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TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY VISION PLAN



                   ■  included in Sections 4 and 5, Plan Highlights and Additional Coverage Details; and

                   ■  provided to a Covered Person who meets the Plan's eligibility requirements, as described
                       under Eligibility in Section 2, Introduction.

                   Covered Contact Lens Selection – a selection of available contact lenses that may be
                   obtained from a Network Provider on a covered-in-full basis, subject to payment of any
                   applicable Copayment.

                   Dependent – an individual who meets the eligibility requirements specified in the Plan, as
                   described under Eligibility in Section 2, Introduction. A Dependent does not include anyone
                   who is also enrolled as a Participant. No one can be a Dependent of more than one
                   Participant.


                   Eligible Expenses – charges for Covered Vision Services that are provided while the Plan
                   is in effect, determined as follows:

                               For:                      Eligible Expenses are Based On:

                     Network Benefits          ■  contracted rates with the provider.
                                               ■  billed amounts up to the Maximum Non-Network
                     Non-Network Benefits         Benefit.

                   For certain Covered Vision Services, you are required to pay a percentage of Eligible
                   Expenses in the form of a Copay.

                   Eligible Expenses are subject to the Claims Administrator's reimbursement policy guidelines.


                   Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) – the federal legislation
                   that regulates retirement and employee welfare benefit programs maintained by employers
                   and unions.

                   Employer – Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

                   EOB – see Explanation of Benefits (EOB).

                   ERISA – see Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).


                   Explanation of Benefits (EOB) – a statement provided by UnitedHealthcare Vision to
                   you, your Provider, or another health care professional that explains:

                   ■  the Benefits provided (if any);

                   ■  the allowable reimbursement amounts;

                   ■  any other reductions taken;
                   ■  the net amount paid by the Plan; and

                   ■  the reason(s) why the service or supply was not covered by the Plan.



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