Is Empire Blue Cross the same as Blue Cross?

Empire BlueCross (Empire) is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc. and Empire BlueCross HMO is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc. independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, serving residents and businesses in the 28 eastern and southeastern counties of New York State.

Is Empire Blue Cross part of Anthem?

Anthem, Inc., is a provider of health insurance in the United States. It operates as Empire BlueCross BlueShield in New York State and as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 10 states.

How do I find a provider in my network?

How to Verify In-Network Providers

1. Check your insurance company’s website. Many insurance companies will post in-network providers for the plans they offer.
2. Check your provider’s website.
3. Call your provider.
4. Call your insurance company.
5. Call your agent.

What is Empire Blue Access Network?

Empire will introduce a new provider network effective January 1, 2019. This new network is called “Blue Access” and will be a limited network of providers. Providers who are currently participating in the Pathway network will also be participating in the new Blue Access network.

What type of insurance is Empire plan?

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The Empire Plan is NYSHIP’s unique health insurance plan designed exclusively for New York State’s public employees and employers. The Empire Plan pays for covered hospital services, physicians’ bills, prescription drugs and other covered medical expenses.

Is Nyship Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Your SEHP medical coverage will be through insurance carriers under contract with NYSHIP: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (for hospital benefits), UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (medical/surgical), GHI/ValueOptions (mental health and substance abuse) and CIGNA/Express Scripts (prescription drugs).

What is an in-network provider?

A provider network is a list of the doctors, other health care providers, and hospitals that a plan contracts with to provide medical care to its members. These providers are called “network providers” or “in-network providers.” A provider that isn’t contracted with the plan is called an “out-of-network provider.”

Is the Empire Plan a PPO or HMO?

SUNY participates in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP). This program offers a PPO, known as the Empire Plan, and several different HMOs, varying by geographic region around the State.

Is the Empire Plan an HMO or PPO?

What insurance company is Nyship?

A. NYSHIP is the New York State Health Insurance Program – a comprehensive health insurance program for New York State public employees comprising The Empire Plan and NYSHIP-approved Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). The New York State Department of Civil Service administers NYSHIP.