Alabama Child Caring Program

The Alabama Child Caring Program is a health benefits program for children without private health insurance who are ineligible for public health care program coverage (i.e., Medicaid).

In order to maintain the Preferred Care fee schedule, Blue Cross asks Preferred Care physicians to help the Program by eliminating as many barriers as possible for these children. Waiving the $15 copayment of an office visit, rather than placing that burden on the child's parents, is most helpful and appreciated.

Identification

Children enrolled in this program carry identification cards similar to Preferred Care subscribers. Group numbers are 16901 - 16907 and the children are under the age of 19.

Benefits

• One routine physical examination each year for children ages 1 - 5.
• Routine immunizations given in a PMD office for prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, and HIB (meningitis, epiglottis, and joint infections).
• Office visits and consultations by PMD physician for the treatment of an illness or injury.
• Emergency room facility charges in a Preferred Outpatient Facility (POF).
• Physician's fee for services in a POF to treat accidental injury or emergency.
• Outpatient surgery in PMD office or POF (including necessary anesthesia).
• Outpatient diagnostic x-ray, laboratory, and pathology services in PMD office or POF.
• Vision care is available through Vision Service Plan.

Exclusions

• Inpatient
• Treatment for mental health
• Maternity care
• Prescription drugs
• Ambulance services
• Rental or purchase of durable medical equipment
• Hemodialysis
• CT and MRI scans
• Oral surgery
• Follow-up visit to emergency room
• Chemotherapy administration and treatment
• Radiation therapy
• Allergy testing
• Dental Care

Claim Filing

Billing procedures are the same as Preferred Care procedures.

Donations

For information on a donation or enrolling a child, call 1 800 726-2289 or 1 205 220-5929 or write to the address below.

The Alabama Child Caring Foundation
Post Office Box 830870
Birmingham, Alabama 35283-0870