South Carolina BlueCross Expands Cosmetic Surgery Network Nationwide.COLUMBIA, S.C. -- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina are working with United Networks of America (UNA Una personification of honesty; leads lamb and rides white ass. [Br. Lit.: Faerie Queene] See : Honesty ) to expand the availability of cosmetic surgery as part of the discount and value-added programs for members. Previously, discounted cosmetic surgery services were limited to providers in South Carolina. Members now are able to access cosmetic surgery providers across the country. To take advantage of these services, BlueCross BlueShield and BlueChoice HealthPlan members present their insurance ID card when they visit a participating cosmetic surgery provider anywhere in the nation. Members will receive discounts of at least 20 percent less than the non-discounted charges from these in-network providers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, members may visit www.SouthCarolinaBlues.com, www.BlueChoiceSC.com, or call UNA at 866-323-2084. "Expanding our cosmetic surgery program reflects our ongoing commitment to help members look their best and feel their best," said David Boucher, BlueCross assistant vice president for health care services. "As we continue to grow, it is important to offer more value to our members. Many reside outside of South Carolina and UNA offers a great service to them." Discounted procedures include breast augmentation, chin augmentation, eye lid surgery, face lift, liposuction Liposuction Definition Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, is cosmetic surgery performed to remove unwanted deposits of fat from under the skin. , ear pinning, and nose surgery, as well as non-surgical procedures such as laser resurfacing, soft tissue fillers, cosmetic injections, chemical peels and dermabrasion dermabrasion /derm·abra·sion/ (der?mah-bra´zhun) planing of the skin done by mechanical means, e.g., sandpaper, wire brushes, etc.; see planing. der·ma·bra·sion n. . This program will be offered through UNA's American Cosmetic Surgery Network division, which features cosmetic surgery as well as eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. , hearing aids and prescription drugs under discount programs through health plans. BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Both are headquartered in Columbia, S.C., and are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
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