If you are an Active Member, the Medical Second Opinion benefits in this section apply to you and your eligible Dependents. These benefits cease in accordance with the “Termination of Member Coverage” provision or upon attainment of age seventy, whichever is earlier.
As the practice of medicine becomes more highly specialized, it can be difficult for any one physician to be aware of all of the latest information relating to the diagnosis and treatment of serious or complex diseases.
The Medical Second Opinion benefits provides second opinion consultation services if you are diagnosed with a serious illness. Your initial call to HumanaCare will be answered by a Registered Nurse who will gather your medical information. Medical specialists will then review this information and generate a report, confirming or modifying your physician's diagnosis and suggesting the best treatment options.
The Medical Second Opinion benefits include:
An electronic brochure describing the Medical Second Opinion benefits in further detail is available by clicking here.