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HMO 500

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington · BHT Industry Health Trust

Annual in-network deductible
$500
Metal level
N/A (similar to Platinum)
Plan type
HMO
HSA-compatible plan
No (most common)

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Plan benefits

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Annual deductibles: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Medical deductible

Source answer: $500 Individual / $1,000 Family

Benefit details: Generally, you must pay all of the costs from providers up to the deductible amount before this plan begins to pay. If you have other family members on the plan, each family member must meet their own individual deductible until the total amount of deductible expenses paid by all family members meets the overall family deductible.

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Individual deductible: $500 per calendar year Family deductible: $1,000 per calendar year

Other source benefits: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Are there other deductibles for specific services?

Source answer: No.

Benefit details: You don’t have to meet deductibles for specific services.

Outpatient services (Office visits)

Inside Network: $15 copay primary/$30 copay specialty, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Diabetic supplies

Inside Network: Insulin, needles, syringes and lancets-see Prescription drugs. External insulin pumps, blood glucose monitors, testing reagents and supplies-see Devices, equipment and supplies. When Devices, equipment and supplies or Prescription drugs are covered and have benefit limits, diabetic supplies are not subject to these limits.

Annual out-of-pocket limits: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug Benefits (Total)

Source answer: $4,500 Individual / $9,000 Family

Benefit details: The out-of-pocket limit is the most you could pay in a year for covered services. If you have other family members in this plan, they have to meet their own out-of-pocket limits until the overall family out-of-pocket limit has been met.

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Individual out-of-pocket limit: $4,500 Family out-of-pocket limit: $9,000 Out-of-pocket expenses for the following covered services are included in the out-of-pocket limit: All cost shares for covered services

Costs excluded from the out-of-pocket limit

Source answer: Premiums, balance-billing charges, health care this plan doesn’t cover, and services indicated in chart starting on page 2.

Benefit details: Even though you pay these expenses, they don’t count toward the out-of-pocket limit.

Office and routine care: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Primary Care Visit to Treat an Injury or Illness

In-network: $15 / visit, deductible does not apply.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Specialist Visit

In-network: $30 / visit, deductible does not apply.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization

In-network: No charge, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: You may have to pay for services that aren’t preventive. Ask your provider if the services needed are preventive. Then check what your plan will pay for.

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Covered in full Women's contraception is covered as preventive, and Men's contraception is covered in full

Out-of-network: Not covered

Tests and imaging: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Diagnostic Test (X-Ray and Blood Work)

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Inpatient: Covered under Hospital services Outpatient: Deductible and coinsurance apply High end radiology imaging services such as CT, MRI and PET must be determined Medically Necessary and require prior authorization except when associated with Emergency care or inpatient services.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs)

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Preauthorization required

Out-of-network: Not covered

Prescription drugs: HMO 500
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Generic Drugs

In-network: $15 (retail); $30 (mail order) / prescription, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: Up to a 90-day supply (retail / mail order). No charge for contraceptives. Subject to formulary guidelines.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Preferred Brand Drugs

In-network: $30 (retail); $60 (mail order) / prescription, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: Up to a 90-day supply (retail / mail order). Subject to formulary guidelines.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Non-Preferred Brand Drugs

In-network: Applicable preferred generic or Preferred brand cost shares apply.

Benefit details: Up to a 90-day supply (retail / mail order). Subject to formulary guidelines , when approved through the exception process..

Out-of-network: Not covered

Specialty Drugs

In-network: 50% coinsurance up to $150 (retail) / prescription, deductible does not apply

Benefit details: Up to a 30-day supply (retail). Subject to formulary guidelines.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Prescription drugs (some injectable drugs may be covered under Outpatient services)

Inside Network: Preferred generic/preferred brand/preferred specialty $15/$30/50% up to $150 per 30 day supply

Prescription mail order

Inside Network: 2 x prescription cost share per 90 day supply

Hospital and surgery: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Outpatient Facility Fee (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery Center)

In-network: $30 / visit, then 20% coinsurance

Out-of-network: Not covered

Outpatient Surgery Physician/Surgical Services

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Out-of-network: Not covered

Inpatient Hospital Services (e.g., Hospital Stay)

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Preauthorization required

Out-of-network: Not covered

Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Preauthorization required

Out-of-network: Not covered

Hospital services

Inside Network: Inpatient services: Deductible and coinsurance apply Outpatient surgery: $15 copay primary/$30 copay specialty, deductible and coinsurance apply

Organ transplants

Inside Network: Unlimited, no waiting period Inpatient: Deductible and coinsurance apply Outpatient: $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Cosmetic Surgery

Notes & source

Listed in the source exclusion summary. Check its exceptions and the issued contract for the exact terms.

