Filing a Claim for Services Received Outside the U.S.
This page includes instructions on how to file a claim for medical, prescription, dental and vision services received outside the United States.
For instructions on how to file your claim, click your claim type from the list below:
Submitting a Medical Claim
To submit a medical claim for services received outside the U.S., follow the three steps below.
Step 1: Download the Claim Form – Medical – Services Received Outside the U.S.
This is the BlueCross BlueShield Global Core International Claim Form. You should submit the completed form along with any itemized bill you might have.
Step 2: Be sure your completed claim (which includes a completed BlueCross BlueShield Global Core International Claim Form with or without an itemized bill) includes all the information below. If you do not provide all of the required information, your claim could be delayed.
- Health Plan Participant’s information
- Name
- Health Plan ID Number (as it appears on your Health Plan ID Card)
- Health Plan Group Number
- Patient’s information
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Provider’s Information
- Name
- Address
- Federal Tax ID Number
- Service Information
- A Description of Services and Diagnosis (provided by the doctor).
- Amount Paid (if any)
Step 3: Submit your claim to BlueCross BlueShield Global Core using the information below.
It is recommended that you submit your claim by email, mobile app or online in order to have proof of your claim submission.
By EMAIL | |
claims@bcbsglobalcore.com |
ONLINE | |
www.bcbsglobalcore.com |
By MAIL | |
DO NOT submit claims to the Health Plan Office.
Mail your claim directly to Blue Cross at the address below: Service Center |
If you have any questions regarding your medical claim, you can reach BlueCross BlueShield Global Core at (800) 810-BLUE (2583) or collect at (804) 673-1177.
This information applies only to those covered by both Medicare and the DGA Health Plan ONLY. If you have additional coverage, please contact Participant Services at (877) 866-2200, Ext. 401 to discuss how best to file your international medical claims.
If you have coverage with both Medicare and the DGA Health Plan only and need to file a claim for services received outside the U.S., the DGA Health Plan should pay your non-U.S. claims as your primary insurer.
Medicare does not cover services received outside the U.S. except in very limited circumstances. Generally, claims incurred outside the U.S. will be processed as if the Health Plan is your primary insurer. Follow the instructions below to file your international claim with the DGA Health Plan.
To submit a medical claim for services received outside the U.S., follow the three steps below.
Step 1: Download the Claim Form – Medical – Services Received Outside the U.S.
This is the BlueCross BlueShield Global Core International Claim Form. You should submit the completed form along with any itemized bill you might have.
Step 2: Be sure your completed claim (which includes a completed BlueCross BlueShield Global Core International Claim Form with or without an itemized bill) includes all the information below. If you do not provide all of the required information, your claim could be delayed.
- Health Plan Participant’s information
- Name
- Health Plan ID Number (as it appears on your Health Plan ID Card)
- Health Plan Group Number
- Patient’s information
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Provider’s Information
- Name
- Address
- Federal Tax ID Number
- Service Information
- A Description of Services and Diagnosis (provided by the doctor).
- Amount Paid (if any)
Step 3: Submit your claim to BlueCross BlueShield Global Core using the information below.
It is recommended that you submit your claim by email, mobile app or online in order to have proof of your claim submission.
By EMAIL | |
claims@bcbsglobalcore.com |
ONLINE | |
www.bcbsglobalcore.com |
By MAIL | |
DO NOT submit claims to the Health Plan Office.
Mail your claim directly to Blue Cross at the address below: Service Center |
If you have any questions regarding your medical claim, you can reach BlueCross BlueShield Global Core at (800) 810-BLUE (2583) or collect at (804) 673-1177.
Submitting a Prescription Claim
To be eligible for coverage under the Health Plan’s prescription drug benefit, a medication must be available in the United States and have received FDA approval. If you are unsure if the medication is FDA-approved, you can call the Health Plan Office at (323) 866-2200, Ext. 401.
Step 1: Fill out the Prescription Drug Claim Form.
- In the Group No./Group Name field, write in the RxGRP from your CVS Caremark prescription card.
- In the Identification Number field, write in the Member ID that appears on your CVS Caremark prescription card.
Step 2: Be sure to include prescription receipts with your claim form.
Step 3: Mail the completed form and additional information to:
CVS Caremark
P.O. Box 52136
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2136
Submitting a Dental Claim
All foreign dental claims should be filed with Delta Dental, the Health Plan’s dental benefit manager.
Step 1: Fill out the Dental Plan Claims Form. Complete sections 1-15 of the form.
- For Section 9, Employer (Company) Name, write in “DGA-PPHP.”
- For Section 10, Group Number, write in “0480.”
If you do not have a U.S. social security number, you can either call our office for the alternate social security number we assigned to you for identification purposes or enter your “Enrollee Number” which appears on your Delta Dental coverage card.
Step 2: Attach a copy of the dentist’s statement of treatment to the claim form. The statement of treatment should include the dentist’s name, phone number, a description of each service the dentist performed, and the amounts billed and paid for each service.
Step 3: Mail the completed form and statement to:
Delta Dental
P.O. Box 997330
Sacramento, CA 95899-7330
If you have any questions regarding your claim, call Delta Dental at (415) 972-8300.
Submitting a Vision Claim
All foreign vision claims should be filed with Vision Service Plan, the Health Plan’s vision benefit manager.
Step 1: Fill out the VSP Out of Network Reimbursement Form.
Step 2: Submit the completed form and itemized receipts.
By EMAIL (RECOMMENDED) | |
misty.bach@vsp.com NOTE: It is recommended to email your claims in order to have proof of your claim submission. |
By MAIL | |
DO NOT submit claims to the Health Plan Office.
Mail your claim directly to VSP at the address below: Vision Service Plan |
If you have any questions regarding your claim, call VSP at (800) 877-7195.
Circumstances when Medicare covers non-U.S.-based medical services
Medicare covers medical services received outside the U.S. under these four cicumstances:
- In the U.S. when a medical emergency occurs and a foreign hospital is closer than U.S. hospital
- Traveling through Canada, and the Canadian hospital is closer than a U.S. hospital that can treat the emergency
- Living in the U.S. and the foreign hospital is closer to your home than a U.S. hospital
- On a ship that is within the U.S. territorial oceans