Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plan C Cover Podiatry Services
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Includes treatment/service(s) by an athletic therapist, chiropractor, foot care nurse (Plan A), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, registered clinical psychologist or a social worker with an MSW or RSW.
Includes treatment/service(s) by an acupuncturist, foot care nurse (Plan B & Plan C), homeopath, naturopath, nutritional counsellor, osteopath or registered massage therapist.
Includes breathing equipment (e.g. CPAP), crutches, splints, casts, hospital beds, special equipment, walkers, wheelchairs and wigs.
Includes accidental dental, artificial limbs/eyes, assisted care, braces, cervical collars, elastic stockings, compression garments, breast prostheses, surgical bras, cardiac rehabilitation, day surgery assisted care, orthopedic shoes, orthotics and private duty nursing. Note: Plan A only includes accidental dental.
Dental
*After defined wait period
Includes standard checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals and surgery.
Includes extensive restorations (e.g. crowns, inlays, bridges) and dentures.
Includes one eye exam and the purchase or repair of frames and/or lenses, including contact lenses.
Includes hostel accommodation when medical treatment/diagnostic testing is required in a hospital located outside a 60-kilometer radius of the participant's home.
Includes 24-hour access to travel assistance in emergency situations (e.g. arrangement of emergency evacuation, assistance locating medical care, coverage confirmation, translation services, etc.)
All information listed here provides an overview of Blue Choice plans offered by Manitoba Blue Cross. This is not a contract or a complete listing of benefits. Accidental Death benefits are underwritten by Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada, an independent licensee of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans.
Blue Choice Plan A
Blue Choice Plan B
Blue Choice Plan C
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Blue Choice Plan A
A comprehensive plan that includes coverage for your basic health needs that are not covered by Manitoba Health, including ambulance, dental, prescription drugs and some practitioner services.
Coverage of 70% for prescription drugs up to $300 per year. Includes a pay direct drug card so you do not have to pay upfront for prescriptions.
Coverage of 70% (up to $35 per visit) to a combined total of $300 per year for a treatment or service by an athletic therapist, chiropractor, foot care nurse (maximum $25 per visit), occupational therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, registered clinical psychologist (maximum $50 per visit) or social worker with an MSW or RSW (maximum $50 per visit).
70% for accidental dental up to $1,000 per accident
70% up to $300 per year for standard checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals or surgery.*
*Three-month waiting period in effect
Coverage of 100% for emergency ambulance services within Manitoba and medical transfer up to $500 lifetime including treatment with no transport.
Virtual access to a wide network of medical professionals 24/7, including condition-specific care, prescription management, private consultation and referrals to specialists or for diagnostic testing.
Coverage of $10,000 in the event of the accidental death of a participant.
Blue Choice Plan B
Our most popular plan that provides the essential coverage you need for complete health and dental coverage. Includes everything in Plan A with higher coverage maximums and additional coverage such as massage therapy, vision, hospital care, counselling and travel coverage.
Coverage of 75% for prescription drugs up to $2,500 per year. Includes a pay direct drug card so you do not have to pay upfront for prescriptions.
Coverage of 75% (up to $35 per visit) to a combined total of $450 per year for a treatment or service by an athletic therapist, chiropractor, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, registered clinical psychologist (maximum $50 per visit) or social worker with an MSW or RSW (maximum $50 per visit).
Coverage of 75% (up to $35 per visit) to a combined total of $300 per year for a treatment or service by an acupuncturist, foot care nurse (maximum $25 per visit), homeopath, naturopath, nutritional counsellor, osteopath or registered massage therapist.
Coverage of $500 every five years.
Coverage of 75% for breathing equipment (e.g. CPAP), crutches, splints, casts, hospital beds, special equipment, walkers, wheelchairs and wigs.
Coverage of 75% for accidental dental, artificial limbs/eyes, assisted care, braces, cervical collars, elastic stockings, compression garments, breast prostheses, surgical bras, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic shoes, orthotics and private duty nursing.
Coverage of 75% up to $500 for the first year for standard checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals or surgery. Three-month waiting period in effect after plan purchase.
Coverage of 75% up to $1,000 for each subsequent year (combined total with restorative total). One-year waiting period in effect.
Coverage of 50% up to $1,000 per year (combined with preventative total) for extensive restorations (e.g. crowns, inlays, bridges) and dentures. One-year waiting period in effect.
