See Commercial Networks and Benefit Plans for our 2026 offerings including our evolving Bridge Program. The Bridge Program is being streamlined by reducing the number of out-of-area partners that make up the network combinations while maximizing network coverage. EmblemHealth members will no longer have access to care from ConnectiCare providers. Instead, members may receive care from Cigna Healthcare PPO Network or a combination of First Health and QualCare when the member is outside of New York State.
A Customized Bridge for New York City PPO Members
In 2026, together with UnitedHealthcare, we will offer New York City employees, non-Medicare retirees, and their dependents the New York City Employees PPO (NYCE PPO) plan. The plan uses the EmblemHealth Bridge Program for all facilities and providers in the 13 counties in lower New York state and the UnitedHealthcare national Choice Plus network outside these counties (in the remaining New York state counties and nationwide). To simplify administration of the plan, members will have a single member ID card and EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare providers will use one, secure portal powered by UMR (the third-party administrator that’s part of the same family of companies as UnitedHealthcare). To help avoid any confusion, please be sure to review New York City Employees PPO (NYCE PPO) Plan: FAQs for additional details.