Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania

The name Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is synonymous with quality health care coverage. For more than 70 years, residents in 13 counties of northeastern and north central Pennsylvania have enjoyed the security and peace of mind that comes from enrolling in a BlueCare^® plan from Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania administers health plans offered by Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Shield, First Priority Health^® and First Priority Life Insurance Company^®. With nearly 600,000 members, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of health care coverage plans for employer groups and individuals. We also offer health care coverage plans for the uninsured and those on a limited income.

In addition to providing quality health insurance, we are committed to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve. We offer innovative health and wellness programs with most of our health care coverage plans and continuously develop new ways to improve the health of our customers and our community. Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is your partner in health and wellness.

Corporate Mission: To provide innovative solutions that support more affordable health care, promote personal accountability for health and wellness and offer superior service and partnership to the constituents we serve.

Vision: To be at the forefront of innovation and delivery of improved health management and financing services that promote healthier communities.

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Facts at a Glance

Founded In: 1938

Coverage Area: The 13 counties of northeastern and north central Pennsylvania: Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Tioga, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Carbon, Monroe, Wayne and Pike.

Membership: Approximately 600,000

First Priority Life, administered by Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Plans in Pennsylvania

Plan Name	Deductible	Coinsurance	Ratings
BlueCare Direct $1000	$1,000	20%
BlueCare Direct $2000	$2,000	20%
BlueCare Direct $4000	$4,000	20%
BlueCare Direct $500	$500	20%
BlueCare Direct Advantage $1,750	$1,750	20%
BlueCare Direct Advantage $3,000	$3,000	20%
BlueCare Direct Essentials $1,750	$1,750	25%
BlueCare Direct Essentials $2,500	$2,500	25%
BlueCare Direct Essentials $3,500	$3,500	25%
BlueCare Direct Select $0	$0	20%
BlueCare Direct Select $1,000	$1,000	20%
BlueCare Direct Select $1,500	$1,500	20%
BlueCare Direct Select $500	$500	20%

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, the oldest and largest health insurance organization in America.