Introducing
**NOT AVAILABLE IN:
Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Minnesota, New Hampshire or Vermont**
Breeze FMO is excited to offer America's Choice, a premier provider of comprehensive health insurance solutions, now available for contracting to agents. America's Choice is designed specifically for self-employed individuals, gig workers, and 1099 contractors across the United States.
Choose a Plan Network: Choose from the Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO Network, or the PHCS Practitioner & Ancillary Network
Tailored Coverage: Plans are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals working outside traditional employment structures.
Comprehensive Benefits: Coverage includes preventive care, medical emergencies, prescription medications, and specialist consultations.
Affordability and Accessibility: America's Choice emphasizes affordability, ensuring policyholders receive necessary care without undue financial burden.
High-Quality Care: Committed to delivering high-quality care and exceptional service.
Innovative Programs: Dedicated to improving health and well-being through innovative programs and extensive provider networks.
Customer-Centric Approach: Focuses on providing exceptional service and support to policyholders.
America's Choice is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of its members, making it a valuable plan for any self-employed individual or family.
For more information or to enroll with America's Choice, contact us today.
Network Options:
Nationwide Network
Choose between Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) OR Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
BCBS of NE is SOLELY the NETWORK for Providers/Facilities
Nationwide Coverage
Referenced-Based Pricing (RBP)
PHCS Practitioner & Ancillary Network is SOLELY the NETWORK for Providers/Facilities
NO, this is a Medically Underwritten Plan. There are 11 "knockout" questions that will disqualify an individual and those questions apply to everyone who will be on the plan.
Dependent child(ren) covered through the end of the month they turn 26. Domestic partners are NOT covered. ONLY legal spouses to be covered. Please answer question for you and all your dependents to be covered.
If they (Anyone that would is applying for coverage, to include family members, answer YES to ANY of the questions below, they will not qualify for this plan.
Those questions are:
1) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been under the care of a doctor currently, or in the past 5 years for any of the following conditions: cancer, heart disease (including Bypass), Heart Attack, Heart Surgery, or Stroke?
2) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been home bound, incapacitated, or incapable of self-support due to a medical condition in the past 5 years?
3) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been under the care of a doctor currently or in the past 5 years for autoimmune or blood disease ( i.e., Lupus, MS, Anemia, AIDS, HIV, Hemophilia, IBS, Crohn's)?
4) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been under the care of a doctor currently or in the past 5 years for organ failure or organ transplant for kidney, liver, lung, heart and or any form of organ support (i.e., dialysis)?
5) Are you or any of your dependents applying for coverage currently pregnant or expecting?
6) Are you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, currently being treated for condition(s) in which you have been hospitalized for in the past 5 years?
7) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been under the care of a doctor currently or in the past 5 years for respiratory disorders (i.e, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, COPD or Chronic Pneumonia)?
8) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been under the care of a doctor currently or in the past 5 years for musculoskeletal disorders (i.e. Back Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Dermatomyositis, Compartment Syndrome, Sciatica, or Osteoporosis?
9) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been under the care of a doctor currently or in the past 5 years for substance abuse or substance dependency?
10) Have you or any of your dependents applying for coverage, been under the care of a doctor currently or in the past 5 years as a Type 1 Diabetic?
11) In the past 5 years, have you or anyone applying for coverage had a surgery that you are still being treated for? Or have an upcoming planned surgery?
NO. A child can be listed as a dependent but NEVER as a standalone plan due to the SELF-EMPLOYMENT requirement of the plans.
To be allowed under this plan, all primary applicants and spouses MUST be at least age 18 and up until their 65th birthday. On their 65th birthday, they MUST be removed from these plans for MEDICARE.
Dependents can be any age up to their 26th birthday, at which time, they MUST come off of the plan.
YES.
The requirement exists for ALL of the plans under the America's Choice product offering.
In the event that the PRIMARY applicant is no longer self-employed, as defined by the IRS, they, along with their family, if applicable, MUST be removed from these plans because legally, they MUST be self-employed to be on these plans.
The person who is self-employed, as defined by the IRS, MUST be the primary applicant on the policy because it is their qualification that allows them to be on the plan.
If both the primary and spouse are self-employed, as defined by the IRS, then we suggest using the YOUNGER of the two as the primary if it is advantageous to them since the rates are based off of the age of the primary applicant.
Even though policies can be written 75 Days in the future, the initial premium will be deducted IMMEDIATELY from your bank account or charged to your card, whichever means you choose. Every following premium will be deducted/charged on the 20th of each month.
If you are NOT ready to be charged immediately, come back ON or PRIOR to the 20th of the PRIOR month so that your coverage may be effective as of the 1st of the coming month. (Which should the month you opted for coverage to start.)
