Small Business

Plans & networks

We simplify benefits management for small business health insurance with convenient access to enrollment and account management whether you’re a start-up or a 100-person enterprise. 

Why choose Blue Shield?

Tailored coverage

A wide array of plan options means you can find the coverage that fits your business and your budget.

Preventive care

Experience proactive, member-focused care with easy access to preventive services.

Deep roots

We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit California-based health plan, serving Golden State businesses for more than 80 years.

Small businesses insurance plans

Our large selection offers coverage options to meet your employees' health and wellness priorities. We deliver:

Choice

Tiered PPO and HMO options to fit every budget

Quality

Reliable coverage, robust benefits, and dedicated support

Satisfaction

Responsive member service and easy-to-use administrator tools

Find the right small business medical insurance for your company

PPO plans & networks

A preferred provider organization (PPO) plan offers flexibility and choice. Employees can use any doctor in our extensive network, see specialists without a referral, and tailor care to their needs.

HMO plans & networks

A health maintenance organization (HMO) offers cost savings by pairing members with an in-network primary care provider (PCP) who refers them to specialists.

Offer your employees dental, vision, and life coverage

Stay competitive and promote employee well-being with bundled dental, vision, and life insurance. Plus, bundling dental and vision coverage to a medical plan saves money.

Support your employees’ families, too. All small business medical insurance plans include pediatric dental and vision coverage.

Integrated pharmacy & medical coverage

All Blue Shield medical insurance for small business plans offer integrated pharmacy and medical coverage. That means seamless administration for you and convenient prescription access at all major national and regional pharmacy chains for your employees.

Wellvolution: health apps with life-changing results

A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. Our award-winning Wellvolution® platform grants employees access to therapeutic apps for mental health, weight loss, smoking cessation, diabetes prevention, and more. By encouraging Wellvolution app usage, employers can reduce healthcare costs and boost employee morale.

Easily compare plans and network coverage

Plan Comparison tool

Select from our portfolio of plans and compare key benefits side by side.

Network Comparison tool

Compare the size and breadth of our provider networks.

Learn about plans & networks for your business

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