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REQUIRED NOTICES

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• Loss of HMO coverage because the person no longer resides or works in the HMO service area and no other
coverage option is available through the HMO plan sponsor;
• Elimination of the coverage option a person was enrolled in, and another option is not offered in its place;
• Reaching the plan’s lifetime benefit maximum on all benefits, if the person is covered under a separate plan or
a single plan with multiple options and the other option has a higher lifetime maximum, or the benefits paid
under the first option were not integrated with the second option;
• Failing to return from an FMLA leave of absence; and
• Loss of coverage under Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Unless the event giving rise to your special enrollment right is a loss of coverage under Medicaid or CHIP, you must
request enrollment within 31 days after your or your dependent’s(s’) other coverage ends (or after the employer that
sponsors that coverage stops contributing toward the coverage).
If the event giving rise to your special enrollment right is a loss of coverage under Medicaid or the CHIP, you may
request enrollment under this plan within 60 days of the date you or your dependent(s) lose such coverage under
Medicaid or CHIP. Similarly, if you or your dependent(s) become eligible for a state-granted premium subsidy towards
this plan, you may request enrollment under this plan within 60 days after the date Medicaid or CHIP determine that
you or the dependent(s) qualify for the subsidy.
In addition, if you have a new dependent as a result of marriage, birth, adoption, or placement for adoption, you may
be able to enroll yourself and your dependents. However, you must request enrollment within 31 days after the
marriage, birth, adoption, or placement for adoption.
To request special enrollment or obtain more information, contact Human Resources.

Newborn’s and Mothers’ Health Protection Act Notice
Under federal law known as the “Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act of 1996” (Newborns’ Act) group
health plans and health insurance issuers generally may not 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. However, federal law generally does not prohibit the mother’s or
newborn’s attending provider, after consulting with the mother, from discharging the mother or her newborn earlier
than 48 hours (or 96 hours as applicable). In any case, plans and issuers may not, under federal law, require that a
provider obtain authorization from the plan or the issuer for prescribing a length of stay not in excess of 48 hours (or
96 hours).
Under Virginia State law, if your Plan provides benefits for obstetrical services your benefits will include coverage for
postpartum services. Coverage will include benefits for inpatient care and a home visit or visits, which shall be in
accordance with the medical criteria, outlined in the most current version of or an official update to the "Guidelines for
Perinatal Care" prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists or the "Standards for Obstetric-Gynecologic Services" prepared by the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Coverage for obstetrical services as an inpatient in a general Hospital or obstetrical services by a
Physician shall provide such benefits with durational limits, deductibles, coinsurance factors, and Copayments that are
no less favorable than for physical Illness generally.
Military Leaves of Absence (USERRA)
Eligible employees are entitled to continue health benefits under the Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). USERRA guarantees certain rights to eligible employees who enter military
service. More information is available at: http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/USERRA_Private.pdf
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
If you qualify for an approved family or medical leave of absence as defined in the Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993 (FMLA), health care coverage may continue if you pay any required contributions for coverage. Failure to make
payment will result in the termination of your health care coverage. Failure to make payment will result in the
termination of your health care coverage. If you fail to return to work after the leave of absence, the Company has the
right to recover any contributions toward the cost of your health care coverage incurred during your leave.