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Ever Welcome Kit The Boeing Company December 2010 ywhere. ® www.bcbsil.com/boeing What’s Inside bcbsil.com/boeing Welcome to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois ............................. 1 BCBSIL FAQs ................................................................................................................................3 Using Your Online Resources .......................................................................................................8 Finding a Center of Excellence ...................................................................................................10 Filing a Claim .............................................................................................................................12 Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits................................................................................14 Fighting Fraud ............................................................................................................................16 Traveling Using BlueCard® PPO and BlueCard Worldwide® .......................................................18 Getting Fit ..................................................................................................................................19 Other Boeing Benefits ...................................................................... 21 Prescriptions – Medco®* .............................................................................................................22 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment – ValueOptions®* ...............................................23 Vision – VSP®*.............................................................................................................................24 For Your Well Being .......................................................................... 25 Best Doctors®* Second Opinion Program ...................................................................................26 OptumHealthSM* ........................................................................................................................27 Quit For Life®* ...........................................................................................................................29 Other Programs ..........................................................................................................................30 * Medco, ValueOptions, VSP, Best Doctors, OptumHealth and Free & Clear ® are separate companies that do not provide Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois products or services. These vendors are solely responsible for the products and services they offer. 888-802-8776 www.bcbsil.com/boeing Welcome to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Nearly one out of every three Americans is enrolled in a Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plan. For more than 70 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has provided reliable health care benefits and services to its members and communities. BCBSIL provides members with programs and support to help manage their health care benefits, costs, and health and well-being. 888-802-8776 1 We are here to help BCBSIL knows that the choices you make each day affect your health now and in the future. We offer access to convenient online tools and resources to help you plan and manage your health care as well as access to a wide variety of educational resources. Whether you are trying to improve your health or reach the next level of wellness, BCBSIL is here to help. How to use this guide Watch for your ID cards Your ID cards will be arriving by mail under separate cover. If you need a temporary or additional ID card or need to request a replacement card, go online to www.bcbsil.com/boeing or call Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776. Remember to show your new ID card to each provider you see in 2011 so they can update your records and ensure that your claims are paid in a timely manner. Please take a few minutes to review this guide, which is intended to help you make the best use of your benefits. It includes information that will help you make the most of your health care coverage through BCBSIL, including how to find a network provider, submit a claim and understand your explanation of benefit statements. For those who were previously covered by a Regence plan, information on making the transition to BCBSIL is included. For most groups, Boeing contracts with different service representatives for pharmacy, behavioral health and vision care. An overview of benefits is provided for those enrolled in those services. You will also find introductory information on some of the wellness programs offered through BCBSIL and Boeing as a complement to your health care plan. For specific details on your medical coverage, including deductibles, copayments, coinsurance and covered services, please visit our website at www.bcbsil.com/boeing, which is your complete resource for benefits information and wellness tools. Please note: This booklet is meant to be a summary of administrative services only. Benefits and coverage levels vary by plan option and are explained in more detail in the applicable summary plan description, insurance contracts, and other formal plan documents. In the event of a conflict between this booklet and the formal plan documents, the plan documents will govern. If you have questions You can call Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776 with any questions about your medical benefits through BCBSIL. Our Member Services hours are 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time), Monday through Friday. You can also register for Blue Access® for Members, a secure member portal, at www.bcbsil.com/boeing, where you can search for answers to your questions or send a secure e-mail directly to Member Services. 2 www.bcbsil.com/boeing BCBSIL FAQs Answers to frequently asked questions about BCBSIL The following are answers to frequently asked questions about the transition to BCBSIL. If you need additional assistance, please call Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776. Member Service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time). Transition to BCBSIL What is BCBSIL? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) provides health care coverage to more than 6.5 million members in all 50 states. BCBSIL is a division of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States and the fourth largest health insurer overall. HCSC is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and has a full service unit in Jacksonville, Ill., that will handle member service and claims processing for Boeing members. Why did Boeing change insurance companies? Boeing has selected Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois to become the administrator of many of its employee and retiree health care plans starting in 2011. BCBSIL was chosen because it has the technology and resources to help Boeing employees and retirees make more informed health care decisions and to better manage company and individual health care costs. Which Boeing plans were affected by the change to BCBSIL? All Boeing plans administered by Regence Blue Shield for nonunion and union employees and retirees have transitioned to BCBSIL. These plans include: s Traditional Medical Plan (TMP) in all locations where Regence was the administrator, including the TMP for U.S.