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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
Page 118

 

Benefits Description

Covered Medications and Supplies (cont.)

Note: Our vaccine network is a network of Preferred retail pharmacies that have agreements with us to administer one or more routine immunizations. Check with your pharmacy or call our Retail Pharmacy Program at 800-624-5060, TTY: 711, to find out which vaccines your pharmacy can provide.


Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing (no deductible)

Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges (except as noted below)

Note: You pay nothing for influenza (flu) vaccines obtained at Non-preferred retail pharmacies.

Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing

Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges (except as noted below)

Note: You pay nothing for influenza (flu) vaccines obtained at Non-preferred retail pharmacies.

 

Benefits Description

Metformin and metformin extended release (excluding osmotic and modified release generic drugs)

Preferred Retail Pharmacies:


Standard Option - You Pay

Tier 1 (generic drug): $1 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply (no deductible)

Basic Option - You Pay
Tier 1 (generic drug): $1 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply



Mail Service Prescription Drug Program:


Standard Option - You Pay

Tier 1 (generic drug): $1 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply (no deductible)

Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 1 (generic drug): $1 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply

 

Benefits Description

Medications to promote better health as recommended under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Affordable Care Act”), limited to:
 
  • Iron supplements for children from age 6 months through 12 months
     
  • Oral fluoride supplements for children from age 6 months through 5 years
     
  • Folic acid supplements, 0.4 mg to 0.8 mg, for individuals capable of pregnancy
     
  • Low-dose aspirin (81 mg per day) for pregnant members at risk for preeclampsia
     
  • Aspirin for men age 45 through 79 and women age 50 through 79
     
  • Generic cholesterol-lowering statin drugs

Note: Benefits are not available for acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.

Note: Benefits for these medications are subject to the dispensing limitations described earlier and are limited to recommended prescribed limits.

Note: To receive benefits, you must use a Preferred retail pharmacy and present a written prescription from your physician to the pharmacist.


Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing (no deductible)

Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges

Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing

Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges

 

Covered Medications and Supplies - continued on next page

 

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