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1-800-424-6521
Call 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
English, or help in other languages through the Language Line Service
Spanish 1-800-248-5451

Blue Shield of California has a 60-year tradition of superior member service. Our service professionals have continued to earn the trust and confidence of our more than 2 million current members.

Why Should You Choose Blue Shield HMO?

We care about your health

  • As a not-for-profit company, we are committed to putting our members first.
  • In 2006 the National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded us an "Excellent" Accreditation for the HMO commercial product, the highest possible rating for our service and clinical quality levels.
  • For the last six years Blue Shield has received the BlueCross BlueShield Association's "Best of Blues" awards for excellence with programs like our Reach Your Peak Asthma Program in 2002 and our Chart Your Course Diabetes Program in 2003.
  • Our Web site, www.blueshieldca.com, provides personalized health information 24 hours a day.
  • We offer a variety of health and wellness resources such as health management programs, preventive care newsletters and health education materials.

How the Plan Works

  • With Blue Shield You Get Access to Quality Care: Choose a Primary Care Physician in your neighborhood from our large network of doctors. This will be your child's regular doctor. Your child's doctor will provide referrals to specialists when needed.
  • With Blue Shield You Can Fill Your Prescriptions Easily: You can get your child's prescriptions filled easily at any Blue Shield participating pharmacy: Longs, Rite-Aid and Sav-On and more, including many local and independent pharmacies throughout California.
  • With Blue Shield You Get Excellent Service: Our Member Services Representatives are here Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help you get the care your child needs. Call us at 1-800-424-6521 or 1-800-248-5451 for assistance in Spanish.

How to Choose

Write Blue Shield HMO in the space provided on the form. For help in selecting a Personal Physician, contact Member Services at 1-800-424-6521 or 1-800-248-5451 for assistance in Spanish.

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