Fed BCBS Co-pay for Fills

[mslaster 0]

Hi,

I have a question regarding federal BSBS insurance. I just recently learned that my co-pay for fills are now $100.00 and was told that this became effective 1 April 2010. It was $30.00 before and now $100.00. They told me that they had to bill it the same as surgery. If you have fed BCBS, please tell me what your co-pay is? I want to know is this across the board or is this something that my doctor office is only doing and if it is, I will be finding me a new doctor.

Thanks all!

[oceancity4me 0]

I also have fed BCBS. But I get 6 months worth of fills for free with my doctor. Next month will be six months so I will find out and let you know. That is horrible if it is correct! This insurance is usually really good so that's hard to believe.

[Freebird 0]

Call your insurance. This should NOT be billed the same as surgery. From your post, I am lead to believe that the doctor's office billed this incorrectly. Call and confirm with your insurance company.

[mslaster 0]

Call your insurance. This should NOT be billed the same as surgery. From your post, I am lead to believe that the doctor's office billed this incorrectly. Call and confirm with your insurance company.

freebird..i called the insurance company and they told me that the dr can decide to bill it as that if they choose to..it is up to the dr office to decide which surgery code to use..so my co-pay is 100. i have been looking for another surgeon in dallas to do my fill...i refuse to pay 100 for fills...that is ridiculous

[mslaster 0]

I also have fed BCBS. But I get 6 months worth of fills for free with my doctor. Next month will be six months so I will find out and let you know. That is horrible if it is correct! This insurance is usually really good so that's hard to believe.

oh it is true..i wish it wasnt...i was due a fill, but i told them that was to rich for my blood...i had to pay 150 out of pocket for my barium swallow...i was hotter than a firecracker...but the lady said that people have to pay up front and then they will bill the insurance company and will refund the difference once the insurance had paid...i live in dallas -so i am searching for a new dr...

[Freebird 0]

I am sorry to hear that. That is awful. Just seems like fraud to me.