Skip Navigation

Need Insurance?
For Members
For Employers
For Brokers
For Providers
About Us

individuals-families

false

individuals-families

Menu

Home
Plans & Coverage
- Medical
- Individual & Family Plans
  
  Medicaid Plan
  
  Medicare Plans
- Prescription Drug
- Prescription Drug Plans
  
  Drug Search
- Dental
- Dental Insurance Plans
  
  Benefits of Dental Coverage
- Vision
- Vision Insurance Plans
  
  Benefits of Vision Coverage
Providers & Facilities
- Find a Doctor
- Find a Doctor or Healthcare Facility
  
  When You Need Care
  
  Opioid Treatment Providers
- Research Doctors & Hospitals
- Compare Doctors/Facilities
  
  Research Doctors
Health & Wellness
- Living Healthy
- Wellness Program
  
  Wellness Tools
  
  Blue365 Discount Program for Members
Insurance Basics New
- Insurance Basics
- How Insurance Works
- What Is Health Insurance?
  
  Different Plans and Networks
  
  Affordable Care Act (ACA) Basics
  
  Turning 26 and Your First Plan
- What Insurance Covers
- What Benefits Are Covered?
  
  Health Plan Information
  
  What Is a Primary Care Provider?
  
  Member ID Card
- Health Insurance Costs
- What Impacts the Cost of Health Insurance?
  
  Steps to Appeal a Health Insurance Claim Denial
  
  How To Save on Health Insurance Costs
  
  Financial Assistance
- Choosing an Insurance Plan
- Getting Coverage
  
  How to Choose a Family Health Insurance Plan
  
  Before You Decide
- Buying your own health insurance?
  
  Understanding the basics can make it easier.
  Explore
Text Size

Print:

Need Insurance?

Need Insurance?
For Members
For Employers
For Brokers
For Providers

Log In or Register

individuals-families

Site Map

Plans & Coverage

Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision

Providers & Facilities

Find a Doctor
Research Doctors & Hospitals

Health & Wellness

Living Healthy

Insurance Basics

Insurance Basics
How Insurance Works
What Insurance Covers
Health Insurance Costs
Choosing an Insurance Plan

Company Overview
Our History
Awards & Recognition
Corporate Offices & Locations
Service Area Map
News Releases
Cybersecurity
Doing Business with CareFirst
Transforming Healthcare
Mission Report
Community Partnership

Multimedia Resources
Health Care Resources
Media Inquiries

Legal & Mandates

ACA Rate Increase Justification
Patient Rights & Responsibilities
HIPAA
Health Care Fraud Prevention
Member's Privacy Policy
Quality Improvement
Transparency in Coverage
Balance Billing
Mental Health Parity
Prior Authorization
MD Proposed Rate Increase Law
Virginia Claims or Coverage Denials
Developer Portal
Interoperability
Machine Readable Data
Machine Readable File Mandate
Nondiscrimination Notice and Foreign Language Assistance
Summary of Preventive and Contraceptive Services
Lactation Consultations
Appointment Wait Times

CareFirst Careers
Search Jobs at CareFirst
Our Teams
Join Our Talent Network
Why Work at CareFirst
Students & Graduates
More Information

Other Information

Community
FEP PPO
Congressional Employees
Health Insurance Glossary
Medical Policy
Contact Us
Site Map

Language Assistance Available

English
Èdè Yorùbá
Tiếng Việt
Tagalog
Español
Русский
हिन्दी
Ɓǎsɔ́ɔ̀-wùɖù
اردو
فارسی
للغة العربية

中文繁体
বাংলা
Igbo
Deutsch
Français
한국어
አማርኛ
Diné Bizaad
ગુજરાતી
Ayisyen
Português

Connect with us:

CloseKnit is a registered Trademark owned by, and is the trade name of, Atlas Health, LLC. Atlas Health, LLC d/b/a CloseKnit does not provide Blue Cross Blue Shield products or services and is providing in-person and telehealth services to CareFirst members. Atlas Health, LLC is a corporate affiliate within the CareFirst, Inc. corporate umbrella of companies.

Serving Maryland, the District of Columbia, and portions of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the shared business name of CareFirst of Maryland, Inc. and Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage is the shared business name of CareFirst Advantage, Inc., CareFirst Advantage PPO, Inc. and CareFirst Advantage DSNP, Inc. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan Maryland is the business name of CareFirst Community Partners, Inc. In the District of Columbia and Maryland, CareFirst MedPlus is the business name of First Care, Inc. In Virginia, CareFirst MedPlus is the business name of First Care, Inc. of Maryland (used in VA by: First Care, Inc.). CareFirst of Maryland, Inc., Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc., CareFirst Advantage, Inc., CareFirst Advantage PPO, Inc., CareFirst Advantage DSNP, Inc., CareFirst Community Partners, Inc., CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan District of Columbia, CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc., First Care, Inc., and The Dental Network, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BLUE CROSS^®, BLUE SHIELD^® and the Cross and Shield Symbols are registered service marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.

“World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.