Control Number: 81-57

Subject: Copayment for Surgery

References: Amended 1950 & 1974 Benefit Plans & Trusts,
Article III, Sections A (2) (b), A (3) (a) and (b), and A (8) (a)

Question:

Is surgery performed either as an inpatient or on an outpatient basis at a hospital, or surgical center or office subject to copayment?

Answer:

Yes.