2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Summary of Benefits for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan Basic Option – 2024
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Summary of Benefits for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan Basic Option – 2024
Page 165
Summary of Benefits for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan Basic Option – 2024
Do not rely on this chart alone. This is a summary. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions in this brochure. Before making a decision, please read this FEHB brochure.
If you want to enroll or change your enrollment in this Plan, be sure to put the correct enrollment code from the cover on your enrollment form.
Basic Option does not provide benefits when you use Non-preferred providers. For a list of the exceptions to this requirement, see Section 3. There is no deductible for Basic Option.
You can also obtain a copy of our Summary of Benefits and Coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act at www.fepblue.org/brochure.
If you want to enroll or change your enrollment in this Plan, be sure to put the correct enrollment code from the cover on your enrollment form.
Basic Option does not provide benefits when you use Non-preferred providers. For a list of the exceptions to this requirement, see Section 3. There is no deductible for Basic Option.
You can also obtain a copy of our Summary of Benefits and Coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act at www.fepblue.org/brochure.
Medical services provided by physicians: Diagnostic and treatment services provided in the office
PPO: Nothing for preventive care; $35 per office visit for primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals; $45 per office visit for specialists
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
39-45
Medical services provided by physicians: Telehealth services
PPO: Nothing for the first 2 visits per calendar year; after the 2nd visit: $15 copayment per visit
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
39, 99
Services provided by a hospital: Inpatient
PPO: $250 per day up to $1,500 per admission
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
75-77
Services provided by a hospital: Outpatient
PPO: $150 per day per facility
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
77-81
Emergency benefits: Accidental injury
PPO: $35 copayment for urgent care; $250 copayment for emergency room care
Non-PPO: $250 copayment for emergency room care; you pay all charges for care in settings other than the emergency room
Ambulance transport services: $100 per day for ground ambulance; $150 per day for air or sea ambulance
90-91
Emergency benefits: Medical emergency
Same as for accidental injury
91-92
Mental health and substance use disorder treatment
10/13/23 correction (red text):
PPO: Regular cost-sharing, such as$30 $35 office visit copayment; $250 per day up to $1,500 per inpatient admission
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
93-97
PPO: Nothing for preventive care; $35 per office visit for primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals; $45 per office visit for specialists
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
39-45
Medical services provided by physicians: Telehealth services
PPO: Nothing for the first 2 visits per calendar year; after the 2nd visit: $15 copayment per visit
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
39, 99
Services provided by a hospital: Inpatient
PPO: $250 per day up to $1,500 per admission
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
75-77
Services provided by a hospital: Outpatient
PPO: $150 per day per facility
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
77-81
Emergency benefits: Accidental injury
PPO: $35 copayment for urgent care; $250 copayment for emergency room care
Non-PPO: $250 copayment for emergency room care; you pay all charges for care in settings other than the emergency room
Ambulance transport services: $100 per day for ground ambulance; $150 per day for air or sea ambulance
90-91
Emergency benefits: Medical emergency
Same as for accidental injury
91-92
Mental health and substance use disorder treatment
10/13/23 correction (red text):
PPO: Regular cost-sharing, such as
Non-PPO: You pay all charges
93-97