Blue Shield Tandem PPO Plans

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May 10, 2021, 2 Minute Read

Designed to offer choice, quality, and flexibility, Blue Shield’s Tandem PPO plans are a great option for employers and employees looking to lower healthcare costs without sacrificing the advantages of PPO choice and flexibility.

Why Tandem is a Great Choice

Average 9% premium difference statewide between Tandem PPO plans and Full PPO plans.
Groups may offer Tandem PPO plans alongside Full PPO plans for added savings and flexibility.
The Tandem PPO Network gives members access to more than 55,000 doctors and 350 hospitals from the Full PPO Network.
All Blue Shield off-exchange PPO plans are available with the Full PPO Network or Tandem PPO Network and include providers in all 58 California counties.
Tandem PPO members have the same flexibility to visit a doctor or specialist without a referral.

Included with Tandem PPO Plans and Not Full PPO Plans:

360˚ customer service with Shield Concierge.
$0 first visit on-demand doctor house calls with Heal™*.
Discounts on groceries with Healthy Savings^®.
– Healthy Savings is included at no additional cost.
– Savings of up to $50 each week.
– 22,00 participating retail stores nationwide.

Additional Tandem PPO Benefits:

$0 virtual care consults and mental health support online or by phone with Teladoc*.
$0 delivery fee on prescriptions after Heal™ consults.
myStrength digital program that helps members deal with stress, anxiety, sleep, and more*.

*Effective with new or renewing 2021 plans.

The Difference Between Tandem PPO to Full PPO Network

Tandem PPO
Offers care on your own terms with more programs and features.

Full PPO Network
Offers a larger network of doctors and hospitals with great benefits.

Compare Tandem PPO to Full Network PPO

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