2023 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5(h). Wellness and Other Special Features
Diabetes Management Incentive Program
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5(h). Wellness and Other Special Features
Diabetes Management Incentive Program
Diabetes Management Incentive Program
The Diabetes Management Incentive Program is designed to encourage members to achieve and maintain control of their blood sugar and help manage or slow the progression of complications related to diabetes. Through this program you can earn a maximum of $100 toward a health account to be used for most qualified medical expenses. This incentive is in addition to other incentives described in this brochure and is available to all covered adult members, age 18 and over. To qualify for the Diabetes Management Incentive Program, each eligible member must have at least one medical claim that has been processed during the past 12 months with a reported diagnosis of diabetes and complete the following steps:
Information on how to submit your HbA1c lab results can be found on our website, www.fepblue.org/diabetes. See page 111 for information about the Diabetic Meter Program.
The Diabetes Management Incentive Program is designed to encourage members to achieve and maintain control of their blood sugar and help manage or slow the progression of complications related to diabetes. Through this program you can earn a maximum of $100 toward a health account to be used for most qualified medical expenses. This incentive is in addition to other incentives described in this brochure and is available to all covered adult members, age 18 and over. To qualify for the Diabetes Management Incentive Program, each eligible member must have at least one medical claim that has been processed during the past 12 months with a reported diagnosis of diabetes and complete the following steps:
- Provide us with lab test results for an HbA1c performed in the first 6 months of the calendar year (January 1 to June 30) to receive a $25 incentive reward.
- Provide us with lab test results for an HbA1c performed in the last 6 months of the calendar year (July 1 to December 31) to receive a $75 incentive reward; the test results must show:
Information on how to submit your HbA1c lab results can be found on our website, www.fepblue.org/diabetes. See page 111 for information about the Diabetic Meter Program.