# 2026 Employee Benefits Guide

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2026 Employee Benefits Guide

Taking Service to the Next Level

Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS BENEFITS GUIDE
This guide summarizes the benefits offered to eligible employees and their dependents. For more details &
additional information, contact your Human Resources representative or refer to the Plan Document or
Summary of Benefits and Coverages, found on the Summit Employee Portal.

TOPIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

Eligibility for Benefits

2

Dependent Coverage Rates

3

Medical Coverage – PPO Network

4

Precertification / Preauthorization
Prescription Benefits

5

Health Insurance Card

6

Dental Benefits

7

Vision Benefits

8

Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability
Life Insurance / AD&D

9

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

10

Summit Mobile App

11

Federal Notices

12

Contacts

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TERMS TO KNOW
Coinsurance - the amount you pay to share the cost of covered services after your deductible has been paid.
The coinsurance rate is usually a percentage.
Deductible - the amount of money you must pay each year to cover eligible medical expenses before your
insurance policy starts paying.
Copayment (Copay) - The amount you pay to a healthcare provider at the time you receive services.
Explanation of Benefits (EOB) - the health insurance company's written explanation of how a medical claim
was paid. It contains detailed information about what the company paid and what portion of the costs you
are responsible for.
Out-of-pocket maximum - the most money you will pay during a year for coverage. It includes deductibles,
copayments, and coinsurance

Frequently Asked Questions
Who is my insurance carrier?
The Hopi Tribe.

When do my benefits begin?
Eligible employees are covered under the Plan as of their hire date, provided a properly completed enrollment form
was submitted to the employer. If the employee’s dependent(s) are not enrolled for coverage within thirty (30) days
of meeting the Plan's eligibility requirements, those dependents will not be eligible to enroll in coverage until the
next Open Enrollment period or during a Qualifying Event.

Will I receive an insurance card?
New employees electing coverage or those making changes to medical, dental and/or vision coverages will receive a
new insurance card. In the event you misplace your card(s), please contact the Office of Human Resources, or visit
the Summit website or mobile app to order a replacement.
Please note: All insurance cards may be obtained at the Office of Human Resources.

What if I am eligible for Indian Health Services?
Indian Health Service (IHS) is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for
providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. When you receive services at IHS, there is
no out-of-pocket cost to you. The cost of services is paid for by the Federal Government, not by The Hopi Tribe’s
Employee Benefit Plan.

What if I am referred by IHS to a non-IHS provider?
When you are referred by IHS to another provider, the services are still covered through IHS. You are required to
notify Summit and The Hopi Tribe’s Employee Benefit Plan of the IHS referral so the benefits will be paid
appropriately by the Federal Government, not by The Hopi Tribe’s Employee Benefit Plan.

What if I prefer to self-present to a network (Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ) provider?
When you choose to make an appointment on your own, you will provide the office with your Hopi Tribe Insurance
card. Contracted providers will submit the billing on your behalf and this Plan will pay for covered services based
on the Plan Document and Schedule of Benefit amounts. If you see a non-contracted provider, you may be required
to submit the billing directly to Summit indicating your employer and legible name on the statement.

What if my dependent works or goes to school out of state?
The following listing of exceptions represents services, supplies, or treatments rendered by a nonpreferred provider
where covered expenses shall be payable at the preferred provider level of benefit:
• When a covered dependent resides outside the service area of the Preferred Provider Organization, for example,
a full-time student, covered expenses shall be payable at the preferred provider level of benefits.
• Covered persons who do not have access to preferred providers within fifty (50) miles of their place of residence.
• For emergency treatment rendered while traveling out-of-area.

