When did hip become EmblemHealth?

2006
EmblemHealth was created in 2006 through the merger of Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP). GHI and HIP had been operating as separate companies in the New York region since 1937 and 1947, respectively.

Is Hip GHI?

As a reminder, we had announced late last year that we were retiring the Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and HIP Insurance Company of New York (HIPIC) names and replacing them with names that reflect our EmblemHealth identity. This has been done and is in effect.

Is Hip a part of EmblemHealth?

EmblemHealth is proud to partner with the City of New York in offering you one of the most innovative health benefit programs in the country. As a member of the reimagined HIP HMO Preferred Plan, you have many exciting resources to help you navigate the health care system and reward you for your healthy habits.

Is EmblemHealth GHI or HIP?

Two companies from those early days of health insurance, Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP), would later merge and become EmblemHealth. And after 80 years, our mission is still the same: to create healthier futures for our customers and communities.

What is the difference between HIP and GHI?

Is GHI Blue Cross Blue Shield?

GHI, an EmblemHealth company, offering benefits for medical/physician services, and • Empire BlueCross BlueShield offering benefits for services provided at hospital and out- patient facilities. GHI Emblem Health (GHI): You have the freedom to choose any provider worldwide.

IS HIP of New York Medicaid?

HIP Health Plan of New York (HIP) under EmblemHealth (parent organization) serves individuals that live within its service area, are eligible for Medicare Part A and B and also Medicaid through the state of New York.

What is a hip PPO?

You’re an EmblemHealth member in our HIP Select PPO plan. HIP Select PPO offers both in- and out-of-network benefits, but you maximize your coverage when you use in-network providers. So when setting up office visits, ask if the doctor participates with the HIP Select PPO plan at that location.

Does GHI have out of network benefits?

The Allowed Charge is the amount GHI will reimburse for covered services rendered by non-network providers. You will be responsible to pay the doctor’s charge in excess of GHI’s allowed charge, in addition to other applicable cost-sharing elements.