BlueCare HMO

Effective January 1, 2007.
This is an example of the benefits and services offered with BlueCare HMO.

Benefits and Services Sample Copayments
Deductible
Maximum of 3 separate deductibles per family
None
Coinsurance maximum
Maximum of 3 separate coinsurance maximums per family
None
Primary Care Physician office visits $10
Specialist physician office visits $25
Preventive Services in PCP’s Office
Routine pediatric/adult & well child care $10
Immunizations $10
Women’s Health Care
Routine gynecological exam $25
Mammography screenings/diagnostics No charge
Maternity care, including delivery $25 initial visit;
100% subsequent visits
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
Urgent care through your PCP $10
Emergency room visit (copay waived if admitted to hospital) $50
Inpatient Services
Inpatient hospital services (facility and professional) $100 per day for first 5 days for each admission
Skilled nursing care (60 days per benefit period) $100 per day for first 5 days for each admission
Outpatient Services
Surgery  No charge
Diagnostic testing  

MRI, MRA, CT scans, pet scans, nuclear cardiology

$75 per test
Other diagnostic testing (lab tests, X-rays)
No charge
Physical, speech or occupational therapy (45 combined visits/benefit period) $25/visit
Chemotherapy, dialysis or radiation No charge
Other Services
Durable medical equipment ($5,000 benefit period maximum) No charge
Home health/home infusion services $10/visit
Hospice care (180 days lifetime maximum) No charge
Prescription drugs, including oral contraceptives
(30-day supply per prescription/refill)

Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3

$10
$20
$35
Mail order program (up to a 90-day supply)

Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3

$20
$40
$105
Mental Health
Inpatient services (30 days/benefit period. 30 inpatient days can be converted to outpatient professional visits or partial hospitalization days. Every two days used shall reduce by one day the number of inpatient days remaining.) $100 per day for first 5 days for each admission
Outpatient services (60 visits/benefit period) $25
Substance Abuse
Detoxification (7 days per admission/4 admissions per lifetime) $100 per day for first 5 days for each admission
Non-hospital residential services
(30 days/benefit period; 90 days/lifetime)
No charge for initial visit
50% subsequent visits
Outpatient services (30 visits/benefit period; 120 visits per lifetime) No charge
Partial hospitalization (An additional 30 visits of outpatient or partial hospitalization may be exchanged 2:1 for inpatient non-hospital residential treatment days, subject to the 120 outpatient lifetime maximum.) No charge

This summary is an abridged overview of the benefits covered by BlueCare HMO. This summary highlights general features and is not intended to be a substitute for the terms, provisions, limitations and conditions imposed by the controlling contract(s). Since benefits are reviewed annually and are often modified, if there is a condition that you are treated for on a regular basis, be sure to inquire about your specific coverage needs.

This managed care plan may not cover all your health care expenses. Read your contract carefully to determine which health care services are covered. 1-800-822-8753.


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