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FEP Blue Standard™

Why choose between in-network and out-of-network care? With FEP Blue Standard, you get both—access to a network with over 2 million doctors and hospitals and over 55,000 retail pharmacies, plus access to out-of-network providers.

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Benefits at a Glance


  • In and out-of-network care
  • Up to $25,000 Annually for Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)*
  • Access to FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program
    Eligible members with Medicare get lower out-of-pocket costs for higher cost drugs and additional approved prescription drugs in some tiers than the traditional pharmacy benefit. Learn more here.

Get the details

Want to see detailed benefits for this plan? Download the 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan Brochure – FEP Blue Standard and FEP Blue Basic below.

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View an interactive plan summary book

For a convenient summary of our three coverage options, view an interactive version of the 2025 Benefit Summary Book.

2025 FEP Blue Standard Rates

 
Enrollment Code Bi-weekly Monthly
Self Only (104) $174.81 $378.76
Self + 1 (106) $384.14 $832.31
Self & Family (105) $424.65 $920.07
These rates do not apply to all enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, contact the agency or Tribal employer that manages your health benefits enrollment.

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FEP Blue Standard™ Benefits

See costs for typical services when you use Preferred providers.

In-Network (PPO benefit) -
You pay:
Out-of-Network (Non-PPO benefit)* -
You pay:
Virtual Doctor visits by Teladoc Health® $0 copay N/A
Preventive Care $0 copay for covered preventive screenings, immunizations and services 35% of our allowance
Physician and Mental Health Care
  • $30 copay for primary care

  • $40 copay for specialists

  • $30 copay for mental health visits

35% of our allowance
Urgent Care Center
  • Accidental Injury: $0
  • Medical Emergency: $30 copay
  • Accidental Injury: $0
  • Medical Emergency: 35% of our allowance
Chiropractic Care

$30 copay per treatment; up to 12 visits a year

35% of our allowance up to 12 visits a year

Prescription Drugs Retail Pharmacy^:
  • Generics: $7.50 copay1
  • Preferred brand: 30% of our allowance
  • Non-preferred brand: 50% of our allowance
  • Preferred specialty: 30% of our allowance^
  • Non-preferred specialty: 30% of our allowance^

Mail Service Pharmacy:
  • Generics: $15 copay1
  • Preferred brand: $90 copay
  • Non-preferred brand: $125 copay

Specialty Pharmacy^2:
  • Preferred specialty: $65 copay
  • Non-preferred specialty: $85 copay
Retail Pharmacy:
  • 45% of our allowance

Mail Service Pharmacy:
  • Not covered

Specialty Pharmacy:
  • Not covered
Maternity Care $0 copay
  • Pre-/postnatal professional care: 35% of our allowance
  • Inpatient hospital: $450 per admission copay for unlimited days, plus 35% of our allowance
  • Outpatient facility care: 35% of our allowance
Hospital Care
  • 15% of our allowance for outpatient care
  • $350 per admission copay for inpatient care (precertification is required)
  • 35% of our allowance
  • $450 per admission copay plus 35% of our allowance for inpatient care (precertification is required)
Surgery 15% of our allowance
35% of our allowance*
ER (accidental injury) $0 within 72 hours

Nothing for covered services

ER (medical emergency) 15% of our allowance
15% of our allowance
Lab work (such as blood tests) 15% of our allowance
35% of our allowance
Diagnostic services (such as sleep studies, X-rays, CT scans) 15% of our allowance
35% of our allowance
Dental Care See 2025 FEP Blue Standard and FEP Blue Basic brochure 35% of our allowance
Rewards Program
Annual Deductible
  • Self Only: $350

  • Self + One and Self & Family: $700

  • Self Only: $350

  • Self + One and Self & Family: $700

Annual Medical Out-of-Pocket Maximum (PPO)
  • Self Only: $6,000

  • Self + One and Self & Family: $12,000

    Self Only: $8,0004

    Self + One and Self & Family: $16,0004

In-Network (PPO benefit) -
You pay:
Out-of-Network (Non-PPO benefit)* -
You pay:
Preventive Care Nothing for covered preventive screenings, immunizations and services 35% of our allowance
Physician Care
  • $30 copay for primary care

  • $40 copay for specialists

  • $30 copay for mental health visits

35% of our allowance
Virtual Doctor Visits by Teladoc®
  • $0 for first 2 visits and all nutrition visits
  • $10 all additional visits
N/A
Urgent Care Center
  • Accidental Injury: $0
  • Medical Emergency: $30 copay
  • Accidental Injury: $0
  • Medical Emergency: 35% our our allowance
Prescription Drugs Preferred Retail Pharmacy:
  • Tier 1 (Generics): $7.50 copay^1
  • Tier 2 (Preferred brand): 30% of our allowance
  • Tier 3 (Non-preferred brand): 50% of our allowance
  • Tier 4 (Preferred specialty): 30% of our allowance^
  • Tier 5 (Non-preferred specialty): 30% of our allowance^

Mail Service Pharmacy:
  • Tier 1 (Generics): $15 copay1
  • Tier 2 (Preferred brand): $90 copay
  • Tier 3 (Non-preferred brand): $125 copay

Specialty Pharmacy^2:
  • Tier 4 (Preferred specialty): $65 copay
  • Tier 5 (Non-preferred specialty): $85 copay
Retail Pharmacy:
  • 45% of our allowance

