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We are committed to cost transparency and making it easy for members to find affordable options for their prescriptions.
For the first time, Millennial and Gen Z generations make up the majority of U.S. workers, challenging employers to meet health needs and expectations of a younger workforce.
Advice for employers hoping to promote employee engagement with mental health benefits: overcommunicate about available mental health programs, how to access them, and the strict confidentiality of such services.
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A biosimilar medication is highly comparable to its brand counterpart and is a key factor in reducing drug costs and breaking up pharmaceutical monopolies.
We are committed to cost transparency and making it easy for members to find affordable options for their prescriptions.
Blue Shield’s Prescription Savings Program helps members with chronic conditions save money — and stick to a healthy regimen.
Dental appointments and the maintenance of oral health act as a safeguard against broader health concerns.
Advice for employers hoping to promote employee engagement with mental health benefits: overcommunicate about available mental health programs, how to access them, and the strict confidentiality of such services.
Women fought for and earned workplace and union rights we consider standard practice today
Blue Shield built resources – healthcare basics, matching the right plan to the person, and getting the most out of a benefits package.
Blue Shield invested in Civica to help create quality and affordable generics in 2020.
Three new digital programs supporting a variety of musculoskeletal health needs arrive on Blue Shield’s award-winning Wellvolution platform.
Less than 25% of employers offer menopause support. Companies are in a unique position to address the gap in their benefit offerings, extend the career spans of employees, and foster an age-inclusive workplace.
For the first time, Millennial and Gen Z generations make up the majority of U.S. workers, challenging employers to meet health needs and expectations of a younger workforce.
Virtual platforms like FOLX and Zócalo are delivering quality, equitable care from within LGBTQIA+ and Latino communities.
This is a program for certain eligible Blue Shield of California members. Eligible members will receive a letter inviting them to participate. Eligibility is determined based on health status and needs.
For Blue Shield Commercial plans: ConcertoCare is independent of Blue Shield of California and is contracted by Blue Shield to provide in-home and virtual care services. These services are not covered benefits of Blue Shield health plans and none of the terms or conditions of Blue Shield health plans apply. Members who are not satisfied with products or services received from ConcertoCare may use Blue Shield's grievance process described in the Grievance Process section of the Evidence of Coverage or Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Blue Shield reserves the right to terminate this program at any time without notice.
For Blue Shield Medicare plans: The products and services described are neither offered nor guaranteed under Blue Shield of California’s contract with the Medicare program. In addition, they are not subject to the Medicare appeals process. Any disputes regarding these products and services may be subject to the Blue Shield grievance process. Should a problem arise with any value-added item or service, please call Customer Service at the number on the back of your Blue Shield ID card.
Page last updated: 11/28/2023
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