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Blue OptionsSM PPO Questions
For questions about the PPO offering, entitled Blue OptionsSM e-mail ppo.inquiries@shpnc.org
Customer Services
PO Box 30085
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 1-888-234-2416
Indemnity Plan Questions
For questions about the Indemnity Plan, e-mail indemnity.inquiries@shpnc.org
Customer Services
PO Box 30111
Durham, NC 27702-3111
Phone: 1-800-422-4658
Fax: 919-765-7080
Benefits Information -- Blue OptionsSM PPO
For questions relating to your State Health Plan benefits, to request a new ID card or change your address
Customer Services
PO Box 30085
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 1-888-234-2416
Benefits Information -- Indemnity Plan
For questions relating to your Indemnity plan benefits
Claims Processing Contractor Customer Services
Phone: 1-800-422-4658
Medical Claim Filing and Inquiries -- Blue OptionsSM PPO
To file a medical claim or inquire about the status of a medical claim you have already filed:

State Health Plan
c/o BCBSNC
PO Box 30087
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 1-888-234-2416

Medical Claim Filing and Inquiries -- Indemnity Plan
To file a medical claim or inquire about the status of a medical claim you have already filed:
State Claims
PO Box 30025
Durham, NC 27702-3025
Phone: 1-800-422-4658

Hospital Preadmission Certification -- Blue OptionsSM PPO
To obtain preadmission certification and length-of-stay approval for hospital admission:

Claims Processing Contractor Customer Services
Phone: 1-800-214-4844
Prior Approval -- Blue OptionsSM PPO
To obtain prior approval for certain services or surgeries:
Claims Processing Contractor Customer Services
Phone: 1-800-214-4844
Prescription Drugs
To file a claim for prescription drugs, locate pharmacies within the State Health Plan network, or learn about the Plan's preferred prescription drugs:
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 14711
Lexington, KY 40512
Web: Medco
Phone: 1-800-336-5933
Prescription Drugs Prior Authorization
To initiate a prior authorization request of your prescription drugs:
Medco Health Prior Authorization
Phone: 1-800-753-2851
Fax: 1-800-837-0959
Mental Health and Chemical Dependency -- PPO Plan
For precertification for mental health services and chemical dependency:
ValueOptions
Post Office Box 12438
RTP, NC 27709
Web: ValueOptions
Phone: 1-800-367-6143
Media Inquiries
To answer questions from the media:
Linda McCrudden
Director of Communications
Phone: 919.881.2300
Intensive Case Management/High Risk Maternity Case Management
For information about the Intensive Case Management/High Risk Maternity Case Management Program:
NC HealthSmart Intensive Case Management (for enrolled members)
Phone: 1-888-607-9594
Phone (for more information Blue OptionsSM PPO Plan):1-888-234-2416
The North Carolina HealthSmart
Kidney Disease Program

For assistance with the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Case Management Program:

For more information Blue OptionsSM PPO Plan members:1-888-234-2416

The North Carolina HealthSmart
Health Coach

Learn how to better manage your health and much more:
Phone: 1-800-817-7044
TRICARE Supplement Plan
For information on the TRICARE Supplement Plan:
Phone: 1-800-638-2610 ext. 255
Patient Protection Act
For information on requesting an External Review of claims decisions (after all internal grievance procedures have been exhausted):
North Carolina Department of Insurance
Phone: 1-800-546-5664
Retirement System
For information concerning medical benefits for retired teachers and state employees:
NC Department of State Treasurer
Retirement System Division
Web: NC Department of
State Treasurer
Phone: 1-877-733-4191 or 919-733-4191
Appeals and Grievances -- Blue OptionsSM PPO
To appeal a claim decision or to file a grievance with the State Health Plan:
State Health Plan
c/o BCBSNC Appeals Department
P O Box 30055
Durham NC 27702-3055
Phone: 1-888-234-2416
Fax: 1-919-765-4409
Appeals and Grievances -- Indemnity Plan
To appeal a claim decision or to file a grievance with the State Health Plan:
State Review Appeals and Grievances
P O Box 3869
Durham NC 27702-3869
Phone: 1-800-422-4658
Fax: 1-919-765-2923
Job Opportunities
To find job openings at the State Health Plan:
Office of State Personnel
Web: Job Openings
Long Term Care
To learn more about the long term care plan:

Prudential
Phone: 1-800-284-9648

Report Suspected Fraud and Abuse
To find out how to report suspected fraud and abuse to the State Health Plan:

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Fraud Section
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Phone: 1-800-324-4963