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		668,000+	5,700	Not Required	Yes

Empire's PPO

If you want true freedom of choice, with the option of accessing high-quality care in-network or out-of-network, then our PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) is the healthcare plan for you and your family. Empire's National PPO is a health plan that allows members to receive in-network care from any of the doctors, hospitals or ancillary providers participating in the BlueCard® PPO program.

BlueCard PPO

Access to the largest national healthcare network through local BlueCross and/or BlueShield plans.

More than 5,700 participating hospitals.

More than 668,000 participating physicians, specialists and other healthcare practitioners.

The Empire Advantage:

-	You get low cost care wherever you need it.
-	No claims forms to file when you use a participating provider.

Benefits While Traveling

No matter where you go in the United States — or the world, as an Empire member you get access to quality healthcare.

BlueCard WorldWide

Worldwide access to hospitals and professional healthcare providers.

The Empire Advantage:

-	Discounts may be available from participating hospitals.
-	Access to 950 international hospitals.

Empire HealthLine^sm Nurse Access

Anytime, anywhere, a registered nurse is available to you by phone 24-hours, 7-days-a-week, for nursing advice or to hear a reassuring voice. You can also choose to listen to an audio recording from a selection of more than 1100 healthcare topics. These recordings are available in English and Spanish.

You can call the Empire HealthLine Recorded Topics at 1-(877)-Talk-2-RN (825-5276).

Calling In

Have your member ID card ready, as you will be prompted to provide the first 3 characters of your member ID.

The professionals at the Empire HealthLine Nurse Access can help you:

		Get symptoms assessed.
		Find help in making informed healthcare decisions.
		Locate a doctor, hospital or other practitioner — whether at home or away.
		Receive information about your acute or chronic illness, medications and prescriptions.

Interested in listening to our audio recordings of healthcare topics?
		When you call, you'll be given the opportunity to listen to our audio health messages. You'll need to identify the code number of your topic of interest. These codes are located to the left of each topic in our English and Spanish directories. If, after listening to a tape, you have additional questions, you may connect to an on-duty nurse.

Some of the above files are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader software to be viewed. Acrobat Reader is free and may be downloaded from Adobe.

Behavioral Healthcare Management

Eligible members can receive quality mental healthcare and professional support through Magellan Behavioral Health, Empire's Behavioral Healthcare provider. Along with a national network of psychiatrists, psychologists, certified social workers and rehabilitation centers in both in-patient and out-patient settings, Magellan offers information and services designed to promote overall wellness.


	Related Information - Your Mind

Note: Behavioral Healthcare may not be available with your Empire benefit plan. Please call the toll-free number on the back of your ID card to confirm that Behavioral Healthcare is available to you.

Provider Search

Find a mental health and alcohol/substance abuse provider by accessing the MagellanAssist provider search.

Features

MagellanAssist.com provides valuable health and wellness information, self-help tools, and resources to help with life's challenges as well as life's opportunities.

	- View information on mental health and wellness
	- Learn about the different types of practitioner specialties
	- Find out what resources are available in your community
	- Receive information on work and life issues
	- Monthly health observances, and more!
Visit MagellanAssist.com today. See our privacy notice.

Treatment

Call the toll-free number on the back of your ID card to locate a participating provider.

National Network

Highly-qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, certified social workers and rehabilitation centers in both out-patient and in-patient settings.

Emergency Care

Seek immediate attention. In cases where you may need precertification, names of appropriate network professionals or for emergency hospital admissions, call the number on the back of your ID card.

Vision
Laser Vision Correction

Availability
These discounted vision services are available only to Empire members who are NOT covered by a Davis Vision Care Benefits Rider to their health insurance plan.
If you are covered by a Davis Vision Care Benefits Rider, then many of these discounts are actually covered benefits of your plan. See the Empire's Vision Care page. Call the number on the back of your ID card to verify your vision coverage.

There are a variety of Vision Services offered through the Empire Healthy Discounts program. Read below to see what they are and how you can receive your savings.

Receive Savings on Laser Vision Correction.
Empire members receive the greater of these discounts.

25% off regular price, or
5% off advertised specials

Here's How to Receive Your Savings.

Login at www.davisvision.com to locate a network provider near you and to obtain a confirmation number for laser surgery.
Present your Empire member ID card to your provider at the time of your appointment.

For more information, contact a Davis Vision representative at 1-877-92-DAVIS
(1-877-923-2847).

How Can Laser Vision Correction Help Me?
Laser Vision Correction may be able to effectively reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contact lenses. Contact a Davis Vision representative at 1-877-92-DAVIS for details.

Vision Care

Receive Savings on General Eye Care.
You can receive special discounts on the following vision services with Davis Vision. Read below for details on individually discounted services:

complete eye examinations
eyeglass frames
lenses
mail-order contact lens replacement

Review details with this Savings Chart.

Here's How to Receive Your Savings.

Login at www.davisvision.com to locate a network provider near you and to obtain a confirmation number for laser surgery.

Present your Empire member ID card to your provider at the time of your appointment.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact a Davis Vision representative at 1-877-92-DAVIS (1-877-923-2847).