Coordination of Benefits
If you or your dependents have coverage under this Plan AND another Plan, including AHCCCS or Medicare the two
plans will coordinate benefits. This Plan that covers the employee is secondary to AHCCCS and Medicare for the
employee. Generally, when children are covered under both parent’s plans, the parent’s birthdate which falls the
earliest in the year will be the primary payer. To contact AHCCCS call 1-855-432-7587 - Calls Answered Monday
through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or to contact Medicare call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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Eligibility for Benefits
Who is considered an eligible dependent?
In general, full-time employees working thirty (30) or more hours per week are eligible for the benefits outlined
in this overview. You can enroll the following family members in your medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Your legal spouse, including Traditional Marriage (affidavit required);
• Dependent Child(ren) are covered under the same Plan elected by the employee and may include
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits until the child reaches age twenty-six (26) regardless of marital status,
residency, or student status:
• The employee’s child(ren) that are natural, adopted, fostered or a step child;
• Child (ren) for whom the employee or spouse has gained legal guardianship (approved by their
village or through the tribal court).

What does annual “Open Enrollment” mean?
Open enrollment provides a window for you to make changes to your plan elections one time per year without
having a reason to do so. Outside of the Open Enrollment window you are typically locked into your benefit
elections for the year.
Mid-year changes are ONLY allowed if a Qualified Change, or Life Event occurs. You must notify Human
Resources and complete an enrollment form within thirty (30) days following the date of any qualifying event.

Examples of Qualifying Life Events are:
• Marriage, legal separation or divorce
• Change in a child’s dependent status
• Death of spouse, child or other qualified dependent
• Spouse’s open enrollment
• Change in spouse’s employment and / or insurance

 Birth or adoption of a child
 Assignment of legal guardianship
 Loss of insurance coverage
 New coverage under another plan
 Active member in the armed forces

How do I add or terminate a dependent spouse and/or child(ren) to/from my benefit plan?
You may add your eligible dependents when you first become eligible for coverage, or during any open
enrollment period. If you do not enroll eligible family members initially, certain Qualifying Events will allow you
to enroll your dependents onto your plan during the year (see above for examples).
Termination of coverage for your dependents can only be requested during open enrollment or if there is a
qualifying event.
You must complete an enrollment form and provide applicable documentation to make the changes no later than
thirty (30) days after the qualifying event.
Please refer to your Plan Document located on Summit’s website or call a Customer Service Representative at
Summit.

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Dependent Health Coverage
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS ARE 100% PAID BY THE HOPI TRIBE
Medical Coverage through a PPO (BCBSAZ)
Prescriptions (Rx)
Dental
Vision
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment

CALENDAR YEAR 2025 RATES
To add CHILDREN

MONTHLY RATE

BI-WEEKLY
PAYROLL DEDUCTION

MEDICAL (1 child)

$54.00

$27.00

DENTAL (1 child)

$25.20

$12.60

VISION (1 child)

$14.40

$7.20

MEDICAL (2 or more children)

$108.00

$54.00

DENTAL (2 or more children)

$37.80

$18.90

VISION (2 or more children)

$21.60

$10.80

MONTHLY RATE

BI-WEEKLY
PAYROLL DEDUCTION

MEDICAL

$126.00

$63.00

DENTAL

$25.20

$12.60

VISION

$14.40

$7.20

To add SPOUSE & CHILD(REN)

MONTHLY RATE

BI-WEEKLY
PAYROLL DEDUCTION

MEDICAL (spouse & 1 child)

$180.00

$90.00

DENTAL (spouse & 1 child)

$45.00

$22.50

VISION (spouse & 1 child)

$27.00

$13.50

MEDICAL (spouse & 2 or more children)

$234.00

$117.00

DENTAL (spouse & 2 or more children)

$67.50

$33.75

VISION (spouse & 2 or more children)

$40.50

$20.25

To add SPOUSE

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Medical Coverage ~ PPO Network
Your PPO Network is BCBS of AZ that consists of medical care professionals who provide a discounted rate
for their services. Below are the amounts you as a member are responsible to pay for covered services.
Benefit year is:
January 1st through
December 31st

In-Network
Out-of-Network

You can locate a PPO provider online at: www.azblue.com/CHSnetworkmayo
Deductible

The amount of money you must pay each benefit year to cover eligible
medical expenses before your insurance policy starts paying.
Individual
Family

Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Individual
Family
Preventive Care: Adult / Child
Dr. Office Visits
(Primary Care or Specialist)
Ambulance

$100
$300

$850
$2,250

The most money you will pay during a benefit year for coverage. It includes
deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance
$2,000
$6,000

Unlimited
Unlimited

Covered 100% by the Plan

Deductible / 50%

$10 copay;
deductible waived

Deductible / 50%

Deductible / 20%
$150 copay (waived if admitted)
(then 100% after deductible is met)

Emergency Room
Inpatient Hospital

$200 copay (per admission)
(then 100% after deductible is met)

Deductible / 50%

Outpatient Surgery

$200 copay
(then 100% after deductible is met)

Deductible / 50%

$25 copay;
deductible waived

Deductible / 50%

Lab or X-rays. MRI, CT Scans

$100 copay
(then 100% after deductible is met)

Deductible / 50%

Hearing Benefit

$25 copay; deductible waived
($1,500 maximum benefit every 2 years for hearing aid appliances)

Urgent Care

Mental Health

Outpatient
Inpatient
Chiropractic Care
All other Covered Services

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$10 copay; deductible waived
$200 copay (per admission)

Deductible / 50%
Deductible / 50%

$15 copay; deductible waived
(12 maximum treatments per benefit year)

Deductible / 50%

Deductible / 20%

Deductible / 50%

Precertification / Preauthorization
Utilization Review / Large Case Management
Certain medical services require precertification/preauthorization. This is the process of determining if
services are medically necessary. Failure to comply may result in denial of benefits, an additional deductible,
copay or reduction of benefits. The following are some of the services that MUST be precertified or
preauthorized:
•
Inpatient Hospitalization including Mental Health/Substance Abuse
•
Outpatient Surgery
•
Home Health Care
•
Hospice Care
•
Colonoscopy
•
Prosthetics
•
Extended Care Facility
Precertification may be obtained by calling Hines & Associates at (800) 944-9401.

Prescriptions
100% Plan payment after copay
• Contraceptives and PPACA mandated Over
the Counter (OTC) drugs:
• Generic:
• Formulary Brand Name:
• Non-Formulary Brand Name:
• Specialty Medications:

In-Network
30 Day Supply

Mail Order
90 Day Supply

$0
$3
$20
$40
$60

$0
$6
$40
$80
$120

If the covered person purchases a brand name drug when the physician has indicated a
generic drug can be dispensed, the covered person will be required to pay the difference
between the cost of the generic drug and the brand name requested, plus the applicable copay.
www.primetherapeutics.com

Phone: 1-800-424-3312

Fax: 1-888-656-4139

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Health Insurance ID Card
Employee Benefits Plan
Medical / Pharmacy / Dental / Vision
PPO Medical Group # HPT001

Member ID: Use Member SSN
Dental: Go to any licensed dental provider; submit claims to Summit EDI #86083
Vision: Go to any licensed vision provider; submit claims to Summit EDI #86083
Questions regarding
Eligibility & Claims:

PO Box 25160
Scottsdale, AZ 85255-0102
(888) 690-2020
www.summit-inc.net

Per Benefit Year

In Network

Out of Network

Deductible:

$100 Individual
$300 Family

$850 Individual
$2,250 Family

Out of Pocket
Maximum:

$2,000 Individual
$6,000 Family

No Limit
No Limit

PCP/Specialist Visit:

$10 Copay

Deductible + 50% Coinsurance

Urgent Care Visit:

$25 Copay

Deductible + 50% Coinsurance

Emergency Room:

$150 Copay (waived if admitted to hospital)

RXBIN: 017449
RXPCN: 6792000
RXGRP#: PRXSAS

Pharmacy Customer Service:
(800) 424-0472
www.primetherapeutics.com

FAILURE TO OBTAIN PRECERTIFICATION WILL REDUCE BENEFITS
Precertification required prior to all inpatient hospital, outpatient surgical procedures,
extended care facility, behavioral health residential stays, home health care, hospice
care, prosthetics, Botox procedures, and the following procedures if medically necessary:
diagnostic colonoscopies, vein procedures and dental procedures.
For ALL emergency treatment, call
within 24 hours.
Failure to call Hines & Associates shall
result in Plan’s denial of benefit payment.

