SilverSummit Healthplan & Blueberry Pediatrics Launch Statewide Pediatric Virtual Care Benefit for Nevada Medicaid Families

LAS VEGAS, June 1, 2026 — SilverSummit Healthplan (SilverSummit), a managed care organization providing health insurance coverage to individuals and families across Nevada, and Blueberry Pediatrics today announced a new statewide partnership to provide unlimited 24/7 support from board-certified pediatricians to the plan’s Medicaid families in Nevada. This collaboration makes pediatric expertise more accessible and convenient while helping families avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department and urgent care.

Eligible SilverSummit members across Nevada will have access to Blueberry’s nationwide network of pediatricians through on-demand secure chat, video, and phone visits, available in English and Spanish, without additional co-pays or fees.  Enrolled families will also receive a Blueberry medical kit containing a digital ear scope (otoscope), pulse oximeter, and thermometer at no-cost to the member. These tools allow clinicians to remotely assess, diagnose, treat, and when necessary, prescribe medication for hundreds of common childhood illnesses, including ear pain, fevers, respiratory symptoms, rashes, and other acute concerns.

For many Nevada families, this new benefit brings greater peace of mind knowing a pediatrician is available whenever a concern comes up. Parents can get answers quickly when a child is sick or they need guidance, reducing the stress and uncertainty of deciding whether urgent or emergency care is necessary. For working parents, avoiding the need for an in-person visit means more flexibility when balancing jobs, childcare schedules, school pickup, and transportation. For rural and frontier communities, virtual care creates greater access where pediatric providers may be limited without traveling long distances. Together, these benefits help families get timely pediatric support when navigating childhood illness and everyday health concerns.

“At SilverSummit, we’re always looking for innovative ways to improve access and simplify the healthcare experience for our members,” said Sarah Fox, Plan Chief Operating Officer of SilverSummit Healthplan. “This partnership brings together convenience, high-quality care, and pediatric expertise, delivering support to families when and where they need it most. We’re proud to offer Nevada families a child healthcare benefit designed for the realities of everyday life.”

Unlike traditional telehealth models, Blueberry combines virtual visits with at-home diagnostic technology designed specifically for pediatric healthcare. The result is a more complete virtual care experience that gives clinicians the information they need to make informed decisions and gives parents greater confidence when caring for a sick child at home.

“Traditional pediatric access points often leave families with few practical options when a child is sick, leading them to default to higher-cost care settings,” said Rich Berner, Chief Executive Officer of Blueberry Pediatrics. “Together with SilverSummit, we’re introducing a new care alternative through a virtual-first model that gives families a simple, reliable way to connect with pediatric expertise while preventing avoidable ED utilization to reduce healthcare costs for the plan.”

The launch reflects SilverSummit’s ongoing commitment to delivering a more modern, family-centered healthcare and member experience for Medicaid children and their families across Nevada.

Eligible SilverSummit Healthplan Medicaid members can learn more and enroll beginning June 1 at https://lp.blueberrypediatrics.com/partner/silversummit.

About SilverSummit Healthplan

SilverSummit Healthplan (SilverSummit) is a managed care plan that provides health insurance to the people of Nevada. Established in 2017, SilverSummit exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. SilverSummit is a Centene Corporation company. For more information, visit www.silversummithealthplan.com or visit silversummithealthplan.com/caringforNV.

About Blueberry Pediatrics

Blueberry Pediatrics provides 24/7 virtual pediatric care delivered by board-certified pediatricians and in-home diagnostic clinical tools that enable real clinical assessment from anywhere. Blueberry partners with health plans to expand access, reduce avoidable emergency department utilization, improve health outcomes, and deliver timely, high-quality pediatric care for families. Learn more at https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/.