Mail Service Pharmacy:
  • Not covered

Specialty Pharmacy:
  • Not covered
Maternity Care $0 copay
  • Pre-/postnatal professional care: 35% of our allowance
  • Inpatient hospital: $450 per admission copay for unlimited days, plus 35% of our allowance
  • Outpatient facility care: 35% of our allowance
Hospital Care
  • Inpatient (Precertification is required): $350 per admission
  • Outpatient: 15% of our allowance
  • Inpatient (Precertification is required): $450 per admission copay, plus 35% of our allowance
  • Outpatient: 35% of our allowance
Surgery 15% of our allowance
35% of our allowance*
ER (accidental injury) $0 within 72 hours

Nothing for covered services

ER (medical emergency) 15% of our allowance
15% of our allowance
Lab work (such as blood tests) 15% of our allowance
35% of our allowance
Diagnostic services (such as sleep studies, X-rays, CT scans) 15% of our allowance
35% of our allowance
Chiropractic Care

$30 copay per treatment; up to 12 visits a year

35% of our allowance up to 12 visits a year

Dental Care The difference between the fee schedule amount and the Maximum Allowable Charge (MAC) 35% of our allowance
Rewards Program
Network Coverage

In-network and out-of-network care

 
In-network and out-of-network care
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
  • Self Only: $6,000

  • Self + One and Self & Family: $12,000

    Self Only: $8,0004

    Self + One and Self & Family: $16,0004

Annual Deductible
  • Self Only: $350

  • Self + One and Self & Family: $700

  • Self Only: $350

  • Self + One and Self & Family: $700

FEP Blue Standard™ with FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program

Eligible members with Medicare get lower out-of-pocket costs for higher cost drugs and additional approved prescription drugs in some tiers than the traditional pharmacy benefit. New for 2025: the annual pharmacy out-of-pocket maximum is $2,000 per member and separate from the medical out-of-pocket maximum. Learn more here.

FEP Blue Standard™ with MPDP
Retail Pharmacy^
  • Generics: $5 copay

  • Preferred brand name: $35 copay

  • Non-preferred brand name: 50% of our allowance

  • Specialty drugs: $60 copay

FEP Mail Service Pharmacy
  • Generics: $5 copay

  • Preferred brand name: $85 copay

  • Non-preferred brand name: $125 copay

  • Specialty drugs: $150 copay

FEP Blue Standard™ with MPDP
In-network Retail Pharmacy
  • Tier 1 (Generics): $5 for up to a 30-day supply; $15 for a 31 to 90-day supply

  • Tier 2 (Preferred brand name): 15% of our allowance for up to a 90-day supply

  • Tier 3 (Non-preferred brand name): 50% of our allowance for up to a 90-day supply

  • Tier 4 (Specialty drugs): $60 for up to a 30-day supply; $170 for a 31 to 90-day supply

FEP Mail Service Pharmacy
  • Tier 1 (Generics): $5 copay

  • Tier 2 (Preferred brand name): $85 copay

  • Tier 3 (Non-preferred brand name): $125 copay

  • Tier 4 (Specialty drugs): $150 copay

Annual Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Maximum5 $2,000 per member

Coinsurance (a type of cost sharing) is the percentage of our allowance you pay. We contract with providers to pay them a set rate, or an allowance. Cost sharing may not apply or may be different if Medicare is your primary coverage (it pays first).

  • *FEP Blue Standard Traditional Pharmacy drug tiers: Tier 1 Generics, Tier 2 Preferred Brand Name, Tier 3 Non-preferred Brand Name, Tier 4 Preferred Specialty, Tier 5 Non-preferred Specialty.
  • *If you use a Non-preferred provider under FEP Blue Standard, you generally pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount, in addition to any share of our allowance shown in the table above. Certain out-of-pocket costs do not apply if Medicare is your primary coverage for medical services (it pays first).
  •  Subject to the calendar year deductible: $350 per person or $700 in total for Self + One or Self & Family contracts.
  • ^ What you’ll pay for a 30-day supply of covered drugs.
  • 1 If you have Medicare Part B primary, your costs for prescription drugs may be lower.
  • 2 On limited occasions, such as for certain drugs that require prior approval, you will need to file a claim for services received from Preferred providers.
  • 3 You must be the contract holder or spouse, 18 or older, on a FEP Blue Standard or FEP Blue Basic™ Plan to earn incentive rewards.
  • 4 Eligible expenses for the services of Preferred (In-Network) providers also count toward these limits.
  • 5 You still have an overall medical out-of-pocket maximum. Your MPDP pharmacy out-of-pocket maximum is separate.

  • The FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program is a prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in MPDP depends on contract renewal.

    The formulary and/or pharmacy network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.

    This is a summary of the features of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan. Before making a final decision, please read the Plan’s federal brochure (RI 71-005). All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the federal brochure.

Try our Prescription Drug Cost Tool

Our Prescription Drug Cost Tool lets you check drug costs 24/7, see if your drug is covered under your selected plan and compare costs of covered drugs for all three plans. If you’re a member and logged in to MyBlue®, you can access a personalized drug cost tool that shows you the cost of prescription drugs for your specific plan.

Get prescriptions delivered right to your door

All FEP Blue Standard members get access to our Mail Service Pharmacy Program. It’s a convenient way to get any prescription drugs you take regularly sent to your home. You can use your MyBlue® account to access the Mail Service Pharmacy and place mail order prescriptions.

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