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• Connect1Care. 175 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032

Powered by people for a healthier you

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2020 Benefits at a glance

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2020 Benefts at a glance ConnectiCare Choice Plan 2 (HMO) The information listed below and on the following pages is not a complete description of benefts. As a member of this plan, you are required to use network providers, except in emergency or urgent care situations. You can fnd the full list of benefts in your Evidence of Coverage, available online at connecticare.com/medicare.

In-Network

Annual maximum out-of-pocket Limit on how much you will pay for covered medical services $6,000

Physician and outpatient services In-Network cost share

Ambulance – air1 (within the United States) 20%

Ambulance – ground1 (within the United States) $50

Ambulatory surgery centers $100

Chiropractic care (Medicare-covered) $20

Dental services: preventive & comprehensive See dental benefits section

Diagnostic tests & procedures $25

Diagnostic / Advanced radiology For example, PET scans, MRIs and CT scans $175

Emergency care1 (worldwide) $90

Eyewear (routine) Not covered

Foot care (Medicare-covered podiatry services) $10

Hearing aids Not covered

Hearing exam2 $10

1There is a combined $50,000 annual limit for emergency care, urgently needed services and emergent ground ambulance services outside the United States. You are not covered for air ambulance services outside the United States and its territories.

2There is a limit of one routine exam per calendar year.

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ConnectiCare Choice Plan 2 (HMO)

Physician and outpatient services (continued) In-Network cost share

Lab services $10

Mental health and substance abuse (outpatient) $10

Outpatient hospital services Includes surgery, observation and clinic $200

Preventive services Includes annual physical exam, screenings and some Part B immunizations

$0

Primary care provider (PCP) office visit $0

Rehabilitation services: physical, speech and occupational therapy $10

Rehabilitation services: pulmonary therapy $10

Rehabilitation services: cardiac therapy $10

Rehabilitation services: intensive cardiac therapy $100

Specialist office visit $10

Telemedicine (Teladoc®) $45

Therapeutic radiology 20%

Urgently needed services – within the U.S. $10

Urgently needed services – outside the U.S.1 $90

Vision exam2 $10

X-rays (outpatient) $35

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ConnectiCare Choice Plan 2 (HMO)

Other services & supplies In-Network cost share

Diabetic supplies Abbott brands only $0

Durable medical equipment & prosthetics/medical supplies $0

Home health care $0

Medicare Part B drugs (in the home) 10%

Medicare Part B drugs (dispensed at a retail pharmacy, mail order pharmacy, physician office and outpatient facility) 20%

SilverSneakers® fitness program $0

Inpatient services In-Network cost share

Inpatient hospital - acute (per admission)

$295/day days 1-6 $0/day

days 7 & beyond

Inpatient hospital – mental health $1,763 per admission

Skilled nursing facility (per benefit period)

$0/day days 1-20 $178/day

days 21-100

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Dental benefits

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Preventive dental coverage Your ConnectiCare Medicare Advantage plan includes the following preventive dental services as part of your plan benefts:

Covered preventive and diagnostic services Member cost share

• One cleaning and one oral exam every 6 months • One standard x-ray every 6 months • Complete series x-rays: one every 36 months

$0

Please note: Fluoride is not covered.

Comprehensive dental coverage You have purchased the optional dental plan for an additional monthly premium of $29. Listed below are the covered comprehensive dental services and cost shares.

Monthly premium $29 Calendar-year benefit maximum $2,000

Calendar-year deductible $100

Comprehensive dental services Member cost share

Basic (minor restorative) 20% after the $100 calendar-year deductible– Restorations (fillings)

Major (endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery)

50% after the $100 calendar-year deductible

– Crowns

– Fixed bridgework

– Partial and full dentures

– Denture adjustments

– Repairs to fixed bridges, partial and full dentures

– Re-cement of fixed bridges, crowns and inlays

– Extractions and oral surgery

– Root canal therapy

– Implants

– Periodontal scaling and planing, periodontal surgery and maintenance

You’ll save more when you receive care from one of our many in-network dental providers. You can get care from an out-of-network dental provider, but you may pay more. The benefit maximum is the most that ConnectiCare will pay for covered services. You will be responsible for costs above the benefit maximum.

