Effective July 1, 2008, the HCAP program will provide coverage for one pair of diabetic shoes per year. Coverage will be provided as follows: individuals who use a network provider will receive a paid in full benefit up to a maximum of $500 per year; individuals who use a non-network provider will receive reimbursement under the Basic Medical component of the Empire Plan, subject to deductible with the remainder paid at 75 percent of the HCAP network allowance up to a maximum of $500 per year.

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