2012 Benefit Plan Comparison BlueOptions BlueChoice Benefits
Coverage represents BluePreferred and BlueChoice Network Levels Only. Coverage represents In-network coverage only. Out-of-network is subject to the deductible and then Out- of-network is subject to deductible then
Premiums Benefit Period
Calendar Year – January 1 through December 31
Office Visit Copay Calendar Year Deductible
*$250 deductible credit applies if HRA taken after 1/1/2012. Must be credited
prior to claims payment, no retro claims adjustments will be allowed.
Inpatient
After calendar year deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80%
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
Hospitalization Per Occurrence Deductible
$250 per occurrence for Out-of-network Inpatient hospitalization
Per Occurrence Deductible is in addition to the Calendar YearCoinsurance After Deductible Out Of Pocket Lifetime Maximum BlueOptions BlueChoice Benefits
Coverage represents In-network coverage only. Out-of-network is
BlueChoice Network Levels Only. Out- of-network is subject to deductible
subject to the deductible and then covered at 50% of allowable charge.
Preventative Services listed below are Covered at 100% of allowed charge in and out of network
Preventative Care
In the event that a follow up exam or test is required due to a medical condition the services would then apply to regular medical benefits.
Additional Preventive Care Services not listed may be covered at 100% of the allowable charge. For further information, please contact
Immunizations Routine Office Visit Exam Guidelines
Routine for women and men ages 19 and older, one exam every calendar year
Bone Density Testing
Bone density testing when ordered or performed by a Physician or other Provider, limited to one screening per calendar year
Gynecological Exam
One Routine Gynecological Exam every calendar year
Colorectal Exam
Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests for cancer for any non-symptomatic
Subscriber, in accordance with standard, accepted published medical practice guidelines for colorectal cancer screening
Mammograms
One baseline screening between ages 35-39. One annual screening age 40 and over
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Test
Age 40 and older one exam every calendar year
Top 75 Generics - See Page 5 on this Document for List. Prescription
Selected Generics: $4.00/34 days supply; $10.00/90 day.
Tier 1 - Other Generics Tier 2 -Preferred Drugs: $50.00 Tier 3 - Non-Preferred Drugs: $100.00 Specialty Drugs If cost of the prescription is less than the maximum copayment, then the copayment will be the cost of the prescription. Based on a 34 day supply or 200 dose units, whichever is less *Reduced co-pays on the BlueOptions plan only may be available for members actively engaged and participating in a Diabetes or Coronary Artery Disease Management program with BCBS. For more information please contact Customer Service at 1-877-258-6781. BlueOptions BlueChoice Benefits
Coverage represents BluePreferred and BlueChoice Network Levels
Coverage represents In-network coverage only. Out-of-network is subject to the
Only. Out- of-network is subject to deductible then covered at 50% of
deductible and then covered at 50% of allowable charge.
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
Treatment &
BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice Network – 70%
Diagnosis includes autism, childhood disintegrative disorders, Asperger’s Rhett’s syndrome
(See benefits book for additional benefits and limitations) Subject to Deductible and Coinsurance
Chiropractic
deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
Manipulative
of allowed charges Limited to 25 visits including physical therapy and
Limited to 25 visits including physical therapy and occupational therapy visits
Contraceptive
deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
Services
100% of allowed charges in conjunction with an office visit
Diagnostic Lab Cat Scans, MRIs, etc are subject to calendar year deductible Durable Medical
deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
Equipment (DME)
of allowed charges Precertification required for items over $4,000
of allowed charges Precertification required for items
Not a covered benefit except for children
Hearing Aids
children up to age 18; Audiological services/hearing aids are covered as
up to age 18; Audiological services/hearing aids are covered as durable medical equipment
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice Network – 70%
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice Network – 70%
Benefits BlueOptions Coverage represents BluePreferred and BlueChoice BlueChoice
Network Levels Only. Out- of-network is subject to deductible then
Coverage represents In-network coverage only. Out-of-network is subject to the
deductible and then covered at 50% of allowable charge.
Infertility
deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice
Services
Benefits are available for diagnosis and injections only
Benefits are available for diagnosis and injections only
Maternity
office visit copay. Remaining office visits,delivery charges, hospitalization,
Remaining office visits,delivery charges,
and anesthesia are covered after calendar year deductible:
BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice Network – 70%
*A $250 deductible credit is available for Blue Options members actively engaged and participating in the Special Beginnings program with BCBS. For more information please contact Customer Service at 1-877- 258-6781.