Source statement: Cosmetic Surgery is listed in the source exclusions; review the qualifications.

Source exclusion context: • Bariatric surgery • Children’s glasses • Cosmetic surgery • Dental care (Adult and child) • Infertility treatment • Long-term care • Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. • Private-duty nursing • Routine foot care • Weight loss programs

Urgent and emergency care: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Emergency Room Services

In-network: $50 / visit, then 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: You must notify Kaiser Permanente within 24 hours if admitted to a Non-network provider; limited to initial emergency only. Copayment waived if admitted directly to the hospital as an inpatient.

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): $50 copay at a designated facility $50 copay at a non designated facility Deductible and coinsurance apply

Out-of-network: $50 / visit, then 20% coinsurance

Emergency Transportation/Ambulance

In-network: 20% coinsurance, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Plan pays 80%, you pay 20%

Out-of-network: 20% coinsurance, deductible does not apply.

Urgent Care Centers or Facilities

In-network: $15 / visit, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: Non-network providers covered when temporarily outside the service area.

Out-of-network: $50 / visit, then 20% coinsurance

Mental health and substance use: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Mental health and substance use outpatient services (SBC)

In-network: $15 / visit, deductible does not apply.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Mental health and substance use inpatient services (SBC)

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Preauthorization required

Out-of-network: Not covered

Substance Abuse Disorder Inpatient Services

Inside Network: Deductible and coinsurance apply

Substance Abuse Disorder Outpatient Services

Inside Network: $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Mental/Behavioral Health Inpatient Services

Inside Network: Deductible and coinsurance apply

Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

Inside Network: $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Pregnancy and childbirth: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Prenatal and Postnatal Care

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Cost sharing does not apply for preventive services. Maternity care may include tests and services described elsewhere in the SBC (i.e. ultrasound).

Out-of-network: Not covered

Delivery and All Inpatient Services for Maternity Care (Professional)

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: You must notify Kaiser Permanente within 24 hours of admission, or as soon thereafter as medically possible. Newborn services cost shares are separate from that of the mother.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Delivery and All Inpatient Services for Maternity Care

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: You must notify Kaiser Permanente within 24 hours of admission, or as soon thereafter as medically possible. Newborn services cost shares are separate from that of the mother.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Maternity services

Inside Network: Inpatient: Deductible and coinsurance apply Outpatient: $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply. Routine care not subject to outpatient services copay.

Newborn Services

Inside Network: Initial hospital stay: See Hospital Services; Office visits: See Outpatient Services; Routine well care: See Preventive care. Any applicable cost share for newborn services is separate from that of the mother.

Therapy and recovery: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Home Health Care Services

In-network: No Charge, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: 130 visit limit / year. Preauthorization required

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Covered in full up to 130 visits total per calendar year

Out-of-network: Not covered

Rehabilitation Services

In-network: Outpatient: $30 / visit, deductible does not apply. Inpatient: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Combined with Habilitation services: Outpatient: 45 visit limit / year. Inpatient: 30- day limit / year, preauthorization required.

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Inpatient: 30 days per calendar year. Services with mental health diagnoses are covered with no limit. Deductible and coinsurance apply Outpatient: 45 visits per calendar year. Services with mental health diagnoses are covered with no limit. $15 copay primary/$30 copay specialty, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Out-of-network: Not covered

Habilitation Services

In-network: Outpatient: $30 / visit, deductible does not apply. Inpatient: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: Combined with Rehabilitation services: Outpatient: 45 visit limit / year. Inpatient: 30- day limit / year, preauthorization required.

