In its 80th year of service, CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health care company which, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to 3.2 million individuals and …

Is CareFirst a Medicare?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract.

Does CareFirst cover prescription?

CareFirst makes it easy to get the prescription drug care you need: Coverage for nearly 5,000 drugs. Fast, convenient mail prescription delivery to home, office or CVS location.

Is CareFirst a PPO?

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is offered to all active State of Maryland employees as well as all retirees, with or without Medicare, regardless of their place of residence.

Who is over Medicare?

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for: People who are 65 or older. Certain younger people with disabilities. People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD)

What is a Tier 0 drug?

Definition. Tier 0. $0 Drugs. Preventive drugs (e.g. statins, aspirin, folic acid, fluoride, iron supplements, smoking cessation products and FDA-approved contraceptives for women) are available at a zero-dollar cost share if prescribed under certain medical criteria by your doctor.

What specialty pharmacy does CareFirst use?

Filling Specialty Drug Prescriptions Contact CVS Specialty at 855-264-3237 for any questions about covered specialty drugs. * CVS Caremark is an independent company that provides pharmacy benefit management services.

Where can I find CareFirst Medicare supplement plans?

CareFirst Medicare supplement plans are offered in Maryland, DC (District of Columbia), and portions of Virginia. The company began in 1934 under the name Group Hospitalization, Inc. and has been serving the health care needs of the DC/Maryland/Virginia area ever since.

What kind of Medicare plans does CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield offer?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is proud to offer a range of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. Designed exclusively for Maryland, D.C. and Virginia residents.

How to renew a CareFirst health insurance plan?

If you are looking to buy or renew a CareFirst plan, please contact us at 800-544-8703.

Where can I find CareFirst dental and vision insurance?

At CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, we’re building the future of healthcare with the widest coverage and the largest network for medical, dental and vision insurance in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Find a Doctor We’ve got you covered with access to over one million doctors, hospitals and health facilities.