Preferred Blue PPO Basic Saver - Summary of Benefits
This document provides an overview of the Preferred Blue PPO Basic Saver health plan, highlighting key features such as the annual deductible and online member account benefits.
Sign in or create an account today. Download the app or visit bluecrossma.org. Get started Tap Into YOUR Health PLAN MyBlue is your online member account that makes understanding and using your health plan simple. Track claims and benefits Find personalized care options View your member ID card SUMMARY OF BENEFITS This health plan meets Minimum Creditable Coverage Standards for Massachusetts residents that went into effect January 1, 2014, as part of the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law. An Association of Independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans Preferred Blue ® PPO basic Saver Plan-Year Deductible: $6,000/$12,000 Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Your Choice Your Deductible Your deductible is the amount of money you pay out-of-pocket each plan year before you can receive coverage for certain benefits under this plan. If you are not sure when your plan year begins, contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Your deductible is $6,000 per member (or $12,000 per family) for in-network and out-of-network services combined. No one member will have to pay more than the per member deductible. When You Choose Preferred Providers You receive the highest level of benefits under your health care plan when you obtain covered services from preferred providers. These are called your “in-network” benefits. See the charts for your cost share. Note: If a preferred provider refers you to another provider for covered services (such as a lab or specialist), make sure the provider is a preferred provider in order to receive benefits at the in-network level. If the provider you use is not a preferred provider, you are still covered, but your benefits, in most situations, will be covered at the out-of-network level, even if the preferred provider refers you. How to Find a Preferred Provider To find a preferred provider: • Look up a provider on Find a Doctor at bluecrossma.com/findadoctor. If you need a copy of your directory or help choosing a provider, call the Member Service number on your ID card. • Visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts website at bluecrossma.org When You Choose Non-Preferred Providers You can also obtain covered services from non-preferred providers, but your out-of-pocket costs are higher. These are called your “out-of-network” benefits. See the charts for your cost share. Payments for out-of-network benefits are based on the Blue Cross Blue Shield allowed charge as defined in your subscriber certificate. You may be responsible for any difference between the allowed charge and the provider’s actual billed charge (this is in addition to your deductible and/or your coinsurance). Your Out-of-Pocket Maximum Your out-of-pocket maximum is the most that you could pay during a plan year for deductible, copayments, and coinsurance for covered services. Your out-of-pocket maximum for medical and prescription drug benefits is $8,000 per member (or $16,000 per family) for in-network and out-of-network services combined. Emergency Room Services In an emergency, such as a suspected heart attack, stroke, or poisoning, you should go directly to the nearest medical facility or call 911 (or the local emergency phone number). After meeting your deductible, you pay a nothing for in-network or out-of-network emergency room services. Telehealth Services Telehealth services are covered when the same in-person service would be covered by the health plan and the use of telehealth is appropriate. Your health care provider will work with you to determine if a telehealth visit is medically appropriate for your health care needs or if an in-person visit is required. For a list of telehealth providers, visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts website at bluecrossma.org, consult Find a Doctor, or call the Member Service number on your ID card. Your Virtual Care Team Your health plan includes an option for a tech-enabled primary care delivery model where virtual care team covered providers furnish certain covered services. See your subscriber certificate (and riders, if any) for exact coverage details. Utilization Review Requirements Certain services require pre-approval/prior authorization through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for you to have benefit coverage; this includes non-emergency and non-maternity hospitalization and may include certain outpatient services, therapies, procedures, and drugs. You should work with your health care provider to determine if pre-approval is required for any service your provider is suggesting. If your provider, or you, don’t get pre-approval when it’s required, your benefits will be denied, and you may be fully responsible for payment to the provider of the service. Refer to your subscriber certificate for requirements and the process you should follow for Utilization Review, including Pre-Admission Review, Pre-Service Approval, Concurrent Review and Discharge Planning, and Individual Case Management. Dependent Benefits This plan covers dependents until the end of the calendar month in which they turn age 26, regardless of their financial dependency, student status, or employment status. See your subscriber certificate (and riders, if any) for exact coverage details. Domestic Partner Coverage Domestic partner coverage may be available for eligible dependents. Contact your plan sponsor for more information.
