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To:  All Florida Standard Breeders & Owners Association Members

Important Information Regarding BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

In an effort to ensure that all our covered members with BlueCross BlueShield are aware of the additional benefits the carrier provides, we’d like to outline some important numbers and facts about our health plan.  This will help our members get the most out of their health plan and answer some questions you may have.

BlueCross BlueShield uses a company called Prime as their pharmaceutical vendor.    Please note that you, as a member, can contact them at anytime 24 hours a day at 877.357.7463.  They will confirm which tier your medication falls under and help identify if your particular medication requires a pre-authorization before you have your medication dispensed.  Prime will also advise you if your medication is eligible for their mail order service which will provide a cost savings to you.  Should your medication require a pre-authorization, simply have your physician’s office contact the Prime number for physicians at 888.877.6323.  Your physician will provide them with the necessary information needed to assist in getting your medication dispensed.

Some of the most common medications that require a pre-authorization include but are not limited to:  Lipitor, Crestor, Nexium, Lamisil, Xolair, Sporanox, Norditropin, Enbrel and Zyvox.

In addition, we’d like you to be aware of BlueCross BlueShield’s Away From Home Care program.  This program enables both you and your family dependents to continue to receive coverage in the case that you need to leave the state for at least 90 consecutive days.  Please contact the number on your membership card and advise them of your location and you’ll be placed under their Guest Membership Program. 

Finally, we’d like all our members to be aware of the additional benefits provided to you for being a member of BlueCross BlueShield.  Below are just a few of the many services available to you and your covered family dependents.  These benefits include:  Weight management discounts including Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem.  Eye exams, glasses and contact lenses discounts at participating vendors such as Walmart, JCPenny and Sears Optical.  Vitamins, supplements, acupuncturists and dieticians discounts of 25% and if you’re traveling, discounts are available at Westin and Fairmont Hotels.

FSBOA  hopes you find this information useful and that you take advantage of all the services available to you and your family members with our group health plan. 

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