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Blue Shield of California Promotes Free Text Messaging to Expectant Mothers with Text4baby

Blue Shield of California is making it easier for new and expectant mothers to get important prenatal tips right in the palm of their hands. Blue Shield, a not-for-profit health plan is now including text4baby as part of its Prenatal Education program, which provides expectant and new mothers helpful information about prenatal and postpartum care. Text4baby is a free text messaging service that gives timely advice on topics such as nutrition and immunizations to women from the first trimester of pregnancy through the newborn's first year.

Blue Shield of California - Explanations For PPO and HMO and a Brief Look at 3 of Their Health Plans

Blue Shield of California is a health insurance company that was established in 1938 by the California Medical Association. Based out of San Francisco California, the company services over 3.2 million members and is contracted with nearly 59,000 and 350 hospitals across the state.

With Blue Shield of California you have a couple different styles of coverage to choose from. More than likely you have heard the terms PPO and HMO thrown around. What do these terms mean?

PPO

Blue Shield Health Insurance

Blue Shield provides you with access to quality healthcare at affordable prices. With the cost of healthcare always increasing, you can't afford not to have insurance. A serious car accident could cost $140,185 in doctor, hospital, and medical equipment bills. But with a health insurance plan, the bills would only total $8,178. Blue Shield helps you stay healthy and saves you money. How? Blue Shield of California has put together a network of healthcare providers throughout California. These providers are all highly qualified professionals who've agreed to partner with Blue Shield.

Which Blue Shield Health Plans is Right for You

Without health coverage, unexpected medical events can really add up. Did you know that an average day in the hospital can cost more than $12,000? But with the right plan you don’t need to worry, because that day in the hospital can cost you much less.

Given the importance of selecting a health plan that’s right for you, and knowing it can cause you some anxiety, we want you to think about a few simple questions to help guide your choice and make it easier.

Blue Shield of California Swine Flu Statement

Blue Shield of California is closely monitoring the swine influenza outbreak, which has now affected persons in multiple countries and states, including California. The CDC has issued a health advisory related to the recent outbreak, and while it has determined that the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human, the number of cases is still relatively small.
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