The new services include a digital health tool that enables members to engage in shared-decision making with their care team and a fresh-food delivery service for eligible members.

Gains made to vaccinate underserved communities as more local health jurisdictions, clinics join state’s enhanced vaccine network.

Vaccine network managed by Blue Shield of California helps the state reach milestone a month ahead of schedule; Supports California’s plan to expand vaccine eligibility.

Across California – and across the globe – we are all experiencing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it has affected our lives in different ways, one thing remains certain: we are all in this together. 

Stand for what’s right:  four words that capture the values of our company. Standing for what’s right is both about doing the right thing and taking a stand on important issues that affect the health and well-being of our employees, members, and communities.

Blue Shield of California, as the state of California’s third-party administrator, today announced the state’s enhanced COVID-19 vaccine provider network continues to expand, with the number of providers enrolled by the nearly doubling since last week.

When we are tested by crisis – either as individuals or as organizations – it reveals our character and the values we live by. And our extraordinary Blue Shield of California employees did not blink when faced with the threat COVID-19 posed...

Californians agree everyone deserves to be treated equally when it comes to health care, but some groups are struggling more than others.

As our 2020 Mission Report shows, I am amazed by the efforts by our employees. We jumped into action to support our members, our providers, and indeed all Californians. Our response to fight the virus still dominates our company’s day-to-day activities, as we lean in to support access to lifesaving care.

Blue Shield of California President and CEO Paul Markovich spoke March 12 with reporters about the nonprofit health plan’s ongoing support for the state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts as the state’s third party administrator.

Transition to the statewide network includes Federally Qualified Health Centers, community clinics, multi-county health systems, major hospitals and others.