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Blue Shield Online Appointment Booking is Live
Carrier Updates
Thursday, June 05 2025
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It’s now easier for your clients to find and book in-network care. Blue Shield of California has launched a new online appointment scheduling feature, integrated directly into our Find a doctor tool. This new capability is powered by Zocdoc and is now available to members across all lines of business.

With just a few clicks, members can check if their preferred providers offer online scheduling and book in-network medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health appointments—no phone call required. Members will see a Book appointment button next to participating providers when searching in the Find a doctor tool. Appointment availability is shown in real time, making it easier to get the care they need without unnecessary delays.

Please note: This is a phased rollout. Not all providers are participating at launch. Availability will continue to grow throughout the year as more providers opt in.

Highlights:
•    Integrated directly into the Blue Shield member website; mobile app access coming in June.
•    No additional account or login required; members just need to sign in to their Blue Shield account.
•    More than 10,000 behavioral health providers and approximately 2,300 medical providers, including primary care and specialists, are already participating.
•    Support for both in-person and virtual visits.

For More Information or Help Quoting Blue Shield, Please Contact Your Dickerson Sales Rep.