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Health plan owner's guide

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Important plan documents There may be times you need to look up information about what your plan covers. Go to connecticare.com/medicare/documents for:

> Evidence of Coverage (EOC) Details about your coverage and how to get the care you need

> Formulary List of covered Part D drugs for plans with prescription drug coverage

> Provider and Pharmacy directory Listing of network medical and dental providers, and pharmacies

If you want us to mail you a copy of any document: Please call 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Connecticare.com/medicare has information and answers when you need them Register for an account and use our secure website to:

> View your spending year to date and check on claims

> Sign up for an email edition of our Housecall newsletter with tips on staying well and using your plan

> Confrm the name of your primary care provider (PCP)

How to fnd a doctor in your plan’s network

Use “Find a Doctor” on connecticare.com/medicare to search for doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, labs, urgent care centers, and ambulatory surgery centers in your plan’s network.

With most of our Medicare Advantage plans, you can also visit many health care professionals and facilities in the EmblemHealth VIP Prime network in parts of New York. If your plan has access to the EmblemHealth VIP Prime network, you’ll see the EmblemHealth logo on your member ID card. ConnectiCare is a member of the EmblemHealth family of companies.

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No-cost preventive care One of the best ways to keep health problems from slowing you down is to get the care you need today. Your plan includes many preventive care services including:

> Annual physical exam and wellness visit

> Cancer screenings

> Immunizations, like fu shots and the pneumonia vaccine

Do you have your annual visit scheduled for 2020? Call early in the year so you have a date. When you go to your doctor, take the time to talk. Use the “Conversation with your doctor checklist” at the back of this guide to get ready for your visit. Remember, your doctor has heard it all. No question or topic is too embarrassing. So, ask away!

One visit, more copays? With your plan, a preventive care visit has a $0 copay. Sometimes, though, a preventive care visit leads to other medical care or tests, even at the same appointment. And that may mean you have to pay additional copays or coinsurance. Your Summary of Benefts shows what you pay for different services. Your Evidence of Coverage has all the details about your plan.

Do you have a Passage plan?

Remember that your primary care provider (PCP) has to be one who accepts ConnectiCare Passage plans. Not all do.

Use “Find a Doctor” on connecticare.com/medicare to fnd a Passage PCP, or call us at 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711). We can help.

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Ways to save on prescriptions Tips for members of plans with Part D prescription drug coverage*

If your plan includes prescription drug coverage, you may be able to save by knowing where to buy your medicines. And using home delivery may help to ensure that you don’t run out of medicine.

Retail pharmacies Our network has more than 60,000 retail pharmacies, including many national chains. Network pharmacies include those labeled “standard” and those called “preferred” pharmacies, where you’ll ofen pay less. Preferred pharmacies include (but are not limited to):

• Costco • Stop & Shop • Rite Aid • Walgreens • Sam’s Club • Walmart

Visit connecticare.com/medicare to fnd all preferred pharmacies in your area.

Home delivery This convenient service from Express Scripts may help you save money on your medications. Get a 90-day supply of most maintenance medications delivered to your home for less. Plus you’ll get:

• Automatic reflls and reminders • Order tracking and more with the Express Scripts mobile app and online tools • Pharmacists reviewing prescriptions

to watch for possible interactions with other medicines

• Ability to call and talk to a pharmacist 24/7 • Free standard shipping

Starting home delivery is easy

Call 1-800-398-8217, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, except holidays. TTY users, call 711. or Visit express-scripts.com/get90

*Please note: All ConnectiCare Medicare Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage, except ConnectiCare Choice Plan 2 (HMO).

