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Blue Cross of Idaho – Essential Blue Plus – IDAHO

A comparison of the Essential Blue Plus offered by Blue Cross of Idaho is detailed out below for both Network and Non-Network coverage.

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Brochure Essential Blue Plus Brochure Essential Blue Plus Brochure
Copay $30 N/A
Office Visit Physician Office Visits (You pay deductible and/or coinsurance for other services during a physician office visit): $30 copayment for specifically listed services (Physician office visits and preventive care services are limited to a combined total of 10 office visits per person, per benefit period) Physician Office Visits (You pay deductible and/or coinsurance for other services during a physician office visit): 50% of allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible (Physician office visits and preventive care services are limited to a combined total of 10 office visits per person, per benefit period)
Deductible Individual: $2,000, Family: $4,000 Individual: $2,000, Family: $4,000
Coinsurance 80% 50%
Coinsurance Limit Essential Blue Plus Essential Blue Plus
Out-of-Pocket Maximum $4,000 per person (Includes your deductible but does not include $5,000 pregnancy deductible) $4,000 per person (Includes your deductible but does not include $5,000 pregnancy deductible)
Lifetime Maximum $1,000,000 lifetime benefit limit per person $1,000,000 lifetime benefit limit per person
Prescription Drugs Prescription Drugs (Brand name and generic drugs): 50% coinsurance, no deductible required - Prescription drug benefit limited to a maximum of $1,200 per person, per benefit period - 90-day supply limit Prescription Drugs (Brand name and generic drugs): 50% coinsurance, no deductible required - Prescription drug benefit limited to a maximum of $1,200 per person, per benefit period - 90-day supply limit
Emergency Room
  • Emergency Room Facility Services: $100 copayment, after which 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Emergency Room Physician Services: 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Ambulance Transportation Services (Limited to $500 per person, per benefit period): 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Emergency Room Facility Services: $100 copayment, after which 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Emergency Room Physician Services: 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Ambulance Transportation Services (Limited to $500 per person, per benefit period): 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Adult Preventative Care
  • Preventive Care Services: You pay nothing for services specifically listed up to $500 - for services in excess of $500 you pay your deductible and coinsurance (Physician office visits and preventive care services are limited to a combined total of 10 office visits per person, per benefit period)
  • Immunizations: You pay nothing for specifically listed immunizations
  • Diagnostic Mammogram Services: 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Preventive Care Services: 50% of the allowed amount after meeting your deductible (Physician office visits and preventive care services are limited to a combined total of 10 office visits per person, per benefit period)
  • Immunizations: You pay nothing for specifically listed immunizations
  • Child Preventative Care
  • Preventive Care Services: You pay nothing for services specifically listed up to $500 - for services in excess of $500 you pay your deductible and coinsurance (Physician office visits and preventive care services are limited to a combined total of 10 office visits per person, per benefit period)
  • Immunizations: You pay nothing for specifically listed immunizations
  • Preventive Care Services: 50% of the allowed amount after meeting your deductible (Physician office visits and preventive care services are limited to a combined total of 10 office visits per person, per benefit period)
  • Immunizations: You pay nothing for specifically listed immunizations
  • Lab / X-Ray
  • Inpatient Diagnostic Laboratory and X-ray Services (From contracting providers only): 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Outpatient Diagnostic Laboratory and X-ray Services (Limited to a combined total of $2,000 per person, per benefit period): 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Inpatient Diagnostic Laboratory and X-ray Services (From contracting providers only): 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Outpatient Diagnostic Laboratory and X-ray Services (Limited to a combined total of $2,000 per person, per benefit period): 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Maternity Pregnancy Services (A separate $5,000 deductible applies, except in cases of complications): 80% after meeting a separate $5,000 deductible Pregnancy Services (A separate $5,000 deductible applies, except in cases of complications): 50% after meeting a separate $5,000 deductible
    Physical Therapy
  • Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation (From contracting providers only): 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Selected Therapy Services (Radiation, chemotherapy and renal dialysis): 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Chiropractic Services: Not covered
  • Outpatient Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Physical Therapy, & Outpatient Speech Therapy: Not covered
  • Growth Hormone Therapy & Home Intravenous Therapy: Not covered
  • Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation (From contracting providers only): Not covered
  • Selected Therapy Services (Radiation, chemotherapy and renal dialysis): 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Chiropractic Services: Not covered
  • Outpatient Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Physical Therapy, & Outpatient Speech Therapy: Not covered
  • Growth Hormone Therapy & Home Intravenous Therapy: Not covered
  • Skilled Nursing 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible (Limited to 30-days per person, per benefit period) 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible (Limited to 30-days per person, per benefit period)
    Home Health Care
  • Home Health Care: Not covered
  • Hospice Services (Lifetime benefit limit of $10,000 per person, no deductible required): 80% of the allowed amount of covered services are meeting your deductible
  • Home Health Care: Not covered
  • Hospice Services (Lifetime benefit limit of $10,000 per person, no deductible required): Not covered
  • Mental Health
  • Psychiatric Inpatient Services: Not covered
  • Psychiatric Outpatient Services: Not covered
  • Psychiatric Inpatient Services: Not covered
  • Psychiatric Outpatient Services: Not covered
  • Hospital Care
  • Inpatient Physician, Surgical and Medical Professional Services: 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Hospital Services (Inpatient care, outpatient surgery and pre-admission testing): 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Inpatient Physician, Surgical and Medical Professional Services: 80% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Hospital Services (Inpatient care, outpatient surgery and pre-admission testing): 50% of the allowed amount for covered services after meeting your deductible
  • Optional Benefits Essential Blue Plus Essential Blue Plus