moving health care forward.

As a nonprofit health plan, we are not here to maximize profits for shareholders. That’s why we voluntarily cap our net income at 2% of revenue, returning anything above that to our customers and the community. We also give a significant portion of our income every year to the Blue Shield of California Foundation. Ensuring all Californians have access to high-quality, affordable health care is our North Star: It guides how we do business and interact with our members every day.

We are a California-based company with national capabilities serving millions of members. We offer individual access to one of the largest PPO provider networks in California, plus a range of HMO network options. We also offer out-of-state coverage through the BlueCard^® Program’s national network, which includes 95% of all providers and 96% of all hospitals in the United States².

Everyone talks about rising health costs, but we’re taking bold steps to make coverage affordable. Our 46- and counting – accountable care organizations (ACOs) across California are transforming the healthcare delivery system. Since 2010, our ACOs have worked to improve care while reducing hospital admissions up to 11% and decreasing bed days up to 19%³. They have also resulted in a total savings of more than $839 million³.

Employers can offer a more comprehensive benefits package with dental, vision, and life insurance coverage from a trusted source - with or without Blue Shield medical coverage. From routine checkups to emergencies and everything in between, members have access to a quality of healthcare providers. Our plans offer on-the-go tools such as 24-hour telehealth visits and doctors-on-demand home visits. Visit blueshieldca.com/care for more details.