America's Choice does not allow exceptions to these timeframes and application requirements.
We recommend reaching out to [email protected] a few days before the 20th so as to allow time for any errors, issues with your electronic signatures, etc.
Not at this time.
YES, each plan covers benefits as stated inside each Plan's respective brochures/summary of benefits, however, plans ONLY cover maternity for the PRIMARY OR SPOUSE and NOT for dependents.
NO.
This means that the plan is HSA ELIGIBLE. You cannot put an HSA with a health plan that is NOT an HSA-ELIGIBLE plan with ANY carrier. Please follow the laws and regulations for the State that you are writing the plan in AND the IRS so that you don't potentially harm yourself financially. HSA Eligible plans are great BUT there are stricter laws and governance that applies to them.
Please ensure that you are following the local, state, and federal laws that apply to HSA Eligible plans and HSAs.
NO, you do NOT have to be a citizen...however, you DO have to have a 9-digit Social Security Number OR Permanent Resident Number issued by the U.S. Government. The same applies for everyone who would be applying for coverage.
NO.
YES. Using a credit card instead of a bank account will incur a 3 percent, PER MONTH, additional fee for the credit card processing fee.
We recommend, whenever possible, to urge you to use your bank account instead of a credit card for this reason.
Out-of-Network Deductible - Ind/Fam: $3,000 / $6,000
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $7,350 / $14,700
Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $20,000 / $40,000
In Network Primary Office Visit Copay: $20 per visit
In Network Specialty Visit Copay: $40 per Visit
In Network Urgent Care Copay: $60 per Visit
Telemedicine: $0 Copay when using My Live Doc Online Portal
Out-of-Network Deductible - Ind/Fam: $5,000 / $10,000
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $7,350 / $14,700
Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $20,000 / $40,000
In Network Primary Office Visit Copay: $25 per visit
In Network Specialty Visit Copay: $40 per Visit
In Network Urgent Care Copay: $60 per Visit
Telemedicine: $0 Copay when using My Live Doc Online Portal
Out-of-Network Deductible - NO Out-of-Network Coverage
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $7,350 / $14,700
Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Max: NO Out-of-Network Cov.
In Network Primary Office Visit Copay: $25 per visit
In Network Specialty Visit Copay: $40 per Visit
In Network Urgent Care Copay: $75 per Visit
Telemedicine: $0 Copay when using My Live Doc Online Portal
Out-of-Network Deductible - NO Out-of-Network Coverage
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $9,200 / $18,400
Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Max: NO Out-of-Network Coverage
In Network Primary Office Visit Copay: $25 Copay
In Network Specialty Visit Copay: $40 Copay
In Network Urgent Care Copay: $100 Copay
Telemedicine: $0 Copay when using My Live Doc Online Portal
Out-of-Network Deductible - Ind/Fam: $10,000 / $20,000
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $6,550 / $13,100
Out-of-Network Out-of-Pocket Max: $20,000 / $40,000
In Network Primary Off Visit Copay: Deductible & Coinsurance
In Network Specialty Visit Copay: Deductible & Coinsurance
In Network Urgent Care Copay: Deductible & Coinsurance
Telemedicine: $0 Copay when using My Live Doc Online Portal
(** Telemedicine Copay is Subject to change according to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.)
Even though policies can be written 75 Days in the future, the initial premium will be deducted IMMEDIATELY from your bank account or charged to your card, whichever means you chose. Every following premium will be deducted/charged on the 20th of each month.
If you are NOT ready to be charged immediately, come back ON or PRIOR to the 20th (please allow time for your electronic signatures) of the PRIOR month so that your coverage may be effective as of the 1st of the coming month. (Which should the month you opted for coverage to start.)
Most of the specialty medications that most will need coverage for have coverage with certain restrictions, but NOT all specialty medications are covered. The ultimate call is that of GigCare.
If the specific specialty medication has coverage, most, if not all, will require medical necessity, pre-authorization, and will be subject to dosage limitations and will be subject to the copay required per the specific plan.
For example, someone who is ONLY taking Ozempic for weight loss, without having a medical need due to Diabetes Type II and who doesn't get it preauthorized will certainly be rejected.
**Note that we, at Breeze FMO, CANNOT speak for GigCare nor the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska network so for further guidance, please see the Summary of Benefits and refer to the Broad Network C, PDL 10 and PDL 40 for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska PPO Network as stated in the respective plan's Summary of Benefits.
Some services may require Preauthorization. If a service requires precertification, failure to obtain Preauthorization will result in denial of benefits.
Please see the plan documentation for further clarification.
