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Health and dental insurance is
available to all clergy and lay professionals employed in the Diocese
of Washington. The following information concerning health and dental
insurance applies to both clergy and lay professionals:
CareFirst online resources:
CareFirst’s website is dedicated to helping members manage their health.
Log onto www.carefirst.com and click on the “Members and Visitors” link on the leftside menu bar. From here you will find the following resources information:
Download a Member Handbook
– Found under the Solutions Center. Download for plan type BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access.
Use “My Account”
– Check the status of claims for you and your dependents
Search for a Doctor
– Primary Care Physicians, Specialist, Dentist, Mental Health
Prescription Drug information
– Search for a specific drug to see what Tier it falls under to help determine your co-pay.
– Find information concerning Mail Order Prescriptions (90 Days Supply)
– Download claim forms for Mail order and retail pharmacy reimbursement
– Search drug to drug interactions
– Learn about Prior Authorizations, Maintenance Drugs, Quantity limits
– Search Frequently Asked Questions
My CareFirst Features (Found under Solutions Center)
– Find valuable resources for your family
– The Health Child, Parenting, Grandparents, Family Matters (Tips for childcare, advice etc.)
– Health Living resources for Health Education classes and events
– Search the library for Nutrition Facts, Diseases and Conditions, Surgeries and procedures
– Wellness sections provides tips for expecting mothers, stress management, weight loss control, smoking cessation etc.
– Health Mirror, an interactive health risk assessment that rates your health and gives you personalized tips for action.
– Up-to-date medical news
Other Benefits Resources
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