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Where Medical Care is Provided:
(Where you go to get health care)
Private doctor's offices, health centers, hospital based centers, or Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Choosing a Doctor:
(What are the choices for a personal doctor)
Choose a doctor from the plan's network. If you have not talked to Member Services, call 1-800-543-5656 to choose a personal doctor right away.
Referral Process:
(What to do to see a specialist)
Your personal doctor will give you a referral to see a specialist when needed.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist Services:
(What to do to see an OB/GYN)
You can use any OB/GYN in the plan's provider network. Plan members do not need a referral to see an OB/GYN.
Seeing a Dentist:
(What to do to see a dentist)
Choose a dentist from the plan's provider network. No referral is needed to see the child's primary care dentist.
For Plan D, coverage is limited to preventive services for children under 12.
Eye Care and Glasses:
(What eye care services are provided)
Plan A, B, C members are eligible for 1 eye exam and $100 allowance for eyeglasses or contact lenses every benefit year.
Plan D members are eligible for 1 eye exam (including routine care) and $100 allowance for one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses every 24 months. No referrals are needed for an eye exam. Exams, frames and lenses are available through network providers.
Emergency Care:
(Who you should call first and where you should go in case of an emergency. When are emergency room visits covered)
If possible, contact your personal doctor when an emergency occurs. If life threatening, go to the nearest emergency room. Follow-up care must be provided by the child's personal doctor.
Other Benefits:
(Other things the HMO offers)
The MomÍs GEMS prenatal program for pregnant members. The Asthma Relief Management Program. Health and member education available to all members. The Social Case Management Outreach program designed to help members with special medical and social needs. Multi-lingual member support/services staff. For Plans A, B, C over-the-counter medicines and vitamins, as prescribed by your doctor.
Plan D members do not receive the over-the-counter benefit.
Pharmacy:
(What pharmacies can be used)
You can use any pharmacy in the “PAID” pharmacy network. They are identified by the “PAID” symbol on the pharmacy door or you can call Member Services to find a “PAID” pharmacy in the network.
Member Services:
(Customer helpline number)
Multi-lingual Member Services Helpline, 24 hours, 7 days a week,
1-877-765-4325.
TDD 1-800-684-5505
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