Personal Choice® EPO Catastrophic plan
A catastrophic insurance plan is for individuals under 30 and those with an extreme financial hardship. Catastrophic coverage protects you from the costs of worst-case scenarios, providing coverage for hospitalization or serious illnesses.
Is a catastrophic health plan the best option for you?
A catastrophic health insurance plan from Independence Blue Cross may be the best option if:
- You live in one of these five counties
- You’re under the age of 30
- You qualify for an exemption due to extreme financial hardship
- You’re young and healthy and need health coverage for “just-in-case” situations
- You qualify and you’re willing to pay a higher deductible for lower monthly payments
Personal Choice EPO Catastrophic — at a glance
| Personal Choice EPO Catastrophic | |
|---|---|
| Deductible | $9,100 |
| Primary care physician visit | Visits 1-3: $50 no deductible Visits 4+: 0% after deductible |
| Specialist visit | 0% after deductible |
| Inpatient hospital | 0% after deductible |
| Generic prescription drugs | 0% after deductible (integrated with medical deductible) |
| View more info | Download pdf |
Like all Independence Blue Cross health plans, the catastrophic health insurance plan1 includes the 10 Essential Health Benefits. Individuals will have to reach a deductible of $9,100 before they receive benefits for covered health care services, while families will need to pay a deductible of $18,200 before they receive benefits. If you select a catastrophic plan, you will get three primary care physician office visits each year which are not subject to these deductible amounts.
Resources
- Find out which health providers are available in this plan.
- Compare the Catastrophic health plan to our other health plans.
- Still have questions about the Catastrophic health plan? Call a licensed agent to learn more about your health options at 1-888-475-6206 (TTY:711).
- Ready to enroll? Apply now.
Additional information
Review important information to get a better understanding of our individual and family health insurance policies and guidelines and the steps Independence Blue Cross takes to help you receive appropriate covered services.
1The Personal Choice Catastrophic plan does not have out-of-network coverage, except for emergency care services.