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Health Care Reform

         Patient Protection Disclosure – Non-GrandfatheredPlans
         Kaiser Permanente generally allows the designation of a primary care provider.
         You have the right to designate any primary care provider who participates in the network and who is availa-

         ble to accept you and/or your family members. For information on how to select a primary care provider, and
        for a list of participating primary care providers, contact:

        Kaiser Permanente 1.800.788.0710

         Sutter Health Plus




        You do not need prior authorization from Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health Plus, or from any other person

        (including a primary care provider) in order to obtain access to obstetrical or gynecological care from a health
        care professional in our network or specializes in obstetrics or gynecology. The health care professional, how-
        ever, may be required to comply with certain procedures, including obtaining prior authorization for certain
        services, following a pre-approved treatment plan, or procedures for making referrals. For a list of participating
        health care professionals who specialize in obstetrics or gynecology, contact :


        Kaiser Permanente at 1.800.788.0710.




        Rebates for Failure to meet Medical Loss Ratio Requirements
        In the event that ABC Group qualifies and receives a return of premium (Rebate) as a result of an
        insurance issuer’s failure to meet the Medical Loss Ratio requirements under the Affordable Care Act, ABC
        Group at its option, shalleither:

          • Reduce annual premiums in the year in which the Rebate is received or in the subsequent year; or
          • Reduce employee contributions or provide a cash refund (taxable to the employee) in an amount
            determined under Affordable Care Actregulations.































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