-based expatriates (note: TMP for nonunion employees in St. Louis is administered by UnitedHealthcare®) s Traditional and Basic PPO plans in certain locations s Select Network Plan in Puget Sound s Selections Coordinated Care Plan in Puget Sound s Selections Coordinated Care Plus Plan in Oregon and Kansas continued 888-802-8776 3 BCBSIL FAQs continued What is being done to notify doctors and hospitals about this change from Regence to BCBSIL? Available information includes: Regence and BCBSIL will notify doctors and hospitals of the change via their provider newsletters and websites twice – during the fourth quarter of 2010 and in early 2011. s Doctor or facility name, address and telephone number s Provider specialty Doctors and other providers s Medical school attended s Residency s Accepting new patient status (yes or no) s National Provider Identifier number s Map and driving directions to doctor’s office or facility Will I be able to see the same doctor(s) I had under my prior plan with Regence? Yes. BCBSIL and Regence are both “Blues” organizations with the same network of doctors and providers, which means that employees will still be able to use the same Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield network in their communities that they use today. Of course, the participation of individual doctors or hospitals in those networks can change from time to time, so be sure to verify your doctor’s status online at www.bcbsil.com/boeing, or call Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776. How do I find a physician or hospital? The BCBSIL website includes a Provider Finder® to help you locate physicians and facilities that meet criteria you set. You can view the most current list of providers online by visiting www.bcbsil.com/boeing. Select Provider Finder under the Doctors and Hospitals tab or at the bottom right-hand side of the homepage. 4 What type of information will the Provider Finder give me? www.bcbsil.com/boeing On a BCBSIL plan, do I need to select a primary care physician or obtain a referral to see a specialist? BCBSIL plans do not require you to select a primary care physician or obtain a referral to see a specialist who is within the network. bcbsil.com/boeing Will I receive a provider directory? Provider directories are not printed as they are updated frequently. You may view the most current list of providers online by visiting www.bcbsil.com/boeing and selecting Provider Finder under the Doctors and Hospitals tab or at the bottom right-hand side of the homepage. Health care benefits How can I get more information about bout my SIL? health care coverage through BCBSIL? Please visit BCBSIL’s website at www.bcbsil.com/boeing co om/boeing for additional information about your health ccare are coverage, or call Member Services at 888-802-8776. 02-8776. Where can I get information about my my benefits? You may view your plan benefits online by visiting siting www.bcbsil.com/boeing and registering and logging in to Blue Access for Members after you receive your our BCBSIL ID card. You can also call Member Services at 888-802-8776 88-802-8776 or view your plan benefits through the Your Benefits Benefits Resource website via Boeing TotalAccess. continued 5 BCBSIL FAQs continued Will my mental health and substance abuse treatment vendor stay the same? Yes. ValueOptions will continue to be the mental health and substance abuse treatment vendor for Boeing members. The website for ValueOptions is www.valueoptions.com/boeing. Also, beginning in January, ValueOptions will process mental health and substance abuse treatment claims for Boeing. You will still be able to reach the Boeing Helpline at 800-892-1411 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, ValueOptions will not issue ID cards. You should provide your BCBSIL member ID card when seeking services. Will my vision coverage vendor stay the same? Will my prescription drug vendor stay the same? Yes. For nearly all BCBSIL plans, Medco will continue to be the prescription drug vendor. The website for Medco is www.medco.com/boeing. You will receive a Medco identification card with a new ID number (different from your medical plan number) in the mail if you don’t already have one. If you are a member of the Fairbanks Joint Crafts Council (FJCC) union, your prescription drug service representative will be changing to the BCBSIL prescription drug administrator, Prime Therapeutics*. Will my Flexible Spending Account vendor stay the same? Yes. Aetna† will continue to be the Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account vendor for Boeing plans. For more information, visit www.aetnafsa.com. * Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) contracts with Prime Therapeutics to provide pharmacy benefit management and other related services. BCBSIL, as well as several other independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, has an ownership interest in Prime Therapeutics. † Aetna is a separate company that does not provide Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois products or services. This vendor is solely responsible for the products and services they offer. 6 www.bcbsil.com/boeing Yes. VSP will remain the vendor for those plans, such as the Traditional Medical Plan, that had VSP coverage in 2010. Plans that offered vision coverage through Regence in 2010, including the Select Network, Selections, and Selections Plus plans, will now have vision coverage through BCBSIL with the same network of providers. If you are not sure who your vision vendor is, please call Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776 to verify your coverage. ID cards and claims Will I receive new ID cards? Yes. You will receive your new medical coverage ID card from BCBSIL by the first week of January 2011. If you don’t receive a card by that date, please contact BCBSIL at 888-802-8776 for assistance. If you don’t already have a separate Medco prescription card, you will also receive that card directly from Medco in the mail within the same timeframe. Please be sure to show your new ID card to each provider you see in 2011 so they can update their billing systems with your new information. However, ValueOptions will not issue ID cards. You should provide your BCBSIL member ID card when seeking services. bcbsil.com/boeing Why do the ID cards have only the subscriber’s name and not all family members’ names? The BCBSIL ID cards display only the subscriber (employee or retiree) name. The cards can be used for all eligible family members even though their names are not printed on the card. If you need an additional card, you can request one by contacting Member Services at 888-802-8776. How do I submit a claim? If you use a network provider, the provider will submit claims directly to the local BCBS plan and then on to BCBSIL. Be sure to show your new ID card to each provider you see in 2011. If you need to file a claim yourself, you must fill out and submit a claim following the instructions on page 12. Preauthorization Regence preauthorized coverage for services that I will receive in 2011. How will this be handled? I am appealing a claim for services rendered in 2010. Whom should I contact to learn the status of my appeal? Any appeals for services provided through December 31, 2010, will be handled by Regence. Any appeals for services provided on or after January 1, 2011, will