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SilverSneakers® ftness program Included with your plan at no extra cost! Your ConnectiCare Medicare Advantage plan hands over the keys to local participating ftness centers and SilverSneakers exercise classes. And a lot more. With SilverSneakers, you have:

• Classes for all ftness levels, and support from trained instructors

• On-demand workout videos plus health and nutrition tips at silversneakers.com

• Access to thousands of participating locations worldwide

• A mobile app to help fnd locations, follow exercises on your own, and add workouts to your calendar

It all adds up to helping you take control of your health. Exercise improves your core strength and your stamina. It can help you with balance and manage some chronic health conditions. And, the classes and ftness centers are a great place to meet new people.

How to get started

2 1 Visit silversneakers.com/starthere afer your plan’s effective date.

Follow simple instructions to register. You’ll get your 16-digit SilverSneakers ID number.

3 Look up the ftness locations near you, walk in and sign up. You’ll need your SilverSneakers number.

SilverSneakers® at ConnectiCare centers

Our ConnectiCare centers in Manchester and Waterbury host SilverSneakers ftness classes and other programs for our Medicare Advantage members.

Go to visitconnecticare.com to fnd schedules and sign up.

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Where to get care when you’re sick or hurt The emergency room (ER) is the best place when you’ve got a serious or life-threatening condition. And always call 9-1-1 in a medical emergency.

But in non-emergency situations, you have other choices. They may be faster than going to the ER – and cost you less.

1 Your primary care provider (or PCP) This is a doctor or nurse you see for physical exams and shots. Many PCP ofces can get you in the same day when you’re sick or hurt. Many have night and weekend hours, too.

2 Urgent care center or walk-in clinic There are many of these. Most are open nights and weekends, too. Go to connecticare.com/medicare and choose “Find a Doctor” to fnd urgent care and walk-in centers near you.

3 Telemedicine from Teladoc®

Call 1-800-TELADOC (835-2362) or visit teladoc.com/connecticare and talk to a board-certifed doctor about what’s wrong. Doctors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Doctors can also send prescriptions for many medicines to a pharmacy near you. Good news: You pay just $45 for a Teladoc visit!

Questions about taking care of yourself? Let us help.

Our nurses and social workers can help you fnd the care you need, transportation, local senior centers, aging services, and more. Just call!

We’re available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, at 1-800-390-3522 (TTY: 711). Or leave us a message. We’ll call you back.

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Vision benefts Use your benefts to stay on top of your eye health.

Vision exams and eyewear There are two types of eye exams – routine and diagnostic.

> Routine eye exam – A routine eye exam includes a vision check, screening for eye disease, and any updates to eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions. Your plan covers one routine eye exam per year, but you must visit an EyeMed® participating provider.

Find EyeMed eye doctors at eyemedvisioncare.com and choose the “Insight” network. The EyeMed network includes independent providers and many familiar chains.

> Diagnostic eye exam – A diagnostic exam tests to see if you have conditions that may need monitoring or treatment. Examples of those conditions are cataracts, glaucoma, detached retina, macular degeneration, cornea injuries, and dry eye. You’ll need to use the “Find a Doctor” directory on connecticare.com/medicare to fnd in-network ophthalmologists (eye doctors).

Your Evidence of Coverage includes detailed information on coverage and copayments.

Eyewear allowance for members of Passage Plan 1 (HMO), Choice Plan 3 (HMO), and Flex Plan 3 (HMO-POS)

Your 2020 plan includes an allowance toward routine eyewear. You must use an EyeMed participating provider, but there’s no paperwork!

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Extra care when you need it Your doctor is one of the most important relationships when it comes to your health care. Sometimes you (and your family) can use some help. That’s why we’re here. ConnectiCare’s nurses, pharmacists, social workers, certifed diabetes educators and health navigators can help you with things like:

• Follow-up care afer a stay in the hospital or a skilled nursing facility

• Finding rides to doctor appointments

• Filling or paying for prescriptions

• Finding urgent care centers for non-emergencies

• Managing a chronic or complex illness like diabetes or heart disease

• Quitting smoking

• Supplies to keep track of yourself, like blood pressure monitors and diabetes testing supplies

Family members and caregivers can call us, too. Your privacy is important to us. We’ll ask you frst for permission to talk with others about your health or your care.

