Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS SERVICE DBA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $566M in total assets and serves 2,766 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS SERVICE DBA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA in California. The plan reported positive net income of $36M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$566M
Participants
2,766
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS SERVICE DBA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA, headquartered in California. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $566M in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,766 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 940360524, and the plan has been effective since 1957-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $528M at the beginning of 2023 to $566M at year-end — a gain of 7.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $562M, with reported net income of $36M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$528M
Total Assets (End of Year)$566M
Net Assets (End of Year)$562M
Net Income$36M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN940360524
Plan Effective Date1957-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS SERVICE DBA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 11,173 $1.7B
2023 2 10,587 $2.0B
2024 2 9,714 $2.2B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN holds $566M in total assets with 2,766 participants. It is sponsored by CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS SERVICE DBA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA.
What type of plan is BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1957-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 940360524.
Who sponsors the BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS SERVICE DBA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA, located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 940360524 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 7.0% during 2023, moving from $528M to $566M in total assets. Net income was $36M.
Where can I find official filings for BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 940360524 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 940360524.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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