Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWI)
Interested in finding individual health coverage
in Wisconsin? You have come to
the largest health insurance provider in the state –
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
of Wisconsin. They understand your needs are unique, so they
strive to provide a broad range of plans to address these
needs. However, this choice of plans can also make the process
of buying individual health insurance a very overwhelming
task.
We want to help you. A good starting point might
be to think about your healthcare requirements, like how often
you go to the doctor. Then, you can figure out whether a high
deductible or low deductible plan is best for you –
if you don’t go to the doctor often, you can save more
with a high deductible plan. As you read through the list
of health plans offered by BCBSWI, you will find the health
plan that is right for you.
Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield in
Wisconsin, including the Personal Choice Plans, will allow
you to pinpoint the exact coverage you want at a cost you
can afford.
BC/BS of WI Individual Health Plans
Comprehensive Major Medical Plans
Offer the PPO/Preferred Provider Organization network of health
care providers, at a cost savings, with the choice to seek
care out-of-network. You have a choice from six levels of
deductibles that come with two levels of coinsurance benefits.
Value Plan PPO
Provides comprehensive
coverage at a lower premium. Your use of the PPO network gives
you additional out-of-pocket savings. You have a choice of
five deductibles and lower coinsurance for covered services.
CompcareBlue™ HMO Plan
Delivers the Health Maintenance Organization managed care
method of health care from BCBXWI. You choose a Primary Care
Physician from the extensive BCBS network of HMO providers
and he/she coordinates all of your medical care. You have
a choice of three deductibles; after you reach your annual
deductible, the plan will pay coinsurance for all of your
network services. This plan is available in 10 Wisconsin counties.
Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans
Offer
a tax advantaged way to pay for health insurance. These plans
couple a high deductible comprehensive PPO insurance plan
with a Health Savings Account. The PPO plans with a high deductible
have lower premiums. The HSA uses the tax exempt money you
deposit there for your insurance deductible and other allowed
services; money not used is allowed to remain in the HSA and
accumulate tax free. You end up saving in several ways.
Hospital Surgical Plans
Provide
for possible illnesses or accidents that would involve hospital
stays or surgery. There are six deductibles from which to
choose. You have freedom to seek care from any medical provider,
but use of the BCBS network will provide a greater savings
for you.
TempPlan
Delivers health insurance
to those who only need it for a short time. There is a choice
from four deductible levels, coinsurance levels, and a time
periods from 30 to 180 days.
LifestyleBlue
A discount
program designed to promote health and wellness. Members derive
discounts on a wide range of services and products that can
lead to better health. Services involve vision, hearing, home
health equipment, spa services, childcare, and much more.
Health Plans for Seniors
Offer
several two Medicare supplemental plans: Value Plus and SmartChoice
High Deductible. The Medicare Advantage Plan is the SmartValue
Private Fee For Service plan.
Cobalt Corporation, the parent company of Blue
Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, merged with WellPoint
Health Networks. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin and Compcare
Health Services Insurance Corporation (CompcareBlue) are both
independent licensees of the BCBS Association.
BCBS of Wisconsin Company Ratings
Best's
Rating: A- †
†As of March 2009.
The financial strength and future outlook of a company are reflected in the ratings above.
BCBS of Wisconsin Office Location
401 West Michigan St.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
More BCBS
Carriers >>
More Wisconsin Insurance Carriers>>
Request a free health insurance quote now >>
| 
