Common use of Choice of Providers Clause in Contracts

Choice of Providers. A Subscriber or Dependent may select any Hospital or Physician to provide covered Services hereunder, including providers outside of California. Benefits differ depending on whether a Preferred Provider or a Non-Preferred Provider is selected. It is to the Subscriber's advantage to select Preferred Providers whenever possible. A Preferred Provider Directory is available to all Subscribers by calling Blue Shield at (000) 000-0000 or writing to them at: P.O. Box 7168 San Francisco, CA 94120 or P.O. Box 92945 Los Angeles, CA 90009 In the event that the inability to perform of a Preferred Provider, the breach of the Contract to furnish Services by a Preferred Provider, or the termination of a Preferred Provider's Contract with Blue Shield may materially and adversely affect the Employer, Blue Shield will, within a reasonable time, advise the Employer in writing of such inability to perform, breach, or termination.

Choice of Providers. A Subscriber or Dependent may select any Hospital or Physician to provide covered Services hereunder, including providers outside of California. Benefits differ depending on whether a Preferred Participating Provider or a Non-Preferred Participating Provider is selected. It is to the Subscriber's advantage to select Preferred Participating Providers whenever possible. A Preferred Participating Provider Directory is available to all Subscribers by calling Blue Shield at (000) 000-0000 or writing to them at: P.O. Box 7168 San Francisco2080 Oakland, CA 94120 94604 or P.O. Box 92945 Los Angeles, CA 90009 In the event that the inability to perform of a Preferred Participating Provider, the breach of the Contract to furnish Services by a Preferred Participating Provider, or the termination of a Preferred Participating Provider's Contract with Blue Shield may materially and adversely affect the Employer, Blue Shield will, within a reasonable time, advise the Employer in writing of such inability to perform, breach, or termination.