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FAQ & Glossary

Keep reading to find answers to questions about your plan, enrolling, how it works, or to learn some important definitions.
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About Clearwater

What does Clearwater Benefits do?

Clearwater Benefits is a healthcare vendor. Clearwater Benefits offers a wide variety of high quality, highly affordable healthcare solutions tailored to meet individuals’ unique needs via traditional insurance plans, healthshare-based solutions, and supplemental insurance offerings.

What plans are available to me, and how do I know if I'm a good fit?

Wallace Specialty Group Health offers Major Medical plans.

Major Medical Copay 3500, Major Medical Copay 4500, Major Medical Copay 8000:
These plans are best for those who expect to utilize healthcare services more frequently. Enjoy copays for common services like doctor visits and prescriptions, plus a range of deductible options to control your out-of-pocket costs. If members stay within our Tier 1 Preferred Network they can access $0 care for many services. 

Major Medical HSA 5000:
This plan is for those interested in having and contributing to a Health Savings Account.

Major Medical Minimum Value Plan (MVP):
This plan is best for those who do not expect to go to the doctor frequently and want to have coverage for large unexpected medical costs.

Care Coordination

When you need to navigate labs, imaging, and major procedures, Care Coordination is here to help you find lower cost, high quality providers.

When can I use Care Coordination?

Care Coordination access depends on the plan you have selected.

On Major Medical Copay 3500, Copay 4500, and Copay 8000 plans, Care Coordination is embedded in the plan as a Tier 1 In-Network Preferred provider. Most services other than primary care and emergency services are eligible, but reference your plan documents for a complete list.

When Care Coordination is able to find a provider in your area that we recommend, your care is completely free. Our team will work diligently to find you a recommended provider, however there are instances where no provider is available. Care Coordination benefits are not guaranteed.

On Major Medical HSA 5000 and MVP plans, use of Care Coordination to access benefits or avoid penalty is required for most services. Reference your plan documents for a complete list.

Can I see my property accounting online?

When you need a service that is eligible for Care Coordination, we recommend contacting us at least 21 days before obtaining services. When you choose to see the provider we recommend, your care is completely free.

Our team will work diligently to find you a recommended provider, however there are instances where no provider is available. Care Coordination benefits are not guaranteed.

How do I know which providers are in the Care Coordination network?

Care Coordination does not have a doctor lookup. The providers we recommend depend on a variety of factors. 

Can I choose the doctor I want to see?

No, Care Coordination works to find and recommend you a fair-priced, high quality provider.

If you want to choose your own provider, you can use your plan’s applicable in-network or out-of-network services.

Can I request a second opinion?

Yes, we can recommend providers for a second opinion.

Do I need to contact Care Coordination for every occurrence, repeat services, or if additional treatment is recommended?

Yes, Care Coordination must be contacted and a provider must be recommended for each service in order to be eligible for waived out-of-pocket costs.

Do I have to use Care Coordination?

On Major Medical HSA 5000 and MVP plans, use of Care Coordination to access benefits or avoid penalty is required for most services. Reference your plan documents for a complete list.

For other plans, Care Coordination is an added benefit and is not required. If you want to choose your own provider, you can use your plan’s applicable in-network or out-of-network services. 

What documents are needed to move forward with my lab or imaging Care Coordination request?

We need orders from your doctor to determine the correct lab/radiology center to recommend you to. 

What documents do I need for an outpatient surgery Care Coordination request?

You should contact your Care Coordination team to find out what documents are required for the service you need.

How do I contact Care Coordination?

Call 888-537-2344 or visit www.urmedwatch.com.

Glossary

 

Dependent

The head of the household’s spouse or unmarried child(ren) under the age of 26, who are the head of household’s dependent by birth, legal adoption, or marriage, and who are participating under the same combined membership. Unmarried children under 26 years of age may participate in the membership as a dependent.

Effective Date

The date a person’s membership begins.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account you can use to pay for qualified medical expenses.

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Licensed Medical Professional

An individual who has successfully completed a prescribed program of study in a variety of health fields and who has obtained a license or certificate indicating his or her competence to practice in that field (MD, DO, ND, NP, PT, PA, Chiropractor etc.)

Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC)

Minimum essential coverage is the minimum amount of coverage that is considered essential by the Affordable Care Act. Things that are not considered minimum essential coverage include only supplemental plans, coverage for only a specific condition, and worker’s compensation.