Complete health plan notices required under DOL, PPACA, COBRA and HIPAA are posted online at benefitscc.org/legalnotices. You can request printed copies through the City of Corpus Christi Health Benefits Department, located at 1201 Leopard St, 2nd Floor, 361-826-3300 opt 2
Plan Documents- Summary Plan Documents (SPD) and Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBC) – The SPD documents explain the health plan’s benefits and claim review procedures, and the SBC documents provide a summary that describes the benefits and coverage provided by the plan.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Model Notice and Premium assistance under Medicaid – There are State insurance programs available that can help pay for coverage. This notice explains how to apply for these programs.
Health Savings Account Notice to Employees – Explains your Federal Tax responsibilities surrounding Health Savings Accounts and how to enroll in a Health Savings Account if you are an eligible employee under the Internal Revenue Code section 223.
Notice of Special Enrollment Rights (HIPAA) -If you experience a qualifying life event, you might be eligible to make a mid-year change within 30 days of the event.
Wellness Program Disclosure – The City sponsors Wellness programs, and some groups can earn premium discounts. This notice explains your rights.
General Notice of COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights – This notice explains COBRA continuation coverage, when it may become available to you and your family, and what you need to do to protect your right to get it.
Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) – Health plan participants have the right to breast reconstruction post-mastectomy.
Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act – Explains participants’ legal rights about the length of hospitalization following childbirth.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) – Describes your rights surrounding your genetic information.
Important Notice About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare –Our group health plans’ drug coverage is Medicare creditable (actuarially equivalent to coverage available under the standard Medicare Part D).
The Health Insurance Marketplace – This notice provides contact information for the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Exchanges.
HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practices – Describes your privacy rights.
Grievance Procedure – Explains how to file a grievance under section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
Notice Concerning Non-Discrimination-Section 1557 – If you need translation services or information to be provided in other formats, this notice tells you who to contact.