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Blue Shield of California launches a virtual-first health plan

February 14, 2023 Reprints

Blue Shield of California in January launched its virtual-first health plan, Virtual Blue, which will officially go into use on April 1, Employee Benefit News reports. Featuring no co-pay or deductible charges, its services include pediatrics and family medicine, along with integrated mental health care, 24/7 urgent care and care in over 20 specialties like cardiology, dermatology, rheumatology and infectious disease.

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