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Generic Drugs                                             Network Provider

        Generic drugs are less expensive versions of brand name   A provider who has a contract with your health insurer or
        drugs that have the same intended use, dosage, effects,   plan to provide services at set fees.
        risks, safety and strength. The strength and purity of
        generic medications are strictly regulated by the Federal   These contracted fees are usually lower than the provider’s
        Food and Drug Administration.                             normal fees for services.

        Guaranteed Issue                                          Open Enrollment

        The amount of coverage pre-approved by the insurance      A period of time (usually a few days to a few weeks) in
        carrier regardless of health status.                      which companies allow employees
                                                                  to choose their insurance coverage for the
        Imputed Income                                            coming year.

        The IRS requires that the value of any paid Life insurance   Out-of-Network Benefits
        premiums for coverage above $50,000 be included in your
        taxable income. This taxable income is known as “imputed   The benefits applicable for the covered services of a
        income” and will be reflected in your paycheck and        non-network provider.
        year-end W-2 form. Imputed income also applies to covering   Out-of-Pocket Maximum
        domestic partners as well. The employer portion of the
        monthly premium attributed to domestic partners is subject   The highest amount you’ll pay toward medical expenses in
        to taxation.                                              a year including deductibles, copays, and coinsurance, but
                                                                  not monthly premiums. If the out-of-pocket-maximum is
        In-Network                                                met, any further qualified expenses will be 100% covered by

        A designated list of health care providers (doctors,      the insurance company for the remainder of the year.
        dentists, etc.) with whom the health insurance provider    Primary Care Physician (PCP)
        has negotiated special rates.
                                                                  Physician (generally a family practitioner, internist or
        Using in-network providers lowers the cost of services for   pediatrician) who provides ongoing medical care. A primary
        you and DPR Construction.                                 care physician treats a wide variety of health-related
        Life Insurance                                            conditions.
                                                                  Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
        A specific amount of money paid to designated
        beneficiaries in the event of the insured person’s death.  A network of health care providers contracted to provide

        Mail Order Pharmacy                                       medical services to covered employees and dependents at
                                                                  negotiated rates. You may seek care from either a network
        Mail order pharmacies generally provide a 90-day supply   or non-network provider, but network care is covered at a
        of a prescription medication for the same cost as a 60-day   higher benefit level and the employee is responsible for
        supply at a retail pharmacy. Plus, mail order pharmacies   a greater portion of the cost when using a non-network
        offer the convenience of shipping directly to your door.  provider.





















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