2020-21 Burleson ISD Benefit Guide

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About Medical Supplement This plan provides supplemental coverage to help offset out -of-pocket costs that you may experience due to deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance of your employer’s medical plan.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/burlesonisd

Why I Need a Medical Supplement Medical supplement policies pay a set benefit based on your occurrences. These funds: Help cover high medical deductibles and copays Provide a safety net for unexpected medical expenses

10.5%

Can be paid directly to you or the care provider

of total healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket. https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/u-sspending-healthcare-changed-time/#item-health-insurancerepresents-a-growing-share-of-total-health-expendituresparticularly-public-programs_2017

About Telehealth Telehealth provides 24/7/365 access to board-certified doctors via telephone or video consultations that can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication. Telehealth makes care more convenient and accessible for non-emergency care when your primary care physician is not available. For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/burlesonisd

Why I Need Telehealth Healthcare should be simple, fast, and effective. Telehealth makes it easy to get treatment for your minor ailments without visiting urgent care or your primary care physician.

75%

Virtual visits can treat mild conditions like sinus infections, allergies, and pink eye without waiting on the next available appointment. No consultation fees on most plans.

Appointments while at work or traveling.

of all doctor, urgent care, and ER visits could be handled safely and effectively via telehealth. http://pages.healthcareitnews.com/rs/922-ZLW292/images/How%20To%20Successfully% 20Adopt%20Telemedicine%20Into%20Your% 20Practice_0.pdf?aliId=913083420

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