How to get help from ConnectiCare

There’s no charge for help from professionals at ConnectiCare. Call us at 1-800-390-3522 (TTY: 711), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. We can also meet you at the ConnectiCare center in Manchester. To make an appointment there, go to visitconnecticare.com.

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Others may call on our behalf Sometimes we work with other organizations that have special expertise in areas that our members need. You may hear from them in cases like:

> You’re due for a wellness exam. Matrix Medical Network contacts members to offer in-home exams by advanced practice registered nurses or exams in their mobile health clinic when it’s in your neighborhood.

> You have a chronic illness. Aspire Health is our valued partner in palliative care for members and their families to help cope with managing their treatment and the stress of being sick.

> We want to know that you’re doing alright. Cityblock has community health partners, doctors, and nurses who help clear paths for our members in getting doctor appointments, needed prescription drugs, transportation help, and more.

> You’re getting out of the hospital. CareCentrix helps see that our members get the right follow-up care in another facility or at home.

> You’re being treated for a mental health condition. Optum is the company that helps our members get treatment for conditions

like depression, anxiety, dementia, or substance abuse disorder.

Like us, they’re here to help you. You can call us if you have questions about them and how they work with ConnectiCare.

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Making decisions about your care – in advance You have the right to give instructions about what doctors and others can do if you aren’t able to make medical decisions yourself. This may happen, for example, if you have an accident or are seriously ill. You can:

• Arrange to give someone legal authority to make medical decisions for you.

• Give your doctors written instructions on how you want them to handle your care if you are ever unable to make decisions for yourself.

There are legal documents that you can use. They are called “advance directives.” Documents called “living will” and “power of attorney for health care” are examples of advance directives.

There is more information on advance directives and how to get help with them in your Evidence of Coverage. Find yours at connecticare.com/medicare/documents.

When you have an advance directive, share it.

• Discuss your wishes with your family and caregivers and give them copies.

• Give it to the person you appoint to make decisions for you.

• See that your doctor has a copy.

• Keep a copy at home for yourself.

Hospital visit?

If you are admitted to the hospital, staff will ask if you have an advance directive. They may ask you to complete one. Remember: no one can deny you care or discriminate against you based on whether or not you have signed an advance directive.

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How to reach us > By phone

Member services 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. For all general member service questions and help.

Dental services 1-866-687-6999 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. For inquiries about your dental coverage.

Help staying healthy 1-800-390-3522 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. To talk with a nurse or other health care professional about chronic conditions or other health concerns.

> In person at a ConnectiCare center:

We have ConnectiCare centers right here in Connecticut, where you can get help in person with things like:

• Where to go for care

• Understanding your plan benefts

• Estimating what a test is going to cost

• Understanding your claim summary

• Getting help to pay for your prescription medicines

We’d love to meet you

Our Manchester and Waterbury centers also host ftness classes, talks, support groups, and other events.

To fnd center locations, hours, and event schedules or to make an appointment, go to visitconnecticare.com.

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Get the most out of your doctor visit Doctor visits can go by very quickly. Aferwards, you may realize there were things you didn’t get to discuss. Bring this list to your next doctor’s appointment. Use it to jot down questions you want to ask.

Here are fve things you should talk to your doctor about at your next visit:

Physical activity

1 Exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Your doctor wants to know what activities you do and may have some suggestions.

Preventing falls

2 One small slip can mean a big change in your lifestyle. Look around where you live. Make sure it’s free of tripping hazards and has good lighting. Tell your doctor if you’ve fallen since your last visit.

Bladder control

3 If you leak urine, there’s absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. Your doctor wants to know, and needs to know, in order to help. Most bladder control problems can be easily treated.

Medication

4 Make a list of the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take. Go over it with your doctor and tell him/her about any side effects you experience.

