Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Delaware

BCBS Delaware Overview

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (BCBSD) provides benefits solutions that enable our customers to access high quality, cost effective health services, and the knowledge and guidance necessary to improve their health and well-being. With 75 years of service, BCBSD offers a comprehensive portfolio of health benefits products to nearly 398,000 customers. BCBSD's customers are predominantly Delaware-based employers who provide coverage for their employees and retirees who live both in Delaware, and throughout the country. The company acts both as an insurer and as an administrator for self-insured plans. BCBSD also offers coverage options for individuals, families and members ages 65+. Examples of available plans include Point-of-Service (POS), Independent Practice Association (IPA), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) and Traditional plans, as well as consumer-directed health plans and Medicare Supplement plans. BCBSD is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. More information about BCBSD is available at bcbsde.com.

BCBS Delaware Facts at a Glance

Founded In: In operation for over 70 years
Number of Employees: 633
Coverage Area: BCBSD primarily serves members in Delaware and surrounding counties.
Membership: Nearly 398,000 as of August 30, 2010
Network: Approximately 2,700 credentialed physicians in the local provider network, and access to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BlueCard® national network of providers.


BCBS Delaware Awards and Recognitions

> BCBSD achieved a three-year "Excellent" accreditation for its Managed Care Organization products from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)* in June 2009, with a total accreditation score of 94.56 out of 100 points. BCBSD's Managed Care Organization products include its Independent Practice Association (IPA) and Point-of-Service (POS) plans.

> The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) recently awarded BCBSD a 2009 "Best of Blue" Plan Excellence Award for BCBSD's performance in the administration of the Federal Employee Program.


BCBS Delaware Subsidiaries


BCBSD has one subsidiary - Delaware Ancillary Insurance Agency, Inc. This company offers a complete portfolio of ancillary insurance products to complement health insurance benefits, including life, and accidental death and dismemberment protection; short- and long-term disability; and dental insurance. Products are available as employer-paid true group products, or voluntary benefits programs.

On August 20, 2010, BCBSD announced that it has signed an affiliation agreement with Pennslyvania-based Highmark Inc. A regulatory review process is required before the proposed affiliation becomes effective.


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