2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 5. Benefits
Non-FEHB Benefits Available to Plan Members
Section 5. Benefits
Non-FEHB Benefits Available to Plan Members
Non-FEHB Benefits Available to Plan Members
These benefits are not part of the FEHB contract or premium, and you cannot file an FEHB dispute regarding these benefits. Fees paid for these services do not count toward FEHB deductibles or catastrophic protection out-of-pocket maximums. In addition, these services are not eligible for benefits under the FEHB Program. Please do not file a claim for these services. These programs and materials are the responsibility of the Plan, and all appeals must follow their guidelines. For additional information, contact us at the phone number on the back of your ID card or visit our website at www.fepblue.org.
Blue365® – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan presents Blue365, a program that provides easy access to premier health and wellness products and services to help members build a path to live a healthy life. With Blue365, members get access to over 90 handpicked discounts from leading brands and there is no limit to how many deals a member can redeem. Many deals are available and new ones are constantly being added, including:
Discount Drug Program – The Discount Drug Program is available to members not enrolled in the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program at no additional premium cost. It enables you to purchase, at discounted prices, certain prescription drugs that are not covered by the regular prescription drug benefit. Discounts vary by drug product, but average about 24%. The program permits you to obtain discounts on several drugs related to dental care, weight loss, hair removal and hair growth, and other miscellaneous health conditions. Please refer to www.fepblue.org/ddp for a full list of discounted drugs, including those that may be added to this list as they are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA). To use the program, simply present a valid prescription and your Service Benefit Plan ID card at a Preferred retail pharmacy. The pharmacist will ask you for payment in full at the negotiated discount rate. For more information, visit www.fepblue.org/ddp or call 800-624-5060.
Blue365® – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan presents Blue365, a program that provides easy access to premier health and wellness products and services to help members build a path to live a healthy life. With Blue365, members get access to over 90 handpicked discounts from leading brands and there is no limit to how many deals a member can redeem. Many deals are available and new ones are constantly being added, including:
- Fitness – Get the support you need to achieve your fitness goals with deals on wearable devices, apparel, home gym equipment, virtual workout classes and in-person gym access.
- Healthy Eyes and Ears – Between replacing hearing aids and correcting your vision, caring for your eyes and ears can get expensive quickly. Blue365 provides up to 60% off hearing aids, discounts on LASIK surgery and more.
- Home and Family – Your home and family can influence your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Blue365 offers discounts on premium vitamins and supplements, pet insurance, fertility services, products for new parents, financial offers, family health and more.
- Nutrition – Blue365 offers a variety of deals that help you eat right. Choose from meal kit subscriptions, chef-prepared entrees, weight management plans and more.
- Personal Care – A little self-care can go a long way toward improving your mental health. Blue365 offers exclusive discounts on skin care products, oral care products, tooth-whitening kits, mindfulness subscriptions and much more.
- Travel – Sometimes a vacation is all you need to escape stress and reset. Blue365 makes family getaways more affordable with discounted access to lodging, car rentals and vacation packages.
Discount Drug Program – The Discount Drug Program is available to members not enrolled in the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program at no additional premium cost. It enables you to purchase, at discounted prices, certain prescription drugs that are not covered by the regular prescription drug benefit. Discounts vary by drug product, but average about 24%. The program permits you to obtain discounts on several drugs related to dental care, weight loss, hair removal and hair growth, and other miscellaneous health conditions. Please refer to www.fepblue.org/ddp for a full list of discounted drugs, including those that may be added to this list as they are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA). To use the program, simply present a valid prescription and your Service Benefit Plan ID card at a Preferred retail pharmacy. The pharmacist will ask you for payment in full at the negotiated discount rate. For more information, visit www.fepblue.org/ddp or call 800-624-5060.