BlueCare Major Medical

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and
Highmark Blue Shield

Effective January 1, 2006.
This is an example of the benefits and services offered with BlueCare Major Medical.

Lifetime maximum $1,000,000 ($25,000 non-renewable lifetime maximum for mental health care)
Annual deductible $500; $1500 family
Reimbursement 80% of all eligible expenses which exceed the $500 annual deductible (50% in cases of covered medical services for mental health care)
Coinsurance 20%
(50% in cases of covered medical services for mental health care)
Hospital Expenses
Semiprivate room 80% after deductible
Nursing services 80% after deductible
Blood and blood plasma 80% after deductible
Dialysis 80% after deductible
Other hospital expenses 80% after deductible
Expenses at Home
Doctor's visits 80% after deductible
Durable medical equipment 80% after deductible
Doctor Expenses
Home and office visit fees 80% after deductible
Physical therapy 80% after deductible (up to 20 visits per calendar year)
Speech and
occupational therapy
80% after deductible (up to 12 visits per calendar year)
Medicines and Aids
Ambulance services 80% after deductible
Durable medical equipment, prosthetics and orthotics 80% after deductible (up to $2500 per calendar year)
Mental Health Care
50% after deductible
Prescription Drugs
Preferred drug formulary program - 30 days supply $500 deductible
Tier 1 - $10 copayment
Tier 2 - $25 copayment
Tier 3 - $45 copayment
Mail order program - 90 day Tier 1 - $20 copayment
Tier 2 - $60 copayment
Tier 3 - $135 copayment
Prior authorization for certain medications
Required after 2 refills at community pharmacy

Note: This summary is an abridged overview of the benefits covered by this plan. It highlights general plan features and is not intended to be a substitute for the terms, provisions, limitations, exclusions and conditions imposed by the controlling Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and/or Highmark Blue Shield agreement(s). For information about your specific coverage needs, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-829-8599 or (TTY) 1-866-280-0486.


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