PPO Plans. There shall be no obligation to bargain over changes in the HCA PPO Plans and such changes, as well as issues relating to administration of the Plans, shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures of this Agreement. The Hospitals agree that if any changes are made in the HCA PPO Plans which reduce the overall benefits provided by the Plans, or in the event that there are changes in the coverage options offered for the plans, the Hospitals will notify the Union of such changes. Upon written request received within thirty (30) days of such notification by the individual designated by the hospitals to receive such notice, the hospitals will bargain with the Union concerning the effects of such changes on bargaining unit employees.
PPO Plans. A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan is a more modern plan design which requires the covered members to pay a modest copayment for certain in-network medical services. However, as with indemnity plans, many of the in-network basic hospital, medical, and surgical services are paid-in-full. This type of plan also provides benefits for out-of-network services which are usually subject to a deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum. These plans are typically coupled with a prescription drug card program to provide the covered members with a complete benefit plan to treat their illnesses and/or injuries. The Consortium currently offers the following PPO Plans: Plan Code Medical Plan Benefit Description PPO1 $10.00 GTCMHIC PPO Plan PPO2 $15.00 GTCMHIC PPO Plan PPO3 $20.00 GTCMHIC PPO Plan PPOT $10.00 GTCMHIC "Teamsters Look Alike" PPO Plan
