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Blue Shield Of California
Due to its innovative products, Blue Shield of California has changed the face of health care. It has a prominent position in California healthcare market.
- Changes that made by Blue shield of California
- Important facts in Blue Shield
- Added Benefits in Blue sheild of California
Changes that made by Blue shield of California
Blue Shield of California has done lot of changes in the insurance sector. They were the first to do any changes in this sector.
They were the first to provide coverage for pre-existing conditions under group programs.
In 1950, they introduced the first catastrophic coverage throughout the nation.
In 1984, they were the first ones to provide online benefits and enrollment information.
In 2000, they introduced the state’s first cross border HMO, Access Baja.
Important facts in Blue Shield
Nationwide PPO Plans
Founded: 1939
Service area: California
Number of Employees: 4,500
Membership:
HMO: 1,200,000
PPO: 1,560,000
TRICARE: 460,000
Other: 160,000
Total: 3,400,000
Provider and Hospital Networks:
Nationwide PPO Plans
1. HMO
Physician: 32,000
Hospitals: 300
2. PPO
Physician: 65,000
Hospitals: 350
Added Benefits in Blue sheild of California
Discount Program
Blue Shield of California members can save money on various health and wellness services like acupuncture, chiropractic, message therapy, fitness centers and health clubs, health spas, yoga, nutrition etc.
Health Management Programs
This program provides members all the health related information. Blue Shield’s Center for Health Improvement provides all the related information to members who are facing chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes. First steps Prenatal Education program helps expectant mothers in achieving healthy pregnancy.
Lifepath Advisers
Advisers provide 24/7 a broad range of services like senior care, child care, family and relationship service, financial counseling, legal advice and lifelong learning. Members of Blue shield of California can get personal consultation if they are facing any of the above problems. They can call the counselor and get their problems solved.
Lifepath Decision Guide
You can get information about health care treatment, new prescription drugs and compare the costs and services offered by each hospital in your area so that you can take better decision about your personal health care needs.
Healthy Lifestyle Information
Blue Shield of California provides online information about fitness and exercise, healthy eating, weight management, sexual health and workplace health.
For more information on our services contact insurance brokers John Good| Kelly Good