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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
2025 Rate Information
 
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2025 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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Benefit Description

Covered Medications and Supplies (cont.)


Note: Once you have purchased amounts of these medications in a calendar year that are equivalent to a combined 90-day supply through any of our pharmacy programs, all Tier 1 fills thereafter are subject to the corresponding cost-share.


Standard Option - You Pay

Basic Option - You Pay
 

 

Benefits Description

Not covered:
 
  • Remicade, Renflexis, and Inflectra are not covered for prescriptions obtained from a retail pharmacy, Mail Service Prescription or through the Specialty Drug Program
     
  • Medical supplies such as dressings and antiseptics
     
  • Drugs and supplies for cosmetic purposes
     
  • Supplies for weight loss
     
  • Drugs for orthodontic care, dental implants, and periodontal disease
     
  • Drugs used in conjunction with non-covered assisted reproductive technology (ART) and assisted insemination procedures
     
  • Drugs used in conjunction with IVF that exceed the covered 3 per year annual cycle limitation described in this section
     
  • Insulin and diabetic supplies except when obtained from a retail pharmacy or through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program, or except when Medicare Part B is primary or you are enrolled in the FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program (see Section 5(a))
     
  • Medications and orally taken nutritional supplements that do not require a prescription under Federal law even if your doctor prescribes them or if a prescription is required under your state law

    Note: See previous benefits in this section for our coverage of medications recommended under the Affordable Care Act and for smoking and tobacco cessation medications.

     
  • Medical foods administered orally are not covered if not obtained at a retail pharmacy or through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program

    Note: See Section 5(a) for our coverage of medical foods and nutritional supplements when administered by catheter or nasogastric tube.

     
  • Products and foods other than liquid formulas or powders mixed to become formulas; foods and formulas readily available in a retail environment and marketed for persons without medical conditions; low-protein modified foods (e.g., pastas, breads, rice, sauces and baking mixes); nutritional supplements, energy products; and similar items

    Note: See Section 5(a) for our coverage of medical foods and nutritional supplements when administered by catheter or nasogastric tube.


Standard Option - You Pay
All charges

Basic Option - You Pay
All charges

 

Covered Medications and Supplies - continued on next page

 

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