The City of New Bedford is committed to providing you with a choice of plans that make it easier to stay healthy. Find out what each one offers.

Active Employees and non-Medicare eligible retirees

Network Blue New England^SM Deductible (HMO): The Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan offers in-network coverage only throughout New England and requires referrals from a primary care provider in order to see specialists.

Blue Care Elect Deductible Plan^SM (PPO): The Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan offers access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield national network with no referrals for a flexible coverage solution.

Medicare eligible retirees

Medex^® 2: This plan supplements Medicare coverage for inpatient and outpatient care, excluding prescription drugs. For prescription drug coverage, you must enroll in Blue MedicareRx^SM.

Medicare PPO Blue^SM: Medicare PPO Blue replaces traditional Medicare coverage, as it includes in patient and outpatient services—plus prescription drug coverage—all in one plan.