List of California health insurance companies

Anthem Blue Cross in California

Anthem Blue Cross is the company Californians have trusted for seven decades to help protect their health and financial security. In fact, Anthem covers 8.3 million Californians - more than any other carrier in the state.

We are a team of caring individuals who invest our best ideas and efforts to create innovative health coverage solutions that are accessible to all Californians. Anthem Blue Cross provides customers with unparalleled choice and flexibility in meeting their health plan needs. These options are continually fine-tuned to enhance access to affordable, quality health care.

Unique product offerings available in the individual, small and large group, senior and MediCal markets include a full range of integrated medical and specialty products. Our products include:

BeneFits - the groundbreaking portfolio with special provisions and a unique education and enrollment site for small businesses
Dental, vision, life and disability coverage*
360^o Health Management Program, an impressive set of resources, programs, tools and services to help our Small Group members achieve their own personal healthy best.

Anthem Blue Cross' Facts at a Glance

Founded In: 1937

Membership: 8.3 million members

Network: 330 acute care hospitals; 52,874 contracted physicians and specialists; National access through the BlueCard program

Focus on Quality

> Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS has earned an Excellent Accreditation status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

> Anthem Blue Cross PPO is the first and continues to be the only PPO in California to have earned a Full Accreditation from the NCQA5. Full Accreditation is the highest level obtainable for a PPO.

> In 2008 we launched the Zagat Survey online tool, which will allow consumers to share their physician experiences with others. The survey and results will be available free of charge to members via their health plan's web site.

In the Community

> We fund numerous research studies at California universities, ranging from the effectiveness of early cancer screenings to increasing immunization rates among children and the elderly.

> To address California's growing diversity, Anthem is also making healthy living more accessible to the Hispanic community through nuestrobien.com, our groundbreaking Web site.

> We are proud to partner with the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports through the "Live Like a Champion" and KICK (Kids in Charge of Kalories) programs.

*Dental, vision and life products offered by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health; disability plans offered by Anthem Insurance Company. Serving California. Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark. ® The Blue Cross name and symbol are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association.

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Blue Shield of California in California

Blue Shield of California

For nearly 70 years, Blue Shield of California has distinguished itself with innovations that have changed the face of health care and made us a prominent force in the California healthcare market.

Throughout our history, Blue Shield has laid claim to several notable 'firsts' in the industry: in 1943, we offered the first health plan in the nation with coverage for pre-existing conditions under group programs; in 1950, we introduced the first catastrophic coverage in the nation; in 1984, we became the first health plan in California to offer online benefits and enrollment information; and in 2000, we introduced the state's first cross border HMO, Access Baja.

Our tradition of innovation continues in the 21st Century as we became the first health plan to propose statewide universal coverage.

Blue Shield of California's Facts at a Glance

Founded In: 1939

Number of Employees: ~4,500

Coverage Area: 1 state

Membership: 3 million members

Network: HMO plan members have access to more than 29,700 doctors and 300 hospitals, and PPO plan members have access to more than 49,700 doctors and 350 hospitals through Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California's Awards and recognitions

> Blue Shield continues to receive many awards for our industry-leading programs and services.

> Our 2006 Awards include The Webby Awards: 2006 Award Nominee for Best Insurance Website; The Web Marketing Association: Best Insurance Website; eHealthcare Leadership Awards, for blueshieldca.com: Best Business and Health Promotion Use of the Internet and Technology, Silver Award for Best Health/Health Care Content in the HMO/PPO/Other Insurer Category, and Gold Award for Best Overall Internet Site in the HMO/PPO/Other Insurer Category; National Committee for Quality Assurance: Accreditation status of Excellent -- the highest possible level -- based on a voluntary review of how a health plan ensures its members are receiving high-quality care; Best of Blue Awards: Innovations in Medical Pharmacy Management Award: Healthly Lifestyle Rewards.

> Our 2005 Awards include Strategic Health Care Communications: Distinction Award for mylifepath.com in eHealthcare Strategy & Trends; San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: Excellence in Business Award; Consortium Health Plans: Outstanding Quality and Commitment in the RFI Process for Blue Cross Blue Shield national account business; Best of Blue Awards: Best Practices in Quality Improvement: Patient Highlights: Effective Clinical Reminders for Physicians; Best Practices in Quality Improvement: Medical and Pharmacy Management; Direct Marketing Award: Healthy Lifestyle Rewards: Invest in Yourself; Internal Communications Award: Go the Extra MILE; Blue Awards: BlueWorks Quarterly Award (Third Quarter): Advanced Access.

> Our 2004 Awards include Best of Blue Awards: Innovations in Partnerships Award: Pay-for-Performance; Honorable Mention Innovations in Partnerships Award: Online Pharmacy Decision Support Services; Blue Awards: BlueWorks Quarterly Award (First Quarter): Partnerships for Improving Affordability and Quality.

> Our 2003 Awards include Best of Blue Awards: Low Cost/High Performing Award: Federal Employee Program; Best Practices in Partnerships Award: Medical and Pharmacy Management.

Blue Shield of California Subsidiaries

Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company, a Blue Shield wholly owned life and disability insurance subsidiary of Blue Shield of California.