Glossary
Summary of Benefits (SOB): This document outlines what the plan covers and how much it costs, helping you make an informed decision. This document has fewer details than the EOC but more details that the SBC.
Evidence of coverage (EOC): This is your plan document that explains in full all the terms of your plan coverage, the benefits, copays or coinsurance, exclusions, limitations and how to access coverage.
Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC): This is an easy-to-read summary of the plan’s benefits and coverage that is in a standardized format that allows you to easily compare the Blue Shield health plans to other carriers’ health plans.