be handled by BCBSIL. How and when can I call BCBSIL Member Services? You can reach Member Services at 888-802-8776 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time). You may also visit the website at www.bcbsil.com/boeing for helpful plan information at any time. Can I e-mail questions directly to BCBSIL? Yes. Once you register for Blue Access for Members, the secure member portal at www.bcbsil.com/boeing, you can send a secure e-mail directly to Member Services. Any preauthorizations that have been approved by Regence for future services will be honored by BCBSIL. BCBSIL will receive a list of preauthorizations from Regence for services in 2011 so that systems can be updated with that information. I accumulated points for certain activities on the Regence website. Will BCBSIL have that same system? What happens with my Regence points? I will need to have a medical procedure performed in early 2011. Is preauthorization required? Your Regence points will expire on December 31, 2010, so please redeem your points before the end of the year. BCBSIL will not implement a point system at this time for Boeing members. Please call BCBSIL Member Services at 888-802-8776 with any questions related to medical policies or clinical determinations. Getting more information How do I know whether to contact Regence or BCBSIL with questions about claims? You should contact Regence for any claims related to services provided through December 31, 2010. Contact BCBSIL for claims related to services provided on or after January 1, 2011. 888-802-8776 7 Using Your Online Resources BCBSIL provides tools and resources to help you manage your benefits and health Once you receive your new BCBSIL ID card, you can register for Blue Access for Members at www.bcbsil.com/boeing and use this secure website to manage your benefits and health. Go to www.bcbsil.com/boeing, click Learn about Blue Access and then follow the steps to register. 8 Manage your benefits Manage your health Once you register and log in, Blue Access for Members allows you to: Blue Access for Members provides a variety of tools to help you make health care decisions: s Review your coverage. s Confirm who is covered under your plan. s Find and compare providers or facilities. s Check the status of a claim. s Sign up to receive e-mail notifications when a claim is finalized. s View and print your explanation of benefits (EOB) statements and opt out of receiving printed copies. s Request a replacement or additional ID card and print a temporary one. www.bcbsil.com/boeing s Care Comparison® lets you review and compare provider and facility treatment costs for procedures performed at designated in-network facilities. s Treatment Cost Advisor helps you find the typical cost of common health care services in your geographic area. s Health and Wellness Information offered by BCBSIL provides helpful articles about general health topics and specific conditions. s Fitness Program offered by BCBSIL provides access to a nationwide network of participating fitness centers with no long-term contract required. bcbsil.com/boeing Find a provider The Provider Finder helps you quickly and easily locate a contracting doctor, hospital or other health care provider in your area according to the criteria you select. 1. Go to www.bcbsil.com/boeing. 2. Click Doctors & Hospitals. 3. Click Provider Finder. 4. Select your medical plan. 4. Choose a search option: s By name: Look up a doctor, hospital or other health care provider by name. s By provider type: Find a doctor based on a specialty, such as dermatology or internal medicine s By other categories: Narrow your search to include a specific location or to find providers by gender, languages spoken, hospital affiliations and more. Coming soon! Smartphone applications By the end of the first quarter of 2011, you will be able to do the following using your smartphone: s View the BCBSIL public site at www.bcbsil.com/boeing. s Access certain features within Blue Access for Members, including your ID card, claim status and coverage information. s Receive text messages, including claim status alerts and your ID card information. If you do not have Internet access, please call Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776. 888-802-8776 9 Finding a Center of Excellence Blue Distinction® facilities offer proven expertise in specialty care Blue Distinction is a designation awarded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to hospitals that have demonstrated expertise in delivering clinically proven specialty health care. Its goal is to help consumers find specialty care on a consistent basis, while enabling and encouraging health care professionals to improve the overall quality and delivery of care nationwide. Categories of Blue Distinction facilities are listed below. Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric SurgerySM Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip ReplacementSM A full range of bariatric surgical care services is offered, including inpatient care, post-operative care, follow-up and patient education. Inpatient knee and hip replacement services, including total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, are available at these centers. Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac CareSM Blue Distinction Centers for Spine SurgerySM A full range of cardiac care services is available, including inpatient cardiac care, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery. Blue Distinction Centers for Complex and Rare CancersSM Inpatient cancer care programs for adults, including those treating complex and rare subtypes of cancer, delivered by multidisciplinary teams with subspecialty training and distinguished clinical expertise, with a focus on treatment planning and complex, major surgical treatments, are offered. 10 www.bcbsil.com/boeing Inpatient spine surgery services are offered, including discectomy, fusion and decompression procedures. Blue Distinction Centers for TransplantsSM This transplant program provides services such as global pricing, financial savings analysis, and global claims administration and support services. Use the Provider Finder on the BCBSIL website to find a Blue Distinction Center: 1. Go to www.bcbsil.com/boeing. 2. Click Doctors & Hospitals. 3. Click Blue Distinction / Centers of Excellence. 4. Click Blue Distinction Centers of Specialty Care. 5. You may either search for a specific area of specialty care or view a complete list of Blue Distinction Centers by state. 888-802-8776 11 Filing a Claim Tips for submitting claims Help us avoid unnecessary delays by answering all questions completely and accurately and including itemized bills that contain the information we need to process claims. Following these guidelines will help ensure that your claims are processed quickly s Show the instructions accompanying the claim form to the persons providing your care and ask them to provide bills that follow the instructions. s Itemized bills for medical treatment or surgery should include: - Physician’s name, address and phone number - Physician’s tax identification number - Full name of patient (not just name of person to whom bill is addressed) - Place where service was received (hospital, office or clinic) - Diagnosis of illness or injury; if an injury, give the date it happened - Description of service received - Date of each treatment or surgical procedure - Charge for each treatment or surgical procedure Provider-submitted claims Most doctors and hospitals will file a claim directly with BCBSIL. Show your BCBSIL ID card to the doctor or hospital when checking in to confirm that they will file claims directly. Member-submitted claims If you need to file a claim yourself, you will need to fill out and submit a form like the one shown on the opposite page. 1. Go to www.bcbsil.com/boeing. 