Medical Benefits

Nurses Available Anytime

If an unexpected medical situation comes up, we can help. Call our 24/7 Nurseline at 1-800-299-0274, where registered nurses are available to answer medical questions and help you decide if you should:

• Call your doctor
• Visit the emergency room
• Treat the problem yourself

International Coverage

If you're planning to travel out of the country, your benefits travel with you. With our unique BlueCard Worldwide^® program you can access contracting doctors and hospitals in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

Search for a provider outside the U.S on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Global^® Core

Blue Care^® Advisors

Our team of Blue Care Advisors is made up of registered nurses and health professionals who can help you stay healthy with health coaching and support when you need it. They can also help you better understand your benefits so you can take full advantage of your coverage.

Find out how the Blue Care Advisors can help you

Behavioral Health Benefits

Your behavioral health benefits can help you manage your mental and physical health. You have access to a full range of behavioral health care services, including:

• 24-hour access to Behavioral Health clinicians for crisis management
• Support to help with behavioral disorders such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders
• Inpatient, partial hospitalization and some outpatient behavioral health care management

Learn more about your behavioral health benefits

Maternity Care

Special Beginnings^®' is a maternity care program designed to help expectant mothers understand and manage their pregnancy until six weeks after delivery.** With this program you get:

• A website that covers pregnancy and infant care topics
• Personal telephone contact with program staff
• Assistance in managing high-risk conditions such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia

Discover how Special Beginnings can help provide the support you need

* Your employer may also offer programs available through an employee assistance program.

** Special Beginnings is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. It is important to share any health concerns with your physician.