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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Update

Here are a few important perks and reminders if you have an Individual or Family ACA policy bought from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona:
All members can earn up to $100 throughout the year by taking healthy actions like preventive screenings. Download the rewards program flyer to learn what steps your client should take and how to start earning rewards on their Mastercard® gift card. 
Members have up to two free PCP visits per year with their plan regardless of diagnosis1. Members can find out how many free PCP visits are included in their health plan by reviewing their summary of benefits.
Members can save on everyday drugs with our Tier 1a prescription drug list. If your client’s prescription isn’t listed, they should speak to their doctor to see if there’s an equivalent low-cost option that could work for them instead.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 520-721-4848.

FOR CIGNA, THE FUTURE OF SPECIALTY DRUG MANAGEMENT IS HERE

Specialty drugs are now the largest and fastest-growing segment of the U.S. pharmacy market and will continue to grow by 8% per year due to new specialty products coming to market, continued expansion of the specialty population, and the increasing costs of these medications. Employers need a Carrier with the flexibility to evolve solutions that address high-cost conditions. These types of large-scale challenges are what spark innovation at Cigna to offer solutions that confront the rising cost of specialty medications – and their impact on total medical costs for employees.

Cigna Pathwell Specialty addresses one of the top healthcare cost drivers – specialty medications – and allows Employers to reinvest in their employees, helping make healthcare more affordable. This new solution helps control specialty medication spending across the medical and pharmacy benefit, where specialty drugs are obtained and administered, and by coordinating care for customers who need support the most.

As their new standard specialty solution, Cigna Pathwell Specialty is made up of several components, including:

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