Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California Our mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality healthcare at an affordably sustainable price.

Blue Shield of California is an independent member of the Blue Shield Association. Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. The health plan is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with nearly 6 million members, over 7,100 employees and more than $25 billion in annual revenu

e. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $60 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last three years to have an impact on California communities. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com.

New backpacks and sharpened pencils are just the start - setting your student up for a great school year also means prio...
09/04/2026

New backpacks and sharpened pencils are just the start - setting your student up for a great school year also means prioritizing their health. From scheduling routine checkups and updating vaccines to supporting emotional wellness, small preventive steps now make a huge difference in the classroom and beyond.

Check out our 6 essential ways to make the most of your family’s health benefits this school year: https://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/09/03/back-to-school-health-checklist-6-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-child-s-health-benefits

Labor Day is a reminder of the dedication and hard work that keep California running every day. Quality healthcare shoul...
09/03/2026

Labor Day is a reminder of the dedication and hard work that keep California running every day. Quality healthcare should support the security, well-being, and long-term success of workers and their families. As open enrollment approaches, Blue Shield of California remains dedicated to partnering with organized labor to deliver the comprehensive, dependable benefits union members have earned.

Read more about how we’re supporting hardworking families across the state: https://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/09/03/the-health-benefits-workers-have-earned-the-support-families-deserve

Did you know that nearly half of adults over 30 experience gum disease? For National Gum Care Month, we’re highlighting ...
09/02/2026

Did you know that nearly half of adults over 30 experience gum disease? For National Gum Care Month, we’re highlighting the powerful connection between your mouth and your overall well-being. Healthy gums do far more than support your smile—they play an essential role in full-body health.

Discover simple daily habits to protect your oral health: https://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/09/02/why-oral-health-matters-for-overall-wellness

Community pharmacists do so much more than fill prescriptions - they are trusted healthcare providers on the front lines...
09/02/2026

Community pharmacists do so much more than fill prescriptions - they are trusted healthcare providers on the front lines of neighborhood care. As the healthcare landscape shifts, Blue Shield of California is collaborating with local pharmacies to expand their clinical roles, improve patient access, and build sustainable support for the communities they serve.
Read how we’re empowering local pharmacists to thrive: https://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/09/02/how-blue-shield-of-california-is-helping-community-pharmacists-thrive-in-a-changing-healthcare-landscape.

Support is always just three digits away. Four years in, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline continues to expand access to...
09/01/2026

Support is always just three digits away. Four years in, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline continues to expand access to critical mental health care when every second counts.
Free, confidential help is available 24/7—call, text, or chat 988.
Read more about how we’re supporting mental wellness across California: https://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/09/01/four-years-after-launch-the-988-hotline-continues-to-expand-access-to-mental-health-crisis-supporthttps://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/09/01/four-years-after-launch-the-988-hotline-continues-to-expand-access-to-mental-health-crisis-support
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Back-to-school season can make mornings hectic. That’s why we’re proud to share resources that make healthy eating easie...
08/28/2026

Back-to-school season can make mornings hectic. That’s why we’re proud to share resources that make healthy eating easier and more accessible for families.

Certified nutrition coach Angie Kalousek Ebrahimi of Blue Shield of California shares easy, healthy and protein-packed breakfast ideas that can each be made in under five minutes, featuring recipes from the Thrive Global Cookbook — a collaboration between Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.

Read more: https://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/08/28/back-to-school-3-easy-healthy-breakfast-recipes-for-busy-families

The Thrive Global Cookbook includes dozens of options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages, tailored to a variety of dietary preferences and health goals. It’s available to download for free in 11 languages: thriveglobal.com/thrive-cookbook

Please join us in welcoming Frank Caporusso to Blue Shield of California as our new Chief Operating Officer! With a deep...
08/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Frank Caporusso to Blue Shield of California as our new Chief Operating Officer! With a deep commitment to transforming healthcare, Frank brings invaluable leadership and operational expertise to our team as we continue our mission to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends.
Learn more about his vision for our team and members: https://news.blueshieldca.com/2026/08/27/blue-shield-of-california-announces-healthcare-executive-leader-frank-caporusso-as-chief-operating-officer.

One bite of , and you’re on a tropical getaway! This sweet, floral fruit (some say it tastes like roses!) is packed wit...
08/27/2026

One bite of , and you’re on a tropical getaway! This sweet, floral fruit (some say it tastes like roses!) is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber to boost immunity, support , and keep digestion on track. Enjoy it fresh, shake up a lychee mocktail, or on top of yogurt.

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Oakland, CA
94601–94615, 94617–94624, 94649, 94659–94662, 94666

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(800) 393-6130

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