HINES & ASSOCIATES:
(800) 944-9401
www.precertcare.com

To find a Medical Provider or Facility visit:
http://www.azblue.com/chsnetworkmayo
BCBSAZ contracted Providers/Facilities within the state of Arizona should transmit electronic
claims directly to BCBSAZ using EDI #53589 or PO Box 2924, Phoenix, AZ 85062-2924

Arizona network provided by Blue Cross ® Blue Shield ® of Arizona (BCBSAZ), an independent licensee
of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. BCBSAZ provides network access only and provides no
administrative or claims payment services and does not assume any financial risk or obligation with
respect to claims. No network access is available from Blue Cross Blue Shield plans outside of Arizona

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Dental Benefits
Benefit year is January 1st through December 31st

Plan Allowance

Preventive Benefits
Preventative Services of routine oral examinations and
prophylaxis shall not apply to the maximum benefit
accumulation
Includes:
(Routine Exams (4 per benefit year), Cleanings (all types),
X-rays and Flouride for all ages)

Covered at 100%

Plan Year Deductible
The amount of money you must pay each year to cover
eligible dental expenses before your insurance policy
starts paying.
Individual
Family (Aggregate)

$50
$150

Plan Year Max Per Covered Person

$3,500

The most money the plan will pay during a year for coverage.

Basic
(Restorative, Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery)
Major
(Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Implants)

100% combined up to the
maximum benefit of $3,500
per covered person per
benefit year

Local (injectable) anesthesia is covered by the dental plan as noted above. Intravenous
anesthesia that is not administered by the dentist is NOT covered by the plan.
Please request a cost estimate prior to receiving basic and major services

Orthodontia (For dependents 18 years and under)
Coinsurance

50%

Maximum Benefit per covered person per lifetime while
covered under this Plan.

$3,000

There is no dental network for the dental plan.
You may visit any provider of your choice. Charges may vary by provider

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Vision Benefits
Benefit year is January 1st through December 31st

Plan Allowance

Exam
Includes Intraocular Pressure including dilation
(Puffer) Test (anesthetic eye drops)

$150 maximum benefit
per covered person per
benefit year

Conventional Lenses, Frames and/or Contact Lenses
Lenses: Single Vision, Lined Bifocal, Lined
Trifocal, Progressive Lenses Enhancement: Antireflective Coating, Polycarbonate Lenses,
Tints/Photo chromatic adaptive lenses, Scratchresistant Coating

$1,000 maximum benefit
for lenses, frames and/or
contacts per covered
person per benefit year

Repair/Replacement
For dependents 18 years and under
MUST bring in broken pair into the provider from which
the glasses were originally purchased

$600 maximum benefit
for lenses and frames per
covered person per
benefit year

Retinal Screening
High resolution imaging systems to take pictures
on the inside of the eye

$0 copay
Once per benefit year

Diabetic Routine Eye Exam Testing
Services related to Diabetic Eye Disease, Glaucoma
and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Retinal screening for covered persons with diabetes

$0 copay
per visit as needed

Lasik or other Refractive eye surgeries
Maximum Benefit per covered person while covered under
this Plan

$1,000 per eye per
lifetime (includes up to
$250 pre-operative
evaluation)

Cataracts and Glaucoma of medical necessity are covered under the medical plan.
Medical deductibles and copays apply per procedure. Precertification is required.
There is no vision network for the vision plan.
You may visit any provider of your choice. Charges may vary by provider.

