As a result of the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) no longer requiring Individuals to attach or send a copy of IRS Form 1095-B with the federal tax return, the IRS no longer requires the Mississippi State and School Employees' Life and Health Insurance Plan to automatically mail a Form 1095-B to COBRA and Retiree Participants.
For COBRA or Retiree Participants who would like a copy of the Form 1095-B, visit bcbsms.com/im-a-member/state-health-plan for information on how to obtain their copy.
UPDATE: Telehealth Provider Visits
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is the preferred telehealth provider for the Plan. UMMC provides access to providers for participants Monday through Friday, 8am. through 5pm. The participants can receive health care using a smartphone, tablet or webcam enabled computer to access their UMMC 2 You website at www.umc.edu/Healthcare/Telehealth or through their free UMMC 2 You app.
For questions about UMMC 2 You, email Telehealth@umc.edu or call 601-815-2020. Other network providers may be eligible to render telehealth provider visits.
Bert Emrick, State Insurance Administrator
The Mississippi State and School Employees’ Life and Health Insurance Plan is a self-insured plan that provides coverage for more than 197,000 active employees, dependents, spouses and retirees.
Health benefits are administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi through the AHS State Network of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers, available exclusively only to Plan participants. BCBSMS provides participants with an online medical explanation of benefits and many other tools to manage their health care. Use the following links to search for a participating provider.
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