Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield | Travel Reimbursement Program Expanded

Blue Shield's Travel Reimbursement program has been expanded to include gender affirming care in 2025.

Blue Shield | Tandem Network's Inclusion and Exclusion in 2025

The Tandem network will no longer include Stanford and Cedars-Sinai facilities effective January 1, 2025.

Blue Shield | Important Update to the Outpatient Prescription Drug Benefit

Effective January 1, 2025, Blue Shield of California will no longer cover drugs for weight loss, unless medically necessary for the treatment of Class III obesity.

Blue Shield | On-Site Flu and COVID Vaccinations

Blue Shield groups interested in hosting an on-site flu or vaccination clinic shares a Client Guide from CVS with details to get started.

Blue Shield | Changes to COVID-19 Coverage for High-Deductible Health Plans

Coverage for COVID-19 testing (including at-home test kits) and therapeutics will be subject to the member’s deductible in accordance with the updated IRS requirements for HSA compatible HDHPs effecti...

Blue Shield Slashes the Cost of the World's Best-Selling Drug

A new biosimilar for Humira, the world’s best-selling drug, will be available at $0 co-pay for most members starting 1/1/2025 with the launch of Blue Shield’s Pharmacy Care Reimagined model for commer...

Blue Shield | New ID Cards are On the Way

Beginning with October 1 plan effective dates, members will receive new ID cards with updated pharmacy information

Blue Shield Introduces the Member Health Record

Blue Shield is excited to introduce the Member Health Record.

Blue Shield | Important Update to the LG Outpatient Prescription Drug Benefit

Blue Shield of California will be implementing an update to the outpatient pharmacy benefit for Large Group regarding member cost shares for brand drugs with generic equivalents available.

Blue Shield | 2025 Medical Plan Updates and More

Blue Shield summarized their 2025 portfolio updates.

Blue Shield Encourages Members to Utilize Their Essential Health Benefits

Blue Shield is currently conducting an outreach campaign encouraging members to utilize their essential health benefits.

Blue Shield | Updates to Small Business Dental Plans

Three DPPO plans will be withdrawn from Blue Shield's Specialty portfolio beginning January 1, 2025. See mapping grid for the list of withdrawn plans and corresponding recommended available plans.