However, please note that benefits will be paid according to predetermined covered charges and you will be responsible for remaining balances. Participants in the Georgetown Health Plan participate in the prescription drug plan administered through the health plan. You can choose between retail and mail order options. Kaiser Permanente HMO Participants receive their care through a Kaiser center, with the exception of life threatening emergency treatment. Hospitalization coverage is included at the area hospitals associated with Kaiser for 365 days at the semi-private room rate.
Preventive care is covered.
The Kaiser Permanente Health Plan has 22 centers located throughout the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Some centers serve as After Hours Care Centers, where participants with urgent medical problems may be seen when the regular medical center is closed. Kaiser staffs a 24-hour advice nurse to handle urgent and routine medical questions. Inpatient and outpatient care is provided. There is a copayment based on which services are used.