Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia we understand our health connects us to each other the importance of low cost medical and dental insurance. What we all do impacts those around us.  So Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia is dedicated to delivering better care to our members, providing greater value to our customers and helping improve the health of our communities.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) is one of the largest and oldest health benefits providers in Georgia; in fact, almost one-third of Georgia’s population carries one of our cards. We employ more than 3,000 people, who in turn contribute millions’ of dollars to the local economy.

What’s more, we have a clear vision for a healthy Georgia – to help improve the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities. We are a team of caring individuals who invest our best ideas and efforts to help create innovative health coverage solutions that are accessible to all Georgians in our service area. We offer customers choice and flexibility in meeting their health plan needs. These options are continually fine-tuned to enhance access to affordable, quality health care coverage.

We serve more than 3.2 million members in Georgia, including:

• Approximately 53,388 seniors

• 235,614 individuals (not covered by an employer health plan)

• 260,763 members who are small businesses and groups

Our extensive network includes:

• 192 hospitals

• Approximately 16,348 primary care physicians and specialists

• Access across the country and worldwide through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BlueCard® Program

We actively support wellness programs in Georgia.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

(Information updated as of 2011 from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia’s website)