Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii
The annual copayment maximum is a fixed limit or cap to your total out-of-pocket expenses for most covered services in a calendar year or plan year.
A lifetime maximum is the maximum dollar amount that will be paid on your behalf under your HMSA plan.
A benefit maximum is a limit on a covered service or supply. A service or supply may be limited by dollar amount, duration, or number of visits.
If you're currently seeing a provider outside Hawaii or a nonparticipating provider for therapy services, ask the provider to submit a precertification request for any services.
Our benefits are designed to keep you safe, promote correct use of services, and keep health care costs down.
HMSA requires precertification for any treatment involving new technology. The service won't be covered if your treatment doesn't meet HMSA's payment guidelines.
HMSA plans cover a variety of tests that can fall under one of two categories: screening or diagnostic. The reason you are taking a test determines the category.
You can ask to have an independent review organization look over your appeal if you think we made a mistake.
You can use the Find a Doctor tool to find an HMSA participating pharmacy, too. Find out how it works.
Your physical exam benefits will cover a checkup and any vision, hearing, or other recommended screening tests appropriate for your age and gender.