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The links below direct you to outside Web sites that allow you to search for network health care providers. To maximize your AFTRA Health Plan benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket costs, choose health care providers in these networks.

Type of health
care provider		 How to search for
network health care providers

Physicians, clinics, hospitals* or other medical care providers

 Any US state except California:  Search CIGNA's Shared Administration PPO network or call (800) 768-4695.
 
California only (through Dec. 31, 2010):  Search Anthem Blue Cross' Prudent Buyer PPO network.

Important notice: Effective Jan. 1, 2011, the CIGNA Shared Administration PPO network will become the single nationwide PPO network for the Health Plan, replacing Anthem Blue Cross in California. Learn more about the Jan. 1, 2011 transition of PPO networks for California-based health care providers. 
Nominate a provider for CIGNA: If a health care provider is not currently in the CIGNA network, you may nominate the provider by submitting a completed CIGNA Provider Nomination Form. However, please note that the submission of a provider nomination form does not guarantee that the health care provider will be added to the CIGNA network.
Pharmacies     Register or log in to search for Medco network pharmacies.
Dentists     Search for Guardian network dental care providers — choose "Find a Dentist," then select "PPO" in the "Select a Plan" menu.

Mental health and chemical dependency treatment

 Call ValueOptions at (800) 704-1421 for services or information.
Private duty nursing, case management and hospital pre-certification  Call CareAllies at (800) 768-4695.
* Important note: All hospital stays and private duty nursing care must be pre-certified through CareAllies.

 

 
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* The links above direct you to outside Web sites that are separate from the AFTRA H&R Web site. Please keep in mind that these sites are not maintained or endorsed by AFTRA H&R. AFTRA H&R is not responsible for the content, information, security or privacy policy of any external Web site.