Empire bcbs of new york provider phone number

Q: Is Empire BCBS the same as Nyship?

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

Our OMNIA Health Plans give you affordable access to quality doctors and hospitals, all for a competitive monthly premium.

With the three OMNIA options — OMNIA Bronze, OMNIA Silver, and OMNIA Gold — there’s no requirement to select a Primary Care Physician, or referrals needed to see participating specialists. You’ll also benefit from lower copayments and deductibles (and in some cases, no deductibles), when using OMNIA Tier 1-designated doctors, hospitals and other health care professionals.

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Our OMNIA Health Plans give you affordable access to quality doctors and hospitals, all for a competitive monthly premium.
Supporting the health of Western New York.
At Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, we’ve built our legacy around empowering our communities and helping you be your very best you. We do so by offering health plans that provide reliable coverage to Western New Yorkers and by supporting the organizations and individuals who work hard every day to keep our communities healthy.
Diversity & Inclusion
Have a Primary Doctor?
BCBS Customer Service
Is Empire BCBS the same as Nyship?
What is the customer service number for Blue Cross Blue Shield NY?
Are EmblemHealth and Empire the same?
Is Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield ACA?

BRONZE

Offers lowest monthly premium but highest out-of-pocket costs
On average, pays for 60% of covered medical expenses, while you pay 40%
Money-saving subsidies may be available
A good choice if you don’t expect to use a lot of medical services

SILVER

Offers a balance of low premiums and lower out-of-pocket costs
On average, pays for 70% of covered medical expenses, while you pay 30%
Money-saving subsidies may be available
A good choice for families and individuals looking for a well-rounded plan

GOLD

Offers a higher monthly premium, but lower out-of-pocket costs
On average, pays for 80% of covered medical expenses, while you pay 20%
Money-saving subsidies may be available
A good choice if you expect to use a fair amount of medical services

You can also compare Horizon Advantage EPO plans to see if they fit your needs.

Supporting the health of Western New York.

At Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, we’ve built our legacy around empowering our communities and helping you be your very best you. We do so by offering health plans that provide reliable coverage to Western New Yorkers and by supporting the organizations and individuals who work hard every day to keep our communities healthy.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to building an environment where our employees, members, and communities can celebrate who they are and lead healthy lives.

Medicare

Let us help you understand your Medicare Advantage options, with plans as low as $0. All of our plans now include preventive dental coverage. Shop our plans today.

Have a Primary Doctor?

Choosing a primary doctor is an important step you can take to protect your health. Whether you are choosing a primary doctor for the first time, or need to change your current one, it's easy to do.

BCBS Customer Service

The Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) system is made up of 34 independent and locally operated companies. Questions about your health insurance coverage, benefits or treatment? Call the toll-free number on the back of your member ID card for customer service or find your local BCBS company online.

Find My BCBS Company

Federal Employee Program® (FEP) members should visit the FEP website.

Shop for Insurance

Learn about insurance options for individuals and families or employer insurance information online. Or get connected to your local Blue Cross Blue Shield company to shop for insurance by calling 888.630.2583.

Please note that this number is used solely to receive calls from BCBS members seeking assistance and never to make calls to BCBS members. If you receive a call that appears to originate from this number, the call is likely fraudulent or malicious and you should not answer it, or hang up immediately after receiving it if you do answer the call initially.

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The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is an association of 35 independent, locally operated Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield companies.

Is Empire BCBS the same as Nyship?

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.

What is the customer service number for Blue Cross Blue Shield NY?

Or get connected to your local Blue Cross Blue Shield company to shop for insurance by calling 888.630.2583.

Are EmblemHealth and Empire the same?

The EmblemHealth companies are separate companies from Empire BlueCross BlueShield.

Is Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield ACA?

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance providers—including Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield—are required to provide coverage for mental health care and treatment.