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Insurance Card

If your child is continuing CHIP enrollment, he or she will not receive a new insurance card.

If you lose your card, please call Blue Cross Blue Shield at (800) 447-7828 ext. 8647 to have it replaced.

If your child is a new CHIP enrollee:

  • You will receive an insurance ID card, a member handbook and a provider directory from Blue Cross Blue Shield between the 10th and 14th of the month enrollment begins. For example, if you receive a letter from CHIP dated January 10 stating your children will be enrolled February 1, you can expect the packet around February 10.

  • If your child has a medical appointment after enrollment begins but prior to receiving an ID card, take your letter with you to the medical provider.

  • If your child needs a prescription filled prior to receiving the ID card, you may contact Blue Cross Blue Shield at (800) 447-7828 extension 8647.

  • As proof of CHIP coverage, show your dentist your CHIP ID card. Your dentist will bill CHIP according to the instructions in the CHIP Dental Provider Manual.

  • You can view a sample of the CHIP insurance card here: CHIP Card

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Medical Providers In My Area

How do I find a medical provider in my area?

  • To search for a medical provider in your area, click on www.bcbsmt.com/index.htm

    Click on "Find a Doctor" and select "CHIP" as the plan name.
  • For a list of community health centers that offer services on a sliding-fee scale, click here.

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Dental Providers In My Area

How do I find a CHIP dentist in my area?

  • You can get the names and phone numbers of CHIP dentists by calling the CHIP Family Health Line at (877) 543-7669 or (406) 444-6971.

  • You can view a list sorted by city. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this list.

  • If your current dentist is not on our list, you can ask if he or she would be willing to become a CHIP dentist. If yes or if more information is needed, the dentist can call either of these numbers and we'll help get the paperwork started! (800) 624-3958 (ACS Provider Relations) or (406) 444-5288.

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Vision and Eyeglasses

How do I find a vision care and/or eyeglass provider in my area?

  • Vision and eyeglass providers are listed in your CHIP provider directory or you can click on the following link www.bcbsmt.com/index.htm Click on "Find a Doctor," select ophthalmology, optician, or optometry as a specialty, and select "CHIP" as the plan name.

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Dental Care and Eyeglasses Booklet

Read this booklet to find out how to get dental care and eyeglasses for children in CHIP.

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CHIP Extended Dental Plan

Effective July 1, 2007, CHIP offers an Extended Dental Plan (EDP) providing coverage for dental services beyond the CHIP Basic Dental Plan. Dental providers must submit a "Request for Extended Dental Benefits" form including a proposed treatment plan. The treatment plan must be approved by CHIP before a child is determined eligible for EDP benefits. The dental services must be provided after October 1 and within 90 days of the approval determination. Click here for more information about EDP.

The Extended Dental Plan is an ongoing benefit of CHIP. However, EDP funding is limited. When all funds are allocated, new funding is available again the following October 1. If a child previously received EDP services, please contact CHIP to find out if he/she is again eligible.

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CHIP Extended Mental Health Plan
for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)

Click here to download the 2-page fact sheet.

The full Extended Mental Health Plan Manual is currently being revised and will be posted here when it is completed.

Call 1-877-KidsNow (877) 543-7669 if you need more information.

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Change of Information

If you have a change to report, please call 1-877-KidsNow (877-543-7669) or email CHIP at chip@mt.gov.

  • Add or remove family members.

  • Change in insurance status.

  • Change of address.

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Authorization
For the Use and Disclosure of Health Information

Federal law prohibits your Protected Health Information (PHI) from being shared without your permission. By completing and submitting this form, you can authorize us to share your PHI with a person you designate.

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Privacy Notice

You can view the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Notice of Privacy Practice for CHIP Enrollees here.

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Page last updated: 06/16/2009

06/16/2009