2. Under Boeing Member Resources, click Forms. 3. Click Medical Claim Form and print the form and instructions. Then, fill out the form completely, attach a copy of the itemized bill, and mail to the address shown on the claim form. 12 www.bcbsil.com/boeing s Itemized bills for ambulance service should include: - Date(s) when service was used 3 HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIM FORM Send Completed Claim Form To: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois P.O. Box 805107 CHICAGO, IL 60680-4112 NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES COMPLETING THIS FORM: It is fraudulent to fill out this form with information you know to be false or to omit important facts. Criminal and/or civil penalties can result from such acts. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY - Base rate and mileage - Place where patient was picked up and driven to - If patient was transferred from one location to another, a letter from the attending physician giving the reason for the transfer must be attached to the bill ID NUMBER -- Copy this from your Blue Cross and Blue Shield Identification Card. GROUP NUMBER: IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: PATIENT INFORMATION -- A separate claim form must be completed for each family member. PATIENT’S FULL LEGAL NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) SEX: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (optional): Male Female PATIENT IS: Member Spouse Child DATE OF BIRTH Month Day Year ___ ___ ___/ ___ ___/ ___ ___ ___ ___ OTHER, please explain relationship: PAYEE: MAKE PAYMENT TO THE PROVIDER (hospital, doctor etc.), OR MAKE PAYMENT TO MEMBER, the provider has been paid MEMBER INFORMATION s MEMBER (POLICY HOLDER) NAME: (As shown on your Blue Cross and Blue Shield ID Card) Itemized bills for rental of durable medical equipment should include: CURRENT ADDRESS: - CLAIM INFORMATION - A statement from the attending physician attached to the bill. This must state why the equipment was necessary. An estimate of how long the equipment will be used and the purchase price of the equipment; if for long-term use, remember that rental is paid only up to the purchase price of the equipment. - Original bills attached to the claim form. We recommend that you make copies of each bill for your personal records. The original bills will not be returned. - If Medicare is your primary health insurance payer, your provider will send all claims to Medicare first; BCBSIL will generally coordinate with Medicare to pay any eligible claims for services not covered by Medicare. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (optional): DATE OF BIRTH Month Day Year ___ ___ ___/ ___ ___/ ___ ___ ___ ___ HOME PHONE: (__ __ __)__ __ __-__ __ __ __ IF COVERAGE IS THRU YOUR EMPLOYER, PROVIDE GROUP (EMPLOYER) NAME: WORK PHONE: (__ __ __)__ __ __-__ __ __ __ IS CLAIM FOR AN ACCIDENTAL INJURY? Yes No IS THIS A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM? Yes No DATE OF ACCIDENT: BRIEFLY DESCRIBE INJURY: COMPLETE BELOW IF NON-ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR ILLNESS DATE FIRST TREATED: BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE CONDITION(S) FOR WHICH THE PATIENT RECEIVED THESE SERVICES: (You can usually copy the diagnosis or description of service from the provider bill.) OTHER INSURANCE INFORMATION Are there any OTHER medical benefits available to you, your spouse, or your dependents from OTHER Group Insurance, including OTHER Blue Cross and Blue Shield policies, OTHER Employer, Labor or Professional Organizations, School, etc.? Yes (provide below) No POLICY HOLDER NAME: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (optional): ___ ___ ___/ ___ ___/ ___ ___ ___ ___ POLICY HOLDER IS: Member INSURANCE CARRIER NAME: ADDRESS: Spouse Child OTHER, please explain relationship: POLICY NUMBER: EFFECTIVE DATE: PHONE NUMBER: (__ __ __)__ __ __-__ __ __ __ RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I certify that the above information is correct and that the bills attached were incurred by the patient listed above. I understand that Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s use or disclosure of individually identifiable health information, whether furnished by me or obtained from other sources such as medical providers, shall be in accordance with the federal privacy regulations under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996). Sign Here _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Member Date __________________________ 888-802-8776 13 Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits Review completed claims by mail or online An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement is a notification form provided to members when a health care benefits claim is processed by BCBSIL. The EOB displays the expenses submitted by the provider and shows how the claim was processed. The EOB has four main sections: Claim Information, Summary, Service Information and Coverage Information. A sample EOB is shown below, and descriptions of specific information are provided on the facing page. The EOB may include additional information: s Information about amounts not covered shows which benefit limitations or exclusions apply. s Information about out-of-pocket expenses shows an amount when a claim applies toward your deductible or counts toward your out-ofpocket expenses. s Information about appeals explains your rights regarding review of claim denials. s Fraud Hotline is a toll-free number you can call if you think you are being charged for services you did not receive or if you suspect any fraudulent activity. View your EOB online anytime Sign up for Blue Access for Members at www.bcbsil.com/boeing for quick, convenient and confidential access to your claim information and history. To support our commitment to eco-friendly business practices, you can choose to opt out of receiving EOBs by mail. This saves resources and offers you additional confidentiality. Just go to www.bcbsil.com/boeing, click User Profile, and change your User Preferences. 14 www.bcbsil.com/boeing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 17 18 19 20 21 22 13 14 9 15 10 16 Sample EOB Not all EOBs are the same. The format and content of your EOB depends on your benefit plan and the services provided. Deductible and copayment amounts may vary. Claim Information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Account name (member’s company or organization) Date claim was finalized Member’s name and mailing address Toll-free number to call for additional information BCBSIL messages Member’s name Employer or group identification number* Member number that appears on the ID card* Claim number* Person who received the services* Summary 11. Total amount billed by the provider for the services, benefits approved and paid by BCBSIL, and remainder you may owe Service Information 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Provider name (top line) and description of service (below) Beginning and end service dates Amount billed by the provider for each service Portion of the billed amount not covered by the plan (footnote explains reason) Amount covered by the plan* Total charges included on this claim Coverage Information 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Plan reductions subtracted from billed amount such as PPO allowances Deductible and copayment or coinsurance amounts Payment approved before benefits are coordinated with other insurers, such as Medicare Amount the member may be responsible for paying Total benefit approved for provider *Please provide this information when contacting BCBSIL about a claim. 