[Verified Answer]: Directions: An identification card provides…

Directions: An identification card provides much of the information needed to establish a patient’s insurance coverage. You have photocopied the front and back sides of three patients’ cards and placed copies in their patient records, returning the originals to the patients. Answer the questions by abstracting or obtaining the data from the cards. Case A Name of patient covered by the policy. Provide the insurance policy’s effective date. List the telephone number for preauthorization. State name and address of insurance company. List the telephone number to call for provider access. Name the type of insurance plan. List the insurance identification number (e.g., subscriber, certificate, or member numbers) Furnish the group number. Plan or coverage code. State the copay requirements. Does the card indicate the patient has pharmacy coverage? Blue Cross of California* Type of Insurance: PRUDENT BUYER PLAN