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Bright HealthCare Expands Affordable Health Plan Options in Pima County

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Bright HealthCare announced the expansion of its plan options to over 236,000 eligible residents in Pima County for Medicare and ACA health insurance. The new offerings include affordable plans with $0 premium options and low costs for primary care visits and deductibles. Plans can be chosen until Dec. 7, 2021 for Medicare recipients, and ACA plans are available from Nov. 1, 2021 to Jan. 15, 2022. Bright HealthCare aims to enhance healthcare access and affordability through technology-driven solutions.

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Medicare Advantage plans added alongside an increased ACA portfolio

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bright HealthCare1 today announced that it is expanding plan options to over 236,000 eligible Pima County residents who qualify for Medicare. Affordable plan options, including $0 premium options, are also available to Pima County individuals and families who purchase health insurance on the Arizona ACA marketplace.

The addition of Medicare Advantage expands Bright HealthCare’s service in Pima County, where it has operated since 2018.

“Building on our promise of providing accessible, high value healthcare, we’re pleased to expand our offerings in 2022 to include Medicare recipients in Pima County,” said Diannette Figueroa, Bright HealthCare market lead in Arizona. “Bright HealthCare’s unique model is consumer-focused and leverages technology to make health insurance easier and more affordable for consumers.”

Medicare-eligible individuals living in Pima County can choose a Medicare Advantage plan until Dec. 7, 2021. Pima County residents who purchase healthcare plans on the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) marketplace can do so starting Nov. 1, 2021, through Jan. 15, 2022. Coverage for both plan types will start in 2022.

Bright HealthCare’s plans help people access the care they need while keeping healthcare costs low. They are designed to improve the healthcare experience through building durable, trusting two-way relationships between consumers and their primary care providers.

Highlights include:

  • Low or no-cost premiums
  • Low or no-cost deductibles
  • Low or no-cost primary care visits
  • Mental health coverage
  • Rewards program

Bright HealthCare, which is part of Bright Health Group (NYSE: BHG), offers health plans that serve consumers across their entire life journey, including individual and family, Medicare Advantage and employer-sponsored plans. These products are built around Integrated Systems of Care in each market and leverage Bright Health Group’s proprietary DocSquad™ technology which together have consistently shown to produce better outcomes.

For more details about Bright HealthCare plans, visit www.brighthealthcare.com or call 888-974-0199.

ABOUT BRIGHT HEALTHCARE

Bright HealthCare delivers healthcare benefits to over 663,000 consumers across 14 states and 99 markets through its various lines of business which include Individual and Family, Medicare Advantage, and Employer health plans. Bright HealthCare also participates in a number of specialized plans, including Medicare Advantage Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs), which are designed to exclusively serve individuals with severe or disabling chronic conditions. Bright HealthCare leverages its intelligent operating system and proprietary DocSquad™ solutions to produce better outcomes and reduce costs. Bright HealthCare is part of Bright Health Group (NYSE: BHG). For more details about Bright HealthCare plans, visit www.brighthealthcare.com.


1 Bright HealthCare, a Bright Health Group, Inc. business, operates in Arizona under the following corporate names pertaining to its health plan activities: Bright Health Company of Arizona is a licensed Health Care Services Organization and Bright Health Insurance Company is licensed as a disability insurer.

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FAQ

What recent expansion did Bright HealthCare announce for Pima County residents?

Bright HealthCare announced the addition of Medicare Advantage plans for over 236,000 eligible residents in Pima County.

What are the premium options for Bright HealthCare's new plans?

The new plans include affordable options with $0 premium options for Medicare and ACA health insurance.

When can Pima County residents enroll in the new Medicare plans?

Pima County residents can enroll in the new Medicare Advantage plans until December 7, 2021.

What are the enrollment dates for ACA plans offered by Bright HealthCare?

Residents can enroll in ACA plans from November 1, 2021, through January 15, 2022.

How does Bright HealthCare aim to enhance healthcare accessibility?

Bright HealthCare aims to enhance healthcare accessibility through technology-driven solutions and consumer-focused healthcare models.

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