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.

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 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	Aetna	Affinity	Anthem	CDPHP	Crystal Run	Emblem	Empire	Excellus	Fidelis	HealthFirst	HealthNow ENY	HealthNow WNY	Humana	Independent	Metroplus	Molina	MVP	Oscar	Oxford	Univera	United	WellCare	YourCare
Albany
Allegany
Bronx
Broome
Cattaraugus
Cayuga
Chautauqua
Chemung
Chenango
Clinton
Columbia
Cortland
Delaware
Dutchess
Erie
Essex
Franklin
Fulton
Genesee
Greene
Hamilton
Herkimer
Jefferson
Kings
Lewis
Livingston
Madison
Monroe
Montgomery
Nassau
New York
Niagara
Oneida
Onondaga
Ontario
Orange
Orleans
Oswego
Otsego
Putnam
Queens
Rensselaer
Richmond
Rockland
Saratoga
Schenectady
Schoharie
Schuyler
Seneca
St. Lawrence
Steuben
Suffolk
Sullivan
Tioga
Tompkins
Ulster
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Westchester
Wyoming
Yates

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

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.