JACKSONVILLE, Fla., -- Florida Blue, the state's leading health insurer, today announced additional actions being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support: These efforts are expected to provide an estimated $100 million in health care cost relief to members of Florida Blue's Individual, Fully Insured
Employer Group and Medicare Advantage health plans. "Members have felt significant wellness and financial impacts as a result of this pandemic," said Pat Geraghty, president and CEO of Florida Blue. "It is crucial that members continue to have access to much-needed health care, while we strive to lessen the financial burden for our members." In addition, Florida Blue is implementing additional plan and policy changes to help its members stay healthy and cope financially during COVID-19. Extended COVID-19 Coverage:
Increased Access to Virtual Health Care Services:
All Floridians and Florida Blue members can visit floridablue.com/COVID19 for the latest information on coronavirus. Florida Blue members with specific coverage questions can call the phone number on the back of their member ID card or 1-800-352-2583. Medicare members can call 1-800-926-6565 or visit floridablue.com/Medicare/COVID19. Florida Blue continues its partnership with New Directions Behavioral Health to offer a bilingual helpline to assist all Floridians with the stress they may feel during the COVID-19 health crisis. The toll-free helpline connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors who can assist anyone experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma and grief due to the health crisis. Any Floridian, whether or not they have Florida Blue insurance, can call the 24-hour helpline at 833-848-1762. About Florida Blue About Blue Cross Blue Shield AssociationThe Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is an association of 35 independent, locally operated Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield companies. Is Florida Blue only good in Florida?For short trips, your coverage is accepted worldwide by doctors and hospitals that participate in our BlueCard Program.
Is Florida Blue good in other states?When traveling out-of-state, you're covered under the BlueCard® Program. You'll receive in-network benefits and will be protected from balance billing when receiving covered services from a BlueCard® participating provider.
Is Florida Blue the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida?About Florida Blue
Florida Blue, Florida's Blue Cross and Blue Shield company, has been providing health insurance to residents of Florida for 75 years.
Who is the largest health insurer in Florida?Florida Health Insurance Providers. |