Overview

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a nonprofit, member-owned health insurer serving individuals, families and employer groups in Arkansas. It sells medical coverage and dental and vision plans, with Medicare options and services for businesses that fund their own health benefits. The insurer processes claims and connects members with participating doctors and hospitals, while its Blueprint Portal lets people manage benefits and find care. Premiums fund claims, operations and reserves rather than shareholder dividends. Founded in 1948, it is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.