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The carrier will be advised to instruct pharmacists to ignore pre-printed statements on doctor\u2019s scripts stating no generic substitution. The plan is to also include coverage for the following: \u2022 Fertility Drugs \u2022 Sexual Dysfunction Drugs $300/year", "hash": "87c5cb39ddc1fb54f2739145172b80d0", "id": 7}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "effective-upon-ratification", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 27]}, {"key": "annual-maximum", "type": "clause", "offset": [79, 93]}, {"key": "calendar-year", "type": "clause", "offset": [114, 127]}, {"key": "massage-therapist", "type": "definition", "offset": [183, 200]}, {"key": "speech-language-pathologist", "type": "clause", "offset": [267, 294]}], "size": 1, "samples": [{"hash": "dNeC8qkBQxx", "uri": "/contracts/dNeC8qkBQxx#paramedical-coverage", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 21.0568104038, "published": true}], "snippet": "Effective upon Ratification, a Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750) combined annual maximum per participant per calendar year for the following:\na) acupuncture, b) chiropractic, c) massage therapist, d) naturopath, e) physiotherapist, f) podiatrist/chiropodist, g) speech language pathologist.", "hash": "244d8ec2f7b6c246079d785f33b62be1", "id": 8}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "effective-august", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 16]}, {"key": "the-company-will", "type": "clause", "offset": [25, 41]}, {"key": "provide-a", "type": "definition", "offset": [53, 62]}, {"key": "per-year", "type": "definition", "offset": [94, 102]}, {"key": "paramedical-services", "type": "definition", "offset": [116, 136]}, {"key": "the-requirement", "type": "clause", "offset": [142, 157]}, {"key": "massage-therapy", "type": "definition", "offset": [222, 237]}, {"key": "speech-therapist", "type": "definition", "offset": [268, 284]}, {"key": "combined-amount", "type": "definition", "offset": [317, 332]}, {"key": "for-services", "type": "clause", "offset": [459, 471]}, {"key": "registered-massage-therapist", "type": "clause", "offset": [517, 545]}, {"key": "hearing-aid-coverage", "type": "clause", "offset": [584, 604]}, {"key": "pay-period", "type": "definition", "offset": [639, 649]}, {"key": "benefit-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [729, 740]}, {"key": "the-insurer", "type": "clause", "offset": [771, 782]}, {"key": "reasonable-and-customary", "type": "definition", "offset": [785, 809]}], "size": 1, "samples": [{"hash": "2N1CPLuYiAT", "uri": "/contracts/2N1CPLuYiAT#paramedical-coverage", "label": "Collective Agreement", "score": 21.462696783, "published": true}], "snippet": "Effective August 3 2012: The Company will arrange to provide a combined benefit of up to $300 per year for existing paramedical services with the requirement that services must be prescribed by a Physician. (Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Osteopathatic, Psychologist, Speech Therapist). Effective August 3, 2013, the combined amount will be increased to $350. The Company will arrange to provide a benefit of up to $150 per year for Massage Therapy coverage (for services prescribed by a Physician and preformed by a registered massage therapist). The Company will arrange to provide hearing aid coverage up to $500/5 years. Effective the pay period closest to the middle of November, 2008. The Company will arrange to provide a benefit for breast prostheses and wigs at the insurer\u2019s reasonable and customary level. 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Typically, this clause outlines the types of paramedical services included, any annual or per-visit limits, and whether a referral from a physician is required for reimbursement. Its core function is to clarify the scope and limitations of coverage for non-physician health services, helping policyholders understand what expenses will be reimbursed and preventing disputes over eligible claims."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}