Blue Shield Student Health

Why We Like It

For students attending California universities, Blue Shield offers the densest provider network and the strongest campus health center integration. The Covered California marketplace also makes it a natural choice for California students staying on parent coverage.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Best-in-class coverage in California — dense provider network
• Strong preventive care and wellness benefits
• Good integration with UC system and CSU campus health centers

Cons

• Primarily serves California — limited for out-of-state students
• Premium costs can be higher than national plans

Score Breakdown

Plans were evaluated on monthly premium cost, network breadth and on-campus coverage, mental health and telehealth services, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, and prescription drug coverage.