Past Issues

On July 30, 2004, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida launched its newly redesigned website, www.bcbsfl.com.

Here's information about free glucose monitors for certain BlueOptions members; HMO authorizations for diabetic strips and lancets; and dilated eye exams.

More than 300 Medical Coverage Guidelines are now available for viewing on the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida website.

In September Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida network representatives will be contacting eligible primary care physicians about our new Recognizing Physician ExcellenceSM* program.

Please refer to this list when prescribing a medication for a BCBSF or Health Options member.

IDS added to PPC, Traditional network As of July 1, 2004, BlueChoice PPO members have access to Injectable Drug Supplier (IDS), a self-injectable medication network.

On Aug. 26, Chiron Corp. announced that some flu vaccine batches were tainted.

Problems with production of conjugated pneumococcal vaccine, (PCV7 or Prevnar) appear to have been resolved and the supply is stabilizing.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the new International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM).

Confused about the difference between the Electronic Remittance Advice (835) and the Online Remittance Advice (OLR)?