Understanding Explanation of Benefits

After you receive a treatment or procedure and there is a cost share (copay, deductible, coinsurance), you’ll receive an Explanation of Benefits statement or EOB. This document gives you a detailed look at those health care services and shows:

• What was covered by your health plan
• How much was covered
• Any out-of-pocket costs you are responsible for.

An EOB is not a bill.

Here’s an example of how the process works:

1. You pay your monthly plan premium.
2. You go to the doctor.
3. Depending on the service and your benefit plan, you may have to pay a copay.
4. You receive an EOB. You can receive it by email or electronically. It is not a bill but it will give you an idea of how much you may have to pay the doctor.
5. You receive a bill from your doctor.
6. You pay your bill directly to the doctor’s office.

To view a detailed record of your EOBs, log in to your online member account. Click on “My Claims.”

• Log in