Service.

• Recement Bridge • Routine Extractions • Surgical Removal of Erupted Tooth Requiring Elevation of Mucoperiosteal Flap

and Removal of Bone and/or Section of Tooth o Removal of Impacted Tooth, Soft Tissue o Removal of Impacted Tooth, Partially Bony o Removal of Impacted Tooth, Completely Bony

• Local anesthetic, analgesic and routine postoperative care for extractions and other oral surgery procedures are not separately reimbursed but are considered as part of the submitted fee for the global surgical procedure.

• General Anesthesia – Paid as a separate benefit only when Medically or Dentally Necessary, as determined by Cigna, and when administered in conjunction with complex oral surgical procedures which are covered under this plan.

• Sedation – Paid as a separate benefit only when Medically or Dentally Necessary, as determined by Cigna, and when administered in conjunction with complex oral surgical procedures which are covered under this plan.

100%

Major Restorative:

• Crowns • Note: Crown restorations are Dental Services only when the tooth, as a result of

extensive caries or fracture, cannot be restored with amalgam, composite/resin, silicate, acrylic or plastic restoration.

o Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal o Full Cast, High Noble Metal

50%

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o Three-Fourths Cast, Metallic

• Removable Appliances o Complete (Full) Dentures, Upper or Lower o Partial Dentures o Lower, Cast Metal Base with Resin Saddles (including any conventional

clasps, rests and teeth) o Upper, Cast Metal Base with Resin Saddles (including any conventional

clasps rests and teeth) • Fixed Appliances

o Bridge Pontics - Cast High Noble Metal o Bridge Pontics - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal o Bridge Pontics - Resin with High Noble Metal o Retainer Crowns - Resin with High Noble Metal o Retainer Crowns - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal o Retainer Crowns - Full Cast High Noble Metal

• Prosthesis Over Implant – A prosthetic device, supported by an implant or implant abutment is a Covered Expense. Replacement of any type of prosthesis with a prosthesis supported by an implant or implant abutment is only payable if the existing prosthesis is at least 5 calendar years old, is not serviceable and cannot be repaired.

Orthodontia

Lifetime Maximum:

Each month of active treatment is a separate Dental Service.

Covered Expenses include: • Orthodontic work-up including x-rays, diagnostic casts and treatment plan and the

first month of active treatment including all active treatment and retention appliances.

• Continued active treatment after the first month. • Fixed or Removable Appliances - Only one appliance per person for tooth guidance

or to control harmful habits. The total amount payable for all expenses incurred for Orthodontics during a person’s lifetime will not be more than the Orthodontia Maximum shown in the Schedule.

50%

USD 1,500

Implants

Covered Dental Expenses include: • the surgical placement of the implant body or framework of any type; • any device, index, or surgical template guide used for implant surgery; • prefabricated or custom implant abutments; or • removal of an existing implant.

Implant removal is covered only if the implant is not serviceable and cannot be repaired. Implant coverage may have a separate deductible amount, yearly maximum and/or lifetime maximum as shown in The Schedule.

80%

Alternate Benefit Provision If more than one covered service will treat a dental condition, payment is limited to the least costly service provided it is a professionally accepted, necessary and appropriate treatment. If the covered person requests or accepts a more costly covered service, he or she is responsible for expenses that exceed the amount covered for the least costly service. Therefore, Cigna recommends Predetermination of Benefits before major treatment begins. Predetermination of Benefits Predetermination of Benefits is a voluntary review of a Dentist’s proposed treatment plan and expected charges. It is not preauthorization of service and is not required.

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The treatment plan should include supporting pre-operative x-rays and other diagnostic materials as requested by Cigna's dental consultant. If there is a change in the treatment plan, a revised plan should be submitted. Cigna will determine covered dental expenses for the proposed treatment plan. If there is no Predetermination of Benefits, Cigna will determine covered dental expenses when it receives a claim. Review of proposed treatment is advised whenever extensive dental work is recommended when charges exceed USD 200. Predetermination of Benefits is not a guarantee of a set payment. Payment is based on the services that are actually delivered and the coverage in force at the time services are completed.

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