Due to a planned data migration beginning Friday, July 11 at 11:00 p.m., and continuing through Monday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m., you may experience a delay in your information appearing on CareFirst portals. We expect that changes to member data will be reflected on the portals by Tuesday, July 15. Your patience is appreciated.
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- Generic Drug
- A drug which is the pharmaceutical equivalent to one or more brand name drugs. The Food and Drug Administration has approved such generic drugs. They meet the same standards of safety, purity, strength and effectiveness as the brand name drug.
- Generic Substitution
- When an FDA-approved generic equivalent (Tier 1) is substituted for a non-preferred brand name drug (Tier 3).
- Group
- The employer company, organization or association that contracts with your insurance company to provide health benefits to eligible employees and their dependents.
- Group Administrator
- Individual responsible for handling employee health benefits for the employer.
- Group Contract (GC)
- A legal agreement between an employer group and a health plan that describes the benefits and limitations of the coverage.
- Group Contribution/Employer Contribution
- Portion of premiums that an employer or other group entity pays toward the cost of its members' and/or dependents' coverage.
- Group Number
- Group-specific identification number.