What is a “Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)”?
The UT Select medical plan is administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Members have the option to use network or non-network providers. To receive network benefits, members must utilize Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO providers. An office visit is a $30 co-payment with a family care physician and a $35 co-payment with a specialist. For other covered services, there is a $350 deductible before the plan pays 80% of all services considered reasonable and customary and the member pays 20%. The maximum amount payable by the member is $2,500 for reasonable and customary charges per plan year. Network providers may not bill members for any charges above those considered reasonable and customary.
