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August 2013

Reminder: BCBSM does not provide benefits for experimental or medically unnecessary services

Please remember that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan does not provide benefits for experimental or medically unnecessary procedures, treatments, drugs or devices.

Health care providers may not bill members for such services unless they:

  1. Give a cost estimate of the services.
  2. Have the member confirm in writing that he or she assumes financial responsibility and that BCBSM will not make a payment.

These statements are required before services are rendered.

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