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Blue Shield of California Meets Diverse Needs of Medicare Beneficiaries with Benefits, Programs and Services for 2024 Health Coverage

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Medicare 2024 Annual Election Period for healthcare coverage begins, Blue Shield of California is meeting the diverse physical and mental health care needs of seniors with a robust line of products and services members can access through traditional in-person care and technology-based virtual and digital options. 

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  • "We offer a wide variety of Medicare plans, such as Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement plans that are designed to fit people's budgets and unique needs," McMahon said.
  • With a Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan , seniors can visit any doctor who accepts Medicare.
  • For more information about Blue Shield's Medicare and Medicare Supplement plan offerings and a Medicare guide, please visit blueshieldcamedicare.com .
  • Blue Shield of California is an HMO, HMO D-SNP, PPO, and a PDP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the California State Medicaid Program.

AM Best Removes From Under Review With Developing Implications and Affirms Credit Ratings of Members of Blue Shield of California Group; Affirms Credit Ratings of CareAmerica Life Insurance Co

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR “bbb+” (Good) of CareAmerica Life Insurance Company (CareAmerica) (domiciled in Oakland, CA).

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  • In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR “bbb+” (Good) of CareAmerica Life Insurance Company (CareAmerica) (domiciled in Oakland, CA).
  • The ratings reflect Blue Shield of California Group’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Blue Shield of California Offers Breadth of Benefits, Programs, and Services to Meet Diverse Needs of Medicare Beneficiaries

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Medicare Annual Election Period approaches, Blue Shield of California encourages Medicare beneficiaries to focus on what matters most to them as they select their health plan for the coming year.

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  • Also, Blue Shield of California is expanding its Medicare Advantage Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan into Orange and San Diego counties.
  • Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable.
  • Blue Shield of California is a tax-paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with 4.7 million members, 7,800 employees, and $22.9 billion in annual revenue.
  • The company has contributed $120 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last three years to have an impact on California communities.

Shield Compliance Announces Executive Leadership Changes and Market Growth

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield Compliance ( https://www.shieldbanking.com/ ), a BSA/AML compliance and risk management solution for cannabis banking, announced the appointment of Noah Carey, Founder and CEO of Shield Compliance, to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, and the promotion of Tony Repanich to President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield Compliance ( https://www.shieldbanking.com/ ), a BSA/AML compliance and risk management solution for cannabis banking, announced the appointment of Noah Carey, Founder and CEO of Shield Compliance, to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, and the promotion of Tony Repanich to President and CEO.
  • Carey founded Shield Compliance in 2015 with a vision to extend financial services to the emerging legal cannabis industry.
  • Today, Shield has grown to support over 50 financial institution partners on its platform serving nearly 4,000 cannabis-related businesses in 35 states.
  • Shield Compliance transforms how financial institutions serve the legal cannabis market.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) Joins White House Effort to Achieve National Vaccination Goal

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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FEP is the first Federal Employees Health Benefit program to offer a vaccination incentive like this to its members.

Key Points: 
  • FEP is the first Federal Employees Health Benefit program to offer a vaccination incentive like this to its members.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program (FEP), has been part of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program since its inception in 1960.
  • The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association negotiates annually with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to determine the benefits and premiums for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan.
  • The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 35independent, community-based and locallyoperated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide healthcare coverage for one in three Americans.

Blue Shield of California Will Help Reduce Costs for Members During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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The tax-paying, nonprofit company serves more than 4.4 million members in California with a variety of different types of health insurance plans.

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  • The tax-paying, nonprofit company serves more than 4.4 million members in California with a variety of different types of health insurance plans.
  • For members who are having difficulty paying their monthly premiums, the company is offering a variety of ways to help.
  • Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue.
  • The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

Air Methods Added to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's Air Ambulance Network

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Air Methods is announcing it has joinedBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's commercial provider networks.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Air Methods is announcing it has joinedBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's commercial provider networks.
  • The agreement provides Blue Cross members with in-network access to medically necessary air transport services from Air Methods at agreed-upon rates.
  • For more information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's air ambulance network, visit AlabamaBlue.com .
  • With nearly 40 years of air medical experience, Air Methods is the preferred partner for hospitals and one of the largest community-based providers of air medical services.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Texas et al. v. United States et al. Ruling

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Saturday, December 15, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO Scott Serota issued the following statement today in regard to the U.S. District Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO Scott Serota issued the following statement today in regard to the U.S. District Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.
  • "Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies' core principle is that all Americans, including those with pre-existing medical conditions, have access to quality health coverage no matter who they are or where they live.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield members can be assured that their health coverage and the financial assistance they may receive to help them afford it remains in place despite this ruling, and patients will continue to receive the care they need.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Named Best in Nation for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans by U.S. News & World Report

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the largest health plan in Massachusetts and is a tax-paying not-for-profit insurer.

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the largest health plan in Massachusetts and is a tax-paying not-for-profit insurer.
  • "Our top priority is providing quality, affordable Medicare plans that are easy to understand," said Stephanie Lovell, executive vice president of Medicare at Blue Cross.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts earned honors because its Medicare Advantage and Part D plans have average CMS ratings of 4.5 or better.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( bluecrossma.com ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.