Genesee Health Plan Benefits — Plan B

The covered services listed in this table are a summary. This does not mean that all related services will be covered. Covered services are subject to change. For specific exclusions, use the Services Not Covered link above.

Service

Coverage

Copay

Ambulance

Not covered

N/A

Case Management

GHP care managers help members receive the care, education and support they need to manage their diseases.

N/A

Chiropractor

Not covered

N/A

Dental

Not covered

N/A

Diabetic Education

Specific code ranges covered if ordered by an MD, DO, or NP.

  

N/A

Emergency Department

Not covered

N/A

Eyeglasses

Not covered

N/A

Family Planning

  • Infertility screening
  • Contraceptive devices 

Not covered. May go to a local designated Family Planning Program

N/A

Hearing Aids

Not covered

N/A

Home Health

Not covered

N/A

Home Help (personal care)

Not covered

N/A

Hospice

Not covered

N/A

Inpatient Hospital

Not covered

N/A

Lab & X-ray

Covered if ordered by an MD, DO, or NP in a freestanding facility.

Not covered in any setting: nuclear radiology (includes tests like PET and radioisotope related procedures).

Radiology: $5 coapy

Lab: N/A

Medical Supplies/Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

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.

No copays for diabetic supplies

Mental Health Services

May be covered through local community mental health centers.

N/A

Nursing Facility

Not covered

N/A

Optometrist

Not covered

N/A

Outpatient Hospital (Not emergency department)

Covered:

  1. Services performed by a radiologist. Both facility and professional services are covered. Care Core reviews services as appropriate . 
  2. Professional services.
  3. Wound therapy services.
  4. Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy evaluation only.
  5. 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:

  1. Nuclear radiology (includes tests like PET and radioisotope related procedures).  
  2. Pain management services performed by a pain management specialist.
  3. Emergency room or after hours.
  4. Services related to ER or after hours.
  5. Chemotherapy
  6. IV Infusion Therapy
  7. Dialysis
  8. Sleep studies
  9. 23-hour holds, dental related services and cardiac rehab.

$3 Copay: Professional FOR ALL SERVICES IN OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL

$5 Copay: Facility/hospital FOR COVERED SERVICES.

Pharmacy

Covered: if ordered by an MD, DO, or NP. Please refer to your handbook for brand and generic drug rules.

$3 copayment

No copays for diabetic drugs or supplies

  • $40 out of pocket maximum copay
 

Physical Therapy

Evaluation Only 

Effective May 1, 2006,  limited pre-op, post-op and pain management therapy services are available.  Contact GHP for authorization.

 N/A

Physician

Nurse Practitioner

Oral Surgeon

Medical Clinic

  • 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.

$3 copayment

Podiatrist

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.

$3 copay

Prosthetics/Orthotics

Not covered

N/A

Private Duty Nursing

Not covered

N/A

Substance Abuse

May be covered through local Mental Health/Substance Abuse programs; most qualify through these agencies.

N/A

Therapies

Occupational, physical, and speech therapy evaluations are covered when provided by physicians in a free standing facility. 

N/A

Transportation (including non emergency ambulance)

Not covered

N/A

Urgent Care Clinic

Not covered

N/A

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