Blue Cross of Idaho - Idaho

Health Plan Overview

Insurance Company	Blue Cross of Idaho
State	Idaho
Website	bcidaho.com
Number of Hospitals in Network	29
Number of Plans Offered	8

Network Hospital Locations

Hospitals in Network (29)

St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical CenterSt. Luke's Boise Medical CenterSaint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterSaint Alphonsus Medical Center - NampaWest Valley Medical CenterEastern Idaho Regional Medical CenterPortneuf Medical CenterKootenai HealthMountainView HospitalSt. Luke's Nampa Medical CenterGrove Creek Medical CenterIdaho Falls Community HospitalBoundary Community HospitalSteele Memorial Medical CenterWeiser Memorial HospitalSt. Luke's Jerome Medical CenterSt. Luke's Elmore Medical CenterSt. Luke's McCall Medical CenterTeton Valley HospitalMinidoka Memorial HospitalClearwater Valley HealthSt. Mary's HospitalSt. Luke's Wood River Medical CenterBingham HealthcareIntermountain Cassia Regional HospitalBonner General HealthIntermountain HealthLifeways HospitalState Hospital South

Available Plans

ACA Compliant, Short-term

1 plan

Employer-Sponsored

1 plan

Medicare Advantage

3 plans

Medigap

1 plan

Prescription Drug Coverage

1 plan

Special Needs Plan

1 plan

Plan Details

Plan Name	Plan Type
NA	ACA Compliant, Short-term
NA	Medicare Advantage
NA	Medicare Advantage
NA	Medicare Advantage
NA	Medigap
NA	Prescription Drug Coverage
NA	Special Needs Plan
NA	Employer-Sponsored

Recent News

2025-05-21

Blue Cross of Idaho announced on May 21, 2025, that its exclusive partnership with CivicaScript regarding abiraterone acetate has resulted in substantial cost savings for members. [3] The initiative has led to a 90% reduction in average prescription costs and a nearly 70% decrease in member out-of-pocket expenses for the drug, which is used to treat prostate cancer. [3] This effort is highlighted as part of Blue Cross of Idaho's strategy to lower healthcare costs for Idahoans through collaboration with other industry leaders. [3]

State Leadership

Paul Zurlo

President and Chief Executive Officer

With Blue Cross of Idaho since April 2016, previously Executive Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Communication, and President of Health Markets. Brings 30 years of healthcare industry experience.

Reagan Greene

VP of Brand, Marketing and Communications

Information about hiring mentioned in search results.

Melissa Kizilos, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Joined June 1, 2023. Previously Corporate Medical Director, National Accounts at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Leslie Carter

Chief Operations Officer

Joined August 21, 2023. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Psychology from Farleigh Dickenson University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Completed the Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the Trustee Board of Livingston College.

Charlene Maher

Former President and CEO, Advisor

Served as CEO since February 2016. Will serve as an advisor through 2024.

Darrel Anderson

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Served on the board since 2018.

Ray Gallagher

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Joined November 6, 2023. Brings 32 years of industry experience. Previously Vice President, Large Group at Health Net, LLC, and held positions at Willis Towers Watson, Aon Risk Services, Alliant Insurance Services, Lockton Insurance Brokers, Aetna and Cigna.

Joel Poppen

Board Member

Added to the board in 2023.

Glen Storer

Board Member

Added to the board in 2023. Held leadership roles in Deloitte's Boise and Denver offices.