BENEFIT PLAN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
We review and update benefit plan language for ERISA plans including but not limited to the following areas:
- Clear exclusion language
- Experimental/Investigational definition based on both commercial as well as Medicare standards
- In vs. out of network benefit structural elements
- Preventive service levels detailed and defined
- Cosmetic vs. reconstructive vs. medically necessary elements
- Continuation of coverage and extension of benefits
- Benefit overrides and one time plan exceptions
- Custodial vs. skilled care definition
- Drug review: formulary, off-label and FDA-approved
- Behavioral health: substance abuse and mental health
- Emergency vs. urgent vs. non-urgent care
- Hospice, home health benefit structure
- Therapies: physical, occupational, speech and chiropractic
- Coordination of benefits