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Certain Allegany County Members to Change Plans Effective July 1, 2023
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·MD·Provider News
Effective date
Jul 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective July 1, 2023, Commissioners of Allegany County members with prefix AGU changed to BlueChoice Advantage with PPO overlay, allowing them in-network benefits with PPO providers and flexibility to use PPO labs and radiology without BlueChoice restrictions. Billing teams must always verify eligibility and benefits through CareFirst Direct and should not turn away these members without verification.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk and billing staff must verify eligibility and benefits for all Commissioners of Allegany County members with prefix AGU using CareFirst Direct before every visit. Do not turn away these members without verification as their plan benefits have changed. Look for new identification cards that indicate PPO overlay coverage.