A simpler way to navigate your health benefits

When you need help navigating your health benefits, you’ll reach out directly to your health benefits administrator — BlueCross BlueShield or UHC, depending on your state of residence.

Not sure who your medical carrier is? Check out this map to find out.

If you’re enrolled in the Core, Standard, Plus, High Cost Coverage, PPO 80 or PPO 90 medical option, you’ll use the new care advisor phone number on the back of your new medical ID card.

Eligibility

Team members, spouses, domestic partners and dependents enrolled in the Core, Standard, Plus, High Cost Coverage, PPO 80 and PPO 90 medical options  will now work directly with their health benefits administrator.

Note: If you’re enrolled in DFW ConnectedCare or an HMO, you’ll continue to contact your current support center

There when you need help

Your care advisor can help you manage your health, navigate the health care system and make the most of all the programs and resources American offers.

With your Care Advisor, you’ll receive personalized help with:

  • Finding a provider
  • Understanding covered services
  • Supporting a new diagnosis
  • Managing chronic conditions
  • Handling claim payment questions

What to expect

YOUR CARE  ADVISOR

Your care advisor can answer questions such as:

  • Will this procedure be covered?
  • Why was I billed for this test?
  • I was just diagnosed with diabetes. What should I do next?
  • What questions should I ask my doctor?
  • What other American benefit programs might be helpful now?

PROACTIVE OUTREACH

Your care advisor may reach out to offer support with a new or chronic condition, or if you’ve had a recent inpatient stay.

CONFIDENTIALITY

They are bound by state and federal privacy laws to safeguard your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

How to Connect with BCBS

Phone

Call your care advisor directly at 877-235-9258 when you need help navigating your health benefits. For more information on hours, please see details within your member portal.

Online

Access the BCBS “Blue Access for Members” profile  with your AA ID and password to send secure messages to your care  advisor. (First-time users will need to register; after that you can sign on with your AA ID and password.)

App

Download the free BCBS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play (Apple app | Android app). The app allows you to send secure messages to or call your care advisor, access your virtual ID card, or view your explanation of benefits (EOBs) or claims and bills.

How to Connect with UHC

Phone

Call your care advisor directly at 800-213-5755 when you need help navigating your health benefits. For more information on hours, please see details within your member portal.

Online

Access the UHC member portal with your AA ID and password to send secure messages to your care advisor.

App

Download the free UHC mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play (Apple app | Android app ). The app allows you to send secure messages to or call your care advisor, access your virtual ID card, or view your explanation of benefits (EOBs) or claims and bills.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Why are we changing health benefits navigator support?

We are transitioning to a direct support model with our health benefits administrators — BlueCross BlueShield and UHC — to simplify the member experience. This change allows you to work directly with those that manage your claims, appeals, and prior authorizations. They will also assist with your care navigation, questions and support from the experts who manage the plan.

Which health plan administrator do I have?

That depends on what state you reside in. Check this map to determine which carrier administers your medical option.