We understand how important it is to plan ahead and make informed decisions about your care. Our new educational videos are designed to help you get the most out of our Find a Doctor and Estimate Medical Costs tools.

These short, easy-to-follow videos provide step-by-step guidance on how to access the tools and the functionalities available within each of them.

These resources are designed to make navigating your health care simpler, smarter and more transparent.

Find a Doctor tool 

Our Find a Doctor tool shows you how to easily locate in-network providers that meet your needs.  You can also view provider contact information, office locations, as well as services they offer and even languages spoken.  

Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to use the Find a Doctor tool. 

Estimate Medical Costs tool

Our Estimate Medical Costs tool helps members get a clearer picture of potential out-of-pocket expenses.  This tool breaks down the services included in a procedure and allows you to compare costs across providers.  

Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to use the Estimate Medical Costs tool.

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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a nonprofit health plan with 1.5 million upstate New York members. The company's mission is to help people live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality, affordable health care. Its products and services include cost-saving prescription drug discounts, wellness tracking tools and access to telemedicine. With about 4,500 employees, the company is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce to foster innovation and better serve its members. It also encourages employees to engage in their communities by providing paid volunteer time off as one of many benefits. To learn more, visit ExcellusBCBS.com.

 

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