Covered Services Your Cost In-Network Your Cost Out-of-Network Preventive Care Well-child care exams, including routine tests, according to age-based schedule as follows: • Ten visits during the first year of life • Three visits during the second year of life (age 1 to age 2) • Two visits for age 2 • One visit per calendar year for age 3 and older Nothing, no deductible 20% coinsurance, no deductible Routine adult physical exams, including related tests (one per calendar year) Nothing, no deductible 20% coinsurance, no deductible Routine GYN exams, including related lab tests (one per calendar year) Nothing, no deductible 20% coinsurance, no deductible Mental health wellness exams (at least one per calendar year) Nothing, no deductible Nothing, no deductible Routine hearing exams, including routine tests Nothing, no deductible 20% coinsurance, no deductible Hearing aids (up to $2,000 per ear every 36 months for a member age 21 or younger) All charges beyond the maximum after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible and all charges beyond the maximum Routine vision exams (one every 24 months) Nothing, no deductible 20% coinsurance, no deductible Family planning services—office visits Nothing, no deductible 20% coinsurance, no deductible Outpatient Care Emergency room visits Nothing after deductible Nothing after deductible Office or health center visits Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Mental health or substance use treatment Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Outpatient telehealth services • With a covered provider Same as in-person visit Same as in-person visit • With the in-network designated telehealth vendor Nothing after deductible Only applicable in-network Chiropractors’ office visits Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Acupuncture visits (up to 12 visits per calendar year) Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Short-term rehabilitation therapy—physical and occupational (up to 60 visits per calendar year*) Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Speech, hearing, and language disorder treatment—speech therapy Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Diagnostic x-rays and lab tests, including CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, and nuclear cardiac imaging tests Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Home health care and hospice services Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Oxygen and equipment for its administration Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Durable medical equipment—such as wheelchairs, crutches, hospital beds 20% coinsurance after deductible** 40% coinsurance after deductible** Prosthetic devices 20% coinsurance after deductible 40% coinsurance after deductible Surgery and related anesthesia Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Inpatient Care (including maternity care) General or chronic disease hospital care (as many days as medically necessary) Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Mental hospital or substance use facility care (as many days as medically necessary) Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Rehabilitation hospital care (up to 60 days per calendar year) Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible Skilled nursing facility care (up to 100 days per calendar year) Nothing after deductible 20% coinsurance after deductible * No visit limit applies when short-term rehabilitation therapy is furnished as part of covered home health care or for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders or Down syndrome. ** In-network cost share waived for one breast pump per birth, including supplies (20% coinsurance after deductible out-of-network).
Limitations and Exclusions. These pages summarize the benefits of your health care plan. Your subscriber certificate and riders define the full terms and conditions in greater detail. Should any questions arise concerning benefits, the subscriber certificate and riders will govern. Some of the services not covered are: cosmetic surgery; custodial care; most dental care; and any services covered by workers’ compensation. For a complete list of limitations and exclusions, refer to your subscriber certificate and riders. ® Registered Marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. © 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., or Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. 004651460 (3/26) RB Questions? For questions about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, call 1-800-782-3675, or visit us online at bluecrossma.org. Covered Services Your Cost In-Network Your Cost Out-of-Network Prescription Drug Benefits* At designated retail pharmacies (up to a 30-day formulary supply for each prescription or refill)** After deductible $15 for Tier 1 50% coinsurance for Tier 2 50% coinsurance for Tier 3 After deductible $30 for Tier 1 50% coinsurance for Tier 2 50% coinsurance for Tier 3 Through the designated mail service pharmacy (up to a 90-day formulary supply for each prescription or refill)** After deductible $30 for Tier 1 50% coinsurance for Tier 2 50% coinsurance for Tier 3 Not covered * Generally, Tier 1 refers to generic drugs; Tier 2 refers to preferred brand-name drugs; Tier 3 refers to non-preferred brand-name drugs. ** Cost share may be waived, reduced, or increased for certain covered drugs and supplies. Retail drugs are available in a 90-day supply at three times the standard retail cost share. Get the Most from Your Plan: Visit us at bluecrossma.org or call 1-800-782-3675 to learn about discounts, savings, resources, and special programs available to you, like those listed below. Wellness Participation Program Fitness Reimbursement: a program that rewards participation in qualified fitness programs or equipment (See your subscriber certificate for details.) $150 per calendar year per policy Weight Loss Reimbursement: a program that rewards participation in a qualified weight loss program (See your subscriber certificate for details.) $150 per calendar year per policy 24/7 Nurse Line: Speak to a registered nurse, day or night, to get immediate guidance and advice. Call 1-888-247-BLUE (2583). No additional charge.
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