Associates and family members enrolled in a BCI medical plan must use Transcarent for designated knee, hip, shoulder, spine and bariatric surgeries.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In most cases, if you are enrolled in a BCI medical plan, designated knee, hip, shoulder, spine and bariatric surgeries may only be covered when accessed through Transcarent. Some exceptions apply for members in Boise, ID and Lubbock, TX where Transcarent is still developing a best-in-class provider network.*<\/p>\n
Benefits for You
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Cost<\/strong>: With Transcarent, EPO and PPO members pay $0 for any designated surgical procedures. Per IRS rules, HSA participants must first meet the annual deductible. In addition, travel expenses for you and a companion will be covered if a local surgeon is not an option, and travel over 100 miles is required.<\/li>\n
- Experience<\/strong>: Your dedicated Care Coordinator is there to help you find the right surgical provider, schedule your surgery, understand your benefits, and manage billing and paperwork.<\/li>\n
- Quality<\/strong>: Transcarent takes special measures to ensure the care you get is the care you can trust, hand-selecting surgery partners because they meet or exceed quality standards and are among the top-ranked in the nation.<\/li>\n
- Access<\/strong>: Receive fast access to top-rated facilities and surgeons specializing in your procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
* As of January 1, 2024, your spine, knee, hip, shoulder, or bariatric surgery may only be covered when accessed through Transcarent. Some exceptions apply for members in Boise, ID and Lubbock TX where we are still developing our best-in-class provider network. If you have questions, please contact your Care Coordinator. Failure to schedule your surgery with Transcarent (or obtain a waiver for members in Boise, ID or Lubbock, TX) may result in a financial penalty. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Which procedures are covered through Transcarent<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Orthopedic<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n* Indicates a required use procedure<\/strong><\/p>\nAnkle\/Foot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Ankle fusion<\/li>\n
- Ankle repair\/replacement<\/li>\n
- Arthroscopy<\/li>\n
- Removal of support implant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Knee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- ACL\/MCL\/PCL repair<\/li>\n
- Arthroscopy*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Knee replacement\/revision*<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Arthorscopy*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Hip replacement\/revision*<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hand\/Wrist\/Elbow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Carpal tunnel release<\/li>\n
- Elbow fusion\/replacement<\/li>\n
- Wrist fusion\/replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Shoulder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Shoulder replacement\/revision*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Arthroscopy<\/li>\n
- Rotator cuff repair*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Shoulder repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Spine\/Neurological<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n* Indicates a required use procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- 360 spinal fusion*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Anterior\/posterior cervical fusion (ASDF, PCF)*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Anterior\/posterior\/extreme lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF, PLIF, XLIF)*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Artificial disc replacement<\/li>\n
- Decompression laminectomy*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Discetomy\/microdiscectomy*<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bariatric<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n* Indicates a required use procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Gastric band removal*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB)*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sleeve Gastrectomy*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Duodenal switch (DS) procedure*<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Gastric revisions*<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
How to get started with Transcarent<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you are currently in the process of pursuing knee, hip, shoulder, spine or bariatric surgery, please contact a Transcarent Care Coordinator as soon as possible. If you are enrolled in a BCI medical plan, activate your Transcarent account now by visiting the Albertsons page on the Transcarent website, downloading the Transcarent app (scan the QR code below using your mobile device) or by contacting a Care Coordinator.<\/p>\n
Website: Albertsons Page on the Transcarent Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
* As of January 1, 2024, your spine, knee, hip, shoulder, or bariatric surgery may only be covered when accessed through Transcarent. Some exceptions apply for members in Boise, ID and Lubbock TX where we are still developing our best-in-class provider network. If you have questions, please contact your Care Coordinator. Failure to schedule your surgery with Transcarent (or obtain a waiver for members in Boise, ID or Lubbock, TX) may result in a financial penalty. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> * Indicates a required use procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n Ankle\/Foot<\/strong><\/p>\n Knee<\/strong><\/p>\n Hip<\/strong><\/p>\n Hand\/Wrist\/Elbow<\/strong><\/p>\n Shoulder<\/strong><\/p>\n * Indicates a required use procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n * Indicates a required use procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are currently in the process of pursuing knee, hip, shoulder, spine or bariatric surgery, please contact a Transcarent Care Coordinator as soon as possible. If you are enrolled in a BCI medical plan, activate your Transcarent account now by visiting the Albertsons page on the Transcarent website, downloading the Transcarent app (scan the QR code below using your mobile device) or by contacting a Care Coordinator.<\/p>\n Website: Albertsons Page on the Transcarent Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWhich procedures are covered through Transcarent<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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How to get started with Transcarent<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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