Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

Options Blue – save with a tax-advantaged account 

A smart way to save on health care

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It works for you and your family

Pairing your health plan with a health savings account can be a great fit for people like this:

  • Individuals or families
  • Looking for affordable health insurance
  • Want a tax-free way to save and pay for health care expenses

The health plan that helps you save money

Now you can get affordability, value, preventive care and a tax-free way to save and pay for health care expenses. Options Blue features comprehensive coverage with a higher deductible and lower monthly rates. It works with a health savings account (HSA) that helps you lower your costs. Find out more about how it can help you save.

Plan highlights

  • Preventive care ($300 per person) is covered before deductible
  • Office visits for illness or injury, lab work and x-rays, surgery, hospital stays and prescription drugs covered at 80 or 100 percent in network (after deductible)
  • $5 million lifetime maximum
  • Choose any doctor you want
  • You’re covered wherever you go
  • Includes extras: 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line, Fitness Program, Stop-Smoking Support, support for ongoing conditions, online Health Assessment and Coaching Modules and more
  • Optional dental plan available separately at special rates

You can see if your doctor’s in the network or check the covered drugs list.

Account highlights

  • Debit card available – no waiting to be reimbursed
  • Competitive interest rates; investment options available
  • Online member center – make contributions, withdrawals, invest your account money easily and securely

Choose a Blue Cross plan

With Blue Cross, you get the peace of mind of a plan you know and trust, worldwide coverage, savings on prescriptions drugs, hassle-free claims, support to be healthier and more. We offer a range of plans designed to fit your lifestyle.

Individual & family plans from Blue Cross
Personal BlueOptions BlueSimply BlueInstaCare
Plan is best for:Individuals & families who want traditional coverageIndividuals & families who want to save for future health care costsYoung adults not considering starting a family

Retirees not yet eligible for Medicare
Need short-term coverage: 30, 60 or 90 days

Need coverage until longer-term plan starts
Key features:Flexible plan optionsWorks with an HSA

Tax advantages
Up to $500 in office visits

No maternity coverage
Immediate coverage

Can only have 365 days of short-term coverage in a 555-day period
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Apply now for Options Blue

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