Special Care

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and
Highmark Blue Shield

This is an example of the benefits and services offered with Special Care coverage.

Hospital Expense Coverage
Chemotherapy Covered
Initial accident or medical
emergency care
Covered
Inpatient hospital room and board and ancillary services 21 days per benefit period
Maternity and newborn care Covered
Oral surgery Covered
Outpatient diagnostic services
(in a hospital setting)
$1,000 maximum per calendar year
Radiation therapy Covered
Routine gynecological exam One per calendar year
Routine mammogram screening One per calendar year for all females over 40 or when physician recommended
Surgical services Covered
Medical-Surgical Expense Coverage
Anesthesia services Covered
Assistant surgery Covered
Concurrent care Covered
Consultation services Maximum of one per consultant
Emergency accident or medical care Covered within 24 hours
Inpatient medical care 21 days per benefit period
Maternity services Covered
Oral surgery Covered
Outpatient diagnostic services
(in a hospital setting)
$1,000 maximum per calendar year
Outpatient medical visits $10 copayment; maximum 4 visits per calendar year
Preventive services Covered according to schedule in contract
Routine gynecological exam One per calendar year
Routine mammogram screening One per calendar year for all females over 40 or when physician recommended
Routine newborn care Covered
Second surgical opinion Covered
Surgery Covered
Therapy services Covered
Transplant services Covered

*Precertification is required for all inpatient admissions.

Note: This is a brief description of the health care benefits available under this Plan. For complete information, consult your Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Highmark Blue Shield Subscriber Agreements.

This summary is an abridged overview of the benefits covered by the traditional plan. This summary highlights general features and is not intended to be a substitute for the terms, provisions, limitations, exclusions 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.


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