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Short Term Disability
The Hopi Tribe provides eligible employees Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Insurance at no cost to employees. This coverage is intended to provide employees with peace of mind in
the event they exhaust their paid time off benefits and are not able to work due to illness or injury.
The Short-Term Disability benefit replaces a portion of your pre-disability earnings, less the income that
was actually paid to you during the same disability from other sources (e.g., state disability benefits, no
fault auto laws, sick pay, vacation pay, etc.).

Waiting Period:

Benefits begin after fourteen (14) calendar days of disability.

Maximum Weekly Benefit:

60% of base weekly earning not to exceed $750 per week

Maximum Payment Period:

24 Weeks

Employees who are covered under this Plan on the renewal effective date are covered immediately.
Newly hired employees are covered after thirty (30) days of employment.

Long Term Disability
Waiting Period:

180 days from the date of the disability (term of the STD)

Maximum
Monthly Benefit:

60% of the employee’s salary, not to exceed $5,000 per month.

Maximum
Payment Period:

Beneﬁt duration and maximum: As long as you are disabled with
continued physician certification until the greater of your Social
Security Normal Retirement Age

Benefits are offset by income from other sources including Social Security or Worker’s Compensation.

Life Insurance / AD&D
Employer Paid - $50,000 Life Insurance Benefit (AD&D Included)
Percentage by which original
amount of coverage will be
reduced

Age 65

35%

= $32,500 Death Benefit Payout

Age 70

60%

= $20,000 Death Benefit Payout

Age 75

75%

= $12,500 Death Benefit Payout

The Hopi Tribe provides eligible employees Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
coverage at no cost. This coverage is intended to provide employees with peace of mind and families
and/or beneficiaries with financial security in the event of the employee’s death.
•
If an employee has a terminal illness, they may be able to receive an accelerated benefit payment
(up to 80%) if actively working and under age 60 when diagnosed.
•
AD&D also pays a portion of the benefit in the event of specific accidental injuries resulting in
dismemberment, but not death. See the full policy for amounts and details.

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
The Employee Benefits Committee established a Flexible Spending Account as an added benefit to the
Health Plan. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a type of savings account that can be used to cover
certain healthcare costs including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurances. An FSA can also help you
save money since the deductions are taken on a pre-tax basis. FSAs do not, however, earn interest.
When you contribute to an FSA, one of the key benefits is the funds contributed to the account are
deducted from earnings and are not subject to income and payroll taxes, thus lowering one’s taxable
income. The Federal FSA Program estimates that those with an FSA save 30 percent on healthcare
expenses on average.

The IRS limits how much can be contributed to an FSA account per year. The current annual contribution
limit per employee is $3,400. Access to the full elected amount would be available on the effective date.
Deductions are then divided by the number of paychecks received for the year. For example, if the
employee elects $1,000, the full amount would be available for approved expenses in the first month. In
the example, the employee receives 26 paychecks for the year, $38.46 would be deducted from each
paycheck on a pre-tax basis.
All funds set aside in an FSA are to be used by the end of the year. The Plan will allow a rollover of up to
$680 of unspent funds into the next year. Funds will be immediately available via a debit card on January
01, even while contributions are spread throughout the year.
When you have an eligible expense, you submit a claim to the FSA plan administrator with proof of the
expense and a statement that the expense is not covered by your healthcare plan. Then, the expense is
reimbursed with funds from the FSA balance. In addition, you’ll receive a convenient prepaid benefits
card to make it easy to pay for eligible services and products not covered by your health insurance. When
you use the card, payments are automatically withdrawn from your account. Just swipe the card and go.
Most expenses can be validated through the card transaction but you may be prompted to provide a copy
of the receipt for certain transactions in accordance with IRS regulations. When required, receipts can be
easily sent and uploaded to either the FSA portal online or, through the FSA mobile app.

