Medical Benefits
The medical portion of the plan includes coverage for both inpatient and outpatient medical care through Blue Cross/Blue Shield’s PPO network. Those covered under the University’s plan enjoy Blue Card PPO coverage which includes in-network coverage for any physician or facility in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield network, regardless of location. The Blue Card PPO Brochure provides more detail on this plan. Use this link to find out if a particular physician or facility is in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield network.
Expanded Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Benefits are offered as part of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield health plan. The local provider for these benefits is Alabama Psychiatric Services located at 2415 Helton Drive in Florence, 765-2230. The Health Plan at a Glance document and Health Plan Booklet provide detailed information regarding the medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse coverages.
Air Medical Services, also a part of the plan, provide covered transportation services to a hospital near a covered member’s home should he/she be hospitalized while more than 150 miles from home.
