OAKLAND, Calif. (May 12, 2025) – Blue Shield of California and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), now part of Rady Children’s Health, have reached a new agreement that ensures Blue Shield members continue to have in-network access to all CHOC facilities and providers.
The renewed agreement includes the health system’s two hospitals, CHOC Hospital in Orange and CHOC at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, as well as its expansive network of primary and specialty care provided by CHOC Specialists.
“As a nonprofit health plan our mission is to ensure all Californians have access to quality health care at an affordable price,” said Aliza Arjoyan, Blue Shield’s senior vice president of Provider Partnerships and Network Management. “Children’s hospitals play a vital role in the health of our families and communities. That is why Blue Shield is committed to ensuring our youngest members continue to have access to quality care that’s affordable for their families.”
“Nothing matters more to us than the health of the children we serve,” said Kim Milstien, president, CHOC Region, Rady Children’s Health. "We're pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with Blue Shield of California, ensuring families across the region can count on uninterrupted access to the nationally recognized pediatric care CHOC provides.”
Blue Shield serves 6 million members in California through network relationships with about 370 hospitals and more than 117,000 providers across the state.
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