HealthNow BlueShield of NorthEastern New York
HealthNow BlueShield of Northeastern New York is one of the largest health insurance companies covering the northeastern region of New York State. They provide quality insurance programs at affordable prices. If you would like to compare them with other insurance carriers of the northeast, then we at Vista Health Solutions can help you with that.
Our quoting engine will provide you with all of the carriers in your region. Compare plans side by side so you can make an educated and informed decision about what health plans are right for you. Should you need any help or have questions then feel free to give us a call and one of our friendly agents will be happy to help.
About HealthNow Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
True to its name, HealthNow dba BlueShield of Northeastern New York provides the protection that persons in the east region have come to know for over 70 years. It’s preferred by over 90% of doctors and specialists.
BlueShield of Northeastern New York offers a variety of affordable health insurance plans such as employer-provided, individual, and family health insurance. They also guide their members in choosing the best Medicare plan as well as offer Medigap, Medicare’s supplemental insurance. Additionally, they serve nationwide coverage for Federal Employees through their BlueShield Federal Employee Program, with available dental and vision supplemental benefits for more comprehensive coverage.
Their service doesn’t stop there though because they also assist you through their preventive services, nationwide wellness debit card benefit, nutrition program, customer support, coaching, and TeleMedicine.
General Contact Information
Contact HealthNow directly, below are their most common departments, or visit them online
- Individual Members 855-344-3425
- Group Members 800-888-1238
- Medicare 833-735-4512
Types of Health Insurance Plans Sold by HealthNow BCBS NENY
HealthNow offers the following plan types, allowing it’s New York State members to balance cost and ease of use. For a complete description of each plan type listed below, visit our health insurance FAQ page
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
HealthNow BCBS NENY Health Insurance markets
HealthNow sells plans to the following health insurance markets throughout New York State
- Individual Health Insurance
- Group Health Insurance
- Medicare
County listing of where HealthNow BCBS NENY plans are sold vs other New York State Health Insurance Carriers
County Cost Insurance company & Plan Name Metal Level
Alameda $397.48 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Alpine $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Amador $387.26 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Butte $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Calaveras $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Colusa $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Contra Costa $387.26 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Del Norte $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
El Dorado $387.26 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Fresno $283.04 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Glenn $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Humboldt $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Imperial $368.92 Molina Health Care Bronze 60 HMO Bronze
Inyo $503.13 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Kern $284.16 Health Net Bronze 60 Ambetter HMO Bronze
Kings $283.04 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Lake $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Lassen $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Los Angeles $268.43 LA Care Bronze 60 HMO Bronze
Madera $283.04 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Marin $394.68 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Mariposa $406.07 Anthem Blue Cross Bronze 60 HDHP EPO Bronze
Mendocino $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Merced $406.07 Anthem Blue Cross Bronze 60 HDHP EPO Bronze
Modoc $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Mono $503.13 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Monterey $359.82 Valley Health Bronze 60 HMO Bronze
Napa $394.68 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Nevada $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Orange $320.04 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Placer $387.26 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Plumas $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Riverside $288.35 Health Net Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Bronze
Sacramento $387.26 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
San Benito $359.82 Valley Health Bronze 60 HMO Bronze
San Bernardino $288.35 Health Net Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Bronze
San Diego $323.65 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
San Francisco $419.16 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
San Joaquin $346.39 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
San Luis Obispo $420.47 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
San Mateo $428.13 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Santa Barbara $420.47 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Santa Clara $324.90 Valley Health Bronze 60 HMO Bronze
Santa Cruz $397.48 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Shasta $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Sierra $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Siskiyou $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Solano $394.68 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Sonoma $394.68 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Stanislaus $346.39 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Sutter $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Tehama $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Trinity $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Tulare $401.50 Blue Shield Silver 70 Trio HMO Silver
Tuolumne $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Ventura $384.83 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Yolo $387.26 Kaiser Bronze 60 HDHP HMO Bronze
Yuba $474.20 Blue Shield Bronze 60 HDHP PPO Bronze
Special Programs offered by HealthNow BCBS NENY
HealthNow, like most other insurance companies, provides discount programs to its membership. Below are their most common discount programs
- Nutrition programs
- Community Wellness Program
- Telemedicine
- Physical Activity and Fitness Program
- Stress Management Programs
- Diabetes Management Program
- Cancer Care Programs
- Hip and Knee Program
Complaints against HealthNow BCBS NENY and Other Health Insurance Carriers by consumers
Throughout the year, the NYS Department of Financial Services receives numerous complaints from consumers against their health insurance company. Most of the complaints receive usually involve the following issues: payment, reimbursement for medical and hospital expenses, coverage issues, network problems, premium related matters. The table below is the most one filed. This information was originally obtained from the New York Consumer Guide to Health Insurers
| Insured (2021) | 35,674,800 |
| Uninsured (2021) | 2,704,300 |
| Ave. cost of Health Insurance (2023) | $432 |
| Change from Prev. Year's Ave. Premium (2022-2023) | 3.5% |
HealthNow BCBS NENY Individual Insurance plans offered for Sale
The HealthNow plans listed below are sold on the New York State of Health Exchange. Please contact us if you’re interested in purchasing a plan or would like any additional information (888)215-4045
- Bronze Standard
- Silver Standard
- Silver Destination 65
- Gold Standard
- Gold Destination 65
- Platinum Standard
List Of Hospitals and network size per county
The association between a health insurance company and the hospitals that it contracts with is one of the most important elements when considering whether to purchase a health plan or continue to be a member. Below is the HealthNow hospital listing for all of their health insurance plans that they offer on the NY State Exchange. Before receiving hospital care at any of the hospitals listed below, you should first contact the insurance company directly, to ensure that the hospital is still under contract.
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