Committee discusses Lafayette clinic access, POS option and exceptions for dependents
Staff explained that Lafayette clinics are in-network for the traditional HMO but out of network for the proposed Dean focus network; employees could elect POS to retain access, and Dean allows exceptions for out-of-area dependents such as college students.
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Committee members asked how a network change would affect employees who receive care at Lafayette clinics. Casey and Wendy explained that "the Lafayette clinic is considered in network for the traditional network" but would be excluded under the Dean focus network; affected employees could elect the POS plan to retain coverage for out-of-network visits at lower reimbursement.
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