Medical Plans
  The Western States Health & Welfare Trust Fund of the OPEIU Benefit Plan makes available the following medical plan options to you and your dependents.   Click on the appropriate tab or link to review details of that option's coverage.
 
 
 
  LifeWise of Oregon PPO Plan
 

The following chart shows key features of your medical options.  If you need more information about your medical options, refer to your benefits booklet.  You may also contact the health plan's customer service for further assistance.

 
Services
PPO Network Provider - Insured Pays
Non-Network Provider - Insured Pays
Your Policy Maximum While Insured
$2,000,000
Calendar Year Deductible
Individual
$250
Family Maximum (2x Individual)
$500
Medical Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum    
Individual
$2,000 + Deductible
$6,000 + Deductible
Family Maximum (2x Individual)
$4,000 + Deductible
$12,000 + Deductible
Physician Services
Office Visits
$15 office visit copay* (2)
40% after Deductible (2)
Routine Physical Exams
$15 office visit copay* (3)
40% after Deductible (3)
Well Baby/Child Care
$15 office visit copay* (3)
40% after Deductible (3)
Maternity
$250 copay per pregnancy* (4)
40% after Deductible
Other Professional Services
Routine Lab and X-Ray
20%, Deductible waived
40% after Deductible
CT Scans, MRI, PET Scans
20%, Deductible waived
40% after Deductible
DME/Supplies
20% after Deductible
40% after Deductible
Alternative Care
20% after Deductible* (8)
Not Covered
Hospital Services

Inpatient Services

20% after Deductible
40% after Deductible
Surgeon/Anesthesiologist Services
20% after Deductible
40% after Deductible

Inpatient Rehab Care

20% after Deductible (9)
40% after Deductible (9)
Outpatient Surgery Facility Fee and Procedure
20% after Deductible
40% after Deductible
Emergency Room Services
$75 copay, then 20% after Deductible - waived if admitted
Mental Health / Chemical Dependency
As required by Oregon State Mandates
 

(1) Each enrolled member must select a Primary Care Practitioner; Specialist must be contracted with PCP.
(2) Allergy Shots & Therapeutic injections (serum not included) and other office procedures are covered at 20% after the deductible for In-Network providers and at 40% after the deductible for Non-Network providers.
(3) $500 per calendar year (PCY) maximum for preventive service.  Routine Immunizations/Vaccinations are covered in full and not included in PCY limit for In-Network providers and 40% for Non-Network providers.
(4) Maternity In-Network copay covers Prenatal, Delivery & Postnatal Physician Services. Mother and newborn are subject to separate deductible and coinsurance for hospital services.
(5)When referred to a specialist, $30 office visit copay applies.
(6)Maternity care from a specialist is subject to a $150 copay per pregnancy.
(7)$0 copay for prenatal care; $15 copay for children over age 2.
(8) Alternative Care includes: Chiropractic, Naturopathic, and Acupuncture.  Providers are the LifeWise network and limited to $1,500 PCY.
(9) Inpatient Rehab Care:  60 day maximum PCY.


  Find a Provider
  Oregon and Washington - LifeWise of Oregon: www.lifewiseor.com
  All Other Areas - through the PHCS Network: www.phcs.com