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    Welcome to Highmark Blue Shield (Northeastern NY)

    Get started by registering for a new account below.

    Welcome to Highmark Blue Shield (Northeastern NY)

    Get started by registering for a new account below.

    What would you like to do today?

    We’ve got the tools, resources, and support to help make your health journey simpler. Highmark serves 13 counties in Northeastern NY including: Albany, Glens Falls, Saratoga and Schenectady.

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      Find Care


      Searching for quality health care has never been easier. Find a doctor, hospital, lab, and more.

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      Find a Pharmacy


      Use our tool to find a pharmacy in our network and find out if your prescription drugs are covered.

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      Find a Dentist


      Dental care is important to your overall health. Find a dentist in our network of dental providers.

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      Quick Links Pharmacy Formulary


      Check the coverage status of your prescription medicine based on your health plan using our formulary directory.

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      Form Library


      From claims to reimbursement, we’ll help you download and print all the forms you need to manage your health care.

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      Find a vision care provider


      Locate optometrists, optical shops, and ophthalmologists.

    Member Bill Pay Options

    We have several options available to pay medical premiums.

    • Log in to Pay


      Pay your monthly premium or set up auto pay the easy way by logging in to your member account.

    • Express Pay


      Quickly make a one-time or initial payment using your Highmark Blue Shield invoice. (No account required).

    • New York State of Health


      If you purchased a plan through New York State of Health (NYSOH), make your initial payment using your HIX ID.

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    Member Portal Assistance

    Quick access to some of Highmark’s most used services:

    • Find in-network care.
    • Get answers to benefit questions.
    • See recent claims activity.
    • View covered family members’ plan information.

    Get the My Highmark app

    Once you download it, sign up or use your same login info from the member website and – bingo! – your plan benefits are right there in the palm of your hand.
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    Member Services

    Call to speak with one of our representatives if you have a question, need help transferring health records, or making an appointment. Please have your member ID card ready.