Blue Shield of California strongly believes that our employees are the driving force that makes us the premier health care leader in the market. Our employees help us meet our commitments to members and deliver on our mission and brand - to ensure that all Californians have access to high quality care at an affordable price.

That’s why we proudly offer a comprehensive total rewards package that encompasses competitive cash compensation, health and wellness benefits and retirement. Most programs are available on the first day of employment.

Blue Shield of California is an independent member of the Blue Shield Association.

Compensation

base salary

incentive plans

We ensure competitive pay for employees that reflects their knowledge, skills & capabilities relative to market trends.

Blue Shield believes in paying for performance. Our incentive plans are designed to align our employee pay with the company’s strategic objectives, ensuring that we are driving outstanding performance and behaviors essential to achieving our Mission.

Appreciation & RecognitionAt Blue Shield, our goal is to create a distinct recognition culture, a feeling of camaraderie, interconnectedness and trust.

mission & values in action

bravo award

spot award

employee referral award

career milestones

Recognizes individuals, teams, and/or departments who champion innovative ideas to create a positivechange for the company and, in many cases, the communities we serve.

Recognition provided to employees for milestone years of service at Blue Shield.

Rewards an employee’s differentiated achievements and contributions at the department level.

Immediate peer-to-peer recognition program that recognizes employee behaviors that are above and beyond expectation. All employees are eligible to give and receive a Bravo Award.

Recognition provided to employees that refer a candidate hired by Blue Shield.

Health benefitsmedical plans

dental & vision plans

flexible spending accounts

Blue Shield offers various medical plans and coverage options for employee, spouses or domestic partners and dependent children.

Employees have the choice of two dental and two vision plans.

Employees can use pretax dollars to pay for eligible health care expenses up to $2,550 and/or dependent care expenses up to $5,000 annually, subject to IRS limits.

Retirement benefits401(k) retirement planBlue Shield offers a generous 401(k) matching program. Employees who contribute at least 4% of their pay can receive the maximum 4% company match which is immediately 100% vested. The company will contribute an additional 2% of earnings into your 401(k) account at year-end, for a total of 6%.

rewards

health risk tools

Blue Shield encourages employees to live healthy lifestyles and improve their overall well-being by offering rewards such as discounts on medical plan contributions and a Health Day Off.

We offer confidential health assessments for employees to identify challenges and offer support in the areas you most want to improve.

wellness programs

other wellness benefits

Blue Shield supports employee well-being by offering programs that are easy, social and fun to fit healthy activity into the busiest day. Wellness programs are accessible via computer, mobile device or onsite to help with health goals such as weight management, healthy nutritionand smoking cessation.

We offer annual flu shots, healthy cafés and vending machines, onsite fitness centers, free fitness classes, treadmill desks and more.

Life & disabilitybasic life insuranceWe provide coverage of 1.5 times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $1 million. Coverage is guaranteedand automatically adjusted as the employee’s salary grows.

voluntary life insuranceEmployees may purchase additional voluntary life insurance at affordable group rates for themselves and dependents.

voluntary ad&d

disability

travel accident insurance

Employees may purchase Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, which pays a benefit if an employee is seriously hurt or dies as a result of a covered accident.

An employer-paid short- and longterm disability benefit provides partial wage replacement when an employee’s health condition prevents him or her from working.

We pay for insurance coverage for accidental death or injury while traveling on Blue Shield business.

Time offProgramspaid time offEmployees accrue paid time off based on full or part-time status and years of service with the company. Full-time employees with 1-5 years of service accrue 20 days per year; those with 6-15 years accrue 23 days per year; and those with more than 15 years accrue 28 days per year. Employees also receive one day per year with pay to engage in community service.

observed holidays

leave of absence program

Blue Shield observes nine paid holidays per year.

Paid and unpaid leave programs are available for bereavement, family care, maternity, child bonding,military service, and more.

AdditionalBenefitscommuter programs

tuition assistance

Blue Shield employees can contribute pretax dollars to pay for public transportation and parking expenses.

Blue Shield provides reimbursement up to 75% of eligible tuition expenses up to $5,250 (full-time employees) or $2,625 (part-time employees) per calendar year.

adoption assistance

life referrals 24/7

We reimburse eligible adoption expenses to a maximum of $5,000 (full-time employees) or $2,500 (part- time employees).

Employees and their families have access to professional support and advice regarding various work/life situations - from emotional health, to relationships and parenting, to financial and legal issues.

scholarship program

voluntary benefits

Dependent children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of eligible Blue Shield employees may apply for financial assistance for continued education.

Employees have the option to purchase home, auto, long-term care, universal life, pet, and group legal insurance and identity theft protection, critical illness and accident insurance at group discount rates via a convenient payroll deduction.

AdditionalProgramsdiscountsEmployees can take advantage of special discounts on tickets, hotels, apparel, gifts, gym memberships, car rentals and more.

purchasing power

relocation programs

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Employee can purchase various personal products and services through payments that are automatically deducted over 12 months.

Blue Shield offers a tiered relocation program that provides coverage for a spectrum of relocation-related costs and tax liabilities to eligible new hires.

www.blueshieldca.com/careers

Blue Shield of California is an independent member of the Blue Shield Association.