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At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, we have health plan options to meet the needs of you and your family.

When you’re looking for a new plan, you may come across different options like Individual and Family, Group, Dental and Vision, Medicare and Medicaid. If you’d like additional coverage, like dental or vision coverage, check out the plan details before enrolling.

Coverage for Individuals and Families

If you don’t get health insurance through your job, this might be the type of plan you and your family have. Individual and Family plans can help you stay covered if you’re a freelancer, small business owner or self-employed. You enroll in on your own during the Open Enrollment Period or with a qualifying event during the Special Enrollment Period. These plans cover a wide range of services and:

You may be able to get help paying for it with a premium tax credit, also known as a subsidy. When you’re ready to enroll, start your application to find out if you could save.  When you’re ready to enroll, start your application to find out if you could save.

Group Health Insurance Plan

If you get your health plan through your job, this is called a group health insurance plan. It's also known as group coverage or a group plan. Most of the time, your employer will give you the info you need for any plan updates or changes.

Dental and Vision

Living a healthy life means taking care of yourself – including your teeth, mouth and eyes. Dental and vision plans:

Medicare

Medicare is for people 65 or older, or people under 65 with certain disabilities or illnesses.

You can add to your Original Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) to help strengthen your health insurance safety net:

Need more information? Attend an event with us.

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Medicaid and CHIP are types of low- or no-cost health insurance offered by the government. Your eligibility is based on your household size and income, and you can apply any time of year.

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