Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia has consistently served the health care needs of Georgians since the 1930’s. Known for its stability and endurance in an ever-changing and challenging marketplace, the Georgia Blue plan is a trusted health care leader throughout the state. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia together with its branded affiliates provides health care services to more than 3.3 million members.The original entity, the Atlanta Blue Cross Plan, was founded in 1937. Shortly thereafter, in 1939, the Savannah Plan was formed, followed by the Columbus Plan in 1946. Through a merger in 1966 of the Columbus and Savannah plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia/Columbus was realized. The Columbus and Atlanta organizations merged in 1985 to form Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia.
More Georgians entrust their health coverage needs to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGA) than any other insurer in Georgia.And with good reason:
- 2.4 million Georgians insured
- A+ Standard and Poor’s Rating
- Full Accreditation from the American Healthcare Commission/URAC for our PPO health network,utilization management and disease management programs
- National and International access through the BlueCard PPO Program
- Dedicated customer care associates available from 7:30 AM to 7 PM,Monday through Friday
- Local claims processing
It gets better.
Our parent company has been recognized for its continued commitment to quality health care coverage:
- Most admired health care company for five consecutive years (Fortune Magazine)
- JD Power & Associates has ranked WellPoint Pharmacy Management,our pharmacy benefit manager,highest for overall member satisfaction with prescription drug benefits and services
- Named to "BusinessWeek 50" ranking of top performing public companies (Business Week Magazine)
- Best large company in the health insurance industry for 2001 (Forbes Magazine)
USA-HealthInsuranceŽ offers affordable medical coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield and other nationwide insurance companies to provide you with your health insurance needs.
