Is Empire BCBS HealthPlus Medicaid?

Empire is proud to serve Medicaid members in New York. You or your child(ren) may be eligible for Medicaid through Empire if you: Live in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Nassau, Putnam, Queens, or Staten Island County.

Is Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc., Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc. and HealthPlus HP, LLC are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Is blue of California good insurance?

Blue Shield of California earned a Top 5 rating in our annual review of Best Health Insurance Companies. They got 4 out of 5 star ratings across the board in claims, price and customer service and 4-star ratings in website & apps.

Does Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield work in other states?

Most Blue Cross Blue Shield members can rest easy since Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage opens doors in all 50 states and is accepted by over 90 percent of doctors and specialists.

What is the best health insurance?

Best Health Insurance Companies

• Best for Medicare Advantage: Aetna.
• Best for Nationwide Coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Best for Global Coverage: Cigna.
• Best for Umbrella Coverage: Humana.
• Best for HMOs: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan.
• Best for the Tech Savvy: United Healthcare.
• Best for the Midwest: HealthPartners.

Is Blue Shield of California the same as Blue Shield?

Blue Shield Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Shield of California.

Who owns Blue Shield of California?

Blue Shield of California is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation and health plan founded in 1939 by the California Medical Association. It is based in Oakland, California, and serves 4.5 million health plan members and more than 65,000 physicians across the state.

What is the difference between Empire BCBS and Anthem BCBS?

The company operates as Anthem Blue Cross in California, where it has about 800,000 customers and is the largest health insurer. It operates as Empire BlueCross BlueShield in New York State and as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 10 states. In October 2021, Anthem had 45.1 million medical members.

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover you internationally?

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan has you covered worldwide. If you need medical care outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands you can rest assured that the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan offers worldwide coverage.