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Finding the right individual or family health insurance plan can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. We have a suite of plans designed to meet a variety of needs and budgets. With a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Plan, you can feel confident knowing you have access to the providers you trust, coverage for the care you need and support from a team that’s right here in Nebraska.
Which plan is right for me?
Nebraska HeartlandBlue |
Armor Health |
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|---|---|---|
| Coverage/Eligibility | ||
| Enrollment | Enroll during the annual Open Enrollment Period or anytime throughout the year with a qualifying event | Enroll any time of the year |
| Coverage Period | Policy automatically renews annually | Re-enrollment is required each plan year |
| Eligible for Premium Assistance | Yes | No |
| Medical Underwriting (The process used by insurance companies to review your demographic information and medical history to determine eligibility for coverage and premium amount.) |
No |
Yes |
| Medical Benefits | ||
| Preexisting Conditions | Yes | Yes, after a 12-month waiting period |
| Preventive Services | Yes, covered at 100% | Yes, covered at 100% |
| Out-of-Network Coverage | Emergency care services only | Yes |
| Coverage for Services Received Outside Nebraska | Emergency care services only | Yes |
| Pregnancy/Maternity | Yes | No |
| Inpatient Hospital | Yes | Yes |
| Physician Office Visit | Yes | Yes |
| Telehealth Services | Yes | Yes |
| Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse Services | Yes | Outpatient only |
| Lifetime Maximum | Unlimited | $1,000,000 |
| Prescription Drug Coverage | ||
| Generic | Yes | Yes |
| Preferred Brand | Yes | Yes, member pays 100% of the BCBSNE discounted rate and these amounts do not apply to the out-of-pocket maximum |
| Non-preferred Brand | Yes | |
| Specialty | Yes | |
| Other | ||
| Online Tools and Resources | Yes | Yes |
| Access to Discount Programs | Yes | Yes |
| Learn more about Nebraska HeartlandBlue | Learn more about Armor Health |
Nebraska HeartlandBlue
| Enrollment | Enroll during the annual Open Enrollment Period or anytime throughout the year with a qualifying event |
| Coverage Period | Policy automatically renews annually |
| Eligible for Premium Assistance | Yes |
| Medical Underwriting (The process used by insurance companies to review your demographic information and medical history to determine eligibility for coverage and premium amount.) |
No |
| Preexisting Conditions | Yes |
| Preventive Services | Yes, covered at 100% |
| Out-of-Network Coverage | Emergency care services only |
| Coverage for Services Received Outside Nebraska | Emergency care services only |
| Pregnancy/Maternity | Yes |
| Inpatient Hospital | Yes |
| Physician Office Visit | Yes |
| Telehealth Services | Yes |
| Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse Services | Yes |
| Lifetime Maximum | Unlimited |
| Generic | Yes |
| Preferred Brand | Yes |
| Non-preferred Brand | Yes |
| Specialty | Yes |
| Online Tools and Resources | Yes |
| Access to Discount Programs | Yes |
Armor Health
| Enrollment | Enroll any time of the year |
| Coverage Period | Re-enrollment is required each plan year |
| Eligible for Premium Assistance | No |
| Medical Underwriting (The process used by insurance companies to review your demographic information and medical history to determine eligibility for coverage and premium amount.) |
Yes |
| Preexisting Conditions | Yes, after a 12-month waiting period |
| Preventive Services | Yes, covered at 100% |
| Out-of-Network Coverage | Yes |
| Coverage for Services Received Outside Nebraska | Yes |
| Pregnancy/Maternity | No |
| Inpatient Hospital | Yes |
| Physician Office Visit | Yes |
| Telehealth Services | Yes |
| Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse Services | Outpatient only |
| Lifetime Maximum | $1,000,000 |
| Generic | Yes |
| Preferred Brand | Yes, member pays 100% of the BCBSNE discounted rate and these amounts do not apply to the out-of-pocket maximum |
| Non-preferred Brand | |
| Specialty |
| Online Tools and Resources | Yes |
| Access to Discount Programs | Yes |
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