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Is Premera Blue Cross the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Premera Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Premera Blue Cross is a member of a family of companies based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, that provide health, life, vision, dental, stop-loss, disability, and other related products and services.
Does Blue Shield cover in Washington?
SEATTLE – Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, individuals and families in Washington state will have access to more health insurance options as Regence BlueShield becomes available on the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. Regence is dedicated to providing consumers with affordable, patient-centered care.
Where is Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with more than 3,250 employees working in operations in Seattle and Spokane, WA and Anchorage, AK. The company and its predecessors have operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952.
Why did Blue Cross Blue Shield send me a check?
Note: If your health plan owes money for services you received from a doctor outside your plan network, Blue Cross sends a check to you for that amount. You must then pay the doctor for the full amount of the bill.
How do I contact Blue Cross?
Visit MyBlue Customer eService or call your local Blue Cross and Blue Shield company. To locate the contact information for your local BCBS company, please visit the Contact Us section of this website.
What are Blue Cross customer service hours?
Blue Cross NC’s Customer Service representatives are available to answer calls at 1-877-258-3334, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For greater speed and convenience, visit Blue Connect. This online service allows you to access and change your member information without having to call Customer Service.
Is Blue Cross a commercial insurance?
Some commercial health insurers are non-profit organizations. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association , for instance, has member organizations that operate for profit, while in some states the local Blue Cross Blue Shield plan is a non-profit entity.
What companies have Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Blue Cross became an association in 1960 and merged with the Blue Shield Association in 1982, forming one of the largest health insurance providers in the United States. Major BCBS health insurance companies include Anthem, CareFirst, Regence, and Highmark.