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Let's break down your health plan essentials

It’ll give you a quick overview of your plan’s benefits and features.Then, make sure to create an account on the member website, where you can view all your plan details.

No-cost perks just for you

Your plan is packed with features to help you stay healthy and save money, like
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Help is here whenever you need it

Your Together Connect team is here to answer all your plan-related questions. These health plan pros can help you:

  • Find doctors and set up appointments.
  • Get details on your health plan.
  • Estimate the cost of care.
  • Connect with a case manager, social worker, or pharmacist.

1-833-585-7337
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Care is always close by

Your plan comes with in-network access to Allegheny Health Network. And great news about AHN, they have over 2,700 doctors and specialists in 270+ locations in the area. For more information on innetwork facilities, call the Together Connect team or visit the member website.

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Easily manage your plan — from anywhere

Looking for specific information about your deductible, copays, andother plan details? You can find it all on the member website.

Understanding your benefits:

View the details of your health plan to understand your coverage, from which doctors are in-network to prescription drug benefits.

Track your costs:

See your plan progress, claims and how much you’ve paid out-of-pocket for your deductibles and copays.

Compare your options:

Choose the facilities, procedures and tests that work best for you, and we’ll help you compare costs to save money.

Find the right doctor for you

A key step to staying healthy is having a primary care provider (PCP)you see regularly. Your PCP can perform wellness checks, screenings,vaccines, immunizations, and so much more. Find in-network doctorsand facilities near you.

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More tools at your fingertips

Download these other great apps on your phone
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Get the AHN MyChart app

Message your doctor, view test results, request prescription renewals, and more. To get started, visit mychart.ahn.org and click Register New User.

Take the RealAge® Test

Sharecare is an online wellness platform that helps you determine your real age and gives you personalized tips for making healthy choices. Register at mycare.sharecare.com, then download the app to get started.

Key terms and what they mean for you

Here are a few words you might come across as you learn more about your plan:

Copay - The set amount you pay for certain covered services; it could be $20 for a doctor visit or $30 for a specialist. 

Coinsurance - The percentage you may owe for certain covered services after reaching your deductible. For example, you pay 20%, your plan pays 80%. 

Covered Health Service - A service could be an office visit, test, prescription, or another medical treatment that your health insurance covers. If your doctor recommends a health service, check to make sure the service is covered. 

Deductible - The set amount you pay for covered health services or drug costs before your plan starts paying. 

In-Network Provider - A doctor, hospital, or other provider in the plan’s network. Network providers have agreed to accept the plan allowance as payment in full for covered services. You pay less when you use an in-network provider instead of an out-of-network provider. With the exception of care for emergent and urgent conditions, if the plan does not offer out-of-network coverage, you must see an in-network provider for all covered services.  

Plan Allowance - The most a health plan will pay for a health service. A health service could be a test or a procedure. Your plan’s network providers have signed a contract to provide services at a discount. They agree not to charge more than this plan allowance to members of the health plan. Out-of-network providers may charge more than the plan allowance. If you see an out-of-network provider who charges more, you may have to pay the extra cost. If you have an HMO or EPO plan, emergency and urgent care services are the only services covered out-of-network. You will pay the out-of-network provider’s billed charges for all other services.   

Premium - The monthly amount you pay for your coverage. 

Prescription Coverage: Tiered Formulary - The cost of your prescription will depend on the tier, if it’s a brand or generic drug, and the amount of days you refill for. Keep in mind, Tier 1 drugs are the lowest cost and Tier 4 are the highest. 

Out-Of-Network Provider - A provider who does not have a contract with your health insurer to provide services to you at a discount. You will generally pay more to see an out-of-network provider. If you have an EPO or HMO plan, you are not covered for out-of-network services, except for emergency and urgent care services. 

Out-Of-Pocket Maximum - The most you’d pay for covered care within a calendar year. If you hit this amount, your plan pays 100% after that. Your deductible, coinsurance, and copays all go toward meeting it.

Need assistance?

Call your Together Connect Team at 1-833-585-7337

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