Blue advantage hmo summary of benefits texas

Q: Does BCBS of Texas require prior authorization?

Prior authorization (PA) may be required via BCBSTXs medical management, eviCore® healthcare, AIM specialty Health® or Magellan Healthcare®. You can review how to submit PA or Notification requests and view PA statistical data here.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

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Plan Overview
Office Visit
Prescription Drug Information
Inpatient Coverage
Emergency and Urgent Care
Major Dental Care
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Plan Overview

Combined Medical and Drug Deductible	Individual: $750 Family: $2,250 Per Person: $750
Combined Medical and Drug Out of Pocket Maximum	Individual: $8,700 Family: $17,400 Per Person: $8,700

Office Visit

Primary Doctor	CoPay: $30.00 CoInsurance: Not Applicable Covered: Covered
Specialist	CoPay: Not Applicable CoInsurance: 40.00% Coinsurance after deductible Covered: Covered

Prescription Drug Information

Preferred Brand Drugs	CoPay: $50.00 CoInsurance: Not Applicable Covered: Covered Exclusions: Coverage for certain agents or medication categories may also be excluded. These include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss, Impotency, OTC Equivalents, Fertility and Compounds. Any drug not found on the drug list is not covered. See benefit book for further details. Benefit Explanation: Out of Network Pharmacy coverage is only available in emergency situations. You may be responsible for paying the difference between the cost of a brand name drug and generic drug, if a generic was also available. See benefit book for details.
Non Preferred Brand Drugs	CoPay: Not Applicable CoInsurance: 35.00% Coinsurance after deductible Covered: Covered Exclusions: Coverage for certain agents or medication categories may also be excluded. These include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss, Impotency, OTC Equivalents, Fertility and Compounds. Any drug not found on the drug list is not covered. See benefit book for further details. Benefit Explanation: Out of Network Pharmacy coverage is only available in emergency situations. You may be responsible for paying the difference between the cost of a brand name drug and generic drug, if a generic was also available. See benefit book for details.
Generic Drugs	CoPay: No Charge CoInsurance: Not Applicable Covered: Covered Exclusions: Coverage for certain agents or medication categories may also be excluded. These include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss, Impotency, OTC Equivalents, Fertility and Compounds. Any drug not found on the drug list is not covered. See benefit book for further details. Benefit Explanation: Certain generic drugs may have a higher cost share amount than is listed on this page. Out of Network Pharmacy coverage is only available in emergency situations. See benefit book for details.
Specialty Drugs	CoPay: Not Applicable CoInsurance: 45.00% Coinsurance after deductible Covered: Covered Exclusions: Coverage for certain agents or medication categories may also be excluded. These include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss, Impotency, OTC Equivalents, Fertility and Compounds. Any drug not found on the drug list is not covered. See benefit book for further details. Benefit Explanation: Certain specialty drugs may have a higher cost share amount than is listed on this page. Out of Network Pharmacy coverage is only available in emergency situations. You may be responsible for paying the difference between the cost of a brand name drug and generic drug, if a generic was also available. See benefit book for details.

Inpatient Coverage

Hospital Services

CoPay: $850.00 Copay per Stay with deductible
CoInsurance: 40.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Covered: Covered
Benefit Explanation: In the case of an elective inpatient Hospital Admission, the call for Preauthorization should be made at least two working days before You are admitted unless it would delay Emergency Care. In an emergency, Preauthorization should take place within two working days after admission, or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. A benefits management nurse will follow up with Your Provider’s office. See benefit book for details. Member will be responsible for copay per inpatient admission before and after meeting the plan deductible. The remainder of the eligible charge will be subject to plan deductible and coinsurance. See benefit book for details.

Inpatient Services

CoPay: Not Applicable
CoInsurance: 40.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Covered: Covered

Emergency and Urgent Care

Emergency Room	CoPay: $950.00 Copay with deductible CoInsurance: 40.00% Coinsurance after deductible Covered: Covered Benefit Explanation: Member will be responsible for copay per emergency room admission before and after meeting the plan deductible. The remainder of the eligible charge will be subject to plan deductible and coinsurance. See benefit book for details.
Urgent Care Facility	CoPay: $45.00 CoInsurance: Not Applicable Covered: Covered

Maternity

Labor and Delivery Hospital Stay	CoPay: $850.00 Copay with deductible CoInsurance: 40.00% Coinsurance after deductible Covered: Covered Benefit Explanation: Member will be responsible for copay per inpatient admission before and after meeting the plan deductible. The remainder of the eligible charge will be subject to plan deductible and coinsurance. See benefit book for details.
Pre and Postnatal Office Visit	CoPay: $30.00 CoInsurance: Not Applicable Covered: Covered Benefit Explanation: First prenatal visit is subject to the Office Visit charge. All subsequent prenatal care is covered under delivery for maternity care.

Vision

Routine Eye Exams For Children

CoPay: No Charge
CoInsurance: Not Applicable
Covered: Covered
Limit Quantity: 1
Limit Unit : Visit(s) per Benefit Period
Benefit Explanation: When purchasing Out of Network, reimbursements are available. See benefit book for details.

Major Dental Care

Routine Dental Checkups for Children	Covered: Not Covered
Routine Dental Checkups for Adults	Covered: Not Covered
Basic Dental Care - Adult	Covered: Not Covered
Basic Dental Care - Child	Covered: Not Covered
Major Dental Care - Adult	Covered: Not Covered
Major Dental Care - Child	Covered: Not Covered

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Prior authorization (PA) may be required via BCBSTX's medical management, eviCore^® healthcare, AIM specialty Health^® or Magellan Healthcare^®. You can review how to submit PA or Notification requests and view PA statistical data here.