Members say that programs such as Virta Health and Betr Health, which feature professional coaches and support as well as online apps for monitoring food intake, weight, blood-sugar levels and other vital signs are making significant changes in their lives and helping them conquer one of the top health issues for Californians and all Americans.

Blue Shield of California has made a $40 million contribution to Blue Shield of California Foundation to support its efforts to help end domestic violence and to make California the healthiest state.

To advance a more holistic approach to communities and health care, Blue Shield of California Foundation issued a grant of $100,000 to Build Healthy in 2018 to study the value of prevention. The grant was one of 16 allotted to help organizations research the concept.

We at Blue Shield of California are keeping a close watch on the Coronavirus outbreak that started in China and has made its way to the United States. Here are a few questions and answers for our plan members who are concerned about this health issue.

Blue Shield of California is joining other insurers and lawmakers in an effort to curb those prices. Along with 18 other plans in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), Blue Shield of California is joining with Civica Rx to initially produce five to 10 generic drugs at low cost.

Blue Shield of California today announces a $20 million contribution to the California Access to Housing and Services fund Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed in his 2020-2021 budget.

The statistics on the worsening condition of adolescent mental health are startling. According to important research published earlier this year by the American Psychological Association, the percentage of young Americans experiencing major mental health problems, including depression and suicidal thoughts, has risen significantly over the past decade.