Deductibles reset every CALENDAR YEAR...NOT POLICY YEAR, regardless of when the plan becomes effective.
You can find the Provider Lookup for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska PPO Network by clicking HERE.
Their plan would "renew" on their POLICY ANNIVERSARY. The plans, as long as you don't wish to change plans at Open Enrollment (November 1 - December 5th each year) will automatically renew at the new renewal rate which will be emailed to you a few months before renewal.
**NOTE: Please remember that deductibles, for plans that have one, reset every CALENDAR YEAR, not POLICY YEAR.
If the application is complete and E-signed ON or BEFORE the 20th of the Month, the plan CAN start as early as the 1st of the upcoming month. The reason for the "can start" is because these plans can be written 75 days out. For example, a plan application completed between the 1st and all the way up to the 20th (including the 20th), of June the plan could be set to start on July 1st.
If the plan is complete and e-signed ON of AFTER the 21st of the month, it would not be able to start until the 1st of the NEXT month. For example, a plan application completed on June 21st would not be able to start until August 1st.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A policy is NOT complete for approval until you have signed ALL required documents and in each respective space required. This is VERY important!
NO.
The HSA plan is to be used in conjunction with an external qualifying HSA but this plan is a "QUALIFYING HEALTH PLAN" and can have an HSA added with it purchased from an outside source of your choosing.
A great resource to check out involving HSAs can be found HERE.
These PPO Network Plans are on a CALENDAR YEAR DEDUCTIBLE; and the deductible resets EVERY January 1, regardless of when the policy starts or becomes effective.
You can change your plan from the GigCare (BCBS PPO or EPO Options) to the Detego (PHCS RBP Options) or vice-versa ONLY IN THE FIRST 30 DAYS of the plan being active.
Outside of that, the following rules apply:
For the GigCare (BCBS PPO Network Plans), the Calendar Year will be the beginning of the year for the plan in reference to Open Enrollment so changes to these plans will be allowed during the traditional OE period of November 1 to December 5th of each year prior to the coming 1st day of January.
*Please note that any FEDERAL extensions for OE ONLY apply to plans purchased on the Exchange or Marketplace and any extension of such shall NOT apply to any of these Detego or GigCare plans.
**Please see the official documentation for any changes as these rules could change at any time per the carrier and they are the overall authority for such matters.
You CANNOT cancel a PHCS Network plan for a BCBS Network Plan or vice-versa! You MUST wait until the Open Enrollment period for that particular plan that you are on unless you are cancelling coverage altogether to go with another carrier or without insurance.
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max- $7,350 / $14,700
Office Visit Copay - $25 Copay in Network
Spec Visit Copay - $40 Copay in Network
Urgent Care Visit - $60 Copay in Network
ER Visit - Deduct/Co-Ins
Telemedicine Copay - $0 Copay
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max- $7,350 / $14,700
Office Visit Copay - $25 Copay in Network
Spec Visit Copay - $40 Copay in Network
Urgent Care Visit - $60 Copay in Network
ER Visit - Deduct/Co-Ins
Telemedicine Copay - $0 Copay
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max- $7,350 / $14,700
Office Visit Copay - $25 Copay in Network
Spec Visit Copay - $40 Copay in Network
Urgent Care Visit - $60 Copay in Network
ER Visit - Deduct/Co-Ins
Telemedicine Copay - $0 Copay
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max- $7,350 / $14,700
Office Visit Copay - $25 Copay in Network
Spec Visit Copay - $40 Copay in Network
Urgent Care Visit - $60 Copay in Network
ER Visit - Deduct/Co-Ins
Telemedicine Copay - $0 Copay
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max- $7,350 / $14,700
Office Visit Copay - $25 Copay in Network
Spec Visit Copay - $45 Copay in Network
Urgent Care Visit - $60 Copay in Network
ER Visit - Deduct/Co-Ins
Telemedicine Copay - $0 Copay
In Network Out-of-Pocket Max- $7,350 / $14,700
Office Visit Copay - $25 Copay in Network
Spec Visit Copay - $45 Copay in Network
Urgent Care Visit - $60 Copay in Network
ER Visit - Deduct/Co-Ins
Telemedicine Copay - $0 Copay
Out of Pocket Max: $7,350 / $14,700
Office / Spec Visit Copay: $25 / $40
Urgent Care Copay / ER Visit: $60 / Deduct/Co-Ins
Telemedicine Copay: $0 Copay
Out of Pocket Max: $6,550 / $13,100
Office / Spec Visit Copay: 20% After Deductible
Urgent Care Copay / ER Visit: 20% After Deductible
Telemedicine: Included
Out of Pocket Max: $6,550 / $13,100
Office / Spec Visit Copay: 20% After Deductible
Urgent Care Copay / ER Visit: 20% After Deductible
Telemedicine: Included
Out of Pocket Max: $6,550 / $13,100
Office / Spec Visit Copay: 20% After Deductible
Urgent Care Copay / ER Visit: 20% After Deductible
Telemedicine: Included
Maximum Lifetime Benefit: $5,000,000 Per Person
Office / Spc Visit / Urgent Care Copay: $50/10 Visit per Benefit Period Max
ER Visit Copay: $250 AFTER Deductible
Telemedicine Copay: $0 Copay, $0 Deductible
Maximum Lifetime Benefit: $5,000,000 Per Person
Office / Spec Visit / Urgent Care Copay: $50/10 Visit per Benefit Period Max
ER Visit Copay: $250 AFTER Deductible
Telemedicine Copay: $0 Copay, $0 Deductible
Maximum Lifetime Benefit: $5,000,000 Per Person
Office / Spec Visit / Urgent Care Copay: $50/10 Visit per Benefit Period Max
ER Visit Copay: $250 AFTER Deductible
Telemedicine Copay: $0 Copay, $0 Deductible
Even though policies can be written 75 Days in the future, the initial premium will be deducted IMMEDIATELY from your bank account or charged to your card, whichever means you chose. Every following premium will be deducted/charged on the 20th of each month.
