Past Issues

Earlier this year, Florida legislative action resulted in changes to the State Employees’ PPO Plan effective Jan. 1, 2004.

Last year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics revised their recommendations for flu vaccine in infants and young children.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and Health Options will pay for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) services provided on or after Jan. 03, 2004.

Incorrect coding can cause claims to reject or be underpaid. Frequently, incorrect coding occurs when a physician administers an immunization and also performs a separate medical service during the office visit.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will administer PPO health plan benefits and medical coverage for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. beginning Jan. 1, 2004.

This month, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is upgrading its version of ClaimCheck®.

Physicians and members alike have requested a more user-friendly online provider directory with improved search capabilities.