Blue Shield of California members receive an ID card upon full enrollment in a Blue Shield of California plan. An ID card contains important information for members to use when accessing the care they need. Show
What your ID card information meansWhile ID cards vary a bit from plan to plan, most have these items:
ID card FAQs
How do I add my wife to my health insurance?You can add your spouse to your health insurance plan after a qualifying event, such as marriage or if your spouse loses their job. You will need to fill out the required paperwork and provide proof, such as a marriage certificate or termination letter from your partner's employer.
Can I add my partner to my insurance?Most insurers allow you to add a significant other, such as a boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancé, or domestic partner, to your car insurance policy if you live together. Depending on the insurer, a significant other can also add their vehicle to a joint policy if both cars are kept at the same permanent residence.
Is it better to combine health insurance with spouse?If you are both in good health, you may save the most money with a family health insurance plan. If one spouse has chronic health issues and the other is healthy, couples may save more by choosing a lower deductible plan for one partner and a higher deductible, lower-cost plan for the other.
How do I add my girlfriend to my health insurance?Employees typically can't add a boyfriend or girlfriend to their health insurance. “Normally, to obtain coverage under an employer's plan, a person would need to meet the definition in the benefit plan document for the spouse or domestic partner or dependent,” Lee says.
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