This national point-of-service (POS) plan combines the cost savings of an HMO with the freedom of a PPO to choose any provider you want. You will pay less when seeking care from a BlueChoice Advantage network provider.
You now have access to a customized website for your Georgetown University CareFirst medical plans. Visit www.carefirst.com/georgetownto take advantage of member tools, videos, discounts, coaching and more!
No CareFirst Card? There’s an app for that!
You don’t need a physical ID card to seek services. Use the mobile app to get your member information on the go, or log in to the My Account section of CareFirst.com to print a verification of coverage. Don’t know your member ID? That’s okay too! You can register with My Account using your social security number, or call Member Services at 877-691-5856 to get it.
The BlueChoice network is a local network of providers. To locate a medical provider, go to CareFirst’s online directory and look for providers in the “BlueChoice Advantage” network. You may also use this online directory to search for BlueCard PPO providers outside of the local area. Follow the instructions above, then click on the link for providers outside the Metro area.
The CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage plan allows members the flexibility to choose a health care provider when and where treatment is needed. When care is received inside the CareFirst service area members will experience the lowest out of pocket costs when they visit a BlueChoice provider. Members still have the option to access a BlueCard PPO doctor, but will be subject to higher out of pocket expenses.
Members receiving care outside the CareFirst Service area will experience the lowest out of pocket costs by accessing a national BlueCard PPO provider. Members will still have the option to opt-out of this network at a higher out of pocket expense.
Participants in the CareFirst POS plan are covered for prescription drugs through CVS Caremark. You’ll receive two ID cards—one from CareFirst for medical services and one from CVS Caremark for prescriptions.
For short-term prescriptions (up to 30 days), you can fill them at over 68,000 participating pharmacies, including CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Safeway, Giant, and many others.
For long-term medications, use Maintenance Choice to save money. These prescriptions must be filled as a 90-day supply at CVS Caremark retail locations, Kroger, Costco, or through CVS Caremark Mail Service. More details are available in the plan summary.
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