Chiropractic FAQ: What are the Chiropractic Benefits for South Carolina State Health Plan?

Q: What are the Chiropractic Benefits for South Carolina State Health Plan?

A: Greenville Chiropractor Dr. Luke Henry has been a preferred provider for South Carolina State Health Plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield) since 2006. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BlueCross) is the third-party administrator for the State Health Plan. Here are the benefits, taken from SC PEBA’s website at https://peba.sc.gov/

There are two options for state employees, the Standard Plan and the Savings Plan.

The in network benefits are as follows:

SHP Savings Plan

Annual Deductible: • Single: $3,600 • Family: $7,200

Coinsurance: • Plan pays 80% • You pay 20%

• Excludes deductible

Physician Office Visits (In Network): • No copayment
• Plan pays 80% • You pay 20%
• Chiropractic payments limited to $500 a year, per person

SHP Standard Plan

Annual Deductible: • Single: $490 • Family: $980

Coinsurance: • Plan pays 80% • You pay 20%

Physician Office Visits: • $14 copayment
• Plan pays 80% • You pay 20%
• Chiropractic payments limited to $2,000 a year, per person

Patients with the Savings Plan, a high deductible plan, are eligible for a health savings account (HSA). HSA funds may be used for the services at our office and can help you save on taxes. For more information, visit: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p969/index.html

 

For an appointment, call Dr. Henry’s office at 864-288-7797.

We will be glad to check your benefits and file insurance on your behalf. Dr. Henry also accepts Medicare, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medcost, Aetna, auto accidents, and most insurance plans. Dr. Henry has been recognized for consistent, best-evidence practice: “Tier 1 Advantage” for Optum and “Center of Excellence” status for Health Network Solutions.

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Dr. Luke Henry

Dr. Luke Henry graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and minor in Mathematical Science. He decided to become a chiropractic physician after chiropractic care helped him recover from an injury. Dr. Henry graduated summa cum laude, at the top of his class, from Sherman College. He has postgraduate education in Physiotherapy through New York Chiropractic College, advanced training in the care of whiplash injuries through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, and spinal decompression at Parker University. Dr. Henry is the author of peer-reviewed research and is a reviewer for scientific journals. Dr. Henry is a member of the International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression, the International Dose-Response Society and the South Carolina Chiropractic Association. He is a postgraduate guest lecturer and has presented on low-level laser therapy, spinal decompression, compliance, and the management of difficult and unusual cases. Dr. Henry is recognized as an expert in the field of chiropractic.