888-802-8776 15 Fighting Fraud Fraud increases costs and decreases benefits fits Fraud costs the health care industry more than $60 billion each year. As a BCBSIL member, you can help fight fraud by understanding it and following the tips provided below. Identifying fraud Commonly identified schemes involving providers include: s s s s Misrepresenting services – This includes intentionally billing procedures under different names or codes to obtain coverage for services that aren’t included in a member’s plan. Upcoding – Deliberately charging for more complex or more expensive services than those actually provided is one example. Non-rendered and/or “free” services – Some providers intentionally bill for tests or services never provided. This can also mean that the provider offered “free” services in order to bill the insurance company for services not performed or needed. Kickbacks, bribes or rebates – An example is referring patients to a provider or facility in which the referring provider has a financial interest. 16 www.bcbsil.com/boeing Commonly identified schemes involving members include: s Identity swapping – Allowing an uninsured individual to use a member’s insurance card s Identity theft – Using false identification to gain employment to obtain health insurance benefits or coverage s Ineligible members – Adding someone to a policy who is not eligible or failing to remove someone when that person becomes ineligible s Prescription medicine abuse and diversion – Obtaining controlled substances through deception or dishonesty for personal use or sale Tips for fighting fraud The BCBSIL Special Investigations Department (SID) is one of the most effective in the industry. The department includes individuals with medical, insurance and law enforcement backgrounds as well as data analysts experienced in detecting fraudulent billing schemes. The SID aggressively investigates reports of fraud and refers cases for criminal prosecution. They also offer members these tips: s Know your benefits and scope of coverage – Review all explanation of benefits (EOB) statements. Make sure the exams, procedures and tests billed were ones you actually had with the provider who treated you. s Understand your responsibility to pay deductibles and copayments – Know what balances you can and cannot be billed for once your claim has been processed. s Guard your health insurance card and personal insurance information – Notify BCBSIL immediately if your card or insurance information is lost or stolen. s Sign and date only one claim form per office visit. s Never lend your member ID card to another person. s Don’t give out insurance or personal information if services are offered as “free” – Be sure you understand what is “free” and for what service you or your employer will be charged. s Ask your doctors exactly what tests or procedures they want you to have and why – Ask why the tests or procedures are necessary before you have them. s Be sure any referrals you receive from your network provider are to other network doctors or facilities – If you’re not sure, please ask. s Monitor your prescriptions on www.medco.com/boeing – Make sure the medications billed to your insurance are listed accurately. If you are a member of the FJCC union, you can access your prescription claim information via the Prime Therapeutics website when you visit www.bcbsil.com/boeing and log in to Blue Access for Members. Reducing health care fraud is a collaborative effort between BCBSIL, its providers and its members. Additional information and a fraud awareness training program are available through the Special Investigations Department’s website at www.bcbsil.com/sid. Reporting fraud BCBSIL encourages you to report any suspected incidence of fraud by calling the Health Care Fraud Hotline, completing a form online, or sending a note in the mail. Suspicions of fraud can be reported to the SID anonymously. There are three ways to report fraud to BCBSIL: s Call the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 800-543-0867 24 hours a day, seven days a week – You can remain anonymous or provide information if you want to be contacted by a member of the Special Investigations Department. s Go to the online Special Investigations Department reporting page at www.bcbsil.com/sid/reporting – You can access a fraud reporting form that can be completed and sent to the SID electronically. s Write the Special Investigations Department at: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Special Investigations Department 300 E Randolph St., 11th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 888-802-8776 17 Traveling Using BlueCard PPO and BlueCard Worldwide Peace of mind wherever you go Inside the United States You have nationwide access to network providers linked through the BlueCard PPO program when you or your covered dependents live, work or travel anywhere in the country. The national network includes more than 85 percent of all physicians and hospitals in the country. Be sure to use a BlueCard network provider to receive the highest level of benefits. With the BlueCard program, there are two ways to locate contracting doctors and hospitals: s s Visit the website at www.bcbsil.com/boeing to find provider names and locations using the Provider Finder. Maps and driving directions are also available. Call Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776. Because the BlueCard program is PPO-specific, it does not apply for the Select Network Plan. Outside the United States Before you leave home, contact BCBSIL for coverage details. Your coverage outside the United States may be different. And remember to take your BCBSIL ID card with you. If you need assistance outside the country, call 800-810-BLUE (800-810-2583) or call collect to 804-673-1177 for information. Through the BlueCard Worldwide program, you have access to doctors and hospitals in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. An assistance coordinator, in conjunction with a medical professional, can arrange your doctor’s appointment or hospitalization, if necessary. (In an emergency, go directly to the nearest hospital and then call BlueCard Worldwide at one of the phone numbers provided above.) 18 In most cases, providers that participate in the BlueCard Worldwide program will not require you to pay up front for inpatient care. You are responsible for the out-of-pocket expenses such as deductible, copayment and coinsurance and non-covered services. The doctor or hospital should submit your claim. You also have coverage at non-contracting hospitals, but you will have to pay the doctor or hospital for care at the time of service and then submit an international claim form with original bills to the address on the form. You can get a claim form by going online at www.bcbsil.com/boeing or calling Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776. Please note: If you participate in the Select Network Plan and receive services outside of Puget Sound, you only have coverage for medical emergencies. For eligible dependents in the Select Network Plan who reside outside of Puget Sound, the deductible and coinsurance will apply. For more information, please contact Member Services at 888-802-8776. For more information about the BlueCard® Program online: 1. Go to www.bcbsil.com/boeing. 