2023 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5. Benefits
See page 15 for how our benefits changed this year. Pages 163-166 are a benefits summary of each option. Make sure that you review the benefits that are available under the option in which you are enrolled.
Section 5. Standard and Basic Option Overview - 37
Section 5(a). Medical Services and Supplies Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals - 38
Non-FEHB Benefits Available to Plan Members - 133
Section 5. Standard and Basic Option Overview - 37
Section 5(a). Medical Services and Supplies Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals - 38
Diagnostic and Treatment Services - 39
Lab, X-ray and Other Diagnostic Tests - 40
Preventive Care, Adult - 42
Preventive Care, Child - 45
Maternity Care - 47
Family Planning - 49
Reproductive Services - 50
Allergy Care - 51
Treatment Therapies - 52
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy - 53
Hearing Services (Testing, Treatment, and Supplies) - 54
Vision Services (Testing, Treatment, and Supplies) - 54
Foot Care - 56
Orthopedic and Prosthetic Devices - 56
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) - 57
Medical Supplies - 58
Home Health Services - 59
Manipulative Treatment - 60
Alternative Treatments - 60
Educational Classes and Programs - 61
Section 5(b). Surgical and Anesthesia Services Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals - 62Lab, X-ray and Other Diagnostic Tests - 40
Preventive Care, Adult - 42
Preventive Care, Child - 45
Maternity Care - 47
Family Planning - 49
Reproductive Services - 50
Allergy Care - 51
Treatment Therapies - 52
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy - 53
Hearing Services (Testing, Treatment, and Supplies) - 54
Vision Services (Testing, Treatment, and Supplies) - 54
Foot Care - 56
Orthopedic and Prosthetic Devices - 56
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) - 57
Medical Supplies - 58
Home Health Services - 59
Manipulative Treatment - 60
Alternative Treatments - 60
Educational Classes and Programs - 61
Surgical Procedures - 63
Reconstructive Surgery - 66
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 68
Organ/Tissue Transplants - 70
Anesthesia - 77
Section 5(c). Services Provided by a Hospital or Other Facility, and Ambulance Services - 78Reconstructive Surgery - 66
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 68
Organ/Tissue Transplants - 70
Anesthesia - 77
Inpatient Hospital - 79
Outpatient Hospital or Ambulatory Surgical Center - 81
Blue Distinction® Specialty Care - 86
Residential Treatment Center - 87
Extended Care Benefits/Skilled Nursing Care Facility Benefits - 88
Hospice Care - 89
Ambulance - 92
Section 5(d). Emergency Services/Accidents - 94Outpatient Hospital or Ambulatory Surgical Center - 81
Blue Distinction® Specialty Care - 86
Residential Treatment Center - 87
Extended Care Benefits/Skilled Nursing Care Facility Benefits - 88
Hospice Care - 89
Ambulance - 92
Section 5(e). Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits - 98
Professional Services - 99
Inpatient Hospital or Other Covered Facility - 100
Residential Treatment Center - 100
Outpatient Hospital or Other Covered Facility - 101
Not Covered (Inpatient or Outpatient) - 102
Section 5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits - 103Inpatient Hospital or Other Covered Facility - 100
Residential Treatment Center - 100
Outpatient Hospital or Other Covered Facility - 101
Not Covered (Inpatient or Outpatient) - 102
Covered Medications and Supplies - 108
Section 5(g). Dental Benefits - 121Section 5(h). Wellness and Other Special Features - 125Health Tools - 125
Services for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired - 125
Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired - 125
Travel Benefit/Services Overseas - 125
Healthy Families - 125
Diabetes Management Program - 125
Blue Health Assessment - 125
Diabetes Management Incentive Program - 126
Hypertension Management Program - 126
Pregnancy Care Incentive Program - 127
Annual Incentive Limitation - 127
Reimbursement Account for Basic Option Members Enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B - 127
MyBlue® Customer eService - 127
National Doctor & Hospital Finder - 128
Care Management Programs - 128
Flexible Benefits Option - 128
Telehealth Services - 129
The fepblue Mobile Application - 129
Section 5(i). Services, Drugs, and Supplies Provided Overseas - 130Services for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired - 125
Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired - 125
Travel Benefit/Services Overseas - 125
Healthy Families - 125
Diabetes Management Program - 125
Blue Health Assessment - 125
Diabetes Management Incentive Program - 126
Hypertension Management Program - 126
Pregnancy Care Incentive Program - 127
Annual Incentive Limitation - 127
Reimbursement Account for Basic Option Members Enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B - 127
MyBlue® Customer eService - 127
National Doctor & Hospital Finder - 128
Care Management Programs - 128
Flexible Benefits Option - 128
Telehealth Services - 129
The fepblue Mobile Application - 129
Non-FEHB Benefits Available to Plan Members - 133