You can download from here: https://summitmember.lh1ondemand.com/Login
IRS rules don’t permit you to use FSA money to pay eligible expenses covered by an FSA including most
medical expenses, but cosmetic procedures and insurance premiums are ineligible. Some examples of
eligible healthcare expenses are:
- Prescribed over-the-counter medicine
- Insulin with or without prescription
- Dental and vision exams
- Orthodontia
- Contact lenses and supplies
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
- Bandages
- Pregnancy test kits
- Menstruation Products
A complete list of eligible expenses is available on the IRS website. You can filter out FSA-eligible items on
most websites such as Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Amazon, and FSAstore.com.
If you are interested in enrolling in an FSA for 2026, speak with an HR Representative. Forms will be
available during Open Enrollment, which is the only time you can sign up for 2026.

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Federal Notices
The Plan is a non-Federal governmental plan, sponsored by a Federally recognized Indian tribal government. The Hopi
Tribe and the Plan are exempt from many Federal requirements that apply to private sector plans. In certain cases, the
Plan includes benefits and procedures that are not legally required to be offered, but the Tribe voluntarily models benefits
and procedures after the Federal requirements for private sector plans (such as COBRA). Nothing in the Plan
documentation or Plan administration shall be construed as a waiver of any exemptions that are available to the Plan or
the Tribe under Federal law.
The Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) require certain information related to health benefit plans be issued to employees in writing. These notices explain
your rights and obligations in relation to the health plan provided by your employer. Please note this is not a legal
document and should not be construed as legal advice.
THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT (COBRA) gives workers and their families who lose their
health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits for limited periods of time under certain
circumstances, such as, voluntary or involuntary job loss, reduction in the hours worked, death, divorce, and other events.
Qualified individuals may be required to pay the entire cost for coverage up to 102% of the cost for the Plan.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) The Family Medical Leave Act entitles eligible employees of covered employers to
take unpaid, job-protected leave due to a serious health condition for the employee or immediate family. To be eligible,
the employee must have worked at least 1,250 hours during the prior 12 consecutive months. For additional details,
visit the Department of Labor FMLA page. Notify your employer when you have a qualifying event, such as, birth or
adoption of a child, a serious health condition, need to care for a spouse, child or parent with a serious medical
condition, or for reservist or National Guard provisions related to you or an immediate family member leaving for military
duty or being injured in active duty.
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 (HIPAA)-PRIVACY
NOTICE One of the many components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is privacy of an
individual’s Protected Health Information (PHI). The HIPAA privacy rule requires a health plan to remind employees no
less frequently than once every three years of the availability of its notice of privacy practices as well as how to obtain a
copy. Remember, it is the privacy practices adopted by your employer that must be distributed to all employees. You
can access additional information about the required reminder notice to employees at the Office for Civil Rights website,
http://www. hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa and clicking on FAQs, Notice of Privacy Practices.
HIPAA SPECIAL ENROLLMENT RIGHTS if you and/or your dependents lose other group health coverage, or you acquire a
dependent, such as, marriage, birth or adoption, you have special enrollment rights in the employer’s group health
plan allowing you to enroll dependents during the year other than open enrollment. You must submit a completed
application for enrollment in the health plan to the employer within 30 days of the loss of other coverage or
dependent acquisition in order to enroll the dependents. Failure to enroll within 30 days results in waiting until the
next open enrollment.
MEDICAID AND CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE (CHIP) If you are eligible for health coverage from your employer, but
are unable to afford the premiums, some states have a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage. If
you or your dependent(s) are not currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think your dependent(s) might be
eligible, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or
www.insurekidsnow.gov to find out how to apply. If you qualify, you can ask the State if it has a program that might help
you pay the premiums for an employer sponsored plan. Once it is determined that you or your dependent(s) are eligible
for premium assistance under Medicaid or CHIP, your employer’s health plan is required to permit your dependent(s) to
enroll in the Plan – as long as you and your dependents are eligible, but not already enrolled in the employer’s plan. You
have 60 days to request coverage after it is determined you are eligible for premium assistance. Arizona CHIP telephone:
(Outside of Maricopa County): 1-877-764-5437 (Maricopa County): 602-417-5437
Arizona CHIP website: www.azahcccs.gov/applicants/default.aspx