2. Under Boeing Member Resources, click International Travel. You will find more information about the program, links to tools to find U.S. and international providers, the claim form and FAQs. Getting Fit Use your Fitness Program discount to make getting fit affordable BCBSIL Fitness Program Regular exercise is an essential part of healthier living. BCBSIL makes it easier for you to add fitness to your busy schedule. Available exclusively to BCBSIL members and their covered dependents (age 18 and older), the Fitness Program provides: s Flexible membership, no long-term contract required s One-time enrollment fee of $29 and a low $29 monthly membership fee (one-time enrollment fee and monthly membership fee both subject to applicable taxes) s Easy online enrollment and automatic monthly payment withdrawal s Online records of your fitness center visits s Unlimited access to a nationwide network of participating fitness centers and select YMCA locations Joining the Fitness Program is easy: s Visit www.bcbsil.com/boeing and log in to your Blue Access for Members account. Click the My Health tab to find the Fitness Program button. Click this link to search for participating locations and complete your enrollment. s You can also enroll by calling 888-762-BLUE (888-762-2583) toll-free Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in any U.S. time zone. Boeing-provided physical activity support Help in getting more physically active is also available at fitness centers at many Boeing U.S. sites, or closer to home via Boeing-provided discounts on memberships at national chains LA Fitness® and 24 Hour Fitness® and several regional community fitness centers, depending on location. The company also offers discounts on home fitness equipment. For more information about fitness discounts, visit TotalAccess. More information about the Fitness Program The Fitness Program is a discount program available to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) members. This program is not covered under the member’s health insurance benefit plan. Please refer to your benefit booklet or call the customer service number on the back of your ID card for specific benefit information under your health plan. Use of the Fitness Program does not affect your monthly contributions (if any), nor do costs of Fitness Program services or products count toward any maximums and/or plan deductibles. Members are responsible for all fees, dues, taxes and other charges related to the Fitness Program. Refer to the program terms and conditions for further details. BCBSIL does not guarantee or make any claims or recommendations regarding the services or products offered under the Fitness Program. You may want to consult with your physician prior to use of these services and products. BCBSIL reserves the right to discontinue or change this discount program at any time without notice. Healthways, Inc. is an independent contractor that administers the Prime Network of fitness centers. The Prime Network is made up of independently owned and managed fitness centers. 888-802-8776 19 20 www.bcbsil.com/boeing Other Boeing Benefits In addition to the medical coverage provided through BCBSIL, you may also receive coverage for specialized services through vendors with whom Boeing has contracted, as described in this section. Specific offerings may depend on employment status, union agreements and other factors. The benefits described in this section are not administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. The vendors mentioned are separate companies that do not provide Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois products or services. These vendors are solely responsible for the products and services described. 888-802-8776 21 1 Prescriptions – Medco For short-term prescriptions, such as antibiotics, continue using a participating retail pharmacy. You can also save with generic drugs. FDA-approved generics must meet the same FDA quality standards as brand-name drugs, yet they can cost about 30 to 80 percent less.* The My Rx Choices® prescription savings program lets you go online to www.medco.com/boeing to view potential cost-saving opportunities. Print them out and share them with your doctor. You could potentially save hundreds of dollars a year by using generics. Medco Specialist Pharmacists Your prescription drug benefit is administered by Medco. Medco provides personalized care designed to help improve and maintain your and your family’s health while helping you save on the medications you take every day. Convenient mail-order service and more Medco offers you convenience, safety and savings through the Medco Pharmacy™ mail-order service. When you purchase medications you take to treat an ongoing condition (e.g., high blood pressure or high cholesterol) at a retail pharmacy, you could be paying more than you need to. With the Medco Pharmacy, you can get up to a 90-day supply delivered to you for just one copayment. Take advantage of the Medco Pharmacy and get: s Phone access to pharmacists who can focus on your prescriptions 24 hours a day, seven days a week s Easy refills online, over the phone or by mail s Peace of mind in knowing that your prescriptions are undergoing safety and advanced quality checks to help prevent harmful drug interactions 22 www.bcbsil.com/boeing If you or your family members take medication to treat certain long-term conditions, you can take advantage of the personalized care and expertise of Medco Specialist Pharmacists. They’re available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to work with you and your doctor to help make sure that your medications work safely together and work well for you. These pharmacists have specialized training in the medications used to treat specific ongoing conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, depression, diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis and cancer. To contact a Medco Specialist Pharmacist, call 800-841-2797. Contact Medco To start taking advantage of everything your Medco prescription drug benefit offers, visit www.medco.com/boeing or call Member Services toll-free at 800-841-2797. * U.S. Food and Drug Administration publication “Are you taking medication as prescribed?” www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ UCM165097.pdf. Published June 2009. Accessed June 24, 2010. More information about Medco Medco, the world’s most advanced pharmacy, and My Rx Choices are registered trademarks and Medco Pharmacy is a trademark of Medco Health Solutions, Inc. © 2010 Medco Health Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment – ValueOptions You and your covered family members are eligible for mental health and substance abuse treatment benefits through the Boeing Helpline administered by ValueOptions. ValueOptions specializes in managing treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. ValueOptions covers mental health and substance abuse treatment services that are deemed clinically