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Medical Insurance | Retiree/LTD

Medical | Retiree/LTD

Dignity Health Leaves BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) Network

Dignity Health has accepted AZ Blue’s final offer and is once again in-network as of March 15, 2024. Members can resume in-network care at Dignity Health.

Please see this BCBSAZ information page for further information.

One medical plan is offered by two carriers - BlueCross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ | 866-287-1980 

United Healthcare | 800-896-1067

  • The State of Arizona offers medical coverage through two medical carriers. The plan is identical for each carrier. The difference is the provider networks. Both carriers offer coverage nationwide.
  • When choosing a plan, check with the carrier websites to ensure your providers are on the plan. Do not use the main carrier websites.  Use the links provided here.

To learn more about the pricing for coverage, see the following information:

  • BlueCross BlueShield - Visit member.azblue.com > in the search bar at the top of the page, select "Find a doctor, facility, or estimate costs," then enter the procedure name.
  • UnitedHealthcare - Visit myuhc.com > Select the "Find Costs & Care" tab and search by category, provider, or service to view a cost estimate.
  • Database files - These machine-readable files are made available to fulfill federal requirements. For best results, use the tools listed above. | BCBS | UHC

A Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is an easy-to-understand overview of a health plan's benefits and coverage. The documents listed here apply to all medical plans, regardless of the provider network (carriers).


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The Summary Plan Description (SPD) describes what the plan provides and how it operates. The documents listed here apply to both medical plans, regardless of the provider network (carriers).