Is CareFirst Maryland Medicaid?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan Maryland (CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland or CareFirst CHPMD) is a Medicaid Managed Care Organization that participates in the Maryland HealthChoice Program. Carefirst CHPMD offers a health plan that combines personal attention with world-class healthcare.

Does CareFirst work in other states?

Getting Care Remember that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield national plans are recognized by doctors all across the United States even though you enrolled through DC Health Link. It’s important to let your provider know you are a member of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

Is CareFirst DC Medicaid?

In joining the Medicaid program, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) brings 80 plus years of experience in meeting the health care needs of its members and they serve more than 3.3 million enrollees in the DC, Virginia, and Maryland region.

What is the difference between CareFirst EPO and PPO?

PPO plans offer out-of-network benefits. EPO plans do not provide out-of-network benefits except for true emergencies.

Are Blue Cross and Blue Shield the same?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield developed separately, with Blue Cross providing coverage for hospital services and Blue Shield covering physicians’ services. Blue Cross is a name used by an association of health insurance plans throughout the United States.

Can you use CareFirst out of state?

Just like your passport, you should always carry your CareFirst member ID card when you travel outside the United States. The BlueCross BlueShield Global Core (Global Core) program provides medical assistance services and access to providers, hospitals and other healthcare professionals in nearly 200 countries.

How many members does CareFirst have?

3.2 million members
With 3.2 million members, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the largest health insurance company in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company has won awards for being the Most Ethical Company.

Is CareFirst National?

CareFirst’s national PPO plans offer the most choice. You can receive care from our large, local PPO network as well as the national BlueCard PPO network. When you use BlueCard you can get in-network benefits and access to more than 95% of all physicians in the country.

What is CareFirst DC?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan District of Columbia (CareFirst CHPDC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance benefits and services to over 66,000 enrollees in the District of Columbia.

Is Blue Cross Blue Shield different in each state?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield merged in 1982, and since then the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has worked to provide personalized health coverage in every state and federal territory.