2025 Health Insurance Plans
Northwestern offers US-based employees four Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans and Qatar employees are offered the Cigna International Health plan. Additionally, US-based employees who are eligible and wish to enroll in ACA benefits, can choose the ACA Value PPO option. Below is information about the plans, what they cover and how much they cost.
Plan options
US-based faculty & staff:
- Premier PPO
- Select PPO
- Value PPO
- HMO Illinois
- Read the summary plan description for Northwestern’s health and welfare insurance coverage.
Qatar-based faculty & staff:
US-based postdoctoral trainees:
US-based non-benefits eligible faculty & staff:
- ACA Value PPO (Employees determined eligible based on ACA guidelines)
Forms and policies
- Download a copy of the BCBS domestic or international claim form.