UBC Medical Plan
Ector County ISD

Blue Cross Blue Shield Network

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Network connects you and your family with healthcare professionals and cost-saving opportunities. Provider access and specialist referral requirements vary by your UBC plan option.

Key Features:
Provider Access & Specialist Referrals
  • Options I & II HMO (Blue Essentials Network): Use providers in the Blue Essentials Network. A referral from your primary care provider (PCP) is required to see a specialist.
  • Option III PPO: Visit both in-network and out-of-network doctors and hospitals. No PCP referral is required to see a specialist. Choose in-network providers to maximize savings.
Comprehensive Coverage
  • Includes preventive care, wellness benefits, and a wide range of medical services.
  • All in-network preventive services covered at 100% with no cost-sharing.
Support Tools & Resources
  • Find doctors, estimate costs, and access healthcare programs easily.

The upcoming plan year has been adjusted to an 8-month plan year effective Jan.1, 2027 through August 31, 2027. Next open enrollment is expected in summer 2027 for benefits beginning Sept. 1, 2027. More details to come.

Option I

Option II

Option III

Plan Changes Enrollment Guide Plan Summary & Rates FAQ

Telemedicine

Recuro doctors diagnose acute non-emergency medical conditions and prescribe medications when clinically appropriate. Speak to our doctor within minutes from anywhere – home – work- or while traveling.

Download the Recuro Care app now!

Blue Cross Blue Shield Search

Is your doctor or hospital in your plan’s Blue Cross Blue Shield network? Blue Cross Blue Shield’s online directory makes it easy to find who (or what) you’re looking for.

LucyRx (Pharmacy)

Does the UBC Medical plan cover your prescription? View the pharmacy formulary to see if your’s is on the list.

Impact of Free-Standing ER

Clinic Information

  • Medical Plan Benefits Questions?

    help@ubc-benefits.com

  • Specific Medical Coverage Questions?

    Blue Cross Blue Shield Customer Service Line

    (800) 521-2227

Member Notices

Medicare Part D Creditable and Non-Creditable Coverage Letters
If you have changed your Pharmacy Benefit since November 2020, you will also need to review your current Pharmacy Benefit to determine whether it is creditable or not before choosing which letter to send. You can obtain current copies of the Creditable and Non-Creditable letters at the link above. This notice must be provided to all eligible employees on or before October 15, 2024.

Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act Notice
The Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act Notice must be sent on an annual basis and must be distributed by the end of the year, December 31, 2024. The form has not changed, so you can use the notice that you used in prior years or obtain a copy of the notice at the link above.

CHIPRA Special Enrollment Notice
All Plans are required to send out a notice to all employees (not just those covered under the Plan) regarding their rights to enroll their children under your health plan if they lose coverage under Medicaid or a state-sponsored child health insurance program. The Notice for this requirement can be found at the link above. The form has been revised and the new version should be used. This notice must also be distributed by the end of the year, December 31, 2024.

Notice of Privacy Practices

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