How it started:

Planned Administrators, Inc. (PAI) established in 1981 and became a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in 1984. This acquisition gives PAI an advantage: all the agility of a dedicated TPA, coupled with access to a premier provider network and resources.

Network Access, Deep Savings

Preferred Blue includes access to a broad network of physicians, hospitals, and specialists across South Carolina, supporting our deep client relationships, flexibility and commitment to quality.

Preferred Blue access provides:

• Competitive discounts on medical services
• Better provider accessibility
• Increased satisfaction for employees and members

What This Means for You

At PAI, we are committed to making workers’ compensation administration simple, strategic, and service-oriented — including looking for all possible network savings when processing claims. On average, we save our clients 20% below the South Carolina medical fee schedule.

This fee schedule helps control costs for employers and insurers while ensuring injured workers have access to high-quality care.

National Reach

To help you save more and have employees receive direct care outside of South Carolina, we have access to expansive national networks to obtain maximum savings and find medical providers-including physicians, hospitals, ancillary providers, and rehabilitation centers.

If you’re looking for a TPA with a proven track record, discounted network access, and a commitment to personalized service — PAI is here to help.

Reach out to Charlie Sears to learn more.

BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.