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Overview of Medicaid with Healthy Blue® and Medicare Advantage with Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO D-SNP) August 27, 2021 Medical Policy & Clinical Guidelines Products & Programs Blue Medicare

Please note, this communication applies to Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO D-SNP) offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC).

With the implementation of Healthy Blue Medicaid Managed Care plan on July 1, 2021, and Healthy Blue + Medicare on January 1, 2021, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has developed an overview highlighting key points about each product which provides clarity for both Healthy Blue and Healthy Blue + Medicare. It is important for all participating providers to understand the differences between each plan to ensure that members are identified appropriately and to ensure you do not experience any delays when filing your claims. As a reminder, all claims must be filed to Availity. Please view the full overview of the Healthy Blue Medicaid and Healthy Blue + Medicare comparison flyer (PDF).

 Healthy BlueHealthy Blue + Medicare
Plan typeMedicaid Managed Care
Prepaid Health Plan
Medicare Advantage
HMO Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan
(HMO D-SNP)
Number of plan designs offeredBlue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) offers one Medicaid managed care plan, with benefits designed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS). The plan is administered by Blue Cross NC under a contract with NC DHHS. Blue Cross NC offers value-added services (VAS) to differentiate us in the market.Blue Cross NC offers one D-SNP plan design with a $0 premium. The plan is offered by Blue Cross NC under a contract with CMS. Blue Cross NC offers supplemental benefits to be competitive in the market.
Go-live dateJuly 1, 2021January 1, 2021
Service areaStatewide, all 100 countiesFor 2021, 18 counties (primarily the Triangle and Triad areas, plus Charlotte and Asheville)
For 2022, 90 counties
Member cost sharing$0 premium, $0 for most services$0 premium, $0 for many services
Contract/networkCustom provider network, specifically for Healthy Blue membersSame provider network as Blue Cross NC’s other Medicare Advantage plans
Claims filingClaims are filed to AvailityClaims are filed to Availity

Please view the full overview of the Healthy Blue Medicaid and Healthy Blue + Medicare comparison flyer (PDF). 

Note: Availity, LLC is an independent company providing administrative support services for Healthy Blue + Medicare providers on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

For more information, visit Healthy Blue + Medicare

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