Because we work hard every day to provide you with access to high-quality health care at an affordable price.
Our mission
Whether we are working together with doctors and hospitals to improve your cost and quality of care, collaborating with providers who use the latest technology to make it more convenient for you to access medical care, or making our voices heard in Washington, we strive to give you access to the health care you deserve.
Here are more of the ways in which we care for you
Blue Shield of California members have more than just basic health care. They have access to extensive health information, wellness tools, and many other programs including those listed below.
Quality network of providers
Whether you have a PPO or an HMO plan, you have access to our quality network of doctors in California.
We have PPO providers through our Exclusive PPO Network, which includes more than 50,000 doctors and 350 hospitals statewide.
And, you will find more than 15,000 doctors to choose from in Blue Shield’s high-quality Trio ACO HMO Network who will work closely together to coordinate your care.
Trio – coordinated care, lower premiums
Our Trio HMO plans are designed to give you access to a local quality network of providers at an affordable price. Your primary care physician works closely with your doctors to coordinate your care. Plus, you have access to Shield Concierge, personalized support from a team of healthcare and member service experts.
Access to care when and where you need it
Whether at home, work, or on the go, you always have a way to access care – even when you can’t get to the doctor’s office – with NurseHelp24/7SM, Teladoc, HealTM, and more.*
Convenient pharmacy options
In addition to offering a large pharmacy network that includes major chains like CVS Pharmacy®, Safeway, and Costco, we feature a convenient mail order prescription service.
Coverage from head to toe
Blue Shield offers health plans to fit a wide variety of budgets and needs. We also offer dental, vision, and life insurance1 plans for complete coverage for you and your family.
Wellness programs and discounts
Whether it’s Wellvolution® – our fun, active and social wellness programs – or access to health discounts such as gym memberships, massage, or Lasik, we want to help you reach your health and wellness goals.
Protecting your information
We offer members identity theft protection services, including identity repair assistance, child identity protection and credit monitoring, at no extra cost.