BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a not-for-profit health plan company founded in 1945 that is locally operated and based in Chattanooga. Because the company is a member of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, plan members can rely on the same dependable coverage while traveling or living out of state. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will offer plans that are sold in the Health Insurance Marketplace for most of the state in 2017. Also beginning January 1, 2017, the company will deliver four medical plan types: one bronze, two silver, and one gold plan. Individual dental and vision plans will still be offered throughout the state.

BlueCross BlueShield offers advantageous wellness services so that members can prevent expensive services later down the road. BCBS of Tennessee offers BlueHealth Solutions, which consists of interactive tools, health trackers, and wellness resources to assist members in achieving their health goals.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has earned URAC accreditation in the areas of Health Utilization Management and Core Standards. URAC has been providing accreditation programs since 1990, and its programs focus on thorough on-site and committee reviews.

Like many insurance companies, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s product offerings include the following types of plans: PPO.