Bupa and Blue Cross Blue Shield Join to Create the Largest Healthcare Network, Covering 190 Countries
Bupa and Blue Cross Blue Shield1, two of the most trusted names in healthcare, have joined forces to offer you a portfolio of international healthcare products to meet your needs. Through this partnership you will now have access to the largest network of healthcare providers worldwide. Access to this network is subject to the terms and conditions of your policy. GeoBlue, which is 49%; owned by Bupa and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), will support this partnership by providing an array of tools and services for your coverage in the United States (U.S.), including medical claims processing and customer support.
In case you would like to know more, or if there is anything you are still not sure about, we are happy to answer your questions – just contact us on the number shown on your Blue Cross Blue Shield GeoBlue, Blue Cross Blue Shield Global, or Blue Shield Global card.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that deliver health insurance coverage for more than 106 million members across all 50 USA states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Trusted for over 80 years, it is the oldest and largest family of health benefits companies in the US.
About GeoBlue
GeoBlue is the trade name for the international health insurance programmes of Worldwide Insurance Services (WIS), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. All GeoBlue claims are administered by WIS.
About Bupa Global
Bupa Global is the worldwide Bupa business that provides products and services - including international health insurance - for globally minded and mobile people who want the most premium coverage and access to the best healthcare anytime, anywhere in the world, whether at home or when studying, living, travelling or working abroad. Our 1,700 employees serve our customers. Bupa Global is part of Bupa, an international healthcare company with customers around the world.
More information on Bupa Global can be found in your customer documentation and your Bupa website.
1Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, an association of Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and owner of the Blue Cross®, Blue Shield®, Cross and Shield Symbols, and GeoBlue service marks.