Blue Cross Rate Changes Approved by Pennsylvania Department
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department approves a new schedule of Blue Cross subscription rates effective August 1 1959 for Blue Crags community agreements 21-90 21-Day and Standard Agreement subscribers. Revised rates for 21-90 and 21-Day cover only amounts needed to maintain current benefits while standard plans add hospitalization cost increases and extra benefits. Master Agreements exempt as rates already reflect current costs. A new Blue Cross Deductible Standard Agreement will be offered to Western Pennsylvania residents soon.
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Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Blue Crags
Hospital Service Association of Western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
New diagnostic benefits added to Standard Agreement
Effective August 1, 1959, the Standard Agreement expands to include diagnostic services in coverage. Blue Cross Blue Shield will cover up to 75 per 12 months for outpatient services and require a 6 copayment for four consecutive days. Blue Shield arrangements mirror these benefits for doctor billed services outside hospital.
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Tim Nute
Blue Crow
Blue Shield
Chery
Blue Cross expands benefit days for over-65 subscribers
Western Pennsylvania sees more than 110000 Blue Cross members aged 65 and older gain extended hospitalization days effective August 1. Standard Agreement holders will receive 21 to 38 full benefit days per hospitalization period, influenced by years enrolled, with a maximum of 66 days per year for long-term subscribers.
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Blue Cross
Pennsylvania
Visiting Nurse Benefits for Over-65 Subscribers
Visiting Nurse Benefits Effective August 1 1959 Standard Agreement subscribers 65 years of age and older may elect upon doctor recommendation to use any available benefit for home visits by a Visiting Nurse immediately after inpatient hospitalization. Two visits count as one day of hospitalization with a 20 day limit per hospitalization period.
New Blue Cross Rates Take Effect August 1 1959
New Blue Cross rates outline 21 days full coverage plus 90 days at 50 percent for 21 90 agreements, with no changes to existing benefits. Standard Agreement details include 70 days max hospitalization over four years for regular groups and 33 days for associated groups, plus Blue Shield diagnostic allowances. Rates show monthly and quarterly figures for regular and associated groups, with family and individual classifications and revised family pricing.
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Associated Group
Direct Payment
Blue Cross Protection Worth More Than Ever Before
An advocacy piece explains rising hospital costs due to new drugs techniques and inflation. It argues Blue Cross offers the best protection at the lowest cost because it is non profit and uses subscriber funds for benefits rather than shrinking allowances.
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Blue Cross
New Deductible Agreement To Be Available
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department approved the Deductible Standard Agreement for hospital cost sharing with lower Blue Cross rates. Subscribers pay 25 dollars for one day or less, 50 dollars for two or more days, with a 50 dollar max per 90 days. Transfers from Standard plans available after August 1 1959.
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Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Blue Cross
Be Sure You Have Blue Cross Be Sure You Keep Your Blue Cross
If you are already a Blue Cross subscriber you know the value of your participation in this health care plan. If you have not joined Blue Cross now is the time to become a subscriber and receive the benefits that Blue Cross subscribers enjoy.
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