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What expenses count towards my Medicare Part D True Out-of-Pocket Costs (TrOOP)?
Expenses that applies toward True Out-of-Pocket (TrOOP) Costs include: Deductible if paid by a beneficiary or qualified 3rd party (such as SPAPs) Co-payments or coinsurance made by the beneficiary...
Do I need a referral to see a specialist on an HMO Plan? How do I get a referral?
Generally, yes. Your PCP will provide you with a referral to a specialist, if you need to see one. Always contact your PCP first for any care you need. However, women do not have to have a referral...
When can I sign up for Medicare Parts A and B?
Medicare beneficiaries can sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B only at certain times. These times include: 1. When you first get Medicare People have a 7-month Initial Enrollment Period to si...
What types of doctors can be a primary care physician?
The following doctors can be selected as a primary care physician: Family medicine doctor OB/GYN Pediatrician Internal medicine doctor If you enroll in an HMO, you must choose a PCP that is part...
What birth control drugs are covered for free with BCBSIL plans?
Contraceptive Drug List Effective July 1, 2015 Eligible benefit plans include coverage under the Affordable Care Act for the following contraceptives to be covered at $0 member cost share. This...
Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare Parts A and B?
Many people who are not automatically signed up for Medicare Part A or B. An individual needs to sign up if: They are not getting Social Security or Railroad Retirement Benefits (for example, beca...
I need to get a prescription filled but don't have my ID card yet. What can I do?
Even if you haven't received your ID card, you should have received a new member welcome letter within days of your enrollment being completed. Your member identification number and group number li...
I need to schedule a colonoscopy but Glenbrook Hospital does not take Bluchoice Preferred PPO plans, where can I go?
You can still go to any of the Blue Choice PPO hospitals or providers. To find a provider in the Blue Choice PPO network, use the BCBSIL Provider Finder to search for doctors and hospitals by plan ...
What is a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Advantage Plans (also called Medicare Part C or MA) cover Medicare Part A and Part B services and usually prescription drug coverage run by private insurance companies.Some Medicare Advant...
What is Original Medicare?
Original Medicare, also called Fee-for-Service, is health insurance available under Medicare Part A and Part B through the traditional fee-for-service payment system run by the federal government.