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"This coverage is reasonably priced and can last up to 180 days," said KenCikovic, director of individual markets at Highmark. "This product will helpconsumers who need coverage."
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The product, called ShortTermBlue, is being offered in both Central andWestern Pennsylvania markets. This Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)product has three deductible options of $250, $500 or $1,000. For example,persons age 30 - 34 with the $250 deductible would pay about $126 per month inpremiums. That same person with a $1,000 deductible would pay about $85 permonth in premiums.
Here are some of the medical expenses and services that are partially orfully covered:
Highmark will be advertising this new product and expects to distribute itthrough Highmark's member Web sites, the customer service walk-in centers andthrough insurance brokers.
"For a wide variety of reasons people of all ages can find themselveswithout health insurance coverage," said Cikovic. "We are pleased to beoffering our members and prospective members another option."
Highmark Inc.
As one of the leading health insurers in Pennsylvania, Highmark Inc.'smission is to provide access to affordable, quality health care enablingindividuals to live longer, healthier lives. Based in Pittsburgh, Highmarkserves 4.6 million people through the company's health care benefits business.Highmark contributes millions of dollars to help keep quality health careprograms affordable and to support community-based programs that work toimprove people's health. Highmark exerts an enormous economic impactthroughout Pennsylvania. A recent study states that Highmark's positive impactexceeded $2.5 billion. The company provides the resources to give its membersa greater hand in their health.
Highmark Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue ShieldAssociation, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.For more information, visit http://www.highmark.com.-- Inpatient and outpatient hospital facility -- Emergency room services -- Primary care physician and specialist office visits -- X-ray, lab and other diagnostic testing -- Routine gynecological visit and PAP test -- Routine mammograms -- Pediatric immunizations -- Prescription drugs
SOURCE Highmark Inc.