Preventive screenings

5 Ask if you are due for any screenings such as a colonoscopy, mammogram, or bone mineral density test.

Things to tell or ask my doctor:

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For Medicare Advantage members

Paying your monthly premium is easy! You can make your premium payment automatically every month through a deduction from your Social Security benefit check or from your bank account. Or, use one of the other ways we offer to pay your bill. Here are all your choices:

Social Security check deduction You can choose this option when you enroll. Or, call us at 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711) 8 A.M. – 8 P.M., seven days a week. We can help you set it up.

Please note: It can take two months or more for your automatic deductions to take effect. Please continue paying your monthly invoice until then.

Online Log in (or register) on connecticare.com/medicare. Pay one month’s bill or, even easier, set up automatic, repeating payments from a bank account or credit or debit card.

By phone Call 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711) to pay with our automated system. You can use a bank account or credit or debit card to pay your bill. We’re sorry, but for your safety and security, our member services representatives cannot take your bank account information or credit card numbers.

In person • Take your bill and cash or check to any People’s United Bank® branch.

• Or come to a ConnectiCare center and we’ll help you complete your payment online, by phone or mail. Payments can be made using Visa, Mastercard, Discover, check or with your bank account information.

Important: ConnectiCare centers do not accept cash.

By mail Follow the directions on your bill.

Go to connecticare.com/medicare for more information

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ConnectiCare’s Privacy Notice This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. At ConnectiCare, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information is very important to us. In order to provide and administer benefits and services to you, we may collect, use, and disclose personal information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your personal information and to provide individuals with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to such personal information. If the privacy of your unsecured personal information is breached, we are required to notify you following such breach. This notice describes what types of information we collect, the measures we take to safeguard it, and the situations in which we might share that information. If you have questions about this notice or wish to exercise any of the rights outlined below, please call Member Services at the toll-free number on your ID card or 1-800-224-2273 for assistance. In this notice, the term “personal information” refers to any information about you that is created and received by us, including information that may reasonably identify you and that relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition, or information related to payment for your health care.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT ConnectiCare collects information that helps us administer your health benefits plan. Like all health care companies, we collect the following types of information about you and your dependents:

• Information we receive from you, your employer or benefits plan sponsor (for group health plans), medical provider or third parties, contained in applications, enrollment forms, surveys, health risk assessments, or other forms (e.g., name, address, social security number, date of birth, marital status, dependent information, payment information, medical history)*

• Information about your relationship and transactions with us, our affiliates, our agents, and others (e.g.,

claims, payment information, medical history, eligibility information, service inquiries, complaints, appeal and grievance information).

The information collected and stored by us is used for specific business purposes such as administering your benefit plan and complying with laws and regulations and the requirements of accreditation organizations.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION In accordance with applicable laws and our corporate policies, ConnectiCare has a responsibility to protect the privacy of your personal information. We maintain security standards and processes, including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards, to ensure that access to your non-public personal information is limited to authorized persons who need it to provide services and benefits to you. For example, all ConnectiCare employees are required to sign and abide by an Employee Confidentiality Agreement. Security measures such as using codes instead of names, restricted computer access, locked receptacles, and shredding information which is no longer needed or required to be retained by law, are just a few of the ways in which we protect your privacy.

WHO RECEIVES YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND WHY Upon enrolling in our benefit plans, you consent to our use and disclosure of personal information about you and your dependents necessary to administer your benefit plan and to provide services to you such as paying claims and providing health education programs. Also, when necessary to facilitate the operation of our benefit plans, your receipt of medical treatment, or other related activities, we use your personal information internally, and disclose it to health care providers (doctors, pharmacies, hospitals and other caregivers), our affiliates, and those who help us to administer the benefit plans. We may also share it with other insurers, third party administrators, plan sponsors (under limited circumstances for group health plans to permit the plan sponsor to perform plan administration functions), health care provider organizations, and others who may be financially responsible for payment of the services or benefits you receive under your plan.

These parties are also required to keep confidential your personal information as provided by applicable laws. We do not otherwise disclose personal information about you except with your authorization or as otherwise permitted or required by law.

