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Health Plan - Highmark Delaware

Centers of Excellence (COE) – Orthopedic

Highmark Blue Distinction Specialty Care Benefits

COE Facilities in Delaware and Surrounding Area

Providers with COE Admitting Privileges

Note: Highmark refers to COE facilities as Blue Distinction Centers.

The following services are covered under the State of Delaware Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP). Costs noted are for an inpatient stay.


Highmark Delaware Comprehensive PPO Plan

Note: Requires a prior authorization

Type of Procedure Site of Care Your Cost Per Visit
Orthopedic
(hip replacement / knee replacement)
COE Facility
(Preferred)
$100 copay per day; $200 copay max per admission
Orthopedic
(hip replacement / knee replacement)
Non-COE Facility $500 copay per admission

Highmark Delaware First State Basic Plan

Note: Requires a prior authorization

Type of Procedure Site of Care Your Cost Per Visit
Orthopedic
(hip replacement / knee replacement)
COE Facility
(Preferred)
10% coinsurance (after plan year deductible is met)
Orthopedic
(hip replacement / knee replacement)
Non-COE Facility 10% coinsurance (after plan year deductible is met)

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