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2021
Medical Plans
You have options when it comes to your medical Comparing the Options
and pharmacy beneits, each with different levels of Before you review your medical plan options, you
coverage. When you visit Vidant providers and facilities, should understand how they work. Start with these
your cost is less. When going outside of the network, terms.
you will pay an increased portion of the costs.
Coinsurance: A set percentage you pay of the cost
You will ind it easier to manage costs when you stay of the care you receive, for example 20%.
in-network. Copay: A set dollar amount you pay when you
Our plans are administered by an outside company receive health care, for example $35 when you see a
that specializes in managing claims, MedCost. If specialist.
you need to request an ID card, print or view an Deductible: A set amount you must pay out of
explanation of beneits (EOB) or ind a provider, visit your pocket before the plan starts paying part of
www.medcost.com. The Vidant group number for the cost, unless a copay applies.
MedCost is 7488. Out-of-pocket maximum: The most you will pay
in a calendar year for doctor visits, prescriptions,
etc., for covered expenses and includes your
deductible, copays and coinsurance. This “safety
VidantNow net” provides peace of mind for those who have a
You can use VidantNow to connect with a doctor 24/7 by serious condition or illness.
phone or online. If you enroll in the Basic or Choice medical
plans, use the group code “Vidant” to receive services at no
cost. If you are enrolled in the Medical Savings Plan, there
is a $49 fee for service until your deductible has been met.
Visit www.vidantnow.com or download the VidantNow
app from your app store.
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Medical Plans
You have options when it comes to your medical Comparing the Options
and pharmacy beneits, each with different levels of Before you review your medical plan options, you
coverage. When you visit Vidant providers and facilities, should understand how they work. Start with these
your cost is less. When going outside of the network, terms.
you will pay an increased portion of the costs.
Coinsurance: A set percentage you pay of the cost
You will ind it easier to manage costs when you stay of the care you receive, for example 20%.
in-network. Copay: A set dollar amount you pay when you
Our plans are administered by an outside company receive health care, for example $35 when you see a
that specializes in managing claims, MedCost. If specialist.
you need to request an ID card, print or view an Deductible: A set amount you must pay out of
explanation of beneits (EOB) or ind a provider, visit your pocket before the plan starts paying part of
www.medcost.com. The Vidant group number for the cost, unless a copay applies.
MedCost is 7488. Out-of-pocket maximum: The most you will pay
in a calendar year for doctor visits, prescriptions,
etc., for covered expenses and includes your
deductible, copays and coinsurance. This “safety
VidantNow net” provides peace of mind for those who have a
You can use VidantNow to connect with a doctor 24/7 by serious condition or illness.
phone or online. If you enroll in the Basic or Choice medical
plans, use the group code “Vidant” to receive services at no
cost. If you are enrolled in the Medical Savings Plan, there
is a $49 fee for service until your deductible has been met.
Visit www.vidantnow.com or download the VidantNow
app from your app store.
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