Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California Transparency in Coverage: Machine-Readable Files

Blue Shield of California is working in good faith to implement requirements of the Machine-Readable Files (MRF) provision of the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule (TCFR) for July 1, 2022. These ...

Blue Shield of California Q3 2022 Rates Now Available

Third quarter rates now available Blue Shield is pleased to announce Q3 2022 rates are now available. The third-quarter 2022 rate action is a statewide average of 2.4%. Group renewal packets inc...

Blue Shield Updates on Consolidated Appropriations Act

The No Surprises, Continuity of Care, and Provider Directories provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 went into effect last month. Here is what you need to know to support you...

Blue Shield of California Producer Rewards 2022

Sell more, earn more with the Blue Shield Small Business Incentive Program Blue Shield is making it easier for you to earn more when you enroll members in Blue Shield of California small business p...

Blue Shield of California: Optum Care Remains In Blue Shield Networks

Optum Care Medical Groups remain in Blue Shield networks Blue Shield of California and Optum Care medical groups in Southern California have agreed to a multiyear provider network contract. Blue Sh...

Blue Shield of California Relaxed Participation Promo Changes April 2022

Blue Shield of California has extended their relaxed participation promotion through December 31, 2022. However, effective April 2022 they have eliminated the Trio only and the Tandem only promotions....

Blue Shield of California Rate Update, April 2022

Blue Shield of California has issued a medical rate update for Q2 2022. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change in rate i...

Blue Shield of California Partners with Walgreens for Collaborative Pilot Program

New collaboration to expand access to health care, lower costs and enhance the consumer experience with innovative digital (app) and physical (in-store) services to improve health outcomes for individ...

Blue Shield of California Updates on the Consolidated Appropriations Act

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 outlines various healthcare related provisions impacting health plans, our clients, and our members. Today Blue Shield is providing updates on the Ins...

Blue Shield of California 2022 Portfolio & Rate Update

Blue Shield is pleased to announce Q1 2022 rates are now available for quoting. First-quarter 2022 rate action is a statewide average of 1.2%. Portfolio Updates Heading into Q1, you’ll find mini...

Blue Shield of California Four Things to Know: COVID-19 Developments

As the pandemic continues, it can be challenging to stay informed across the array of COVID-19 developments and related news. Below, Blue Shield provides a summary of recent events as well as what the...

Blue Shield of California Provider Update: AmericasHealth Plan Termination

The agreement between Blue Shield of California and AmericasHealth Plan is terminating; members will receive the required notices AmericasHealth Plan (located in Los Angeles County) submitted a ter...