Domestic Travel

Medical Insurance

If you are enrolled in the Regence BlueCross BlueShield PPO plan (only medical plan available in Lane County), use this BlueCardŽ Doctor and Hospital Finder to find preferred healthcare providers within the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. (In Section 2 "select the type of network you wish to search," click on PPO Network.) If you do not have access to the Internet or have questions about providers outside of Oregon, call Regence BCBSO at 800 826-9813.

If you have questions about your medical coverage, call Regence BCBSO at 800 826-9813.

If you are enrolled in Kaiser Permanente, contact them for information on medical or dental care outside of the service area, 800 813-2000.

Dental Insurance

If you are enrolled in an ODS dental plan, you can find a participating dentist outside of Oregon with the Delta Dental website (If you are covered by ODS Preferred, click on DeltaPreferred, if you are covered by ODS Traditional, click on DeltaPremier) or by calling ODS, 800-452-1058.

Medex TravelAssist

All members covered by the employer's basic life insurance have a new travel benefit from Medex TravelAssist. If you or a dependent becomes ill while traveling 100 or more miles from home, Medex offers a range of assistance at no cost.

International Travel

Medical Insurance

If you are enrolled in the Regence BlueCross BlueShield PPO plan (only medical plan available in Lane County), use BlueCard WorldwideŽ to find preferred providers outside the United States. You will need your BlueCross ID number, which is on your insurance ID card, to access this site. If you don't have an ID card, call Regence BCBSO to request one, 800 826-9813 or use their online customer service form to request a new card be sent to you. If you are not able to find a preferred provider, you may see any provider, it will just cost you more out of pocket.

Before you leave or while traveling, call the BlueCard WorldwideŽ Service Center at 800 810-BLUE (2583) or collect at 804 673-1177 if you are unable to find a suitable provider or don't have access to the Internet.

Regence BCBSO provides coverage for medically necessary health care services received outside the United States. For more information about this, refer to the Member Handbook (page 19 of the PDF document).

If you have questions about your medical coverage, call Regence BCBSO at 800 826-9813.

If you are enrolled in Kaiser Permanente, refer to the benefit summary (pages 5 and 6 of the PDF document) for information on medical or dental care outside of the service area.

Dental Insurance

If you are enrolled in an ODS dental plan and you need dental services outside the U.S, you'll need to pay any claims yourself, request a detailed receipt, including procedure codes, and seek reimbursement from ODS when you return. You may request claim forms by calling ODS, 800-452-1058.

Repatriation Coverage

If you are ill or injured while traveling internationally on University business, the State of Oregon Risk Management Division currently buys an insurance policy that includes repatriation coverage. It covers all state employees. Repatriation coverage is in place 24 hours per day. For further information, consult the Risk Management Division website or call them at 503 373-7475.

Medex TravelAssist

All members covered by the employer's basic life insurance have a new travel benefit from Medex TravelAssist. If you or a dependent becomes ill while traveling 100 or more miles from home, Medex offers a range of assistance at no cost.