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Ambulance
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Not covered
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N/A
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Case Management
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GHP care managers help members receive the care, education and support they need to manage their diseases.
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N/A
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Chiropractor
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Not covered
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N/A
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Dental
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Not covered
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N/A
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Diabetic Education
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Specific code ranges covered if ordered by an MD, DO, or NP.
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N/A
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Emergency Department
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Not covered
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N/A
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Eyeglasses
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Not covered
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N/A
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Family Planning
- Infertility screening
- Contraceptive devices
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Covered with a referral to a local designated Family Planning Program
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N/A
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Hearing Aids
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Not covered
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N/A
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Home Health
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Not covered
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N/A
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Home Help (personal care)
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Not covered
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N/A
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Hospice
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Not covered
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N/A
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Inpatient Hospital
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Not covered
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N/A
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Lab & X-ray
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Covered if ordered by an MD, DO, or NP in a freestanding facility.
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$5 coapy
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Medical Supplies/Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
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Limited coverage. Medical supplies are covered except for the following categories:
- Gradient surgical garments, formulas and feeding supplies, and supplies related to any DME item not covered.
- DME items are Not covered except for glucose monitors.
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No copays for diabetic supplies
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Mental Health Services
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May be covered through local community mental health centers.
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N/A
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Nursing Facility
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Not covered
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N/A
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Optometrist
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Not covered
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N/A
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Outpatient Hospital (Not emergency department)
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Covered:
- Services performed by a radiologist. Both facility and professional services are covered. Care Core reviews services as appropriate .
- Professional services.
- Wound therapy services.
- Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy evaluation only.
- Hospitals will receive reimbursement for covered outpatient surgeries (other than services performed by a radiologist) as specified in the “Agreement to Provide Local Health Services”. If a GHP Plan B member receives a bill for services on & after 02/01/2006 for facility services, please contact GHP.
Not covered:
- Nuclear radiology (includes tests like PET and radioisotope related procedures).
- Pain management services performed by a pain management specialist.
- Emergency room or after hours.
- Services related to ER or after hours.
- Chemotherapy
- IV Infusion Therapy
- Dialysis
- Sleep studies
- 23-hour holds, dental related services and cardiac rehab.
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$3 Copay: Professional FOR ALL SERVICES IN OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL
$5 Copay: Facility/hospital FOR COVERED SERVICES.
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Pharmacy
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Covered: if ordered by an MD, DO, or NP. Please refer to your handbook for brand and generic drug rules.
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$1 generic copayment
$3 brand copayment
- No copays for diabetic drugs or supplies
- $40 out of pocket maximum copay
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Physical Therapy
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Limited coverage
Effective May 1, 2006, limited pre-op, post-op and pain management therapy services are available. Contact GHP for authorization.
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Physician
Nurse Practitioner
Oral Surgeon
Medical Clinic
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- Annual physical exams (including a pelvic and breast exam, and pap test). Women who qualify for screening/services under Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs administered by the Local Health Department may be referred to that program for services as appropriate.
- Diagnostic and treatment services. May refer to local health department for TB, STD or HIV-related services, as available and appropriate.
- General opthalmologic services (procedure codes 92002-92014).
- Immunizations per ACIP guidelines. May be referred to the local health department. Travel immunizations are excluded.
- Injections administered in a physician’s office per current Medicaid policy. Some injections may require prior authorization.
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$3 copayment
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Podiatrist
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Limited services.
- When referred by a primary care physician for foot care related to Diabetes. Diagnosis codes 250.00-250.93 with procedure codes G0245, G0247 and G0246.
- When referred by a primary care physician for foot care related to Vascular Insufficiency. Diagnosis codes for rates 355.7-355.8 for procedure codes G0245, G0247 and G0246.
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$3 copay
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Prosthetics/Orthotics
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Not covered
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N/A
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Private Duty Nursing
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Not covered
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N/A
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Substance Abuse
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May be covered through local Mental Health/Substance Abuse programs; most qualify through these agencies.
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N/A
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Therapies
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Occupational, physical, and speech therapy evaluations are covered when provided by physicians in a free standing facility.
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N/A
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Transportation (including non emergency ambulance)
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Not covered
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N/A
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Urgent Care Clinic
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Not covered
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N/A
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