100% of allowed charges Medically necessary ground, air, or
100% of allowed charges Medically necessary ground, air, or non- emergency transport
Transportation
*Out of Network providers can balance bill for any amounts billed over the allowed amount.
*Out of Network providers can balance bill for any amounts billed over the
Mental Health
deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice
Inpatient Mental Health
deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice
Outpatient Physical and
deductible: BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice
Occupational
of allowed charges Limited to 25 visits including chiropractic
Limited to 25 visits including chiropractic visits
After calendar year deductible: BlueChoice Network – 80%
Skilled Nursing
BluePreferred Network – 80% BlueChoice Network – 70%
Facility
Precertification required Limited to 100 inpatient days per year
BlueChoice Benefits BlueOptions
Coverage represents BluePreferred and BlueChoice Network Levels
Coverage represents In-network coverage only. Out-of-network is subject to the
Only. Out- of-network is subject to deductible then covered at 50% of
deductible and then covered at 50% of allowable charge.
Temporomandibular Joint Disfunction Transplants
ALPRAZOLAM TAB 0.5MG MELOXICAM TAB 15MG
AMLODIPINE TAB 10MG METFORMIN TAB 1000MG
AMOX/K CLAV TAB 875MG METFORMIN TAB 500MG ER
AMOXICILLIN CAP 500MG METHYLPRED PAK 4MG
AMOXICILLIN SUS 400/5ML METOPROLOL TAB 100MG ER
APAP/CODEINE TAB 300-30MG METOPROLOL TAB 25MG ER
Prescription
AZITHROMYCIN TAB 250MG METOPROLOL TAB 50MG ER
Generics *This listing has
CEPHALEXIN CAP 500MG NITROFURANTN CAP 100MG
changed from the 2011 CHERATUSSIN SYP AC OMEPRAZOLE CAP 20MG benefits. This listing is a representation of the CIPROFLOXACN TAB 500MG OXYCOD/APAP TAB 5-325MG top 75 utilized
CYCLOBENZAPR TAB 10MG PANTOPRAZOLE TAB 40MG
generics from the 2011 DOXYCYCL HYC CAP 100MG PAROXETINE TAB 20MG plan year. Please
FLUCONAZOLE TAB 150MG POT CHLORIDE CAP 10MEQ ER
check your prescriptions carefully FLUTICASONE SPR 50MCG PRAVASTATIN TAB 40MG to see if they fall within FOLIC ACID TAB 1MG PREDNISONE TAB 10MG this new
FUROSEMIDE TAB 20MG PREDNISONE TAB 20MG
listing
FUROSEMIDE TAB 40MG PROMETH/COD SYP 6.25-10 GABAPENTIN CAP 300MG PROMETHAZINE TAB 25MG GIANVI TAB 3-0.02MG SERTRALINE TAB 100MG HYD POLST-CH LIQ LOR POLS SERTRALINE TAB 50MG HYDROCHLOROT TAB 25MG SIMVASTATIN TAB 20MG HYDROCO/APAP TAB 10-325MG SIMVASTATIN TAB 40MG HYDROCO/APAP TAB 10-500MG SMZ/TMP DS TAB 800-160 HYDROCO/APAP TAB 5-500MG SPRINTEC 28 TAB 28 DAY HYDROCO/APAP TAB 7.5-325 TAMSULOSIN CAP 0.4MG HYDROCO/APAP TAB 7.5-500 TIZANIDINE TAB 4MG IBUPROFEN TAB 800MG TRAMADOL HCL TAB 50MG LEVOTHYROXIN TAB 100MCG TRINESSA TAB LEVOTHYROXIN TAB 50MCG TRI-SPRINTEC TAB LEVOTHYROXIN TAB 75MCG VALACYCLOVIR TAB 1GM LISINOP/HCTZ TAB 20-12.5 VALACYCLOVIR TAB 500MG LISINOP/HCTZ TAB 20-25MG VENLAFAXINE CAP 150MGER LISINOPRIL TAB 10MG VENLAFAXINE CAP 75MG ER LISINOPRIL TAB 20MG VITAMIN D CAP 50000UNT LISINOPRIL TAB 40MG ZOLPIDEM TAB 10MG
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