Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans in New York State
The state of New York has an unusual health care system in general. In addition, representation by Blue Cross Blue Shield member plans is unusual as well. Health care coverage by the Blue Cross Blue Shield member health plans is split up between several independently operating health plans. Summaries of the various plans are listed below.
BlueShield of Northeasten New York Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New YorkEmpire Blue Cross
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Founded more than 60 years ago, BlueShield of Northeastern New York provides health insurance
products and related services to more than 170,000 members in
northeastern New York state.
The company's health insurance plans include a Traditional Blue (POS,
PPO & traditional indemnity) and Community Blue (HMO), as well as
Medicare Supplemental and Medicaid programs.
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York provides health insurance
products and related services to nearly 600,000 members in western New
York.
The company offers individual health insurance plans, plans to
supplement Medicare, as well as plans for employer groups.
HealthNow New York is the parent company of both BlueShield of
Northeastern New York, as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New
York. HealthNow provides health insurance coverage for more than
900,000 New York residents, primary through the aforementioned
subsidiaries.
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