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Medical Insurance | Retiree/LTD

Medical | Retiree/LTD

Update: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Returns to the BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona Network
 
  • As of February 8, 2025, members can access in-network care with Phoenix Children's. Confirm that your provider is in the network here.
  • Claims processed while Phoenix Children’s was out-of-network will be reprocessed as in-network. This process may take a few months to complete.
  • Members can monitor their benefits by registering or logging into their AZ Blue member portal at azblue.com/member.

 

The State offers retirees the Triple Choice Plan, which is available from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare. Each carrier offers its own broad nationwide provider networks.
BlueCross BlueShield and UHC medical plan logos

 

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).