Regence BlueShield offers this marketplace health insurance plan (Plan ID 87718WA2170004) so you can compare premiums, coverage levels, and provider access against other health plan insurance options. Use the modules below to decide whether this is the best health insurance plan for your household or if another insurance health plan fits better.
Metal level: Expanded BronzePlan type: EPOCSR: Zero Cost Sharing Plan VariationIssuer: Regence BlueShield
Telehealth
Data pending
HSA eligible
No
Dental
Not listed
Vision
Not listed
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All providers in WashingtonN/A
PCPs in WashingtonN/A
Telehealth supportData pending
Nationwide providersN/A
N/A doctors statewideN/A PCPsN/A OB/GYN
Provider network(s)
['PREFERRED']
Providers
Washington
All US states
All
N/A
N/A
PCP
N/A
N/A
Allergy
N/A
N/A
OB/GYN
N/A
N/A
Dentists
N/A
N/A
Drug coverage overview
3,748 drugs tracked
Inspect tier distribution plus authorization, step therapy, and quantity-limit counts sourced from HealthPorta’s formulary import.
Tier
Covered drugs
GENERIC
2,473
NON-PREFERRED-BRAND
734
SPECIALTY
540
PREFERRED-GENERIC
1
Prior authorization
Drugs
Required
413
Not Required
3,335
Step therapy
Drugs
Required
0
Not Required
3,748
Quantity limits
Drugs
Has Limit
972
No Limit
2,776
Customer highlights
What stands out for members
Issuer: Regence BlueShield · Plan ID 87718WA2170004 · 2025 filing.
Variant 87718WA2170004-02 (Open to Indians below 300% FPL) currently displayed.
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Variant attributes
Bronze Essential 8500 · Variant 87718WA2170004-02
Plan identifiers & tier
Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.
Business Year
2025
CSR Variation Type
Zero Cost Sharing Plan Variation
HIOS Product ID
87718WA217
Metal Level
Expanded Bronze
Plan ID (Standard Component ID with Variant)
87718WA2170004-02
Plan Marketing Name
Bronze Essential 8500
Plan Variant Marketing Name
Bronze Essential 8500
Issuer & service area
Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.
Issuer Actuarial Value
100.00%
Issuer ID
87718
Market Coverage
Individual
Multiple In Network Tiers
No
National Network
No
Network ID
WAN001
Out of Country Coverage
No
Out of Service Area Coverage
No
Service Area ID
WAS001
State Code
WA
Cost sharing & actuarial values
Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.
AV Calculator Output Number
1
Medical Drug Deductibles Integrated
Yes
Medical Drug Maximum Out of Pocket Integrated
Yes
SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Coinsurance
$0
SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Copayment
$0
SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Deductible
$0
SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Coinsurance
$0
SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Copayment
$0
SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Deductible
$0
SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Coinsurance
$0
SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Copayment
$0
SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Deductible
$0
Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Combined In/Out Network, Family
per person not applicable | per group not applicable
Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Combined In/Out Network, Individual
Not Applicable
Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Default Coinsurance
0.00%
Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 1), Family
$0 per person | $0 per group
Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 1), Individual
$0
Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Out of Network, Family
per person not applicable | per group not applicable
Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Out of Network, Individual
Not Applicable
Enrollment & documents
Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.
Formulary ID
WAF010
SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Limit
$0
SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Limit
$0
SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Limit
$0
Additional attributes
Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.
Child-Only Offering
Allows Adult and Child-Only
Composite Rating Offered
No
Dental Only Plan
No
Design Type
Not Applicable
Disease Management Programs Offered
Pregnancy, Pain Management, Depression, Low Back Pain, Heart Disease
EHB Percent of Total Premium
99%
First Tier Utilization
100%
Import Date
1/13/2025
HSA Eligible
No
IsItANewPlan
Existing
Notice Required for Pregnancy
No
Is a Referral Required for Specialist?
No
Plan Effective Date
1/1/2025
Plan Type
EPO
QHP/Non QHP
Both
Source Name
SERFF
Plan ID
87718WA2170004
Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Family
per person not applicable | per group not applicable
Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Individual
Not Applicable
Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Family
$0 per person | $0 per group
Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Individual
$0
TEHBDedOutofNetFamily
per person not applicable | per group not applicable
Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Individual
Not Applicable
Unique Plan Design
Yes
Version Number
1
Wellness Program Offered
No
Copay & coinsurance
Pharmacy cost sharing by tier
Drug tier
Pharmacy type
Copay amount
Copay option
Coinsurance rate
Coinsurance option
Mail order
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right ACA plan in Washington?
Bronze Essential 8500 (87718WA2170004) is a Expanded Bronze EPO from Regence BlueShield in Washington for the 2025 coverage year.
Compare it against other options with the HealthPorta plan finder to confirm premiums, deductibles, and network access fit your household.
Does Bronze Essential 8500 support telehealth or virtual urgent care?
The issuer has not published telehealth details yet. Review the Summary of Benefits and Coverage to confirm if virtual visits are included.
Is Bronze Essential 8500 HSA-eligible and does it include dental or vision coverage?
It is not marked as HSA-eligible, so confirm with the issuer before relying on tax-advantaged savings.
Dental coverage is not listed for this plan.
Vision coverage is not listed for this plan.
Does Bronze Essential 8500 support mail-order prescriptions?
Mail order coverage is not listed for this plan, so confirm with the issuer before relying on home delivery.
Which disease management programs come with Bronze Essential 8500?
The issuer lists disease management resources for: Pregnancy, Pain Management, Depression, Low Back Pain, Heart Disease.
Is there out-of-country coverage for Bronze Essential 8500?
No, out-of-country services are not covered for this plan.
Does Bronze Essential 8500 cover care outside the service area?
No, the issuer indicates out-of-service-area care is not covered except for emergencies.
How do I enroll in or manage payments for Bronze Essential 8500?
Use the issuer portal https://regence.com to pay premiums or start enrollment, then return to HealthPorta for benefit comparisons.
Disclaimer: Based on the Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:13 GMT HealthPorta import from CMS issuer filings. Data is best-effort and should be validated with the issuer directly. Sources: CMS.gov and the HealthPorta Healthcare MRF API.
