FIND THE BEST QUALITY.FIND THE BEST PRICE.

Healthcare Bluebook is an online and mobile resource that quickly helps you find cost and

quality comparison information by ranking local facilities in an easy-to-read color system.

We make shopping for healthcare services simple and straightforward.

Simply log into www.askallegiance.com/som and click Healthcare Bluebook on the right-hand side of the screen.

Compare CostsWhat is healthcare transparency?Providing you, the consumer, with upfront cost and quality information you can trust.

• Bluebook shows you the Fair PriceTM of thousands of medical services based on what the State Plan pays to Montana facilities. Bluebook does not show out-of-state cost comparisons for our Plan.

• Bluebook also ranks hospitals nationally based on core processes, patient safety, complications, and mortality rates for each service so you can choose a facility that’s best for your medical needs.

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How can I see this information?The State of Montana Benefit Plan (State Plan) has made Bluebook available to you. Access price and quality information for free by logging into www.askallegiance.com/som and clicking the Healthcare Bluebook link. Log in using the information on your Allegiance benefit card.

Compare QualityWhy do I need this?Healthcare prices and quality vary a lot by location and procedure.

1. Use the drop-down menus, or enter a search term in the search bar.

2. Choose the procedure or test that your physician recommended.

3. Once you’ve found your procedure, make sure you confirm or change your zip code for the most accurate information.

With more complex procedures it’s best to take quality into account when making your decision, like a shoulder arthroscopy or a spinal fusion.

We’ll show you which procedures are ranked by price and which are ranked by quality on this screen.

For benefit or claims questions, contact Allegiance at 855.999.1057.

1. Shop by Price Rating

You’ve found the procedure or test you need – now what?

Bluebook shows you the Fair Price, for facilities in Montana based on what the State Plan pays. Providers are color coded in your area making it easy to pick one that charges a Fair Price.

2. Shop by Quality Rating

By comparing hospitals nationwide by clinical service, Bluebook quality rankings show you the facilities that perform best in the area that’s most important to you. This makes finding a high-quality hospital for your procedure easy.

Getting Started

Shopping For Healthcare — Cost & Quality

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