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Mississippi - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Mississippi was mainly a rural state after World War II, so proper healthcare was difficult to obtain. A group of state and business leaders came together to solve this problem. In October of 1947, their dreams had become a reality. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi (BCBSMS) was formed. By 1949, 30,000 individuals had become members of BCBSMS. Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi is the largest health insurance agency in the state. Customers of BCBSMS are provided with the largest network of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals.

Individuals who purchase healthcare insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi can receive the Blue Care plan. This plan includes: physician co-pays, prescription co-pays, “Healthy You!” wellness benefits, immunizations, limited yearly out-of-pocket costs, and discount for no tobacco use. Choice of deductibles and maternity benefits are also options of the Blue Care plan. Members under the age of 65, who are not eligible for group insurance and wish to have protection against medical expenses, can choose either the Cost Awareness plan or Farm Bureau Product. Employers have many health insurance options for their employees. Groups can choose from the following healthcare plans: Network Blue, ChamberPlus, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Comprehensive Dental, and Healthy You! wellness benefits. For customers eligible for Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi offers Blue 65 Plans A through J.

Upon signing up for health insurance with BCBSMS, individuals will receive outstanding benefits, such as: low co-pays for doctor visits and prescription drugs, wellness benefits, immunizations, a 12 month rate guarantee, and much more.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi is constantly working to improve the health of Mississippi residents. The main goal of BCBSMS is to provide the most high-quality, efficient, cost-effective healthcare coverage to as many Mississippians as possible. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi achieves this goal by maintaining the state’s largest network of healthcare providers. The rating firm, A.M. Best Co., gave BCBSMS an A (Excellent) rating in operations and financial management.