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Federal Notices
MEDICARE PART D NOTICE Your employer will issue a notice about Medicare Part D in September or October. The notice
explains the options you have under Medicare prescription drug coverage. It also has information about your current
prescription drug coverage with your employer. It will guide you where to find more information to help you make
decisions about your prescription drug plan. If you or any of your eligible dependents are eligible for Medicare, please
read the notice. If you are not, you can disregard the notice.
THE GENETIC INFORMATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT (GINA) is designed to prohibit the use of genetic information
in health insurance and employment. The Act prohibits group health plans and health insurers from denying coverage to
a healthy individual or charging that person higher premiums based solely on a genetic predisposition to
developing a disease in the future. The legislation also bars employers from using individual’s genetic information when
making hiring, firing, job placement or promotion decisions.
QUALIFIED MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER (QMCSO) A qualified medical child support order is issued under state law
that creates or recognizes the existence of an “alternate recipient’s” right to receive benefits. An “alternate
recipient” is any child of an employee or spouse (including a child adopted by or placed for adoption) who is recognized
under a medical child support order as having a right to enrollment under a group health plan. Upon receipt, the
employer is required to determine within a reasonable period of time, whether a medical child support order is
qualified, and to administer benefits in accordance with the applicable terms of each qualified order. In the event you are
served with a notice to provide medical coverage for a dependent child as the result of a legal determination, you may
obtain information from your employer. Like most other prescribed timelines for enrolling under this provision, you
must provide a completed application for enrollment for the alternate recipient within 30 days of the court order.
UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT NOTICE (USERRA)
Your right to continued participation in the Plan during leave of absences for active military duty is protected by the
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Accordingly, if you are absent from work due to a
period of active duty in the military for less than 30 days, your Plan participation will not be interrupted. If the absence is
more than 30 days, but not more than 12 weeks, you may continue to maintain your coverage under the Plan by paying
premiums.
If you do not elect to continue to participate in the Plan during an absence for military duty that is more than 30 days or if
you revoke a prior election to continue to participate for up to 12 weeks after your military leave began, you and your
covered family members will have the opportunity to elect COBRA only under the medical coverage for the 24-month
period that begins on the first day of your leave of absence. You must pay the cost for COBRA with after-tax funds,
subject to the rules that are set out in the Plan.
NEWBORN AND MOTHER’S HEALTH PROTECTION ACT (NMHPA) Group health plans and health insurance issuers
generally may not, under Federal law, 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 physician, 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 insurance
issuer for prescribing a length of stay not in excess of 48 hours (or 96 hours).

WOMEN’S HEALTH AND CANCER RIGHTS ACT (WHCRA) The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) provides
protection for individuals who elect breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Under WHCRA, group health plans
offering mastectomy coverage must also provide coverage for certain services relating to the mastectomy, in a
manner determined in consultation with the attending physician and the patient. Required coverage includes all stages
of reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance, prostheses and treatment of physical
complications of the mastectomy, including lymphedema.

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Contacts
INSURANCE CARRIER

Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD

(928) 734-3212
HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

CLAIMS: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION & FSA

THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR

(888) 690-2020
www.summit-inc.net
P.O. Box 25160
Scottsdale, AZ 85255-0102

NETWORK PROVIDER
(855) 725-8329
www.AZBlue.com/chsnetworkmayo
PRECERTIFICATION/UTILIZATION REVIEW

(800) 944-9401
www.precertcare.com
15 E. Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS MANAGER

(800) 424-0472
www.primetherapeutics.com
P.O. Box 13776
Scottsdale, AZ 85267

401K INVESTMENT ADVISORS

(520) 775-2900
(800) 297-8918
www.wealthadvisorsllc.com
Timothy M. Schannep, CFP

RECORDKEEPER (NON-INVESTMENTS)/401K
(800) 401-8726
www.transamerica.com

72-Hour Notification for
Emergency Room services

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(888) 827-4202
https://www.ihs.gov

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A0d15f763c3f9dbea. Public record. Not legal advice.
