Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Plans Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a local not-for profit health insurance company headquartered in Phoenix. Founded in 1939, the company has more than 1,500 dedicated employees throughout its Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe and Flagstaff offices. The company provides health insurance products, services or networks to more than 1.1 million individuals, making it the largest locally based insurance company in Arizona. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona helps to fulfill its mission of improving the quality of life of Arizonans by delivering a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions. As an active supporter of the community, Blue Cross Blue Shield supports more than 200 organizations statewide through volunteering and contributions. | 
