Monday, January 30, 2023
Blue Shield of California unveiled Virtual Blue health benefits plan to offer members easy-to-access, comprehensive care through a team of “virtual-first” primary, behavioural, and specialist healthcare professionals.
Key features of Virtual Blue include $0 out-of-pocket cost (no copay, deductible charges) for the following virtual care services:
The benefit plan offers simple online booking for virtual appointments. Copays and deductibles will apply while using an in-person provider or a virtual provider outside of Virtual Blue’s platform.
This collaboration with Blue Shield on the virtual-first plan designed will make care available in new and innovative ways. Together, it delivers better access, improved health outcomes, and personalised experiences for members.
The nonprofit health plan teams up with Accolade and TeleMed2U to connect members to virtual and in-person care through a new, virtual-first plan.
