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Working to give you quality, affordable health care
Michigan’s largest HMO network of doctors, hospitals
Emergency care worldwide
Prescriptions at your local pharmacy at the lower mail-order rate
Blue Care Network of Michigan
2013
Enroll now by calling
Retiree Health Care Connect
1-866-637-7555
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Top-of-the-line health care
Blue Care Network delivers more than your average health care plan by helping you get quality care, live a healthier life and save money.
The brand you know and trust
BCN is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s affiliated health maintenance organization. We offer the quality medical benefits you expect from Michigan’s most trusted name in health care. Some 690,000 people in Michigan trust us with their care, making us the state’s largest HMO.
If you were with Blue Cross before you retired, we hope you’ll stay with the brand you know and trust.
Unmatched provider network
Most doctors and hospitals across the state are part of BCN’s extensive provider network. In fact, we have the largest HMO provider network in Michigan.
Care that travels
Our service area starts in Michigan, but you can count on care when you travel beyond Michigan’s borders. You’ll have access to hospitals and doctors who participate with Blue plans across the country. And emergency care is covered anywhere in the world.
To choose Blue Care Network call Retiree Health
Care Connect1-866-637-7555
Health care value
We’re always working with doctors and hospitals to make sure you get the best value for your hard-earned health care dollar. We also partner with Michigan and national companies to give you discounts on goods and services you use to stay healthy.
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As a Michigan-based plan, we’re proud of our long, steady partnership with UAW
members. We’ve worked with the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust since its creation to provide
high quality, member-friendly coverage.
With more than 2,300 UAW-represented members at the Michigan Blues, we proudly serve more than 1.1 million autoworkers, retirees and their family members. We’re proud to be the Trust’s largest
health carrier. Our size and strength help us protect you and deliver quality, affordable health care.
UAWStrong
• The most recognized health care brand: the Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Unlimited office visits with your primary care doctor for a $25 copay
• No out-of-pocket charges for services from doctors in our network
• Prescriptions at your local pharmacy at the lower mail-order rate
• Exceptional health and wellness support
• Valuable online tools to help you take charge of your health
• Discounts on health and fitness services
See much more in Benefits at a glance on Pages 7 to 9.
One amazing card, giving you:
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Sharpening your vision
• A routine eye exam every 12 months, the best you’ll find
• 20 percent discount on glasses
For details, call VSP® Vision Care at 1-800-877-7195. Or, go online to vsp.com.
Traveling with you, easing your mind
Whether you’re vacationing up north or down south, BCN coverage travels with you. And with your dependents, too.
Moving for the winter?
We have you covered. Before you go, coordinate care away from home with your primary care physician.
Stamping out hassles at the counter
Thousands of pharmacies nationwide, including most major chains, accept our ID cards. To get the meds you take all the time, you have a choice of mail order or retail pharmacies.
Just go to MiBCN.com/find. Or call BCN customer service at 1-800-222-5992
or 1-800-257-9980 (TTY)
BCBSM maintains bcbsm.com, MiBCN.com and theunadvertisedbrand.com. The Blues do not control any other websites referenced in this publication or endorse their general content.
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Promoting good health
Preventive care is the foundation of our coverage because it’s easier to stay healthy than to get healthy. Good health starts with regular checkups, health screenings and immunizations. A primary care physician, or PCP, coordinates preventive care as routine Blue Care Network care.
Selecting a PCP is an important first step to a healthful lifestyle. Your doctor will become your partner in maintaining your good health. PCPs also treat illness, injury and chronic conditions, such as a heart condition or asthma. PCPs also arrange for lab tests, hospitalizations and the care you need from specialists.
Each member of your family can select a PCP, or you can choose one for your whole family.
Helping you through long-term illness
If you have asthma, diabetes, congestive heart failure or other chronic conditions, turn to us for ongoing help. Nurse case managers will work with you when you’re sick to help you manage your condition.
Health care educators are just a phone call away to answer your questions about high blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and stress, plus much more.
Making access easy
With the state’s largest HMO provider network, it’s easy to find a Blue Care Network doctor or hospital among:
• 5,000 primary care physicians
• 15,500 specialists
• Most of the state’s leading hospitals
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Get a wealth of information at your fingertips at bcbsm.com
New. Improved. Easy. bcbsm.com.
We’ve redesigned our website to make it easier for you to get the information you need to make smarter
health care decisions.
• Confirm coverage
• Select or change your primary care physician, using factors important to you
• View benefits and claims information
• Request ID cards
• Get personalized alerts on health assessments, tailored health plans, newsletters and coaching tools
• Find pharmacies, prescription history, benefit details, medication prices, drug information and mail order refills — all based on your BCN prescription drug plan
Reach us on the go
Members who register in Member Secured Services at bcbsm.com can use Blue Mobile to instantly access health plan details on smart phones or other smart mobile devices.
Save money on healthy products and services
Go to healthybluextras.com to unlock big savings and member discounts just for Michigan Blues members. Enjoy exclusive savings on products and services you use to stay healthy from groceries to fitness gear and travel from companies across the great state of Michigan. Healthy Blue XtrasSM makes it easy to get the balanced lifestyle members deserve.
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Deductible, copays and dollar maximumsDeductible Note: Deductible does not apply to protected class. Protected class members are responsible for copays only.
