The number of uninsured children in 2003 was 8.4 million - or 11.4 percent of all children.
Blue
Shield of California (BS CA)
Blue Shield of California
50 Beale Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-1808
Blue Shield of California is the third largest insurance provider in the state, with 3.3 million members. Many of these members are families in search of the American dream. With mud-slides, earthquakes and wildfires to contend with, what families need to focus these dreams is access to insurance that will help them through major medical catastrophes. Blue Shield of California offers families plenty of options when it comes to keeping their loved ones healthy.
Blue Shield California (CA) Health Insurance Options
Plans currently offered to families include:
Access+HMO: This HMO plan carries a $4000 deductible. Covered are preventive care, immunizations, vision, hearing, lab work, outpatient, hospitalization, dental and maternity. A co-pay covers most services.
Access+Value HMO: Similar to Access plan; no dental, families pay 40% for hospitalization after deductible.
Shield Spectrum PPO: Five deductible levels, fixed co-payment before deductible is reached. This plan includes coverage for preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, pregnancy and chiropractor care.
Additional Health Insurance Options from Blue Shield California (CA)
Blue Shield of California also offers Shield Spectrum PPO Savings Plans, HSA-compatible options that contain maternity benefits and comprehensive coverage. In addition, all subscribers are eligible to apply for individual term life insurance ranging from $10,000-$90,000. Children can be enrolled in their own medical plan through YouthCaresSM, even if parents do not enroll. Add to these various amenities a myriad of short-term options for those who are losing current coverage, have just relocated to California, or are just in between coverage, and Blue Shield of California has their subscribers covered. For more information on what this carrier can do for your family, visit their web site, and see why they have received consistently positive ratings from the largest ratings agencies.
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