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Younger Nebraskans receiving knee and hip surgery at stable costs

Younger Nebraskans receiving knee and hip surgery at stable costs

Younger Nebraskans are now getting knee and hip replacements, but the cost for these procedures remains stable, according to the latest Health of America study from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Planned or elective inpatient orthopedic surgeries for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) members cost $97 million in 2017 and

By Marcia Cady|2023-06-07T14:57:21-05:00January 23rd, 2019|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: blue cross and blue shield, costs, HATCX, Health of America study, hip, knee, Nebraska Centers of Excellence, replacements, surgery|Comments Off

Medicare coverage options are plentiful but enrollment choices generate lots of FAQs

Medicare coverage options are plentiful but enrollment choices generate lots of FAQs

Navigating Medicare can be overwhelming. Especially this time of year, during the annual open enrollment period. If you’re considering a Medicare plan, you probably have a lot of questions. I’ve worked with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s Medicare plans for several years. Here are some frequently asked questions. Q: What should I know

By Marcia Cady|2023-06-07T15:10:19-05:00November 19th, 2018|Categories: Articles, Insurance 101|Tags: benefits, costs, drug costs, health care costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, open enrollment, out of pocket, Part B|Comments Off