# Web-Based Health Insurance Plans The Ontario Blue Cross Offers an All-Encompassing Online Service By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-insurance-plan References: [on.bluecross](http://www.on.bluecross.ca/health-insurance/health-insurance-coverage/drugs) The [Ontario Blue Cross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-provider-tool) offers a web-based health insurance plan that covers anything from [vision to hospital-related costs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-care-coverage). In addition to these convenient services, this health insurance plan also offers [dental and pharmaceutical funds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-practices) and is designed to be accessible to Canadians of varying income levels. For those uninterested in a health insurance plan, the Ontario Blue Cross also offers a travel insurance service that is ideal for foreign exchange students or travelers who are looking to gain quality coverage while on a tight budget. With an easy-to-use interface, web access and affordable plan options, this online insurance platform is ideal for aging consumers with an on-the-go lifestyle. Following in the footsteps of mobile insurance apps, this platform offers easy access, reduces wait times and makes plans available without complex paperwork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Web-based Health Insurance Plans:** The rise of web-based health insurance plans presents the opportunity for insurance companies to offer comprehensive and accessible coverage to consumers of varying income levels with an easy-to-use interface. - **Online Insurance Platform for Aging Consumers:** The growing demand for an online insurance platform that is user-friendly and accessible for aging consumers presents an opportunity for innovation in the insurance industry. - **Mobile Insurance Apps:** The increasing popularity of mobile insurance apps presents an opportunity for insurance companies to offer easy access, reduce wait times, and simplify the process of obtaining insurance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Insurance:** The health insurance industry has the potential to serve more consumers by offering web-based services that cater to the needs of an aging and increasingly digital population. - **Travel Insurance:** The travel insurance industry can benefit from the success of web-based health insurance plans by offering affordable coverage options with easy-to-use interfaces. - **Insurance Technology:** The insurance technology (insurtech) industry presents an opportunity for innovation and disruption through the development of user-friendly and accessible online insurance platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disability Claims Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-claims-management.md) - [New-Age Healthcare Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenko-health.md) - [Employee Benefit-Integrated Pet Insurances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onepack-plans.md) - [Comprehensive Online Healthcare Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinikk-smart-plan.md) - [Proactive Cybersecurity Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-services.md) - [Tiered Healthcare Benefit Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-benefit-plan.md) - [Digital Benefits Onboarding Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefits-onboarding-experience.md) - [Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluedoctor-ai.md) - [Mental Health-Focused Healthcare Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goevisit.md)