2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 9. Coordinating Benefits With Medicare and Other Coverage
When you have other health coverage
Medicaid
Section 9. Coordinating Benefits With Medicare and Other Coverage
When you have other health coverage
Medicaid
• Medicaid
When you have this Plan and Medicaid, we pay first.
Suspended PSHB coverage to enroll in Medicaid or a similar state-sponsored program of medical assistance: If you are an annuitant, you can suspend your PSHB coverage to enroll in one of these state programs, eliminating your PSHB premium. For information on suspending your PSHB enrollment, contact your retirement or employing office. If you later want to re-enroll in the PSHB Program, generally you may do so only at the next Open Season unless you involuntarily lose coverage under the state program.
When you have this Plan and Medicaid, we pay first.
Suspended PSHB coverage to enroll in Medicaid or a similar state-sponsored program of medical assistance: If you are an annuitant, you can suspend your PSHB coverage to enroll in one of these state programs, eliminating your PSHB premium. For information on suspending your PSHB enrollment, contact your retirement or employing office. If you later want to re-enroll in the PSHB Program, generally you may do so only at the next Open Season unless you involuntarily lose coverage under the state program.