BlueCard​ | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (2024)

FAQs

Is CareFirst BlueChoice the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield? ›

CareFirst, Inc. and its operating affiliates, CareFirst of Maryland, Inc.; CareFirst BlueChoice; and Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Your incentive card can be used toward your annual deductible or other out-of-pocket expenses related to eyeglasses, contact lenses and dental procedures covered by your CareFirst health plan. Make sure to always save your receipts as proof of your expense.

You'll receive a CareFirst BlueFund Visa® Debit Card in the mail. This debit card is accepted by all health care merchants who accept Visa. It can be used whenever you're paying for care or after you receive care.

In 1982, Blue Shield merged with The Blue Cross Association to form the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBS). Prior to 1986, organizations administering BCBS were tax exempt under 501(c)(4) as social welfare plans.

HMOs are more budget-friendly than PPOs. HMOs usually have lower monthly premiums. Both may require you to meet a deductible before services are covered, but it's less common with an HMO. With a PPO, your monthly premiums may be higher, but you will have some coverage if you go out-of-network.

Please note: You can order a replacement card and check your incentive card balance by calling Further (our incentive administrator) at 866-758-6119. services to CareFirst members. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the shared business name of CareFirst of Maryland, Inc.

The incentive card can be used toward your annual deductible or other out-of-pocket costs like copays or coinsurance related to eligible expenses (medical, prescription drug, dental and vision) under your CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) health plan.

BlueCard links participating health care providers with the independent BCBS Plans across the country, and in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, through a single electronic network for claims processing and reimbursem*nt.

What does blue debit card mean? ›

This visa card gives you access to funds in your current and savings accounts and is equipped with the latest in chip and PIN technology to help guard against unauthorised transactions. It is issued to customers with an Everyday account.

An HRA, FSA, or HSA card works like a regular debit card, but it can be used only for specific qualified medical expenses. Eligible expenses are defined by federal legislation and IRS regulations. Cardholders can use the debit card at approved merchants that accept standard VISA or Mastercard.

(Blue Cross) and Maryland Medical Service (Blue Shield) changed their names to Maryland Blue Cross and Maryland Blue Shield. In 1998, the Maryland and District of Columbia companies merged to form CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

If services are determined by CareFirst to be incidental, mutually exclusive, integral to or included in other services rendered or part of a global allowance, they are not eligible for separate reimbursem*nt.

It has dual headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It is a nonprofit organization and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Anthem is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield group. Blue Cross Blue Shield is made up of independent companies. Anthem is one of these companies. Other Blue Cross Blue Shield brands include Highmark, Regence and CareFirst.

Serving Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the shared business name of CareFirst of Maryland, Inc. and Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc.

If you would like to learn more refer to the Companion Guide located on our Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. trades as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, and its service area is all of Virginia except for the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123. Anthem Blue Cross ...