If you are NOT ready to be charged immediately, come back ON or PRIOR to the 20th (please allow time for your electronic signatures) of the PRIOR month so that their coverage may be effective as of the 1st of the coming month. (Which should the month you opted for coverage to start.)
No. Specialty Medications are NOT covered under any of the PHCS network plans.
YES. Precertification is required for all in-hospital admissions, imaging (CT/PET/MRI/MRA), home health, skilled nursing, hospice, DME (over $500), chemotherapy/radiation, organ transplants, sleep studies, prosthetics/orthotics, therapies (chiropractic, cardiac, PT/OT/ST), and outpatient surgery.
Please refer to the plan document for a complete list of all services that require precertification under your plan. A 50% (up to $2,500) penalty will apply for not obtaining precertification.
Deductibles reset every CALENDAR YEAR...NOT POLICY YEAR, regardless of when the plan becomes effective.
Follow the instructions below:
1.) Click "Find a Provider" in the top right-hand corner
2.) Acknowledge you have read the disclaimer
3.) Click on the green "Select Network" button
4.) Choose "PHCS"
5.) Choose "Practitioner and Ancillary" from the list
6.) Enter search criteria and zip code
Your plan would "renew" on your POLICY ANNIVERSARY.
**NOTE: Please remember that deductibles, for plans that have one, reset every CALENDAR YEAR, not POLICY YEAR.
If the application is complete and e-signed ON or BEFORE the 23rd of the Month, the plan CAN start as early as the 1st of the upcoming month. The reason for the "can start" is because these plans can be written 75 days out. For example, a plan application completed between the 1st and all the way up to the 23rd (including the 23rd), of June the plan could be set to start on July 1st.
If the plan is complete and e-signed ON of AFTER the 24th of the month, it would not be able to start until the 1st of the NEXT month. For example, a plan application completed on June 24th would not be able to start until August 1st.
There are NO exceptions to this rule.
NO.
The HSA plan is to be used in conjunction with an external qualifying HSA but this plan is a "QUALIFYING HEALTH PLAN" and can have an HSA added with it purchased from an outside source of your choosing.
A great resource to check out involving HSAs can be found HERE.
You can change your plan from the Detego (PHCS RBP Option) to the GigCare (BCBS PPO or EPO Options) or vice-versa ONLY IN THE FIRST 30 DAYS of the plan being active.
Outside of that, the following rules apply:
For the Detego (PHCS RBP Option), the 12-month renewal date will be the beginning of the year for the plan in reference to Open Enrollment so changes to these plans will be allowed during the OE period (defined in the next sentence) PRIOR to their plan anniversary.
For example, a plan that would renew on August 1, the Open Enrollment period for the PHCS Network Plan that they are on would be from June 1st to July 5th PRIOR to the August 1st date.
*Please note that any FEDERAL extensions for OE ONLY apply to plans purchased on the Exchange or Marketplace and any extension of such shall NOT apply to any of these Detego or GigCare plans.
**Please see the official documentation for any changes as these rules could change at any time per the carrier and they are the overall authority for such matters.
You CANNOT cancel a PHCS Network plan for a BCBS Network Plan or vice-versa! You MUST wait until the Open Enrollment period for that particular plan that you are on unless you are cancelling coverage altogether to go with another carrier or without insurance.
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