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TRAVEL WITH BLUECARD®

Coverage While Traveling

Traveling across the country or around the world? The BlueCard Program extends your health coverage benefit. If you’re already a BCBSMT member, log in to Blue Access for MembersSM to find more information about BlueCard.

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The BlueCard Program 

Helping Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana members stay covered, wherever they are.

Location

Get needed health care when you travel or live outside your Blue Plan service area.

Consistency

Get the same benefits as your BCBSMT plan when you travel or are away from home for an extended amount of time.

Options

Find a doctor anywhere in the U.S. Over 90% of U.S. providers contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

International

Find a doctor outside the U.S. in more than 200 countries around the world through BCBS Global™ Core.

Be Prepared

Be sure to call customer service at the number on your member ID card before you travel.

BlueCard coverage varies for each BCBS Plan. It depends on if you choose a provider who contracts with BCBS. BlueCard is not available for Medicare Supplement. HMO plan members can use BlueCard only for emergency or urgent care when traveling or away from home for less than 90 days.

Verify your international benefits with your Blue Plan before leaving the United States or purchase a GeoBlue plan.

This is only a brief description of some of the plan benefits. Not all benefits are offered by all Plans mentioned above. For more complete details, including benefits, limitations and exclusions, please refer to your certificate of coverage.