Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of CA | Relaxed Participation Extended Through 2024

Blue Shield is relaxing underwriting participation requirements through 2024 for groups with five or more enrolled employees to just 25%.

Blue Shield | Remember to Redeem Your Awarded Points

Blue Shield reminds you to redeem your points before they expire.

Blue Shield of California Q4 2024 Updates

Blue Shield is pleased to announce their Q4 2024 rates are now available. 

Blue Shield of CA Offers Assistance to Members Affected by Wildfires

On July 3, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to support disaster response and relief in Butte County, California in response to the Thompson Fire. Currently, other wildfires are also...

Blue Shield of CA | Network Bulletin: Stanford Health Care Hospitals and Facilities

The Stanford Health Care hospitals and facilities contract with Blue Shield ended on June 28, 2024. Blue Shield notifying impacted members on July 3, 2024, as is required, regarding this network chang...

Blue Shield of CA | Webinar: Access Renewals from Broker Connection

Starting August 1, brokers can access Employer Enrollment Tool Renewals by selecting “Shop & Enroll” from the Broker Connection Small Business drop-down menu

Blue Shield | Exciting News: Online Broker of Record Updates

Blue Shield is excited to announce the launch of their online Broker of Record (BOR) automation service.

Blue Shield of CA | New and Improved Small Group Initial Payment Form Options

Blue Shield Employers now have the option to make the initial payment and setup recurring payments.

Blue Shield | Promotes Peace of Mind with Autopay to Employer Groups

Employer groups who write checks to pay for their Blue Shield premiums received a communication on June 13, 2024. 

Blue Shield | New LG Fertility Rider Offering and HMO Pharmacy Riders in 2025

Blue Shield is expanding their 2025 large group portfolio with a new fertility rider and new HMO pharmacy riders.

Blue Shield of CA Expands Large Group Medical Plans for 2025

Blue Shield is expanding the Virtual Blue PSP portfolio and their portfolio of PPO Savings plans with the pharmacy Value Formulary.

Blue Shield of California: Confirmation of RxDC Report Submission

Data submitted is for the preceding year, 2023. Blue Shield will also reach out to groups, informing them of the data submission.