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Blue Shield of California

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A Blue Shield of California Company

www.blueshieldca.com
Location
Oakland, California
Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Revenue
$10+ billion (USD)
Industry
Insurance
Founded
1939

Blue Shield of California: Leading Nonprofit Health Insurance Innovation

Blue Shield of California stands as one of the nation's premier nonprofit health insurers, serving nearly 6 million members across California with a transformative mission to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and headquartered in Oakland, this tax-paying nonprofit has grown into a $25+ billion enterprise with over 7,500 dedicated employees committed to reshaping healthcare delivery throughout the state.

Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions

As an independent member of the Blue Shield Association, the organization provides comprehensive health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare healthcare service plans. Blue Shield's strategic focus centers on three core objectives: lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing experiences for both members and physicians. This commitment to innovation drives meaningful change across the healthcare industry, positioning the organization at the forefront of sustainable healthcare solutions.

Award Winning Workplace Culture

Blue Shield's dedication to excellence extends beyond patient care to create an inspiring work environment:

  • U.S. News Best Company to Work For recognition
  • Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company designation
  • Top 100 Inspiring Workplace honored status
  • Fair360 Top Regional Company recognition
  • Points of Light Top 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

Career Growth and Community Impact

With strategic offices spanning Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Costa Mesa, Blue Shield offers diverse career opportunities across California's dynamic healthcare landscape. Employees join a purpose-driven organization that has contributed over $60 million to the Blue Shield of California Foundation in recent years, demonstrating genuine commitment to community transformation. The company culture emphasizes positive change, innovation, and meaningful contributions to healthcare transformation, providing professionals with rewarding careers while making tangible differences in millions of lives across California's diverse communities.

Mission

Our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Shield of California serves nearly 6 million members across the state with comprehensive health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare healthcare service plans.

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