August 30, 2022
MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA (August 30, 2022) – Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan has announced that the Department of Health Services (DHCS) has not issued a Notice of Intent to award Blue Shield Promise a managed care plan contract. categorically disagree. Serves Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Diego County and other tender markets.
This decision is not in the best interests of Medi-Cal beneficiaries and their communities as it is inconsistent with procurement’s stated goals. Blue Shield Promise is considering all avenues to appeal this decision in order to continue its commitment as a non-profit managed care plan to serve its members and provide access to quality care. .
Blue Shield Promise (formerly Care1st Health Plan) has been serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Diego and Los Angeles counties for over 25 years, and its parent company, Blue Shield of California, has served state residents for over 80 years. has provided services to Together, they’re a tax-funded, mission-driven, nonprofit health plan that operates exclusively in California.
About the Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization wholly owned by Blue Shield of California that offers Medi-Cal and Cal MediConnect. Led by medical professionals with a “members first” philosophy, we are committed to building a network of quality providers and partnering with community organizations of over 400,000 members. For more information on the Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise.
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