Tonik from Blue Cross of CA
October 31, 2005
New plan ‘Tonik’ from Blue Cross of California setting records! More applications per day than for any other plan in Blue Cross history (for individual health insurance plans) Blue Cross of California reports hundreds of applications per day, and the popularity seems to be increasing.
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The new plan includes Medical, Dental and Vision, in three deductibles. Either 5000, 2500 or 1500. Rates and information are at our partner sites.
Many young people are selecting this new plan, which is no surprise because it is part of the Wellpoint effort to attract the uninsured, what they call the “young immortals” who feel too healthy to worry about health insurance coverage.
The marketing materials are trendy and upbeat, people are enrolling at a record pace, so the marketing seems to be working well for this new plan. Watch for other plans to imitate this one.
Blue Cross Blue Shield new plans for 2005
June 9, 2005
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New HRA plans allow members to access care with no copay until they utilize all of the annual budget of up to $600 on individual plans. After the budget is used up the member has either a copay or pays the discounted member rate until the deductible is met.
Excellent Blue Cross of California Plans explanation and rates here…
Similar to other PPOs except that you enjoy a period of coverage with no out of pocket expenses. Usually visits to specialists like dermatology, allergy, or chiropractic are also covered out of the budget with no referral, and if you hardly ever visit a physician, the money rolls over to the next year.
PPO PLAN SELECTIONS
Many of the new Blue Cross PPO Plans all cover the same comprehensive package of health care services. The difference is in the deductibles, coinsurance amounts and annual out-of-pocket maximums. Blue Cross offers a variety of PPO Plans so that you can more precisely choose the best pricing options for you.
Plans offer in-hospital and surgical coverage with low affordable monthly premiums. These plans are designed to protect against great financial losses due to unexpected illness or injury. Both plans offer limited coverage for professional services; however, for a slightly higher premium, the PPO Saver Plan provides more covered professional services.
HMO Plans
Most all of the Blue Cross Individual HMO Plans provide extensive coverage with low out-of-pocket costs for covered health care services you received only form HMO Network doctors and hospitals.
BCBS Plans
May 26, 2005
California Blue Cross and Blue Shield have both introduced new plans designed to provide the benefits shoppers are concerned about.
Easier access to specialists such as dermatology, allergy and more without referral. This year plans have new benefits available because new laws allow HRA (healthcare re-imbursement arrangements) style plans.
“Fund” is the catchword for these new plans; ‘Power Health Fund’ is one name for a popular Blue Cross of CA plan.
