Standard SHARP definition

Standard SHARP means the plan of benefit options described in this document.

Standard SHARP means the plan of benefit options described in this document.Appendix A: Preventive Care ServicesThe following is a list of preventive care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the Advisory Commission on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, and the Health Resources and Services Administration. These preventive care services are covered either under Medicare Part B or under Standard SHARP. Any of the preventive services listed below which are not covered by Medicare Part B will be reimbursed under Standard SHARP at no cost to the covered individual. Standard SHARP will not pay for any of the listed preventive care services which are eligible for coverage under Medicare Part B, nor will it pay for services listed below that exceed the frequency specified. If a frequency for the service is not specified, one such service per calendar year will be covered. Claims for the preventive services listed below will be submitted to ARM at PO Box 1928 Grapevine, TX 76099-1928 Covered Preventive Services for All Adults• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm one-time screening for men of specified ages who have ever smoked• Alcohol Misuse screening and counseling• Aspirin use for men and women of certain ages• Blood Pressure screening for all adults• Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk• Colorectal Cancer screening for adults over 50• Depression screening for adults• Type 2 Diabetes screening for adults with high blood pressure• Diet counseling for adults at higher risk for chronic disease• HIV screening for all adults at higher risk• Immunization vaccines for adults--doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:o Hepatitis Ao Hepatitis Bo Herpes Zostero Human Papillomaviruso Influenza (Flu Shot)o Measles, Mumps, Rubellao Meningococcalo Pneumococcalo Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussiso Varicella• Obesity screening and counseling for all adults• Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention counseling for adults at higher risk• Tobacco Use screening for all adults and cessation interventions for tobacco users• Syphilis screening for all adults at higher risk• Vitamin D for individuals over age 65 who are at increased risk for falls Covered Preventive Services for Women• Anemia screening on a routine basis for pregnant women• Bacteriuria urinary tract or other infection screening for pregnant women• BRCA counseling about genetic testing for women at higher risk• Breast Cancer Mammography screeni...

Standard SHARP means the plan of benefit options described in the Standard SHARP-Ex 2017 document. Instructions for Completing the SHARP Form The age 65 Eligible Retiree and/or Eligible Spouse must be enrolled in Medicare.

Examples of Standard SHARP in a sentence

• The HRA and Earned Credit is the monthly amount that is made available to assist an Eligible Retiree with the costs of the Standard SHARP DVH Option if selected and provide the HRA amount for the SHARP- Ex Option.

• An Eligible Dependent described above shall cease to be eligible for benefits under Standard SHARP when he/she attains age 26.

• Dependent Children Eligibility A dependent child of an Eligible Retiree or Eligible Spouse may be eligible for coverage under Standard SHARP.

• All Medicare-eligible individuals may only choose from the Standard SHARP Option.

• Changes to Standard SHARP The Adventist Retirement Board reserves the right to amend Standard SHARP based on financial considerations or other unanticipated circumstances such as changes to Medicare.

• Please refer to the Standard SHARP booklet for coverage and enrollment.

• This termination rule applies even if the person otherwise meets the requirements for a Standard SHARP open enrollment period described above in the Limits for Enrollment Changes section.

• If eligible for an Earned Credit, an Eligible Retiree or Eligible Spouse who selects benefits under both Standard SHARP and the Pre-Medicare SHARP will receive two Earned Credits, one for Standard SHARP and another Earned Credit for Pre-Medicare SHARP.

• Standard SHARP Earned Credit may only be used for Standard SHARP.

• Refer to the Standard SHARP – less than age 65 with Medicare as primary document.