Overview

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a nonprofit health insurer for individuals, families and employers in Tennessee and across the country. Its coverage includes employer-sponsored and individual plans, dental and vision insurance, and Medicare plans for older adults. BlueCare Tennessee administers Medicaid coverage through the state's TennCare program, while BlueCare Plus serves people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The organization uses premium income to pay covered claims and invests in services that benefit its members. Founded in 1945, it is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and operates as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.