appropriate and medically necessary. You will receive a higher level of benefit by using a provider contracted with ValueOptions. Boeing also offers an Employee Assistance Program to employees, retirees covered by company-paid COBRA coverage, and their families. See page 30 for details. Contacting ValueOptions Call ValueOptions at 800-892-1411 24 hours a day, seven days a week to speak with a licensed mental health clinician for assessment and referral to network providers. The clinician can help you sort things out and will collaborate with you on a workable plan of action. This confidential resource can help you with: s Feelings of depression, stress or anxiety s Assessment and treatment for substance abuse problems s Referrals for therapy The ValueOptions network of health care providers includes psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and master’slevel counselors. They specialize in mental health issues such as depression, stress, substance abuse and anxiety, and offer services at convenient times and locations. On the Web, log in to www.valueoptions.com and select the Member icon to register for Member Connect, an online tool you can use to check benefits and status of authorizations and claims payment, find an in-network provider, or link to the Achieve Solutions website. You can also go directly to www.valueoptions.com/boeing to view ValueOptions provider network listings. Filing a claim If you use an in-network provider, your claims will be submitted for you by your provider. Member-submitted claims for mental health and substance abuse services can be mailed to: ValueOptions P.O. Box 1290 Latham, NY 12110 888-802-8776 23 Vision – VSP VSP provides personalized vision care for you and your covered dependents. You can choose from a broad selection of VSP doctors, but if your doctor isn’t in our network, you can choose to see a non-VSP provider. VSP providers Non-VSP providers To find a VSP provider, log in to www.vsp.com or call 800-877-7195 and we’ll help you find a provider who is right for you. When you make your appointment, tell them you have VSP. Check your coverage on www.vsp.com before you go so you have a clear idea of what’s covered. Your VSP provider will submit claims for you. Benefits include: If you choose to see a non-VSP provider, you may need to file your own claim for reimbursement. s WellVision Exam® – VSP doctors do more than a quick eye check. They take their time and look for eye problems and signs of other health conditions. s Choice in eyewear – You can choose from a wide selection of eyewear. s Additional savings – Get discounts on laser vision correction, contacts and more. Please note: VSP does not provide vision coverage for Select Network, Selections or Selections Plus participants. Vision coverage for these plans is available through BCBSIL. For more information regarding your vision benefits, please contact Boeing Member Services at 888-802-8776. 24 www.bcbsil.com/boeing s Sign on to www.vsp.com, select Out-of-Network Reimbursement Form, and follow the instructions. s If you don’t have Internet access, you can send the following to VSP: - Itemized receipt listing services received - Name, address and phone number of the non-VSP provider - Patient’s name, date of birth, address, phone number and relationship to covered member Be sure to reference Boeing as your employer in your correspondence. Submit your claims to VSP within 12 months from the date of service. Keep copies of the claims and send the originals to: VSP P.O. Box 997105 Sacramento, CA 95899-7105 For Your Well Being Boeing provides a wide range of Well Being programs to support employees’ physical, emotional and financial well-being. The following pages provide an overview of the programs designed to assist employees in their efforts to build their physical well-being. Specific offerings may depend on active versus retiree status, union agreements and other factors. For additional information about Boeing Well Being programs, visit the Well Being Resource Center at http://wellbeing.web.boeing.com or www.BoeingWellness.com. The programs described in this section are not administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. The vendors mentioned are separate companies that do not provide Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois products or services. These vendors are solely responsible for the products and services described. 888-802-8776 25 Best Doctors Second Opinion Program When you or a covered family member receives a difficult medical diagnosis, Best Doctors can help you confirm the diagnosis and better understand the treatment options. This free, confidential service was started by doctors from Harvard Medical School in 1989 and has helped thousands of people understand their diagnoses and treatment plans. It’s all done over the phone, so you can call from the privacy of your home. With your authorization, physicians from the Best Doctors network of highly respected experts conduct a thorough analysis of your condition based on all of your medical records and test results and develop a report that you can share with your current treating physician. If necessary, Best Doctors is also available for follow-up questions. The following people are eligible to use the Best Doctors service: s U.S.-based Boeing employees eligible to enroll in a Boeing-sponsored health care plan (whether enrolled or not) s U.S.-based dependents enrolled in a Boeing-sponsored health care plan, including spouses or eligible domestic partners and dependent children s Retirees and/or their dependents enrolled in a Boeing-sponsored health care plan, provided they are not covered by Medicare Exceptions include: s Employees of Boeing subsidiaries that sponsor their own health plans s International locally hired employees s Retirees who pay the full cost for their retiree medical plan 26 www.bcbsil.com/boeing Contact Best Doctors For more information, or to use the service, use your BEMS ID (or Social Security number) and password to call Boeing TotalAccess at 866-473-2016. At the prompt, say, “Best Doctors.” You will be connected to a Member Advocate who will speak with you about your diagnosis and treatment plan. Your Member Advocate will take your complete medical history and answer any questions you may have. All calls are confidential. OptumHealth OptumHealth provides employees and their eligible dependents with just one place to call, through Boeing TotalAccess, for assistance in managing many aspects of their health and well-being. The services are brought to you as part of your benefits and are voluntary, confidential and offered at no cost to you. These services are complementary to, but not a substitute for, a doctor’s care. The following services are available to U.S. employees only, unless otherwise noted: s NurseLineSM: Employees can contact the OptumHealth NurseLine to speak with an experienced registered nurse around the clock for information about symptoms and health conditions. s Health Coaching: Employees can call anytime and access the service they need – from help developing healthier eating habits to fitting more physical activity into their schedules. Programs include interventions from a registered dietician, typically five coaching calls and unlimited inbound calls. In addition, new programs have been added that address lifestyle issues relevant to heart disease and diabetes. s Healthy Weight Program: Whether you want to maintain