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About HealthNow BCBS WNY

HealthNow BlueCross BlueShield of Western NY is the leading consumer health insurer in the western New York Region. They offer different plan types for both the individual and group markets. Besides Marketplace plans, they also offer dental, vision, Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Medicare, Medigap, and the Federal Employee Program. With BCBSWNY online membership tool, you can take advantage of their programs including health coaching, disease management, case management, utilization management, TeleMedicine, and preventive services.

General Contact Information

If you would like to contact HealthNow BCBSWNY, below are the departments most commonly used, or visit them online

Individual Members 716-887-6900
Medicaid 855-355-5777
Essential 855-355-5777
Child Health Plus 866-231-0847
Medicare 800-329-2792

Types of Health Insurance Plans Sold by HealthNow BCBS WNY

BCBSWNY offers the following plan types for those residing in New York, which allow their members to balance both cost and flexibility. For a description of each type of plan offered, be sure to visit our health insurance FAQ page

HealthNow BCBS WNY Health Insurance markets

HealthNow BCBSWNY sells (or provides) health plans in the following markets throughout Western New York

Individual Health Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Medicare
Medicaid
Child Health Plus
Essential Plan

County listing of where HealthNow BCBS WNY plans are sold vs other New York State Health Insurance Carriers

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County	Cost	Insurance company & Plan Name	Metal Level

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

Special Programs offered by HealthNow BCBS WNY

Most Health Insurance carriers provide discount programs to their members. Below are the most common discount programs offered by HealthNow BCBS WNY

Nutrition Programs
Physical Activity and Fitness Programs
Stress Management Programs
Case management program
Cancer Care Programs
Diabetes Management Program
Hip and Knee Pain Program
Other Health Care Services Products & Wellness Resources

Complaints against HealthNow BCBS WNY and Other Health Insurance Carriers by consumers

Every year, DFS, the department of Financial Services of New York, tabulates complaints they had received from new yorkers against their health insurance providers. Most complaints are usually related to bills, reimbursement for medical and hospital services, coverage issues, network issues, premium issues. This chart below is the most recent complaint report from 2018, that was filed in 2019. For the source please visit 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 WNY Individual Insurance plans offered for Sale

Here is a complete list of HealthNow BCBS WNY plans that are sold on NYSOH, the New York State of Health Exchange. Contact us if you need any additional information, or if you’re interested in purchasing a plan (888)215-4045

List Of Hospitals and network size per county

Here are a complete BCBS WNY hospital listing that is specific to all health insurance plans that you can purchase on NYSOH, the New York State of Health Exchange, Always keep in mind that if your a current BCBSWNY member or thinking about becoming an insured and you expect to receive hospital care shortly, then please contact the insurance company directly to verify that the hospital does accept your BCBSWNY plan

	PPO Premium Plan

	PPO Premium Plan
In-Network Benefits	----------
Office Co-pay	$30
Specialist Co-pay	$60
Rx: Generic/Brand/High Brand	$15/$65/$100
Emergency Room	30%
Hospital Co-pay	30% after deductible
Referrals Needed	No
In-Network Deductible (single/family)	$1,000 / $2,000
Max Out of Pocket (single/family)	$9,200 / $18,400
In-Network Co-Insurance	30%
Out-of-Network Benefits	----------
Deductible	$2,000 / $4,000
Out of Pocket Max (single/family)	$18,400/ $36,800
Co-Insurance	30%
Other Benefits	----------
Vision/Dental	Pediatric Vision and Dental
Mental/Substance	$30
Renewal Date	01/01/2026
Premium	----------
Single	$1254.00
Couple	$2,238.00
E+child	$1,995.00
Family	$2,932.00

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