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PPO Questions
For questions regarding your benefits, claim inquiries, new ID cards and your comments, e-mail: ppo.inquiries@shpnc.org
Customer Services
PO Box 30085
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 1-888-234-2416
Benefits Information -- PPO Plan
For questions relating to your State Health Plan benefits, to request a new ID card or change your address
Customer Services
PO Box 30085
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 1-888-234-2416
Medical Claim Filing and Inquiries -- PPO Plan
To file a medical claim or inquire about the status of a medical claim you have already filed:
State Health Plan
c/o BCBSNC
PO Box 30087
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 1-888-234-2416

Hospital Preadmission Certification/Prior Approval -- PPO Plan
To request prior authorization (certification) for certain out-of-network or out-of-state services:

Claims Processing Contractor
Phone: 1-800-672-7897
Prescription Drugs
To file a claim for prescription drugs, locate pharmacies within the State Health Plan network, or learn about the Plan's preferred prescription drugs:
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 14711
Lexington, KY 40512
Web: Medco
Phone: 1-800-336-5933
Prescription Drugs Prior Authorization
To initiate a prior authorization request of your prescription drugs:
Medco Health Prior Authorization
Phone: 1-800-753-2851
Fax: 1-800-837-0959
Mental Health and Chemical Dependency -- PPO Plan
For precertification for mental health services and chemical dependency:
ValueOptions
Post Office Box 12438
RTP, NC 27709
Web: ValueOptions
Phone: 1-800-367-6143
Media Inquiries
To answer questions from the media:
Linda McCrudden
Director of Communications
Phone: 919-881-2300
Intensive Case Management
For information about the Intensive Case Management Program:
NC HealthSmart Intensive Case Management (for eligible members)
Phone: 1-888-607-9594
E-mail: NCSHP.CaseMGMT@SHPS.com
High Risk Maternity Case Management
For information about the High Risk Maternity Case Management Program:
NC HealthSmart High Risk Maternity Case Management (for eligible members)
Phone: 1-888-607-9594
E-mail referral: ncshp.maternity@shps.com
North Carolina HealthSmart
Kidney Disease Program

For assistance with the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Case Management Program:
For more information:
1-866-577-3625
North Carolina HealthSmart
Health Coach

Learn how to better manage your health and much more:
Phone: 1-800-817-7044
Patient Protection Act
For information on requesting an External Review of claims decisions (after all internal grievance procedures have been exhausted):
North Carolina Department of Insurance
Phone: 1-800-546-5664
Retirement System
For information concerning medical benefits for retired teachers and state employees:
NC Department of State Treasurer
Retirement System Division
Web: NC Department of
State Treasurer
Phone: 1-877-733-4191 or 919-733-4191
Seniors Health Insurance Information Program
For Medicare Beneficiaries: SHIIP, a division of the N.C. Department of Insurance, offers free, objective information about Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare claims, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, fraud and abuse prevention as well as long-term care insurance:
Seniors Health Insurance Information Program
Phone: 1-800-443-9354 or             (919) 807-6900
Appeals and Grievances -- PPO Plan
To appeal a claim decision or to file a grievance with the State Health Plan:
State Health Plan
c/o BCBSNC Appeals Department
P O Box 30055
Durham NC 27702-3055
Phone: 1-888-234-2416
Fax: 1-919-765-4409
Job Opportunities
To find job openings at the State Health Plan:
Office of State Personnel
Web: Job Openings
Long Term Care
To learn more about the long term care plan:
Prudential
Phone: 1-800-284-9648
Report Suspected Fraud and Abuse
To find out how to report suspected fraud and abuse to the State Health Plan:

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Fraud Section
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Phone: 1-800-324-4963