Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield | Gag Clause Attestation Due End of Year

Blue Shield of California confirms it is compliant and has successfully submitted the attestation to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) services.

Blue Shield's Biosimilar Strategy for Humira

Blue Shield commercial members switching to the biosimilar (adalimumab-aacf) will have $0 cost share.

Blue Shield | New Member ID Cards

Beginning with October 1 plan effective dates, members received new ID cards with updated pharmacy information. An insert was included with instructions for members to bring their new ID card to the p...

Blue Shield | Pharmacy Update: Optimizing the Retail Pharmacy Network

Beginning in 2025, Navitus will manage Blue Shield's retail pharmacy network.

Blue Shield | Travel Reimbursement Program Expanded

Blue Shield's Travel Reimbursement program has been expanded to include gender affirming care in 2025.

Blue Shield | Tandem Network's Inclusion and Exclusion in 2025

The Tandem network will no longer include Stanford and Cedars-Sinai facilities effective January 1, 2025.

Blue Shield | Important Update to the Outpatient Prescription Drug Benefit

Effective January 1, 2025, Blue Shield of California will no longer cover drugs for weight loss, unless medically necessary for the treatment of Class III obesity.

Blue Shield | On-Site Flu and COVID Vaccinations

Blue Shield groups interested in hosting an on-site flu or vaccination clinic shares a Client Guide from CVS with details to get started.

Blue Shield | Changes to COVID-19 Coverage for High-Deductible Health Plans

Coverage for COVID-19 testing (including at-home test kits) and therapeutics will be subject to the member’s deductible in accordance with the updated IRS requirements for HSA compatible HDHPs effecti...

Blue Shield Slashes the Cost of the World's Best-Selling Drug

A new biosimilar for Humira, the world’s best-selling drug, will be available at $0 co-pay for most members starting 1/1/2025 with the launch of Blue Shield’s Pharmacy Care Reimagined model for commer...

Blue Shield | New ID Cards are On the Way

Beginning with October 1 plan effective dates, members will receive new ID cards with updated pharmacy information

Blue Shield Introduces the Member Health Record

Blue Shield is excited to introduce the Member Health Record.