Stay informed about programs, policies, and announcements issued this year by Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.
Recent announcements for Blue Shield Promise providers
Recent announcements for Blue Shield providers
Real-Time Claims web tool enhancements
February 11, 2021 - The Real-Time Claims web tool, available on Provider Connection, has recently been updated to include: the ability to print estimates and claims; error messages; NPI search capability; copay field; dashboard manual refresh; and the ability to manually expire an estimate. Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions document to learn more about the Real-Time Claims web tool.
View the PDF (PDF, 106 KB)
Blue Shield of California Expands Collaboration with Dignity Health Hospitals to Make Billing and Payment Easier for Patients, Providers
January 25, 2021 - Blue Shield of California has expanded its innovative program designed to transform the medical payment system for patients and medical providers. In partnership with CommonSpirit Health (which operates Dignity Health hospitals) and software startup OODA Health, Blue Shield has launched its new Member Payment program with 26 Dignity Health facilities across California.
Read the press release
Specialty Preferred Drug List for Medical Benefit Update
January 1, 2021 - View a summary of the Specialty Preferred Drug List for Medical Benefit update.
View summary (PDF, 47 KB)