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This is a feeforservice plan with a preferred provider organization ppo sponsored and administered by the blue cross and blue shield association and participating blue cross and blue shield plans such as florida blue. This is a summary of the features of the blue cross and blue shield service. Follow these icons throughout the book to identify which plans include which benefits. Health care benefit plans and member identification cards. Best blue cross blue shield federal employee program. Before making a final decision, please read the plans federal brochures standard option and basic option. Fep blue focus members will be covered in full for up to four visits for pregnancyrelated depression. For most people, vision benefits plans are a bad deal. Sm mark of blue cross and blue shield of north carolina. Benefit plans brochures and forms blue cross and blue shields. If you are still not sure about which benefit plan to choose, here is something you can do. The blue cross and blue shield service benefit plan is the number one health insurance choice for federal employees, retirees and their families. However, there are some things the plan doesnt cover.
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For nearly 60 years, weve been committed to offering individuals like you the best healthcare coverage in the u. Blue cross and blue shields federal employee program. Understanding your dental benefits understanding your fep bluedental coverage is the key to making the most of your benefits, keeping your smile healthy and protecting your overall health. The blue cross and blue shield service benefit plan, usually called the federal employee program or fep, is the largest private health insurance contract in the nation. Blue cross blue shield companies are independent and operated locally in dozens of markets across the u. The information youll find here is designed to help you make informed healthcare decisions about our federal benefit plans. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the federal brochures. Basic option and fep blue focus members can only use preferred providers. Blue cross blue shield of massachusetts is an independent licensee of the blue cross and blue shield association. Home blue cross and blue shield s federal employee program. For federal employee program fep members, eligibility and benefits can be obtained by calling 8007223. See the 2020 blue cross and blue shield service benefit plan brochures for information on supply and refill limits preferred retail pharmacy 3. Blue cross and blue shield federal employee program.
Information about the pharmacy program and its procedures can be found in the service benefit plan brochure and in the 2016 pharmacy benefit summary book. Thank you for taking time to learn more about the blue cross and blue shield service benefit plan. Blue cross blue shield medicare supplement plans boomer. Myblue offers online tools, resources and services for blue cross blue shield of arizona members, contracted brokersconsultants, healthcare professionals, and group benefit administrators. If the provider does not resolve the matter, call the fep fraud hotline at 1. Blue cross and blue shield service benefit plan fep. Each local blue cross and blue shield plan can contract with providers in its service area.
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Please see section 10 of the 2014 blue cross and blue shield service benefit plan brochure. Certain cost sharing amounts do not apply if medicare is your primary coverage for medical services it pays first. This website does not display all qualified health plans available through the health insurance marketplace website. Claims filing information for services in hawaii, please submit claims on a cms1500 or ub04 form, as appropriate, to the federal employee program fep of blue cross blue shield of hawaii.
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