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Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit health plan with a mission to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care.

Why Medicare eligible Californians choose Blue Shield
#1 Medicare Supplement plan in California

Blue Shield has been California’s top Medicare Supplement plan for 5 consecutive years (2021 through 2025)1

Blue Shield is a nonprofit health plan

As a nonprofit, Blue Shield reinvests in the health of members and communities

Your health is our mission

We strive to create a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable

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What’s included in your Blue Shield plan?
Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MAPD)

Convenience and affordability: Plans are built with affordable benefits and features and lifestyle needs. Optional Supplemental Dental HMO and PPO plans for most members include additional dental coverage. 

Medicare Supplemental plans

Freedom and choice: Some of our plans offer more than the standardized benefits with added benefits such as an over-the-counter (OTC) items allowance, hearing aids, vision services, access to Teladoc Health and more, depending on the Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plan you choose. 

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

Covering your prescriptions: Blue Shield offers a prescription drug coverage plan for Original Medicare or Medigap members. It features paying no more than $35 for a one-month supply of insulin, $0 vaccines, and an out-of-pocket cap.

Dual Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) 

If you qualify for Medicare and Medi-Cal: This plan combines your Medicare and Medi-Cal coverage into one easy-to-manage plan. It offers extra benefits to support your care including a personal care coordinator and dental, vision and hearing benefits.  Available in Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

See if your provider is included

We understand how important it can be to keep your doctor. Our Medicare Supplement plans provide coverage and services from any doctors and hospitals that accept Medicare. At Blue Shield, our MAPD plans have one of California’s largest network of doctors and hospitals. Explore the up-to-date list of providers in our provider directory.

Explore Blue Shield’s Medicare plans

Let Blue Shield of California help make your Medicare plan selection as easy as possible. Discover plans that give you access to the benefits most important to you.

Need one-on-one advice?

Call us at 844-345-8052 (TTY: 711)* to connect with a Blue Shield Medicare Advisor, or book your appointment online at your convenience.

More Medicare resources
4 amazing MAPD plan features you won’t want to miss 

Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans are designed to make reaching your health goals easier. We cover Annual Wellness Visits, SilverSneakers, a variety of medications, many screening tests, and much more. 

Medicare events

Attend an in-person Medicare event in your area or an online webinar to learn more about Blue Shield Medicare plans and to get your questions answered.

Download a free Medicare options guide†

Get a free copy of “Your Guided Path to Medicare” to understand your coverage options.

Find a plan in your area

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Our dedicated team is here to ensure you get the coverage you need. Call us at 844-345-8052 (TTY: 711)* to connect with a Blue Shield Medicare Advisor, or book an appointment online.

 

1 Blue Shield of California ranks #1 in market share for individual Medicare Supplement plans in California in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 according to state data and market share data provided annually by Mark Farrah Associates, a data aggregator and publisher.

Blue Shield of California is an HMO, HMO D-SNP, and a PDP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the California State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in Blue Shield of California depends on contract renewal.  

 

 

 

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Page last updated: 7/27/2026