Medical Options
Our medical plans are designed to give you the options you need to manage your health the way you want. In most locations, you can choose from three national medical plans - an EPO HP-NetworkPlan/EPO Network Plan, HSA Plan, and PPO Plan administered by Blue Cross of Idaho (BCI).
Medical Plans
EPO HP-Network Plan
EPO Network Plan
HSA Plan
You can see both in-network and out-of-network providers without a referral, but keep in mind staying in-network for care will almost always be less expensive. To help with your share of costs, this plan gives you the option to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA).
PPO Plan
You can see both in-network and out-of-network providers without a referral, but keep in mind staying in-network for care will almost always be less expensive.
Additional Medical Benefits
SMARTSHOPPER®
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- When your doctor recommends a medical test, service, or procedure, call (866) 507-3528 to speak to a SmartShopper® personal assistant or visit members.bcidaho.com to shop for a lower-cost, high-quality option in your area.
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- Select the location of your choice with a cash-back option listed. The reward is limited to designated network providers who can perform the requested procedure. (Remember, some services require pre-authorization before you have the service performed. Call Blue Cross of Idaho to see if your procedure requires pre-authorization)
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- Once your SmartShopper® eligible procedure is complete at an eligible location and your claim is paid, a reward check is mailed to your home within 4-6 weeks. No forms. No hassles. It’s that easy.
Preventative Care
- Regular check ups
- Standard immunizations
- Screening for blood pressure, cancer, cholesterol, depression, obesity, and type 2 diabetes; and pediatric screening for hearing, vision, autism and developmental disorders, depression, and obesity.
- Conversation about your medical, social, and family history
- Physical examination
- Review of current medications
- Immunizations, as necessary
- Age/gender-appropriate screening tests that can help you stay healthy and catch problems before they become serious threats to your health (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol, and others as determined by risk factors such as age, weight, and others)
- You won’t be charged a copay or fee for the visit as long as your doctor is an in-network provider and the service is coded as preventive care.
Teladoc
Get Started with Teladoc
- Go to Teladoc.com
- Download the Teladoc mobile app from the App Store or Google Play
- Call 1-800-TELADOC (835-2362)
Blue Distinction +
- Bariatric surgery
- Cardiac care
- Knee and hip replacement
- Maternity care
- Spine surgery
- Transplants (excluding kidney)
Blue Cross of Idaho Resources
- Enrollment: Upon enrollment, members receive a complimentary copy of “Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy” book.
- Incentive: Members who go to all perinatal (prenatal and post natal) care appointments with their physicians and provide proof they followed their doctors’ care and visit schedule receive $100 Carter’s clothing gift card and a book.
- Specialized Maternity Care Management: Members who enroll in the first trimester will receive an initial assessment to determine risk status. Reassessments also will occur in the second and third trimesters when appropriate. Expectant mothers at higher risk will be enrolled in high-risk care management.
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Coronary artery disease
- Congestive heart failure
Transcarent Surgery Care (Bridgehealth)
- Cardiac – Coronary artery bypass graft, valve repair and replacement
- Bariatric – Gastric band removal, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve
- General – Gall bladder removal, hernia repair
- Orthopedic – ACL repair, hip and knee replacement, shoulder repair and replacement
- Spine – Spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement
- Women’s Health – Hysterectomy
Diabetes Management Program
2nd.MD
- Diseases or chronic conditions
- Surgeries or procedures
- Medications and treatment plans
Medimpact
Employee Assistance Program
Who is eligible?
The EAP is available to all non-union, benefit-eligible associates, their household members and other eligible associates.
Why it’s important
We could all use some help from time to time. You may have supportive friends and family, but an objective, trained support professional can often provide the kind of unbiased assistance your loved ones can’t. A confidential conversation with the right person can be just what you need to start feeling better.
Highlights
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential professional program that allows you and your family members to seek assistance for personal concerns. The EAP also is available to provide resources in balancing the everyday challenges we all face in balancing work and home responsibilities. This is a company paid benefit that offers you up to 3 confidential and professional counseling services per issue per year for yourself and your eligible family members at no cost to you.
The EAP can help with:
- Marital/Relationship Issues
- Family Problems
- Child Concerns
- Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse
- Job Stress
- Depression
- Emotional Problems
- Childcare and Parenting
- Elder Care
- Financial and Legal Issues
- Retirement Planning
The EAP is completely confidential. No information regarding who accesses services and for what reasons is shared with the Company. To receive assistance from the Employee Assistance Program, you can contact GuidanceResources toll-free at (877) 294-3271 or go online to www.guidanceresources.com. When registering on the website, use Albertsonscompanies for the required Organization Web ID.
myStrength
- Get support for anxiety, depression, stress and managing life events through a range of guided programs and tools available 24/7 on the myStrength website and app.
- It’s completely free—you don’t pay anything to access myStrength resources.
- myStrength is available to all associates eligible for company health plans.
- Go to https://mystrength.com/join.
- Click Join Now and fill in your name and date of birth, and check the box to accept the Terms of Service. NOTE: myStrength and Livongo are subsidiaries of Teladoc Health and you might see references to Livongo and Teladoc Health throughout the registration process.
- Follow the prompts, then add your email address and a password.
- For registration code, use ALBERTSONSCOMPANIES. Then, follow the prompts to finish setting your account.
- Complete the myStrength assessment.
After you have set up you account on the myStrength website and completed the myStrength assessment, download the myStrength by Teladoc Health app from the App Store or Google Play.
Need help? Call Member Support at 800-945-4355.
AccessHope
- City of Hope
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Emory Healthcare
- Northwestern Medicine
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
You also have access to compassionate oncology nurses who offer information, empowerment and support when people need it most.
Helpful Links
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