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Pennsylvania Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance policies are available at extremely affordable rates. As the premier resource for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, we offer the guaranteed lowest allowable Pennsylvania rates for Highmark plans. Specific policies are designed for different situations, and we’ll be glad to research and review your options to provide you with the lowest cost, yet highest-quality policy options. Highmark provides coverage for the 29 counties of Western Pennsylvania.

PPOBlue & DirectBlue

The two most comprehensive Highmark plans are PPOBlue and DirectBlue. Both plans provide comprehensive benefits, preventive care services, prescription coverages and access to the large network of Highmark Blue cross Blue Shield doctors and hospitals. The biggest differences in the two plans are the deductible options. PPOBlue offers individual deductible choices of $1,200, $2,600 and $3,500 and qualifies as an HAS plan. DirectBlue offers lower deductible options of $250 and $500, but rates are generally higher.

PPOBlue & DirectBlue Coverages

Pennsylvania Highmark PPOBlue and DirectBlue plans include many preventive care coverages, including routine physicals, pap tests, gynecological exams, mammograms and pediatric examinations. These benefits are not subject to a deductible (Policy pays 90% of covered expense). Additional coverages include office visits, inpatient hospital services, maternity services, diagnostic services and emergency care, which are covered at 90% after the deductible has been met.

PPOBlue  pays 90% of prescription drug expenses after the deductible has been met. There is a $50,000 calendar-year maximum and you must stay “In-Network” to use utilize the benefit. DirectBlue pays 100% of prescription drug expenses after a low $100 deductible has been met. A $10 generic and $20 brand name copay applies to the coverage. The calendar-year maximum is also $50,000.

 

Additional Benefits

Both Blue Cross Blue Shield plans feature a lifetime policy maximum benefit of $5 million along with additional benefits of diagnostic services, spinal manipulations, occupational and speech therapy and physical medicine. Mental health services and substance abuse rehabilitation expenses are not covered. Discounts are included on health-related services such as massage therapy, personal trainers, nutritional counseling and fitness centers and spas.

 

 

Since Pennsylvania Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield plans are medically underwritten, when applying for coverage, an application must be submitted, although no physical is required. We’re experienced in helping you with the application process and working to expedite the approval of your policy. There are never any fees for our services and we will continue to provide unlimited support for as long as you own your policy. For additional information including current rates and applying for Highmark coverage, please call us at (888) 513 6446 or email eharris@pahealthinsurancecoverage.com.

 

 

Helpful Links:

Highmark PPOBlue & DirectBlue Rates

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Directory (Doctors or Medical Professionals)

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Directory (Hospitals or Facilities)

 

 

 

Highmark PPOBlue & DirectBlue Benefit Details

 

     
     

Services

PPOBlue, An Individual Comprehensive
Major Medical Preferred-Provider
High-Deductible Health Plan;
$3,500 Individual/$7,000 Family Deductible;
Medically Underwritten

DirectBlue, An Individual Comprehensive Major Medical Preferred-Provider Health Plan; $500 Individual/$1,500 Family Deductible; Medically Underwritten

 

Network

Out-of-Network

Network

Out-of-Network

Benefit Period

Contract Year

Contract Year

Contract Year

Contract Year

Type of Coverage

Medically Underwritten

Medically Underwritten

Medically Underwritten

Medically Underwritten

Deductible - Individual

$3,500
Includes out-of-network benefits

Choice of network deductible applies to out-of-network benefits

$500

$500

Deductible - Family

$7,000
Includes out-of-network benefits
Family deductible must be met in full before benefits are payable

Choice of network deductible applies to out-of-network benefits

$500 per person with a maximum of $1500

$500 per person with a maximum of $1,500

Out of Pocket Maximum (does not include deductible) - Individual

$1,500

$3,000

$1,500 for network and out-of-network covered services combined

$1,500 for network and out-of-network covered services combined

Out of Pocket Maximum (does not include deductible) - Family

$3,000

$6,000

$4,500 for network and out-of-network covered services combined

$4,500 for network and out-of-network covered services combined

Coinsurance (only applied after any applicable deductibles have been met)

90%

70%

90%

70%

Lifetime Policy Maximum

$5,000,000
Includes out-of-network payments

$300,000
Included as part of network maximum

$5,000,000
Includes out-of-network payments

$300,000
Included as part of network maximum

Benefit Period Maximum

$1,000,000
Includes out-of-network payments

Included as part of network maximum

$1,000,000
Includes out-of-network payments

Included as part of network maximum

Hospital Facility Expense - Inpatient
(includes Maternity)

90%
Includes maternity

70%
Includes maternity
Limited to 90 days/benefit period

90%
Includes maternity

70%
Includes maternity

Emergency Room Care

90%

90%

90% after $40 copayment
(waived if admitted)

90 % after $40 copayment (waived if admitted)

Office/Home Visits

90%

70%

90%

70%

Medical/Surgical Expenses
(except office visits)

90%

70%

90%

70%

Preventive Care

Routine Physicals, Gynecological Exam, Pap Test, Mammogram and Pediatric Immunizations.
Deductible does not apply - 90%

Not Covered

Routine Physical and Mammogram
Gynecological Exam and Pap Test
Pediatric Care
Pediatric Immunizations
Adult Immunizations

90% - deductible does not apply

Not Covered

Diagnostic Services
( X-ray, lab, other tests)

90%

70%

90%

70%

Physical Medicine

90%
15 visits per contract year

70%
Included as part of network visits

90%
15 visits per calendar year

70%
Included as part of network visits

Occupational and Speech Therapy

90%
Combined 15 visits per contract year

70%
Included as part of network visits

90%
Combined 15 visits per calendar year

70%
Included as part of network visits

Spinal Manipulations

90%
10 visits per contract year

70%
Included as part of network visits

90%
10 visits per calendar year

70%
Included as part of network visits

Mental Health Services

Not Covered

Not Covered

Not Covered

Not Covered

Substance Abuse - Rehabilitation

Not Covered

Not Covered

Not Covered

Not Covered

Substance Abuse - Detoxification

Not Covered

Not Covered

Not Covered

Not Covered

Prescription Drug

90%
$50,000 contract year maximum

Not Covered

$100 deductible per calendar year
$10 generic, $20 brand
$50,000 calendar year maximum

Not Covered

Discounts on Health-Related Services

  • Fitness Centers & Spas
  • Massage Therapy
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Personal Trainers

Covered

Covered

Covered

Covered

Blues On Call
-Health Information and Support Toll-Free Hotline

Covered

Covered

Covered

Covered

Vision*

Not Covered

Not Covered

  • Eye exam every two years - 100% -- Deductible Does Not Apply
  • Discounts on lenses and frames, non-prescription sunglasses & Laser Vision Correction
  • Davis Vision Provider Network Only
  • Benefit does not apply towards deductible

None

 

     
 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


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