* Information we collect through our Internet Web site is subject to ConnectiCare’s Internet Privacy Policy, which is available on our Web site at connecticare.com.

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Here are some other examples of what we do with the information we collect and the reasons it might be disclosed to third parties: • Plan and benefit administration purposes which may

involve claims payment and medical management; medical necessity review; coordination of care, benefits, and other services; response to your inquiries or requests for services; building awareness about our products and programs; conducting grievance and appeals reviews; investigation of fraud and other unlawful conduct; auditing; underwriting and ratemaking; administration of reinsurance and excess or stop-loss insurance policies.

• Operation of preventive health, early detection and health education programs through which we, our affiliates, or contractors send educational materials and screening reminders to eligible members and providers. We may also use or disclose personal information to identify and contact members who may benefit from participation in specific disease or case management programs and send relevant information to those members (and their providers) who enroll in the programs.

• Quality assessment and improvement activities including accreditation organizations such as the National Committee for Quality Assurance (“NCQA”) and other independent organizations; performance measurement and outcomes assessment; health claims analysis and reporting, and health services research.

• Data and information systems management. • Performing required regulatory compliance activities/

reporting; responding to requests for information from regulatory authorities; responding to subpoenas or court orders; reporting suspected fraud or other criminal activity; conducting litigation or dispute resolution proceedings; and performing third party liability and related activities.

• Transitioning of policies or contracts from and to other insurers, HMOs or third party administrators; and facilitation of due diligence activities in connection with the purchase, sale or transfer of health benefits plans.

• To affiliated entities or nonaffiliated third parties who act on our behalf to provide plan administration services as permitted by law.

• Plan Sponsor: We may share your personal information with the health plan administrator through which you receive your health benefits. For example, we may share information that does not identify specific enrollees for the purpose of obtaining premium bids or to modify or terminate a health plan.

WHEN IS YOUR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED? Except as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices, and as permitted by applicable state or federal law, we will not use or disclose your personal information without your written authorization. We specifically require your written authorization prior to using or disclosing your personal information for the purposes described below:

– Marketing. A signed authorization is required for the use or disclosure of your personal information for a purpose that encourages you to purchase or use a product or service except under certain limited circumstances, such as when the marketing communication is face-to-face or when marketing includes the distribution of a promotional gift of nominal value provided by us.

– Sale of PHI. A signed authorization is required for the use or disclosure of your personal information in the event that we receive remuneration for such use or disclosure, except under certain circumstances as allowed by applicable federal or state law.

In addition, we require your written authorization prior to using or disclosing personal information for purposes not listed above (e.g., data requested for a worker’s compensation or auto insurance claim). We are not permitted to use or disclose your genetic information for underwriting purposes. In the event that you are unable to give the required authorization (for example, if you are or become legally incompetent), we accept authorization from any person legally authorized to give authorization on your behalf. If you provide us with written authorization, you may revoke that written authorization at any time, except to the extent that we have already relied upon it, or, if the authorization was obtained as a condition of obtaining insurance coverage, other law provides us with the right to contest a claim under the policy or the policy itself. To revoke an authorization that you previously gave, you may send us a letter stating that you would like to revoke your authorization. Please provide your name, address, member identification number, the date the authorization was given, and a telephone number where you may be reached.

SPECIAL RULES REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION If a use or disclosure of personal information described above in this notice is prohibited or materially limited by other laws that apply to us, it is our intent to meet the requirements of the more stringent law. For example,

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additional restrictions may apply to disclosures of personal information that relates to care for psychiatric conditions, substance abuse or HIV-related testing and treatment. In most cases, this information may not be disclosed without your specific written permission, except as may be specifically required or permitted by federal or applicable state law. Mental Health Information. Certain mental health information may be disclosed for treatment, payment, and health care operations as permitted or required by law. Otherwise, we will only disclose such information pursuant to an authorization or court order, or as otherwise required by law. Substance Abuse Treatment Information. If we have information regarding treatment you have received in a substance abuse program, federal law protects the confidentiality of patient records containing information about alcohol and drug abuse. These records may be disclosed only upon limited circumstances. HIV-Related Information. We may disclose HIV-related information only as permitted or required by state law. For example, state law may allow HIV-related information to be disclosed without your authorization for treatment purposes, certain health oversight activities, or pursuant to a court order.

INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS FOR CONNECTICARE MEMBERS As a ConnectiCare member, the following are your rights concerning your personal information. In order to exercise any of the rights outlined below, please call Member Services for assistance at the toll-free number on your ID card or 1-800-224-2273. Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to ask us to place restrictions on the way we use or disclose your personal information. However, we are not required to agree to a requested restriction. Right to Request Confidential Communications: We will accommodate reasonable requests to communicate with you about your personal information by alternative means or at alternative locations. We may ask you to make your request in writing. Right to Access Personal Information: If you want to access medical record information about yourself, or if you have a question regarding your care, you should go to the provider (e.g., doctor, pharmacy, hospital or other caregiver) that generated the original records. If you want to access the claims or other related information we maintain concerning you and your dependents, please contact Member Services. In accordance with applicable law, we will permit you to obtain documents reflecting information we receive from your providers when they submit claims

or encounters to us for payment. If this information is in electronic format, you have the right to obtain an electronic copy of your health information maintained in our electronic record. We reserve the right to charge you an administrative fee. Right to Request Amendment of Personal Information: You have the right to request that we amend your personal information. If you believe the information in your medical records is wrong or incomplete, contact the provider who was responsible for the service or treatment in question. If we are the source of a confirmed error in our records concerning you, we will correct or amend the records we maintain. If we deny your request, we will provide you a written explanation. We are not able to correct the records created or maintained by your provider. Right to Request an Accounting of Disclosures of Personal Information: You have the right to receive a list of instances in which we or our business associates disclosed your personal information. This accounting of disclosures does not include information about disclosures made: for treatment, payment, or health care operations; to you or your personal representative; or pursuant to your written authorization. If you request this list more than once in a twelve-month period, we may charge you a reasonable cost-based fee for responding to these additional requests. You must submit this request in writing using ConnectiCare’s request form. This form may be obtained by contacting Member Services. Right to Receive a Notice of Privacy Practices. You have a right to receive a paper copy of this Privacy Notice. If you would like to have a more detailed explanation of these rights or if you would like to exercise one or more of these rights, please contact Member Services.

WHAT HAPPENS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWING TERMINATION Even after you are no longer enrolled in any ConnectiCare plan, we may maintain your personal information as required to carry out plan administration purposes on your behalf as discussed above. However, the policies and procedures that safeguard that information against inappropriate use and disclosure apply regardless of the termination status.

DISTRIBUTION OF CONNECTICARE’S PRIVACY NOTICES We send a privacy notice to our members upon enrollment, when our privacy practices are materially changed, when a member requests a copy, and annually upon renewal of the member’s health plan.

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VIOLATION OF PRIVACY RIGHTS If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may complain to ConnectiCare, the Department of Insurance, or to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with ConnectiCare, please follow the grievance and appeal procedures described in your plan documents or call Member Services at the toll free number on your ID card or 1-800-224-2273. We will not take any action against you for filing a complaint.

WE MUST ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THIS NOTICE. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE TERMS OF THIS NOTICE AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW NOTICE EFFECTIVE FOR ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION WE MAINTAIN. This notice describes the privacy practices of ConnectiCare, Inc. and its affiliated companies: ConnectiCare Holding Company, Inc.; ConnectiCare of Massachusetts, Inc.; ConnectiCare Insurance Company, Inc.; and ConnectiCare Benefits, Inc.

Additional rights may be available to members under applicable state law.

Effective September 23, 2013

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Language & Non-Discrimination Notice

ConnectiCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ConnectiCare does not exclude people or treat them differently

because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

ConnectiCare:

• Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively

with us, including qualified interpreters and information in alternate formats.

• Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, including translated

documents and oral interpretation.

