Regence BlueShield of Idaho in Idaho

Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Idaho is a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, providing coverage to individuals and families in Idaho since 1946.

With 625 local employees serving more than 257,000 people, Regence is a not-for-profit organization and the largest affiliation of health care Plans in the Pacific Northwest/Mountain region. Today, Regence BCBS of Idaho serves more than 500,000 members in Idaho.

Regence works to transform health care from the inside out. They reduce confusion, waste, and red tape for members as they help them navigate the healthcare system. BCBS of Idaho innovates and advocates for improved care and costs, promotes technology that improves service delivery, and drives public policy to remake the health care system.

• Regence BlueShield of Idaho Plan Types and Typical Coverage
• Regence's Awards and Recognitions
• Find Affordable Health Insurance in Idaho

Regence BlueShield of Idaho Plan Types and Typical Coverage

Their four Plans include Regence BlueShield (WA), Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. Regence BCBS of Idaho offers a variety of health insurance plans, including:

• Individual and family plans
• Medicare plans
• Employer group plans

Their individual and family plans include bronze, silver, gold, and platinum levels, with varying levels of coverage and costs. The Medicare plans include Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans, and prescription drug plans. Lastly, their employer group plans offer a range of coverage options, including HMO, PPO, and high-deductible health plans.

Typical coverage includes preventive care, prescription drugs, hospitalization, emergency services, and maternity care. Regence BCBS health plans of Idaho also offer wellness programs and resources to help members manage their health and well-being.

Will my plan work outside of Idaho?

Regence BCBS of Idaho is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which means that members have access to a nationwide network of healthcare providers. If you travel outside of Idaho, you can typically receive in-network benefits from other Blue Cross Blue Shield providers. Typically, receiving care out of your network or list of approved providers will result in out-of-pocket costs. However, it is important to check your plan details to confirm coverage in other states.

How does Regence BCBS of Idaho differ from other BCBS carriers?

Regence BCBS of Idaho is one of several Blue Cross Blue Shield carriers operating in the United States. While all BCBS carriers share a commitment to providing quality health insurance, each carrier operates independently and may offer different plans and benefits. Regence BCBS of Idaho is unique in that it is a not-for-profit carrier, which means that it is owned by its members and is not focused on generating profits for shareholders.

Regence's Awards and Recognitions

Member Website

• 3 Gold Awards -11thAnnual Healthcare Internet Conference presented by eHealthcare Strategy & Trends November 2007
  • Gold Award: Best Overall Internet Site
  • Gold Award: Best Health/Healthcare Content
  • Gold Award: Best Site Design
• Award of Distinction for Best Site Design - 9th annual Healthcare Internet Conference presented by eHealthcare Strategy & Trends November 2005.
• Bridge to Advance Healing, top honors; St. Alphonsus West Valley Healthcare Alliance.

Community & Corporate Involvement

• 2007 Gold winner; American Heart Association Fit and Friendly awards.
• 2007 Philanthropist of Year award; American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter.
• 2007 De Villiers Society Award; Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Oregon Chapter.
• 2007 Work/Life Award; State of Utah, 2007. (8th consecutive year winning this award).
• 2007 Plan Excellence award, U.S. Federal Employee Program (Utah Program), for outstanding service and controlling benefit and administration costs.
• 2007 "Best Practices in the Area of Fraud and Abuse"; Washington State Social & Health Services division, specifically for Healthy Options and the state's Children's Health Insurance Program.

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