Buy a new york excellus plan

At $0 a month for eligible individuals, with coverage widely accepted by doctors, hospitals and pharmacies. Individuals under age 65 may be eligible based on New York State household income and size guidelines.

• No Cost Preventive Care including vaccines, flu shots, checkups and screenings to keep you and your family healthy
• Adult dental and vision coverage now included
• Enroll anytime in the Essential Plan
• Prescription savings and home delivery

Medicare provides coverage if you are 65 or older or have a disability, regardless of income. Choose your Medicare plan with confidence from the company your neighbors have trusted for over 85 years.

• Turning 65? Find a Medicare plan that suits your needs
• Medicare plans with $0 premiums and $0 generic drugs
• Low-cost plans including vision and new dental benefits
• Medicare plans accepted by a large network of doctors and specialists
• Knowledgeable local representatives to talk you through your options

We're here to discuss your needs, answer questions about plans and help you and your employees embrace their health and well-being.

• Learn how synchronized care ensures lower costs, better care, and easier administration for you and your team
• Help your team make the most out of high deductible health plans
• Discover how telemedicine is saving employers and employees money and boosting productivity

When it comes to maintaining overall health and wellbeing, taking care of your teeth is just as important as taking care of the rest of your body. You can now save on dental care with individual and family dental plans.

Depending on your family’s income, your children up to age 19 may qualify for free or low-cost health insurance coverage sponsored by New York State. With access to a network of more than 13,000 other doctors, urgent care centers, hospitals and specialists, we have kids covered. For more information or to apply, call 1-800-234-4781 (TTY 711) or visit www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

Good news! Under the American Rescue Plan, more tax credits are available to New Yorkers who buy a health plan through NY State of Health. Individuals with low, moderate, and even higher incomes can now access higher tax credits, reducing their monthly premiums.

Our Medicaid plans sponsored by New York State provide free or low-cost health insurance for individuals and families who meet NYS income eligibility requirements. Plus, coverage for doctor visits and no cost preventive care such as vaccines, immunizations, mammograms, and routine physicals are included. For more information or to apply, call 1-800-234-4781 (TTY 711) or visit www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov

Visit our Resource Centers or get expert advice from our Facilitated Enrollers by phone or in a face-to-face appointment in certain counties. To schedule your appointment, call 1-888-576-6542.

Visit our Resource Centers or get expert advice from our Facilitated Enrollers by phone or in a face-to-face appointment in certain counties. To schedule your appointment, call 1-888-576-6542.

Have a question or need help finding coverage? Start a chat by selecting the blue chat box or request a call with one of our Facilitated Enrollers. We have you covered. Chat is available from Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Have a question or need help finding coverage? Start a chat by selecting the blue chat box or request a call with one of our Facilitated Enrollers. We have you covered. Chat is available from Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Learn about your Medicare options here.

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How about $0 flu shots, vaccines, immunizations, health screenings and more! See the complete list to take advantage every year.

Get care safely from home with telehealth services through your in-network provider or 24/7 telemedicine through MDLIVE®.

Manage your claims, find a doctor or urgent care center, view your benefits coverage, access your member card and more.

If I'm an Excellus BCBS member, can I make changes to my coverage?

Outside the annual open enrollment period (February 1-October 31), you may qualify to buy or change your health insurance coverage if you experience certain life events, within 60 days in most cases. For Medicare, refer to our Medicare Advantage Timeline for specifics on when you may switch your Medicare coverage.

Life Events include: getting pregnant, having a baby, adopting a baby, change in marital status, moving, losing coverage from your employer, or aging off of a parent’s health plan.

Contact Member Services

By Phone: For an immediate response, call the number on your Member Card for personalized care. Don't have your card handy? Contact numbers are available here.

When can I buy health insurance?

When you can buy or change your health insurance all depends on the plan you qualify for.

Select a product below to get started:

Individuals and Families (Non-Medicare)

There are two times when you can buy health insurance: Open Enrollment and Special Enrollment Periods.

If you are eligible for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan, you can enroll at any time during the year.

For Metal level plans (Qualified Health Plans), you can purchase health insurance during Open Enrollment, which is typically between November 1 and January 31.

Special Enrollment Periods

Outside the annual open enrollment period (February 1-October 31), you may qualify to buy or change your health insurance coverage if you experience certain life events, within 60 days in most cases.

Life Events include: getting pregnant, having a baby, adopting a baby, change in marital status, moving, losing coverage from your employer, or aging off of a parent’s health plan.

To talk to one of our dedicated Insurance Advisors today about your options, call 1-888-576-6542.

The Essential Plan | Medicaid | Child Health Plus

Enrollment is available for the Essential Plan, Medicaid and Child Health Plus all year long for those who qualify. To talk to one of our dedicated Insurance Advisors today about your options, call 1-888-576-6542.

Medicare

There are three times when you can enroll in Medicare: Annual Election Period, Turning 65 and Special Enrollment Periods.

Annual Election Period

Eligible individuals can enroll for coverage from October 15 — December 7.

If you’re turning 65, you can enroll in Medicare from the period that extends 3 months before to 3 months after the month of your 65th birthday. For example, if you turn 65 on July 4, you can enroll anytime between April 1 and October 31.

Special Enrollment Periods

Please refer to our Medicare Advantage Timeline to view specifics on when you may join or switch your coverage.