If you need these services, contact The Committee for Civil Rights.

If you believe that ConnectiCare has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the

basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: The Committee for

Civil Rights, ConnectiCare, Inc., 175 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032, Phone: 1-800-224-2273, and

TTY: 711. You can file a grievance in person or by mail. If you need help filing a grievance, The Committee for

Civil Rights is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint

Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC

20201, 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD).

Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.

ConnectiCare is an HMO/HMO–POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in ConnectiCare depends on

contract renewal. For more information, contact the plan. ConnectiCare Insurance Company, Inc. is an HMO

D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Connecticut Medicaid Program. Enrollment in

ConnectiCare depends on contract renewal. For more information, contact the plan.

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ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-

800-224-2273 (TTY: 711).

ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 1-800-224-

2273 (TTY: 711).

UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku, możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer 1-

800-224-2273 (TTY: 711).

注意:如果您使用繁體中文,您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-800-224-2273

(TTY: 711)。

ATTENZIONE: In caso la lingua parlata sia l'italiano, sono disponibili servizi di assistenza linguistica gratuiti.

Chiamare il numero 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711).

ATTENTION: Si vous parlez français, des services d'aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement.

Appelez le 1-800-224-2273 (ATS: 711).

ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 1-800-224-2273

(TTY: 711

ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском языке, то вам доступны бесплатные услуги перевода. Звоните 1-800-224-2273 (телетайп: 711).

CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-800-224-

2273 (TTY: 711).

صمال تفها رقم)1-2273-224-800 قمبرلصتا.نبالمجا لكفرتواتةيغوللاعدةمساالتماخدنفإة،غللاكراذثحدتتتنكإذا:ةوظملح

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주의: 한국어를 사용하시는 경우, 언어 지원 서비스를 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다 . 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711)번으로 전화해 주십시오 .

KUJDES: Nëse flitni shqip, për ju ka në dispozicion shërbime të asistencës gjuhësore, pa pagesë. Telefononi

në 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711).

ध्यान दें: यदद आप द दी बोलते ैं े ललए मु ेवाए उपलब्ध ैं ें िं तो आपक फ्त में भाषा स ायता स िं । 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711) पर कॉल कर।

PAUNAWA: Kung nagsasalita ka ng Tagalog, maaari kang gumamit ng mga serbisyo ng tulong sa wika nang

walang bayad. Tumawag sa 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711).

ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Αν μιλάτε ελληνικά, στη διάθεσή σας βρίσκονται υπηρεσίες γλωσσικής υποστήριξης, οι οποίες παρέχονται δωρεάν. Καλέστε 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711).

ប្រយ័ត្ន៖ បរើសិនជាអ្នកនិយាយ ភាសាខ្មែ រ, បសវាជំនួយខ្ននកភាសា បោយមិនគិត្ឈ្ន លួ គឺអាចមានសំរារ់រំបរអ្ើ នក។ រ ទូរស័ព្ទ 1-800-

224-2273 (TTY: 711)។

સુ ુ ુ ે ે ઉપલબ્ધ છે. ફોન કરો 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: ચના: જો તમે ગજરાતી બોલતા હો, તો નન:શલ્ક ભાષા સહાય સવાઓ તમારા માટ

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175 Scott Swamp Road Farmington, CT 06032

ConnectiCare, Inc. is an HMO/HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. ConnectiCare Insurance Company, Inc. is an HMO D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Connecticut Medicaid Program. Enrollment in ConnectiCare depends on contract renewal. Dental coverage is underwritten by ConnectiCare, with services administered through DentaQuest LLC. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat ConnectiCare members, except in emergency situations. Please call our member services number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services. Other providers are available in our network. The provider may also contract with other Plans/Part D sponsors. SilverSneakers® is a registered trademark of Tivity Health, Inc. ©2020 Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved. ©2019 Teladoc Health, Inc. All rights reserved. ConnectiCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak other languages, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-800-224-2273 (TTY: 711). ©2019 ConnectiCare, Inc. & Affiliates