As an independent member of the Blue Shield Association, Blue Shield of California serves over 4 million people in California. Blue Shield of California’s Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) networks are some of the most substantial in the state. As a longtime leader in federal healthcare reform, Blue Shield of California sells plans on the state’s exchange, which is known as Covered California. Blue Shield projects that by 2017, approximately 2.3 million Californians will obtain coverage through Covered California.

Blue Shield of California’s competitively priced plans offer metal levels of platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. Blue Shield offers many wellness services, such as 24/7 professional medical advice with NurseHelp 24/7℠, gym memberships, and LASIK eye surgery.

Like many insurance companies, Blue Shield of California’s product offerings include the following plans: PPO.