How do I know if my Blue Cross Blue Shield is PPO or HMO?
Andrew Rivera
Updated on April 03, 2026
How do I know if my Blue Cross Blue Shield is PPO or HMO?
Your Plan Type If you forget or aren’t sure what type of health insurance plan you have (like an HMO or PPO), you can find out on your BCBS ID card. If you have an HMO, your card may also list the physician or group you’ve selected for primary care.
Is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO or HMO?
Birmingham – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Blue Advantage PPO Plan, a Medicare Advantage Plan, is the only statewide plan in Alabama to receive a four-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Is Florida Blue insurance the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Florida Blue is a sub-division of Blue Cross, a well-known national health care provider.
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama cover mental health?
As part of your ADT medical benefit plan administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, you and your covered dependents also have behavioral health benefits. These include mental health services, chemical dependency (alcohol and drug abuse services) and more.
What does BCBS insurance cover?
Emergency services, hospitalization and preventive care. Laboratory services, prescription drugs and disease management. Mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Rehabilitative services and devices.
Can I use Florida Blue out of state?
Access to coverage – nearly everywhere As a Blue Shield member, you have access to coverage through the BlueCard® Program, no matter where you live or travel.
What is the difference between Florida Blue Select and Florida Blue Options?
They’re Just Nicknames for Networks BlueOptions PPO/EPO (Preferred Provider Organization / Exclusive Provider Organization) is Florida Blue’s largest network with over 30,000 doctors. BlueSelect PPO/EPO is Florida Blue’s smallest network with over 16,000 doctors, 100 hospitals and most major pharmacy chains.