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Introduction/Plain Language/Advisory
PSHB Facts
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
5(a). Medical Services and Supplies Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals
5(b). Surgical and Anesthesia Services Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals
5(c). Services Provided by a Hospital or Other Facility, and Ambulance Services
5(d). Emergency Services/Accidents
5(e). Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits
5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits
5(f)(a). FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
5(g). Dental Benefits
5(h). Wellness and Other Special Features
5(i). Services, Drugs, and Supplies Provided Overseas
Non-PSHB Benefits Available to Plan Members
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 8(a)
Section 9
Section 10
Index
Summary of Benefits – Standard Option
Summary of Benefits – Basic Option
2026 Rate Information
2026 Rate Information
 
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PSHB Standard and Basic Options

 
 

 

2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 5(f)(a). FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

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Benefits Description

Drugs From Other Sources

Covered prescription drugs and supplies not obtained at a retail pharmacy, through the Specialty Drug Pharmacy Program, or, for Standard Option members through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program. This includes drugs and supplies covered only under the medical benefit.

Note: Prior approval is required for certain medical benefit drugs that will be submitted on a medical claim for reimbursement. Contact the customer service number on the back of your ID card or visit us at www.fepblue.org/medicalbenefitdrugs for a list of these drugs. See Section 3 for more information on prior approval.

Note: We cover drugs and supplies purchased overseas as shown here, as long as they are the equivalent to drugs and supplies that by Federal law of the United States require a prescription. Please refer to Section 5(i) for more information.

Note: For covered prescription drugs and supplies purchased outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, please submit claims on an Overseas Claim Form. See Section 5(i) for information on how to file claims for overseas services.



Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)

Participating professional provider: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)

Non-participating professional provider: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies) plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount

Member facilities: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)

Non-member facilities: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies), plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount

Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: 35% of the Plan allowance

Participating professional provider: You pay all charges

Non-participating professional provider: You pay all charges

Member/Non-member facilities: You pay all charges

 

Drugs From Other Sources - continued on next page
 

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