Out-of-network: Not covered

Skilled Nursing Facility

In-network: 20% coinsurance

Benefit details: 60-day limit / year. Preauthorization required

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Up to 60 days per calendar year, deductible and coinsurance apply

Out-of-network: Not covered

Durable Medical Equipment

In-network: 20% coinsurance, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: Subject to formulary guidelines. Preauthorization required

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Covered at 80%

Out-of-network: Not covered

Hospice Services

In-network: No charge, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: Preauthorization required

Benefit details: Summary (Inside Network): Covered in full

Out-of-network: Not covered

Massage Therapy

Inside Network: See Rehabilitation services

Benefit details: Referenced summary Rehabilitation services: Inpatient: 30 days per calendar year. Services with mental health diagnoses are covered with no limit. Deductible and coinsurance apply Outpatient: 45 visits per calendar year. Services with mental health diagnoses are covered with no limit. $15 copay primary/$30 copay specialty, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Dental and vision: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Routine Eye Exam for Children

In-network: $15 / visit for refractive exam, deductible does not apply.

Benefit details: Limited to 1 exam / 12 months

Out-of-network: Not covered

Eye Glasses for Children

In-network: Not covered

Out-of-network: Not covered

Dental Check-Up for Children

In-network: Not covered

Out-of-network: Not covered

Routine vision care (1 visit every 12 months)

Inside Network: $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance waived

Optical hardware Lenses, including contact lenses and frames

Inside Network: Not covered

Network and access: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Specialist referrals

Source answer: Yes, but you may self-refer to certain specialists.

Benefit details: This plan will pay some or all of the costs to see a specialist for covered services but only if you have a referral before you see the specialist.

Provider network terms

Source answer: Yes. See www.kp.org or call 1-888- 901-4636 (TTY: 711) for a list of network providers.

Benefit details: This plan uses a provider network. You will pay less if you use a provider in the plan’s network. You will pay the most if you use an out-of-network provider, and you might receive a bill from a provider for the difference between the provider’s charge and what your plan pays (balance billing). Be aware, your network provider might use an out-of-network provider for some services (such as lab work). Check with your provider before you get services.

International coverage

Benefit details: Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. Listed under services the plan generally does not cover; see the EOC for emergency and other travel terms.

Plan network family (summary)

Core HMO

Benefit details: Health Plan label from the exact January 2027 summary. EOC booklets are marked tbd; confirm the detailed provider network and current participation.

Plan features and exclusions: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Pre-existing condition (PEC) waiting period

Inside Network: No PEC

Lifetime maximum

Inside Network: Unlimited

Plan exclusions

Benefit details: • Bariatric surgery • Children’s glasses • Cosmetic surgery • Dental care (Adult and child) • Infertility treatment • Long-term care • Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. • Private-duty nursing • Routine foot care • Weight loss programs

Other covered services

Benefit details: Limitations may apply; this is not a complete list. See the plan document. • Acupuncture (12 visit limit / year) • Chiropractic care (10 visit limit / year) • Hearing aids (1 aid / ear / 36 months) • Routine eye care (Adult)

Standardized coverage examples: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Having a baby example

Deductibles: $500

Copayments: $10

Coinsurance: $2,200

Limits or exclusions: $20

Benefit details: Standardized self-only illustration, not a cost estimator. Actual care and costs differ.

Managing diabetes example

Deductibles: $40

Copayments: $900

Coinsurance: $0

Limits or exclusions: $0

Benefit details: Standardized self-only illustration, not a cost estimator. Actual care and costs differ.

Simple fracture example

Deductibles: $500

Copayments: $200

Coinsurance: $300

Limits or exclusions: $0

Benefit details: Standardized self-only illustration, not a cost estimator. Actual care and costs differ.

Other services: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Sterilization (vasectomy, tubal ligation)

Inside Network: Covered in full

Acupuncture

Inside Network: Covered up to 12 visits per calendar year $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Routine Hearing Exam (Adult)

Inside Network: $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Hearing Aids

Inside Network: 1 aid per ear every 36 months; Covered at 80%

Infertility Treatment

Inside Network: Not covered

Chiropractic Care

Inside Network: Covered up to 10 visits per calendar year without prior authorization $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Naturopathy

Inside Network: Covered up to 3 visits per medical diagnosis per calendar year without prior authorization; additional visits when approved by the plan $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Bariatric Surgery

Inside Network: Not covered

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment

Inside Network: Inpatient: Deductible and coinsurance apply Outpatient: $15 copay, deductible and coinsurance do not apply

Tobacco Cessation Counseling

Inside Network: Quit for Life Program - covered in full

Routine Foot Care

Notes & source

Listed in the source exclusion summary. Check its exceptions and the issued contract for the exact terms.

