How to find a medical, dental or vision benefit

To find information about a medical benefit, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the "Benefits" tab at the top of the page
  2. Scroll down and click on "Medical Benefits"

You'll get a page with an overview of your medical benefits put into categories. Simply click on a benefit category to see the services that are available.

For information about a Blue Shield dental benefit, follow these steps:

  1. First check your EOC (Evidence of Coverage) or COI (Certificate of Insurance). You may find your answer there. (See below for more information.)
  2. If you still have a question please call our dental plan administrator at (800) 585-8111. If you are outside of California, please call (800) 323-7201.

For information about a Blue Shield vision benefit, follow these steps:  

  1. First check your EOC (Evidence of Coverage) or COI (Certificate of Insurance). You may find your answer there. (See below for more information.)
  2. If you still have a question please call our vision plan administrator at (877) 601-9083.

Medical, dental and vision benefit information can depend on plan types. Check your EOC or COI for details.


Help with medical benefit details

This page shows benefit information for medical services covered by your Blue Shield health plan.

Click on what you want to learn more about. This will take you to the "Benefit Details" page where you can find information for benefit details such as:

  • Copay
  • Medical or pharmacy deductible
  • Prior authorization
  • Copayment maximum

How do I get to the Benefit Details page?

Once you've gone to the "Medical Benefits" page and chosen a benefit category (see How to Find a Medical, Dental or Vision Benefit), you'll find available services beneath each category or subcategory.