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additional Service Fees at the rate indicated in the Fee Schedule for each Session of EAP Services provided to a Participant pursuant to this Paragraph. The rights and obligations set forth in this Paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement. A-2. Additional Terms and Conditions. A-2.1 Professional~ualifications. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, (a) all direct clinical services provided through the Access Line shall be provided by Care Managers or Participating Providers and (b) all clinical Sessions shall be conducted by Staff Clinicians or Participating Providers who have (1) training and experience in assessing substance abuse problems and in conducting focused, problem-resolution counseling and (2) at least a Master's level degree in the appropriate field or such other training and practical experience in such behavioral health treatment settings as qualify them to provide the applicable EAP Services. A-2.2 Referrals. Referrals given by Magellan to Participants for elder or child care, legal services or other community services are not endorsements or recommendations for the referred programs or providers, nor has Magellan necessarily subjected the referred programs or providers to a detailed screening process. The responsibility for selecting and engaging such providers lies solely with the Participant_ Vendors and other providers. of elder or child care, legal services or other community services are not and shall not be deemed agents of Magellan or Sponsor. Vendors have represented to Magellan that they consider Sponsor as a third-party beneficiary of their indemnity obligations to Magellan for such vendors' acts and omissions (but not for acts or omissions of Magellan or Sponsor). A-2.3 Exclusions. For purposes of this Addendum A only, the terms "Participant" and "Employee" shall be deemed to exclude all Participants (as otherwise defined) whose residence or place of employment with Sponsor is located (a) outside of the United States or(b) in the State of California. Notwithstanding the above, if (i) no Participant would be entitled to more than three (3) Sessions total during any six-month period pursuant to Para ra h A-1.2 above and (ii) Sponsor is not providing for EAP Services for California Participants pursuant to a separate agreement with. Magellan-CA, then the terms "Parpicipant" and "Employee" shall be deemed, as applicable, to include California Participants. if Sponsor desires EAP Services in California in excess of the limitations set forth above, such EAP Services must be provided pursuant to an agreement between Magellan-CA and Sponsor, but not pursuant to this Agreement. A-2.4 Definitions. For purposes of this Addendum A, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: (a) "CISD" or "Critical Incident Stress Debriefing" means response to and consultation in connection with a sudden, unanticipated incident pr circumstance that produces a high degree of distress in the affected workplace of Sponsor or an immediate or delayed emotional reaction by Participants, including Employees, that surpasses normal coping mechanisms. (b) "Session" means each separate occasion, as determined by Magellan, when Magellan provides or offers counseling as an EAP Service to a Participant, whether by telephone or in person, provided that post-counseling evaluations and post-referral telephone follow-up calls shall not be deemed Sessions. (c) "Emergency Session" means a Session scheduled in response to a situation requiring immediate assessment and intervention that cannot typically be delayed longer than six (6) hours. (d) "Routine Session" means a Session scheduled in response to a situation that can safely be handled through an appointment available within a reasonable time (typically within seventy-two (72) hours). Magellan Behavioral Health RSBM Services Agreement 01/03/01 A-3