Personal Choice® PPO plans
With Personal Choice Preferred Provider Organization insurance – PPO – from Independence Blue Cross, you can choose to see any doctor or visit any hospital in the Personal Choice network.
You’ll pay less when you choose doctors and hospitals in the Personal Choice network, and more if you choose to see doctors and hospitals out-of-network. You don’t need to get referrals, so you can see any specialist you want without needing permission from a primary care physician (PCP), or family doctor. You will also enjoy in-network coverage anywhere in the United States when you use providers who participate in the BlueCard® PPO network.
To learn more about PPOs, check out “What is a PPO?”
Is a Personal Choice PPO plan right for you?
An Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice PPO health plan may be the best option for you and your family if:
- You live within one of these five counties
- You want health coverage for both in-network and out-of-network providers
- You would like in-network coverage across the country through BlueCard PPO
- You want the flexibility to pay less for medical costs when you choose in-network providers
- You would like access to one of the largest networks of providers in the Philadelphia region
- You want the freedom to see doctors and other health care specialists without a referral from a primary care physician
How Personal Choice PPO plans work
Personal Choice PPO plan options
| Personal Choice PPO Gold | Personal Choice PPO Gold Classic2 | Personal Choice PPO Silver | Personal Choice PPO Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deductible | $0 | $1,250 | $3,500 | $6,000 |
| Primary care physician visit | $30 | $50 no deductible | $30 no deductible | $50 no deductible |
| Specialist visit | $65 | 20% after deductible | $75 no deductible | 50% after deductible |
| Inpatient hospital | $750/day1 | 20% after deductible | 25% after deductible | 25% after deductible |
| Generic prescription drugs | $15 | $15 | $20 no deductible (integrated with medical deductible) | $25 no deductible (integrated with medical deductible) |
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Resources
- Find out which health providers are available in these plans.
- Still have questions about the Personal Choice PPO health plans? Call a licensed agent to learn more about your health options at 1-888-475-6206 (TTY:711).
- Learn the differences between an HMO plan and a PPO plan.
- 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.
1 Amount shown reflects copay per day. There is a maximum of 5 copays per admission.
2 PPO Gold Classic is only available for purchase through the Pennsylvania Insurance Exchange (Pennie).