BHT_BlueFocus_230725
Speaker(s): Announcer
Date: July 25, 2023
Length: 3 minutes, 21 seconds


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On screen text: Blue How To. Get To Know FEP Blue Focus.
Brought to you by 
BlueCross BlueShield
Federal Employee Program 
fepblue.org


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On screen text: What’s FEP Blue Focus?


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Animation of an old family photo with parents and their child, who is wearing glasses. The father is holding a card.


Announcer: 
Since 1960, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program, or simply FEP, has been committed to providing federal employees and retirees with the quality health insurance they need. 


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Close up of the health card held by the father, with a list of the plan options mentioned.


Announcer: 
There are three plan options you can choose from: FEP Blue Focus, Basic Option, and Standard Option. Let's get to know more about FEP Blue Focus. 


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On screen text: Focusing on the Essentials. FEP Blue Focus.


Announcer: 
We've designed FEP Blue Focus with your healthcare needs -- and budget -- in mind.


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Animation of a stethoscope and a wallet.


Announcer: 
It offers quality health coverage at an affordable cost. 


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Animation of a person showing his FEP Blue member ID card to different healthcare providers.


Announcer: 
FEP Blue Focus is different and may be an option you want to consider. So here are the essentials -- you must see a provider in our network to receive coverage, you never need a referral to see a specialist, and your coverage travels with you, even overseas. 


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Animation of a person with a suitcase, waving at a plane.
Animation of the FEP Blue app on a smartphone.


Announcer: 
Once you enroll, one of the best ways to keep up with your benefits on the go is to download the fepblue mobile app, available on the App Store and Google Play. 


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On screen text: Focusing on the benefits.


Announcer: 
FEP Blue Focus benefits are categorized into three levels -- Core, Non-core and Wrap.


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Animation of the three levels represented by cercles, with Core circled by Non-core, circled by Wrap.
Animation of different healthcare providers examining a patient.


Announcer: 
Core benefits provide coverage for all the essentials of good preventive health, like annual checkups, vaccines and screenings, virtual doctor visits, urgent care, generic drugs, even acupuncture and chiropractor visits. 


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Animation of a wallet with a $10 bill.


Announcer: 
You'll pay little or no cost for these services. In fact, your first ten primary care and/or specialist visits are just $10 a visit. 


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Animation of a person playing soccer, getting injured, and ending up with crutches and their leg in a cast.


Announcer: 
With any active lifestyle, unexpected bumps and bruises are bound to happen. That's when Non-core and Wrap benefits kick in.


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Animation of images representing the services included in Non-core benefits.


Announcer: 
Non-core benefits include services like your primary care and specialist visits beyond the first ten doctor visits, lab and diagnostic services, allergy treatments, hospital services, and emergency care you may need. 


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Animation of a person holding his wallet.
On screen text: Non-core benefits are subject to the deductible.


Announcer: 
You'll pay the full cost for these services until you've paid your deductible amount for the year. 


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On screen text: Coinsurance.
Animation of a pie chart with 30% for the person and 70% on the FEP Blue card. 


Announcer: 
After that, your share of the costs will be 30% coinsurance and we'll pay the rest. Then there are Wrap benefits. 


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Animation of the word “Deductible” being crossed out.


Announcer: 
These are benefits that do not require you to pay the deductible but vary in what you may pay out of pocket. 


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Animation of a healthcare provider welcoming a patient in her office.


Announcer: 
These cover things like home healthcare, maternity facility charges, and physical therapy. Many have visit or usage limits. 


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On screen text: Focusing on prescriptions.


Announcer: 
What about your prescriptions? FEP Blue Focus covers certain prescription drugs -- mainly Preferred generics, Preferred brand name, and Preferred specialty drugs. 


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Animation of a patient holding prescription drugs and checking his smartphone.


Announcer: 
If you're taking any prescriptions, make sure to find out if your drug is covered by going to fepblue.org/formulary. 


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On screen text: What’s not covered.
On screen text lists what is mentioned.


Announcer: 
Another really important thing to know about FEP Blue Focus is what's not covered -- non-preferred drugs, along with routine dental care, skilled nursing facility care, and hearing aids are not covered. 


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On screen text: Focusing on you.


Announcer: 
We think you should get rewarded for focusing on preventive health. That's why FEP Blue Focus members can earn a reward for getting their annual checkup. 


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Animation of a patient at a doctor’s office receiving a gift.


Announcer: 
Reward options include items or services that help you focus on your health. Once you qualify, you can select a reward of most interest to you. 


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On screen text: FEP Blue Focus.
Animation of a FEP Blue Focus member holding his member card.


Announcer: 
Now you know a little bit more about FEP Blue Focus. Does it sound like it might be right for you? Check out our AskBlue FEP medical plan finder to help you decide. 


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Animation of the AskBlue FEP medical plan finder on a smartphone.
On screen text: askblue.fepblue.org.
fepblue.org/myblue


Announcer: 
If you enroll in FEP Blue Focus and provide your email address, you'll receive information to sign up for your personalized MyBlue account to help guide you through your new health plan.


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Blue How To.
Get To Know FEP Blue Focus.


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Brought to you by 
BlueCross BlueShield
Federal Employee Program 
fepblue.org