Provided below are two separate lists of state-qualified health plans for the state of Pennsylvania, each serving a different purpose. Please review the information under each heading to determine which list is most appropriate for you.

State-Qualified Health Plans Available Now
Use this list if you are interested in learning more about the state-qualified health plan options currently available in your state and how to enroll for future coverage.

This list is continually updated as new state-qualified health plans become available. When you call one of these current plans, ask for information about HCTC state-qualified products (they may also be known as TAA health plans).

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Customer Service: 1-800-829-8599
Website: Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Capital BlueCross
New Customers: 1-717-541-7000 
Customer Service: 1-800-962-2242
Website: Capital BlueCross

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (Western Region)
New Members: 1-800-876-7639
Customer Service: 1-800-544-6679
Website: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Highmark Blue Shield (Central Region)
New Members: 1-888-269-8412
Customer Service: 1-877-986-4571
Website: Highmark Blue Shield

Independence Blue Cross
New Members: 1-800-275-2583
Customer Service: 1-215-569-8189
Website: Independence Blue Cross
When participants call the customer service number they will reach the former health plan:
Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield. HCTC participants should identify themselves as QCC policyholders or prospective purchasers.

State-Qualified Health Plans Offered in 2011
Use this list if you intend to claim the Yearly HCTC on your 2011 federal income tax return, to verify that you were enrolled in one of the specific state-qualified health plan products available last year on or after the effective date listed.

This list is updated once per year, most recently as of January 31, 2012. If you were not enrolled in one of these products, your plan does not qualify as a state-qualified health plan and you may not be able to claim the yearly HCTC unless you have another type of qualified health insurance.

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Customer Service: 1-800-829-8599
TDD/TTY Customer Service: 1-866-280-0486
Website: Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Product: BCBS Cooperative Plan
Effective Date: 4/1/2003

Capital BlueCross
Customer Service: 1-800-962-2242, 1-717-541-7000 (local)
Website: Capital BlueCross
Product: Comprehensive Major Medical with $750 deductible or
Comprehensive Major Medical with $1,500 deductible
Effective Date: 4/1/2003

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Customer Service: 1-800-544-6679
Website: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Product: Preferred Blue Individual PPO $500 or $1000 Deductible 
Effective Date: 4/1/2003

Highmark Blue Shield
Customer Service: 1-877-986-4571
Website: Highmark Blue Shield
Product: Classic Blue Comprehensive with $1000 deductible or Classic Blue Comprehensive with $1500 deductible
Effective Date: 4/1/2003

Independence Blue Cross
Customer Service: 1-215-569-8189
Website: Independence Blue Cross
Product: Personal Choice Basic II, Personal Choice Hospital Care I
Effective Date: 4/1/2003

Note:  The links to health plans listed on this page will take you to health plan websites for general information. The information listed there may not be specifically related to the HCTC.

Return to the Step 3: Qualified Health Plan page.
Return to the HCTC: Information for Yearly Filers page.