Source statement: Routine Foot Care is listed in the source exclusions; review the qualifications.

Source exclusion context: • Bariatric surgery • Children’s glasses • Cosmetic surgery • Dental care (Adult and child) • Infertility treatment • Long-term care • Non-emergency care when traveling outside the U.S. • Private-duty nursing • Routine foot care • Weight loss programs

Virtual care: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Virtual care (summary)

Inside Network: Covered in full

Telemedicine with Traditional Providers

Inside Network: Covered in full

Benefit details: Virtual Care Including Telemedicine, Telephone Services and Online (E-Visits). Exact 2027 summary wording; EOC booklets are marked tbd. Confirm the issued contract and deductible conditions.

Virtual General Medical

Inside Network: Covered in full

Benefit details: Virtual Care Including Telemedicine, Telephone Services and Online (E-Visits). Exact 2027 summary wording; EOC booklets are marked tbd. Confirm the issued contract and deductible conditions.

Plan identifiers and filing context: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

IHT source ID

iht-2027-kaiser-hmo-500

Plan name

HMO 500

Legal issuer

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington

Plan type

HMO

Effective date

2027-01-01

Expiration date

2027-12-31

BHT metal classification

Notes & source

BHT plan-design similarity classification, not a carrier metal designation or actuarial-value calculation. Unknown is retained when reference evidence is insufficient or disagrees.

BHT classification: N/A (similar to Platinum)

Health accounts: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

HSA in source plan name

Notes & source

Whether the IHT source plan name contains HSA, including PHSA or HHSA.

No

HSA-compatible plan

Notes & source

BHT IHT name rule: HSA anywhere (including PHSA/HHSA) means Yes; otherwise No. Personal contribution eligibility is separate.

No

How costs are shared: HMO 500
BenefitHMO 500

Are there services covered before you meet your deductible?

Source answer: Yes. Preventive care and services indicated in chart starting on page 2.

Benefit details: This plan covers some items and services even if you haven’t yet met the deductible amount. But a copayment or coinsurance may apply. For example, this plan covers certain preventive services without cost-sharing and before you meet your deductible. See a list of covered preventive services at www.healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits.

Individual deductible carryover

Inside Network: 4th quarter carryover does not apply

Plan coinsurance

Inside Network: Plan pays 80%, you pay 20%

Deductible and/or coinsurance waiver riders

Inside Network: Deductible and coinsurance do not apply to office visits

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Plan documents

2027 · IHT plan ID iht-2027-kaiser-hmo-500

2027 IHT Summary of Benefits and Coverage (opens in a new tab)
Document notes

January 2027 IHT plan. EOC booklets and the side-by-side comparison are marked tbd. Confirm the employer agreement, trust, detailed network and renewal; no IHT rates are supplied.

2027 IHT Summary of Benefits (opens in a new tab)
Document notes

January 2027 IHT plan. EOC booklets and the side-by-side comparison are marked tbd. Confirm the employer agreement, trust, detailed network and renewal; no IHT rates are supplied.

2027 Core HMO contract changes (opens in a new tab)
Document notes

January 2027 IHT plan. EOC booklets and the side-by-side comparison are marked tbd. Confirm the employer agreement, trust, detailed network and renewal; no IHT rates are supplied. General large-group renewal changes; the notice does not establish all terms of this exact IHT design. Confirm the issued agreement.

2027 Kaiser IHT Medicare Part D notice (opens in a new tab)
Document notes

January 2027 IHT plan. EOC booklets and the side-by-side comparison are marked tbd. Confirm the employer agreement, trust, detailed network and renewal; no IHT rates are supplied. Publisher creditable-coverage notice only; confirm the applicable notice with the administrator.