a healthy weight, lose weight or need support before surgical treatments for obesity, this comprehensive, six-month program lets you work with a coach and a registered dietician through up to 10 scheduled calls (and unlimited inbound calls) and have access to online tools and resources. If you have co-existing conditions (e.g., diabetes or heart health issues), the health coach will work with you to build a successful weight loss plan and put you in touch with a registered nurse if appropriate. s Treatment Decision Support: Treatment Decision Support nurses are trained in specific conditions, including back pain, knee and hip replacement, benign prostate disease, prostate cancer, benign uterine conditions, hysterectomy, breast cancer, coronary disease and bariatric surgery. The nurses will help employees understand their treatment options and help them make the choices that are right for them. s Condition Management: With this service, if employees have conditions such as asthma, coronary artery disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure or back pain, a registered nurse may contact them by phone. The nurse can help them manage their conditions, answer their questions, work with their doctors and more. s Case Management: This service is designed to help those with serious conditions such as kidney disease. It also can help if an employee or eligible family member experiences a significant health event such as stroke or heart attack. s Newsletter: Well Being News is sent to U.S. employees’ homes monthly and is available to U.S. employees on international assignments electronically via www.BoeingWellness.com. This magazine-style newsletter contains informative articles about all aspects of physical, emotional and financial well-being, and includes details about Boeing Well Being events and activities. continued 888-802-8776 27 OptumHealth continued About OptumHealth OptumHealth is a health and well-being company that designs and operates programs to help individuals get – and stay – healthy. It also helps those facing an illness better cope with diagnosis and treatment. OptumHealth’s mission is to optimize the health and well-being of individuals and organizations through integrated, personally relevant guidance, technology and services. Outreach and privacy OptumHealth may contact employees and their eligible dependents if their recent health insurance claims or the results from their health screenings or online health assessments indicate that they could be helped by one or more of these wellness services. As an external provider, OptumHealth keeps employees’ personal health information private and strictly confidential in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please be assured that your health information will never be released to Boeing or any unauthorized entity unless required or permitted by law. 28 www.bcbsil.com/boeing OptumHealth uses evidence-based medicine, technology and specially trained nurses to identify an individual’s health needs, make referrals to appropriate resources and close gaps in care. OptumHealth delivers an integrated, cohesive approach to managing the health of each individual – based on individual needs. Serving nearly 60 million people, OptumHealth is one of the nation’s largest health and well-being companies. OptumHealth customers include 80 companies on the Fortune 100 list. Contact OptumHealth Employees and their eligible dependents can request assistance from OptumHealth at any time. Use your BEMS ID (or Social Security Number) and password to call Boeing TotalAccess at 866-473-2016. At the prompt, say, “Wellness.” Quit For Life The Quit For Life Program is available to all Boeing employees and their eligible family members enrolled in a Boeing health plan. With the Quit For Life Program, your chances of quitting tobacco n yyou ourr ow own. n. The The con cconfidential onfid fiden enti tial al are eight times greater than trying to quit on your coaching program helps you set a quit date,, prepare for that date and stay on track once you do quit. You will get as much or as little help as you need. The Quit For Life Program offers: s One-on-one phone-based coaching with a professional fessional Quit Coach. s Free nicotine replacement therapy (such as a patch atch or gum) if it’s part of your personalized quit plan. n. s Combination therapy, a new program feature that hat involves combining the use of gum and the nicotine patch. Studies show that combination therapy increases the chances of quitting by at least 30 percent with no increased risk of serious side effects. s Access to Web Coach, which integrates with your phone-based coach to provide a more effective quitting experience. Web Coach also offers discussion forums with Quit Coaches and others for support while you quit. s Weight Calls to help participants limit the amount unt of weight they gain after quitting. You can receive up to three hree sessions of 20 to 30 minutes each with a Weight Coach in conjunction with your regularly scheduled tobacco calls. To learn more or to get started, visit https://www.quitnow.net/Boeing w.net/Boeing or call 866-QUIT-4-LIFE (866-784-8454). 29 Other Programs Health assessment Employee Assistance Program Offered each fall, the online Health Assessment provides an opportunity for Boeing employees and their spouses and eligible domestic partners to identify their health risks and learn about the programs, tools and resources available to help manage their health. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available 24/7 to Boeing employees, retirees covered by company-paid COBRA coverage, and their families. The EAP provides confidential help to you and your family members when you have a personal issue. EAP counselors are licensed clinical professionals who listen, help you sort things out and develop a workable plan. Your EAP counselor may work with you directly or refer you to another professional in your community for counseling, resources or specialized treatment. Health screenings Boeing sponsors free and confidential onsite health screenings at most U.S. locations each summer for U.S.-based Boeing employees and U.S.-based subsidiary employees who are eligible for or enrolled in a Boeing health plan. Screenings can be the best way to detect potential problems in the early stages in people who may not have, or recognize, symptoms of disease. Flu shot program Boeing sponsors a flu shot program each fall at most U.S. sites that provides free flu shots to employees at worksites across the United States. 30 www.bcbsil.com/boeing In the United States, you can talk with an experienced professional by calling toll free 866-719-5788. U.S. employees on international assignments can reach the international EAP by calling Canada collect at +1-905-270-7658. For online resources, visit the Achieve Solutions website at www.achievesolutions.net/boeing. Family care resources This program provides free, confidential referral services for U.S. Boeing employees, retirees, and their families, helping them find a variety of services to make life more manageable. Referrals are provided for elder care services, child parenting support, chronic condition support services, educational resources, convenience services and domestic relocation. For more information, call 800-985-6895 or visit www.liveandworkwell-boeing.com. 888-802-8776 www.bcbsil.com/boeing A Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 22982.1110