Beginning October 1, 2005, Blue Cross Life & Health will administer CMSP. To find a primary care provider (PCP), specialist or other participating provider, you should contact the BC Life & Health Customer Care Center (CCC) at (800) 670-6133. You may also check the Blue Cross Life & Health website using the provider finder. When you call the CCC, they will advice you which PCP's are available in your geographic area and how to get connected with the care you need.

No! Some individuals wish to do their own 'trial and error" evaluation without the advice of a doctor that specializes in low vision. To accommodate those with this impression, one of our technicians will work with a patient for a fee per visit. See similar questions...

To apply for CMSP benefits, you will need to submit an application for benefits with the county social services department. In some counties you may apply at other sites such as the hospital. See similar questions...

In some situations your doctor may want you to take a certain drug or receive a service that requires additional authorization. If this is the case, your doctor will need to submit the appropriate pre-service review form to BC Life & Health for medical services that require prior approval. Your doctor will need to submit a Medication Request Form (MRF) to MedImpact for medications that require prior authorization. See similar questions...

For further information about CMSP eligibility, CMSP members are encouraged to contact their county eligibility worker. For information regarding covered benefits or assistance finding a provider, CMSP members may call the BC Life & Health CCC at (800) 670-6133. See similar questions...

Beginning October 1, 2005, if you are interested in providing health care services to CMSP members, you must be a part of the CMSP/Blue Cross Life & Health provider network. To become a part of the network, you must execute a provider agreement with BC Life & Health. For further information regarding becoming a part of the network, contact BC Life & Health Network Development at (866) 841-8950. See similar questions...

Beginning October 1, 2005, services for CMSP beneficiaries will be provided in accordance with the CMSP/BC Life & Health Provider Operations Manual (POM), which is provided to all providers participating in the network. Primary care services and most specialty care services will not require pre-service review. Specified services, including ambulatory surgery, home infusion therapy, durable medical equipment and various other services will require pre-service review. See similar questions...

Beginning October 1, 2005, billing to BC Life & Health for health care services will be done in accordance with billing rules described in the CMSP/BC Life & Health POM that is provided to all network providers. Hospitals and FQHC/RHC clinics use the UB-92 form. Medical groups and individual physicians utilize the CMS 1500 form. See similar questions...

counties participate. To receive CMSP benefits, the beneficiary must reside in one of the 34 counties. CMSP Participating Counties See similar questions...

When the county determines that you are eligible, you will receive an approval notice, and shortly after, a Benefits Identification Card (BIC). This is a plastic card with you name, identification number, and a magnetic strip on it. Beginning October 1, 2005, CMSP members will also receive a CMSP/BC Life & Health identification (ID) card. See similar questions...

No. Your eligibility for CMSP benefits starts with the first day of the month in which you apply for CMSP. See similar questions...

When you apply for CMSP, you will be told what information to provide so that the county may determine your eligibility. You will be asked to provide a variety of information such as Social Security numbers for everyone you are applying for, three current pay stubs or some other form of earned income verification, award letters or other form of verification of income such as State Disability, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Workman's Compensation payments, etc. See similar questions...

Golden Haven is fortunate to have three on-call physicians in Dr. Lian Soung, M.D., Dr. Raghuoath K. Reddy, M.D., and Dr. Guido Abellera, M.D. In addition, we have an on-call podiatrist and orthodontist. If a resident so chooses, he/she may keep his/her own personal doctor. Golden Haven provides residents free transportation to any doctor's office within a 7-mile radius, except for those requiring non-ambulatory assistance and/or additional companion care due to difficult behavior. See similar questions...

If you have health insurance, you should check with your insurance company to determine how to access health care locally. You may call the customer service or information number on your insurance card (usually a 1-800-xxxxx number). Or you may obtain information through your parents, if you are insured under their policy. See similar questions...

Call you doctor if the symptoms of your child's infection are not responding or getting worse with the treatment. Also call your doctor if your child develops an allergic reaction, severe diarrhea or any other reaction that your doctor may not have told you about. about us | products | manufacturing / r&d | business development | newsroom | employees | Lupin Limited | site search See similar questions...