BlueCard PPO is the national network that links participating doctors and hospitals to Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plans throughout the United States. Your EPO program uses the BlueCard PPO network. So, whether you or a family member is traveling or living in another state, you can take advantage of your benefits by presenting your member ID card to any participating doctor or hospital.

Call 1-800-810-BLUE (2583) toll free from any location. (This phone number is printed on your ID card.) You may also call the provider's office directly to verify that he/she is a participating BlueCard PPO physician or health care practitioner. You can also find information online via this Web site by selecting the Physician Directory feature. See similar questions...

long as you use a BlueCard PPO network provider, the provider will be responsible for filing the claim. This claim will be filed to the local BlueCross BlueShield Plan where the provider has a network agreement. You should always make sure that your provider has your most current ID card and that they file the claim with the 3-digit alpha prefix. See similar questions...

The BlueCard PPO program allows you freedom of choice when selecting a doctor, outpatient facility, or hospital, even outside of Alabama. This program allows members to access the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) networks available in each state that participates in the BlueCard PPO Program. When a member receives services from a PPO provider, these services are considered in-network services and enhanced benefits are available. See similar questions...

How you enroll will vary based on your employer. Please contact your employer's benefits office for additional direction or Member Services at the Pre-Enrollment Hot Line at 1-800-722-BLUE (2583) for assistance. You may be eligible for other benefits programs, like dental, prescription drugs, or even flexible spending. Who administers these programs varies based on your employer. See similar questions...

The BlueCard program provides the opportunity for members to take their health-care benefits with them when they travel or live outside of Arkansas. The program is available throughout the 50 states and around the world in 28 countries. It provides innovative methods of lowering costs and promoting customer satisfaction. The BlueCard PPO (preferred provider organization) allows members to receive discounts through local Blue Plan contract arrangements. See similar questions...

Simply go to our online dentist directory to search for a conveniently located dentist near your home or office. You may also locate a specific dentist by entering his/her last name in the search form. See similar questions...

A Preferred Provider Organization is a form of managed care closest to an indemnity plan. A PPO negotiates arrangements with doctors, hospitals and other providers who accept lower fees from the insurer for their services. As a result, your cost-sharing will be lower than if you go outside the network of providers. See similar questions...