These data reflect the most commonly purchased benefits package for each of the health plans in
the year 2000. Coventry/Principal would not supply updated information.

HMO Growth Hormones
Aetna US Healthcare Not listed in Evidence of Coverage.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Covered.

Limits: Prior approval required. Prescription drug limitations and exclusions apply.

CIGNA / Healthsource Covers: Human growth therapy.

Limits: Visit limits apply.

Cost Sharing: Copayment applies.

Excludes: Treatment for short stature only.

Doctors Health Plan Excludes: Bone growth stimulators.
Generations Covers: Growth hormone when medically necessary for congenital defects.
Optimum Choice Covered.
PARTNERS Covers: Growth hormones with prior approval.
Coventry/Principal Health Care of the Carolinas Excludes: Growth hormones that are not medically necessary.
QualChoice Covered if medically necessary.
The Wellness Plan of North Carolina, Inc. Covered with prior approval.
United HealthCare Covers: Growth hormones when medically necessary and provided by a participating provider and participating facility.
WellPath Excluded.

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