Who Accepts Bright Health Insurance?

If you’re considering Bright Health Insurance you likely want to know whether your healthcare provider is in their network. In this article we’ll explore which providers accept Bright Health Insurance what that means for you.

What is Bright Health Insurance?

Bright Health Insurance is a relatively new player in the insurance market only launching in 2016. It operates in Arizona Colorado Ohio New York Tennessee Alabama Illinois North Carolina Florida. Bright Health Insurance offers a variety of plans including both individual family plans as well as Medicare Advantage plans for those who are eligible.

What does it mean to “accept” insurance?

When we say that a healthcare provider “accepts” insurance we mean that they are in the insurance company’s network. Insurance companies negotiate rates with healthcare providers those providers who agree to those rates become “in-network” providers. If you have insurance you visit an in-network provider you’ll typically pay less out of pocket for your healthcare services.

Which healthcare providers accept Bright Health Insurance?

The specific healthcare providers that accept Bright Health Insurance vary depending on where you live. However Bright Health Insurance generally partners with large hospital systems healthcare networks in each state where they operate. Some examples of healthcare providers that accept Bright Health Insurance include:

• University of Colorado Health system in Colorado
• Memorial Healthcare System in Florida
• Northwell Health in New York
• Novant Health in North Carolina
• SSM Health in Illinois Missouri

Again this is just a small selection of the healthcare providers that accept Bright Health Insurance. To see a full list of in-network providers in your area you should consult Bright Health Insurance’s provider directory.

What if my provider doesn’t accept Bright Health Insurance?

If you have a provider that you love they don’t accept Bright Health Insurance that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t continue seeing them. However it does mean that you’ll likely pay more out of pocket to receive healthcare services from that provider.

Alternatively you may consider switching to a provider who is in-network with Bright Health Insurance. While it can be difficult to switch healthcare providers it may be worth it if it means you’ll save money on your healthcare services.

In conclusion

Bright Health Insurance partners with a variety of healthcare providers in the states where they operate. If you’re considering signing up for Bright Health Insurance you should consult their provider directory to ensure that your preferred healthcare providers are in-network. If they’re not you’ll likely pay more out of pocket to receive services from them.