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Blue HMO Changes for 2004

This is a general description of the plan changes. This page is not an official statement of benefits. For that, go to the Benefits descriptions in the Plan Brochure. Also, we edited and clarified language throughout the brochure; any language change not shown here is a clarification that does not change benefits.

Your share of the non-Postal premium will increase by 31.4% for Self Only or 27.9% for Self and Family.
Speech Therapy is covered for up to 60 visits per calendar year. Previously, Speech Therapy was covered for up to 20 visits per calendar year.
Our prior approval is required for certain prescription drugs such as for growth hormone therapy and medication to treat sexual dysfunction. Previously, they were not listed as requiring prior approval.

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