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Table of Contents
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(a). Medical Services and Supplies Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals
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Benefit Description

Reproductive Services (cont.)
 
  • Fallopian tube ligations and vasectomy reversals
     
  • Services determined to be not medically necessary
     
  • Services, supplies, or drugs provided to individuals not enrolled in this Plan, including surrogates

Standard Option - You Pay
All charges

Basic Option - You Pay

All charges

 

Benefit Description

Allergy Care
 
  • Allergy testing
     
  • Allergy treatment
     
  • Sublingual allergy desensitization drugs as licensed by the U.S. FDA

Note: See earlier in this section for applicable office visit copayment.


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

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

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

Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred primary care provider or other healthcare professional: $35 copayment

Preferred specialist: $50 copayment

Note: You pay 35% of the Plan allowance for agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered or obtained in connection with your care. 

Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)

Note: For services billed by Non-participating laboratories or radiologists, you pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount.

 

Benefit Description
 
  •  Allergy injections

Note: See earlier in this section for applicable office visit copayment.

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

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

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

Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: Nothing

Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges

 

Benefit Description
 
  • Preparation of each multi-dose vial of antigen

Note: See earlier in this section for applicable office visit copayment.

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

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

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

Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred primary care provider or other healthcare professional: $35 copayment per multi-dose vial of antigen

Preferred specialist: $50 copayment per multi-dose vial of antigen

Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)
 

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