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Blue Options HSA
Lower premiums, tax-savings options

Blue Options HSA links a high-deductible health plan to a health savings account (HSA)1, which can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses tax-free.2 Monthly premiums are as much as 50% lower than traditional health plans.3 The HSA is portable and any unused balance rolls over at the end of the year.

  • Lower premiums—save as much as 50% off Blue Advantage3
  • Choose your own doctor from the largest provider network in the state4
  • Preventive care services covered at 100%5
  • HSA is automatically included with your health plan if you select Mellon as your fund administrator3
  • Mellon HSA includes a convenient debit card at no charge1
  • HSA contributions and withdrawals are tax-free2
  • Annual contribution limit is $2,900 for individual plans and $5,800 for family plans
  • Out-of-pocket maximum protects you from high-dollar medical costs
  • Secure access to health plan information online
  • Optional maternity coverage available
  • Apply online! It's fast, easy and secure.

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1 The health savings account is provided to you directly by Mellon Trust of New England, N.A. and is unaffiliated with BCBSNC. The HSA is not part of the health benefit plan administered by BCBSNC. BCBSNC is not responsible or liable for administration of your fund. Detailed information regarding your HSA will be provided by Mellon.

2 A full list of qualified medical expenses can be found at irs.gov.

3 BCBSNC internal data, 2007: Compares rates for Blue Advantage Plan A $2,500 deductible / 80% coinsurance and Blue Options HSA $5,000 deductible / 100% coinsurance for a 40 year old male in Wake county.

4 Brand Strength Measure Survey, Synovate, Inc. 2006.

5 Includes in-network annual routine physical exam, well-baby and well-child care and certain immunizations and screenings. Other covered services may be subject to deductible and coinsurance. Members who receive covered services out-of-network may be required to pay the difference between the provider's actual charge and the BCBSNC allowed amount, in addition to the coinsurance amount.

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