Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is undergoing a system upgrade to provide more efficient service to their members. As a result, you will receive plastic identification cards with a new prefix and new subscriber identification number.  These card will be mailed around June 20th.   
 
Please be sure to start using your new ID card with your new number on 7/1/11  
 
In addition to your new ID cards, after 7/1/11 you will have access to:  
 
 New Member Self-Service Tools:         
-- View your plan and benefits  
--  Check the status of a claim  
--  See your deductible balance  
-- View authorizations and more  
 
Monthly Health Summary:   
    --  A single source for reviewing claims and services for all dependents covered under your health plan  
    --  An easy to read record of monthly claims for each medical service processed  
    --  A snapshot of your family’s claims and information  
 
You’ll have the same great benefits plus even more tools to help you better manage your health care.  
 
Be looking for a mailing from Excellus explaining this system change and what you can expect.  The mailing will go out in mid-June.   
 
 
 The Human Resource Team Human Resources 05/19/2011  |