Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). There are currently 36 independent BCBS licensees that collectively provide health insurance
coverage
to more than 105 Million members across the 50 US states the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The independent licensees are community based and locally operated. The number of Independent licensees has decreased over time with
health insurance company consolidation and once numbered over 40.
Strength and Stability
Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans have been trusted by Americans for more than 80 years to provide health insurance coverage to their families and nationally, more than 96% of hospitals and 92% of providers contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans — More than any other health insurer. You can search the BCBS National Provider Directory here to see if your doctor or hospital are in their network.
Health Insurance Products
Blue Cross Blue Shield member health plans offer a wide variety of health insurance products and for all customer segments ranging from plans for large employers, small businesses and individuals (including Medicare beneficiaries).
Blue Cross Blue Shield Member Health Plans
Below is a list of the 36 independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association that cover all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. Note: that some licensees cover multiple states and are listed separately.
| State | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plan |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Alabama |
| Alaska | Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Alaska |
| Arizona | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Arizona |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
| California | Anthem Blue Cross California |
| California | Blue Shield California |
| Colorado | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Colorado |
| Connecticut | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut |
| Delaware | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware |
| District of Columbia | CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield District of Columbia |
| Florida | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Florida |
| Georgia | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Georgia |
| Hawaii | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii |
| Idaho | Blue Cross Idaho |
| Idaho | Regence BlueShield of Idaho |
| Illinois | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Illinois |
| Indiana | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana |
| Iowa | Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Iowa |
| Kansas | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kansas |
| Kentucky | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky |
| Louisiana | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Louisiana |
| Maine | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine |
| Maryland | CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland |
| Massachusetts | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Massachusetts |
| Michigan | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Michigan |
| Minnesota | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Minnesota |
| Mississippi | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Mississippi |
| Missouri | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri |
| Missouri | BlueCross and BlueShield of Kansas City |
| Montana | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Montana |
| Nebraska | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nebraska |
| Nevada | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada |
| New Hampshire | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire |
| New Jersey | Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Jersey |
| New Mexico | Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Mexico |
| New York | BlueCross & BlueShield of Western New York |
| New York | BlueShield of Northeastern New York |
| New York | Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
| New York | Excellus BlueCross BlueShield |
| North Carolina | Blue Cross and Blue Shield North Carolina |
| North Dakota | Blue Cross and Blue Shield North Dakota |
| Ohio | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio |
| Oklahoma | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon |
| Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue Shield Pennsylvania |
| Pennsylvania | Capital BlueCross (Harrisburg) |
| Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (Pittsburgh) |
| Pennsylvania | Independence Blue Cross (Philadelphia) |
| Puerto Rico | BlueCross BlueShield of Puerto Rico |
| Rhode Island | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Rhode Island |
| South Carolina | Blue Cross and Blue Shield South Carolina |
| South Dakota | Blue Cross and Blue Shield South Dakota |
| Tennessee | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Tennessee |
| Texas | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Texas |
| Utah | Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah |
| Vermont | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Vermont |
| Virginia | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia |
| Virginia | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Virginia |
| Washington | Premera Blue Cross Washington |
| Washington | Regence BlueShield Washington |
| West Virginia | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wisconsin |
| Wyoming | Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wyoming |