2023 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - FEP Blue Focus
Section 5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits
Section 5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits
Benefits Description
Diabetic Meter Program
Members with diabetes may obtain one glucose meter kit every 365 days at no cost through our Diabetic Meter Program. To use this program, you must call the phone number listed below and request one of the eligible types of meters. The types of glucose meter kits available through our program are subject to change.
To order your free glucose meter kit, call us toll-free at 855-582-2024, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern Time, or visit our website at www.fepblue.org. The selected meter kit will be sent to you within 7 to 10 days of your request.
Note: Contact your physician to obtain a new prescription for the test strips and lancets to use with the new meter. Benefits will be provided for the test strips at Tier 2 (preferred brand-name) benefit payment levels if you purchase brand-name strips at a Preferred retail pharmacy. See page 97 for more information.
You Pay
Nothing for a glucose meter kit ordered through our Diabetic Meter Program
When obtained from any other source: You pay all charges
Diabetic Meter Program
Members with diabetes may obtain one glucose meter kit every 365 days at no cost through our Diabetic Meter Program. To use this program, you must call the phone number listed below and request one of the eligible types of meters. The types of glucose meter kits available through our program are subject to change.
To order your free glucose meter kit, call us toll-free at 855-582-2024, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eastern Time, or visit our website at www.fepblue.org. The selected meter kit will be sent to you within 7 to 10 days of your request.
Note: Contact your physician to obtain a new prescription for the test strips and lancets to use with the new meter. Benefits will be provided for the test strips at Tier 2 (preferred brand-name) benefit payment levels if you purchase brand-name strips at a Preferred retail pharmacy. See page 97 for more information.
You Pay
Nothing for a glucose meter kit ordered through our Diabetic Meter Program
When obtained from any other source: You pay all charges