What is CareFirst BlueChoice advantage?
The BlueChoice Advantage plan allows members to go to providers in the BlueChoice network when inside the CareFirst service area (MD, DC, Arlington County and east of Route 123 in Fairfax County.)
Is CareFirst BlueChoice advantage a PPO or HMO?
BlueChoice Advantage in-network* providers are CareFirst BlueChoice HMO and BluePreferred PPO participating providers, and providers who participate in the national BlueCard PPO network. Care received from non-participating providers will be processed out-of-network.
Is CareFirst BlueChoice the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the shared business name of CareFirst of Maryland, Inc. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. are both independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® Registered trademark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Is Blue Choice an HMO?
With a BlueChoice HMO Open Access plan, your primary care provider (PCP) provides preventive care and works with you to find specialty care using a large network of CareFirst BlueChoice specialists.
What is BlueChoice advantage open access?
With BlueChoice HMO Open Access-High Option, your primary care provider (PCP) provides routine care and coordinates specialty care. This plan allows members to visit specialists directly without referrals.
Is CVS in network for CareFirst?
* CVS Caremark is an independent company that provides pharmacy benefits to CareFirst members.
What is BlueChoice ADV?
A. The BlueChoice Advantage plan allows members to go to providers in the BlueChoice network when inside the CareFirst service area (MD, DC, Arlington County and east of Route 123 in Fairfax County. You also have access to the entire BlueCard PPO network (over 1 million providers) outside of the CareFirst service area.
What kind of insurance is CareFirst BlueChoice?
PPO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is offered to all active State of Maryland employees as well as all retirees, with or without Medicare, regardless of their place of residence.
What is the difference between HMO and open access?
An HMO may require you to live or work in its service area to be eligible for coverage. An Open Access HMO typically allows employees to see in-network specialists without a referral but will not cover out-of-network providers other than emergency care.