2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 2. Changes for 2024
Changes to our Standard Option only

 

Changes to our Standard Option only
 
  • We no longer require a signed consent form agreeing to enrollment into and active participation in case management during a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay prior to admission for members who do not have primary Medicare Part A. Previously, this was required prior to admission into a SNF.
     
  • We now provide coverage for assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures and services, limited to $25,000 annually for members who meet our definition of infertility and obtain prior approval. Previously, we did not provide coverage for these services. (See page 49.)
     
  • Your copayment for office visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive rehabilitation therapy, vision services, foot care services, and manipulative treatments when performed by Preferred primary care providers or other healthcare professionals, and when applicable Preferred facilities, is now $30 per visit. Previously, your copayment for these services was $25 per visit. (See pages 28, 37, 39, 52, 54, 58, 79, 94, 151, 163, and 164.)
     
  • Your copayment for office visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive rehabilitation therapy, vision services, and foot care services when performed by a Preferred specialist is now $40 per visit. Previously, your copayment for these services was $35 per visit. (See pages 37, 39, 52, 54, 151, and 163.)
     
  • For eligible members, prescription drug benefits will now be provided under a new FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Previously, we did not offer a separate prescription drug program. (See page 108.)
     
  • Members enrolled under the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program will have a separate pharmacy drug out-of-pocket catastrophic maximum of $2,000. Previously, there was no separate catastrophic maximum. (See page 111.)
     
  • For members enrolled in the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program, your copayment for Tier 1 generic drugs purchased at a network pharmacy is $5 for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply and $15 for a 31 to 90-day supply, deductible does not apply. Tier 1 generic drugs purchased through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program are subject to a $5 copayment. Previously, we did not provide this separate prescription drug program. (See pages 111-112.)
     
  • For members enrolled in the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program, your coinsurance for Tier 2 preferred brand-name drugs purchased at a network pharmacy is 15% of the Plan allowance for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply, deductible does not apply. Tier 2 preferred brand-name drugs purchased through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program are subject to an $85 copayment. Previously, we did not provide this separate prescription drug program. (See pages 111-112.)
     
  • For members enrolled in the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program, your coinsurance for Tier 3 non-preferred brand-name drugs purchased at a network pharmacy is 50% of the Plan allowance for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply, deductible does not apply. Tier 3 non-preferred brand-name drugs purchased through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program are subject to a $125 copayment. Previously, we did not provide this separate prescription drug program. (See pages 111-112.)
     
  • For members enrolled in the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program, your copayment for Tier 4 specialty drugs purchased at a network pharmacy is $60 for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply; $170 for a 31 to 90-day supply, deductible does not apply. Tier 4 specialty drugs purchased through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program are subject to a $150 copayment. Previously, we did not provide this separate prescription drug program. (See pages 111-112.)