Patient Advocates for Blue Shield of California - Find one today.
Supporting and empowering Blue Shield of California patients throughout the Golden State.
Blue Shield of California has been serving California residents since 1939, but understanding their regional authorization guidelines and multi-step appeal procedures can feel like trying to navigate the Pacific Coast Highway during rush hour without GPS. Your Solace advocate understands the nuances of Blue Shield's policies—from securing prior authorizations to challenging denied claims and coordinating specialty care across California's vast healthcare landscape. They'll organize the paperwork mountain, manage the continuous follow-up calls, and clear the administrative roadblocks so you can focus on your health instead of struggling with insurance procedures.
Best of all, most patients pay nothing out of pocket.
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About
Blue Shield of California operates as a major health insurance provider in California, serving more than 4 million members throughout the state. With strong California roots dating back to 1939, Blue Shield offers numerous health insurance plans including HMO, PPO, EPO, and Medicare Advantage options through networks like Trio HMO, Tandem PPO, and Medicare PPO. While they provide access to extensive provider networks across California's diverse regions, members often face challenges with their geographically variable authorization requirements and multi-phase appeal system. Their prior authorization process demands careful attention to regional guidelines and documentation standards, with many members needing to track their authorization status through the Blue Shield member portal. For appeals, Blue Shield of California implements a structured review process with different requirements based on plan type, creating additional complications for members trying to contest denied claims or services.
What problems can a Blue Shield of California patient advocate help you with?
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Get the clarity you need to make sense of your care and take charge of your health.
We’ll make the calls (and the callbacks) so you can spend more time doing what you love.
Keep your care affordable with lower medical bills and access to local financial help.
Advocates review coverage, handle preauthorizations, and even help with appeals.
Stay on top of the cutting-edge treatment options and leave no stone unturned.
Advocates coordinate your care team so your health never falls through the cracks.
Get the tools and answers you need to make informed decisions about your care.
Advocates help you overcome your healthcare hurdles—no matter how big they might be.
Solace has helped over 200,000 patients and families
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Blue Shield of California Appeals with a Patient Advocate
Handling Blue Shield of California's layered appeal system requires expert knowledge of their plan-specific requirements. Blue Shield maintains distinct procedures for different plan types—with specific forms, submission protocols, and review timelines that can bewilder even the most detail-oriented patients. Your Solace advocate crafts persuasive appeals tailored to your plan's specific requirements, collects thorough medical evidence, and presents your case using language that aligns with Blue Shield's clinical review criteria. They monitor submission deadlines and ensure your appeal progresses through the appropriate channels, whether you need a standard review or must escalate to an Independent Medical Review through the California Department of Managed Health Care.
Beyond appeals, your Solace advocate serves as your personal guide through the entire Blue Shield system. They help you secure necessary authorizations before procedures to prevent surprise denials, explain how to maximize your benefits within Blue Shield's various networks, and coordinate communication between your healthcare providers and Blue Shield's medical teams. When facing network limitations, they can help you find in-network specialists or request continuity of care exceptions when changing plans or when providers leave the network. They also decode your benefits package to uncover hidden coverage options you might not know exist, from telehealth services to wellness programs for chronic conditions. Throughout every interaction, they translate insurance terminology into clear language so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Your Solace advocate slices through Blue Shield of California's administrative maze, capturing the benefits you've paid for and rightfully deserve.
The Solace care team model
With Solace, you get both a patient advocate and a supporting physician, which we refer to as your “care team”.
Your advocate will be there to manage the day to day aspects of your care: coordinating with doctors, researching potential solutions and communicating updates to you.
Your supporting physician can unlock resources for you and your advocate that might otherwise be out of reach.
We’ve Got Answers
Still unsure how an advocate can help? Explore these answers to the questions we’re asked the most.
How are Solace advocates qualified to help?
Advocates on Solace are experienced physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. 98% of Solace patients report better healthcare outcomes after working with an advocate.
What else can a Solace advocate help me with?
What can a Solace advocate not do?
We know our advocates sound like miracle workers, but they have limits. They can’t prescribe medications or diagnose an illness, for instance. They can’t replace your doctor, but they can break down the barriers standing between you and the quality care you deserve.