The family of companies called AmeriHealth is one of the most health insurance companies with so many customers. This one offers health services to a lot of people. It is based in Cranbury, New Jersey. Every member is offered the in network access by the company to every hospital in the state. There is no doubt that it is one of the largest provider networks in the country.
Every customer of AmeriHealth insurance gets an insurance card. As there are a few plans offered by the company, the types of the cards may also be different. On the AmeriHealth insurance card, you will be able to find some information. One of them is the policy number. What is the policy number on the AmeriHealth insurance card? Where is this number located?
On the AmeriHealth insurance card, the policy number is named depending on a few things, including the plan and the version of the card. For example, on the AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania, it is named AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania ID. On the AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania, it is named AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware ID. Sometimes, it is also written “Member ID”, “Medicaid ID”, “ID#” or only “ID”.
For those who are wondering where the policy number on the AmeriHealth insurance card is, it is on the front of the card. Since it is located on the front of the card, there should be no issue for you to find it. As for the exact location, it is usually under the name of the member or the insured. For the number of digits, it is usually about 9 to 10 digits.
Not only the policy number, you will also be able to find some other things on the AmeriHealth insurance card. Some other ones include:
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- Name of the insured: For those the policyholders, you will be able to see your name here. In case you are not the main policyholder and one of your family members is, above yours there will be their name.
- Group member: This number is the one that will identify you, the insured.
- Plan number: There are a few plan options of AmeriHealth. This one will tell you which plan you are on.
- Plan type/plan name: There are a number of different insurance plans offered by AmeriHealth. The most common ones include HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), PPO (Preferred Provider Organization), EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization), and HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan).
- Payment information: The payment information that is shown on the AmeriHealth card is the amount that you will pay (out of pocket) for common visits such as primary care, emergency, and specialists. Usually, this kind of thing is listed as a fixed rate. Aside from that, it can also be listed as copay or as a percentage. For your information, most copays are due at the time of the visit.
What about the back of the AmeriHealth insurance card? On the back of the AmeriHealth insurance card, you will be able to see a few things and they might be different depending on the card.
On the back of the AmeriHealth insurance NJ HMO card, there is the website of AmeriHealth Express. Basically, if you want to know about the benefit information, you are suggested to visit its official website, which is at www.amerihealthexpress.com. Below this information, there is the information for the member. If you are one of the members, you are recommended to see your Primary Care Physician to get the first care. If you are in the case of an emergency, you can seek appropriate medical care right away. If available, you can also dial 911. If you need an urgent card outside New Jersey, Delaware, or Southeastern PA, it is better for you to call 1-800-275-2583. Please do it within 48 hours of getting care. If you want to see a specialist, keep in mind that you will need a referral. The same thing is needed if you want to visit the hospital. Aside from the information for the member, there is also the information for the hospital. For the hospital, you are suggested to call 1-800-275-2583 for admission notification within 48 hours. Besides, you can also do that the next business day after admission. Next to the information for the member and for the hospital, there are a few phone numbers to call. The first phone number is 1-800-275-2583. This one is for the customer service, eligibility or precertification, and sick or urgent card out of the area. The second one is 1-800-809-9954. This one is for mental health or substance abuse. The third one is 1-888-678-7012. This one is for pharmacy benefits. Below these contacts, there is a statement saying that your benefits are underwritten by for example something like AmeriHealth HMO, Inc. AmeriHealth Service Center P.O. Box 41574 Philadelphia, PA 19101-1574.
On the back of the AmeriHealth insurance card NJ PPO, the thing that is shown is a bit different compared to the AmeriHealth insurance NJ HMO card. On the left side, there is the information for the member and for the provider while on the right side you will be able to see some contacts.
Talking about AmeriHealth insurance, you might want to know about the product offered by this company. There are a total of two tiered products offered by AmeriHealth. If you want to know about these two products, check out the following information:
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Cooper Advantage
Copper Advantage is the kind of product that was developed for every resident and for every small employer that is headquartered in Burlington, Gloucester, and Camden counties. Everyone who purchases this product will get access to the providers that participate in the Value Network. Within this network, both the facility and professional providers will be assigned to one of two tiers.
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Tier 1 Advantage
Tier 1 Advantage is the kind of product that is available in New Jersey and employers statewide. By purchasing this product, you will be able to have access to participating providers in the Value Network. Within this, both the hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers will be assigned to one of two tiers and everything depends on the cost.
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