Excellus BCBS

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) is a nonprofit health insurance company based in Rochester, New York. It serves as a major provider of health care coverage across upstate New York, offering a variety of health insurance products to nearly 1.5 million members. The company is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and operates under The Lifetime Healthcare Companies, employing over 4,000 people in the state. Excellus BCBS provides individual and family health insurance plans, employer group health plans, Medicare and Medicaid options, and long-term care insurance. It has a wide provider network and offers out-of-area coverage through the BlueCard program. The company is committed to helping communities live healthier lives by ensuring access to high-quality, affordable health care. With regional headquarters in Syracuse, Elmira, Rochester, and Utica, Excellus BCBS maintains a strong local presence and focuses on health improvement and cost control.