$215 per member $430 per family
CopaysFixed dollar copay
Percent copay
$25 primary care physician office visits; $35 specialist office visits; $100 emergency room visits; $50 urgent care visitsNone
Copay dollar maximumsFixed dollar copay Percent dollar copay
None None
Dollar maximums NonePhysician office servicesRoutine office visits $25 copay per visit
Consulting specialist care (when referred) $35 copay per visit/protected class – $25 copay per visit
Periodic physical exam $25 copay per visitRoutine pediatric care $25 copay per visitAnnual gynecological exam $25 copay per visitPreventive servicesVision exam – VSP 1-800-877-7195 $25 copay covered once every 12 monthsImmunization – pediatric and adult Covered in full; office visit copay may applyMammography screening Covered in fullPap smears Covered in full; office visit copay may applyProstate-specific antigen (PSA) screening – laboratory services only
Covered in full; office visit copay may apply
Diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresLaboratory tests Covered in full; office visit copay may applyDiagnostic X-rays Covered in full after deductibleRadiation therapy Covered in full after deductible
2013 BCN benefits at a glance for UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust members
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2013 BCN benefits at a glance for UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust members (continued)
Maternity services provided by a physicianPrenatal and postnatal care $25 copay per visitDelivery and nursery care Covered in full for professional services
after deductibleHospital care (inpatient/outpatient)Number of days of care UnlimitedIn-hospital physician care, general nursing care, surgery (including all related surgical services, anesthesia, lab, X-rays and drugs)
Covered in full after deductible
Outpatient facility services Covered in full after deductible
Emergency medical care*Hospital emergency room (co-payment waived if admitted as an inpatient)
$100 copay per visit
Urgent care facility $50 copay per visitAmbulance services Covered in full after deductible – ground and air
service*Ford Protected: $0 copay for emergency room and urgent care
Mental health careOutpatient visits Contact plan for specific copaymentsInpatient psychiatric hospital services Covered in full up to 45 days, per calendar year
renewable after 60 days of non-confinement.Alcoholism and substance abuse servicesOutpatient visits for crisis intervention and short-term therapy
Up to 35 visits per year, covered in full
Intermediate care (intermediate days combined with inpatient mental health)
Covered in full up to 45 days per calendar year, renewable after 60 days of non-confinement
Detoxification Covered in fullSkilled nursing careSkilled nursing facility care Covered in full after deductible;100 days
renewable after 60 days of non-confinementNursing services in the home (when medically necessary)
Covered in full after deductible
Home health care (when medically necessary)
Covered in full after deductible
Hospice care Covered in full after deductible
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Other servicesProsthetics, orthotics and corrective appliance (when medically necessary)
Covered in full
Vasectomies, tubal ligations Covered in full after deductible; office visit copay may apply
Infertility treatment Not covered – exclusions include in-vitro fertilization, artificial insemination and infertility drugs
Durable medical equipment (when medically necessary)
Covered in full
Allergy testing, evaluation and serum Covered in full after deductibleAllergy injections Covered in full; office visit copay may apply per
member per visitPhysical therapy: 60 treatments per condition per year
Covered in full after deductible – Limited to 60 visits per medical episode, per plan year
Hearing aid – Hearing examination and aid covered once each 36 months
Covered in full; office visit copay may apply per member per visitBinaural hearing aids every 36 months if younger than 19
PharmacyRetail prescription drug copay including contraceptives; 30-day supply
Tier 1 Formulary Preferred – mostly generic $11 copay Tier 2 Formulary Options – brand $33 copay Tier 3 Nonformulary $88 copay
Retail prescription drug copay including contraceptives; 84-90 day supply
Tier 1 Formulary Preferred – mostly generic $22 copay Tier 2 Formulary Options – brand $66 copay Tier 3 Nonformulary $176 copay
Mail-order prescription drug copay including contraceptives; 31-90 day supply
Tier 1 Formulary Preferred – mostly generic $22 copay Tier 2 Formulary Options – brand $66 copay Tier 3 Nonformulary $176 copay
ExclusionsCoverage for erectile dysfunction (ED) medications (e.g. Viagra, Cialis, Levitra). Except in prior authorized cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension.Coverage for proton pump inhibitor drug class (e.g. omeprazole, Prilosec, Zegerid, Nexium, Aciphex, Prevacid, Protonix). Except in prior authorized cases of Barrett’s Esophagitis, Zoellinger-Ellison Syndrome and documented medical necessity.
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To choose Blue Care Network call Retiree Health
Care Connect
1-866-637-7555
Blue Care Network customer service
1-800-222-5992 or
1-800-257-9980 (TTY)
Just a call gets the wheels turning
Enroll or ask questions about coverage by calling Retiree
Health Care Connect. Join at any time with a short wait. To make BCN your plan starting
Jan. 1, enroll by Nov. 30.
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Berrien Cass St. Joseph
Van BurenKalamazoo Calhoun
Allegan Barry
OttawaKent
Ionia
Montcalm
Newaygo
Muskegon
Oceana Mecosta
Mason
Manistee
Lake Osceola
Wexford Missaukee Roscommon Ogemaw Iosco
Benzie GrandTraverse Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Alcona
Leelanau
Antrim Otsego Mont-morency Alpena
Emmet
Cheboygan PresqueIsle
Branch
Charlevoix
Clare GladwinArenac
BayMidlandIsabella
Gratiot Saginaw
ShiawasseeLapeerGenesee
Sanilac
Huron
Tuscola
Hillsdale
Jackson
Ingham LivingstonEaton
Clinton St. Clair
Oakland Macomb
Wayne
Lenawee Monroe
Washtenaw
BCN is not availablein these counties
BCN is available in these counties
BCN is only available in portions of these counties
Mackinac
Gogebic
Ontonagon
Iron
Houghton
Baraga
Marquette
Dickinson
Menominee
Delta
AlgerSchoolcraft
Luce
Chippewa
Keweenaw
BCN is proud to be the largest
HMO network of physicians
and hospitals in the state.
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As your partner in health care, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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