Highmark Blue Shield
Highmark Blue Shield appeared on 14 contracts at 12 employer health plans in plan year 2024 filings, with $895,054 in earned premium, ranking #310 of 1,452 carriers. Its medical contracts covered 3,115 people. Employers reported broker commissions and fees of $218,820 on those contracts, 24.4% of premium.
Coverage lines on its contracts: health (11), prescription drug (7), vision (3), PPO (2), indemnity (2), HMO (1).
Where it writes the most
Medical premium by employer state.
Largest clients
Employer plans reporting the most premium with this carrier.
| Employer | Premium | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Blue Cross, LLC · Pennsylvania | $884,048 | 4,182 |
| Swarthmore College · Pennsylvania | $11,006 | 1,000 |
| Veba Committee · Pennsylvania | $0 | 340 |
| Veba Committee · Pennsylvania | $0 | 340 |
| Thiel College · Pennsylvania | $0 | 147 |
| Swarthmore College · Pennsylvania | $0 | 1,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association · Pennsylvania | $0 | 366 |
| Milton Hershey School · Pennsylvania | $0 | 2,352 |
| Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation · Pennsylvania | $0 | 185 |
| Little Flower Manor, Inc. · Pennsylvania | $0 | 114 |
| IBEW Local 607 Health and Welfare Fund · New Jersey | $0 | 206 |
| Greiner Packaging Corp. · Pennsylvania | $0 | 124 |
| Eichelberger Construction, Inc · Pennsylvania | $0 | 199 |
| Blue Mountain Quality Resources, LLC · Pennsylvania | $0 | 130 |
Source: DOL Form 5500 Schedule A, plan year 2024; built October 24, 2026. One insurer's filed spellings (for example "Blue Cross Blue Shield", "BlueCross BlueShield" and "Blue Cross and Blue Shield" of the same state) are grouped on one page; different state plans stay separate.
How many employer health plans does Highmark Blue Shield insure?
Highmark Blue Shield was named on 14 insurance contracts at 12 employers with 100 or more participants in plan year 2024 filings, with $895,054 in earned premium and 3,115 people covered on medical contracts.
How much do brokers earn on Highmark Blue Shield contracts?
Employers reported $218,820 in broker commissions and fees on Highmark Blue Shield contracts, 24.4% of premium. The all-carrier median on fully insured medical plans is 3.8%.
Where is Highmark Blue Shield strongest?
By medical premium, its largest states are Pennsylvania.