Blue Shield of California
EPO
(800) 393-6145
Call 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
We speak English, Spanish, and use interpreters for most other languages
Either Blue Shield EPO or Blue Shield HMO is available in most counties.
In our EPO plan, you can pick any doctor who’s part of our Healthy Families
EPO network each time your child needs care. There are no Primary Care
Physician (PCP) assignments!
Listen to what our members say about us:
Blue Shield EPO rated #1 in “Getting Care Quickly.”**
Why choose Blue Shield EPO as your child’s health plan?
- We offer choice. We have many doctors to choose from.
- We are large. More than 3 million people are covered by Blue Shield.
- We are experienced. We’ve been serving Californians for nearly 70 years.
- We are dedicated to the Healthy Families Program. We’ve been serving Healthy Families members since the Program began 10 years ago!
What do Blue Shield EPO Healthy Families member get?
- Choice to go directly to any of the EPO network doctors when your child needs care.
- You can go directly to specialists when needed without a referral.
- Talk to a nurse anytime, day or night, with our NurseHelp 24/7 service – with no co-pay!
- Many pharmacies to choose from, including Longs, Rite-Aid, CVS and many local drug stores in your area.
Are you ready to apply and pick Blue Shield? It’s easy!
Call Blue Shield toll-free at (800) 393-6145 and apply over the phone! Or,
Write Blue Shield EPO in the space provided on the form.
For help finding a doctor near you, call us at (800) 393-6145, or ask your
child’s doctor: “Do you take Blue Shield Healthy Families EPO?”
**CAHPS Member Satisfaction Survey Report, 2007.