Coverage of $150 combined every two years towards an eye exam, the purchase or repair of frames and/or lenses, including contact lenses.
Coverage of 100% for emergency ambulance services within Canada, including treatment with no transport, medical transfer up to $500 lifetime, and emergency air ambulance up to $5,000 per trip ($10,000 per person, per year).
Coverage of 100% for semi-private room or $20 per day in lieu if one is not available (up to 30 days) and hostel accommodation when medical treatment/diagnostic testing is required in a hospital more than 60 kilometres from the participant's home.
Virtual access to a wide network of medical professionals 24/7, including condition-specific care, prescription management, private consultation and referrals to specialists or for diagnostic testing.
Coverage for travel within Canada up to $5 million lifetime (no trip length maximum), including access to travel assistance. Plus save 10% on the purchase of travel coverage for trips outside of Canada.
Coverage of $15,000 in the event of the accidental death of a participant.
Coverage for six counselling sessions per year through qualified clinicians.
Blue Choice Plan C
Our most robust plan that enhances the health and dental coverage in our other plans with higher coverage maximums and additional coverage for orthodontics.
Coverage of 80% for prescription drugs up to $5,000 per year. Includes a pay direct drug card so you do not have to pay upfront for prescriptions.
Coverage of 80% (up to $35 per visit) to a combined total of $600 per year for a treatment or service by an athletic therapist, chiropractor, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, registered clinical psychologist (maximum $50 per visit) or social worker with an MSW or RSW (maximum $50 per visit).
Coverage of 80% (up to $35 per visit) to a combined total of $450 per year for a treatment or service by an acupuncturist, foot care nurse (maximum $25 per visit), homeopath, naturopath, nutritional counsellor, osteopath or registered massage therapist.
Coverage of $700 every five years.
Coverage of 80% for breathing equipment (e.g. CPAP), crutches, splints, casts, hospital beds, special equipment, walkers, wheelchairs and wigs.
Coverage of 80% for accidental dental, artificial limbs/eyes, assisted care, braces, cervical collars, elastic stockings, compression garments, breast prostheses, surgical bras, cardiac rehabilitation, day surgery assisted care, orthopedic shoes, orthotics and private duty nursing.
Coverage of 80% up to $600 for the first year for standard checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals or surgery. Three-month waiting period in effect after plan purchase.
Coverage of 80% up to $1,200 for each subsequent year (combined total with restorative total). One-year waiting period in effect.
Coverage of 50% up to $1,200 per year (combined with preventative total) for extensive restorations (e.g. crowns, inlays, bridges) and dentures. One-year waiting period in effect.
Coverage of 50% up to $1,000 lifetime. Two-year waiting period in effect.
Coverage of $250 combined every two years towards an eye exam, the purchase or repair of frames and/or lenses, including contact lenses.
Coverage of 100% for emergency ambulance services within Canada, including treatment with no transport, medical transfer up to $500 lifetime, and emergency air ambulance up to $5,000 per trip ($10,000 per person, per year).
Coverage of 100% for semi-private room or $20 per day in lieu if one is not available (up to 60 days) and hostel accommodation when medical treatment/diagnostic testing is required in a hospital more than 60 kilometres from the participant's home.
Virtual access to a wide network of medical professionals 24/7, including condition-specific care, prescription management, private consultation and referrals to specialists or for diagnostic testing.
Coverage for travel within Canada up to $5 million lifetime (no trip length maximum), including access to travel assistance. Plus save 10% on the purchase of travel coverage for trips outside of Canada.
Coverage of $25,000 in the event of the accidental death of a participant.
Coverage for six counselling sessions per year through qualified clinicians.
This information provides an overview of plans offered by Manitoba Blue Cross. This is not a contract or a complete listing of benefits. For more information, call 204.788.6858 or toll-free 1.800.873.2583.
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- Your mental health is important to us. Mental health is an intrinsic part of health and well-being, as much as dental and vision care. That's why we support you with mental health coverage in several of our plans, including professional counselling.
- You get comprehensive, specialized coverage. With a Manitoba Blue Cross plan, you get the coverage you need, including specialized offerings, such as foot care nurse, athletic therapy coverage, hostel care and treat-no-transport ambulance coverage. We also offer paramedical benefits such as homeopathy, osteopath and nutritional counselling.
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Source: https://www2.mb.bluecross.ca/plans/personal-plans/individual-family-plans
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