Is Empire Blue Cross the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Is Empire Blue Cross the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc., Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc. and HealthPlus HP, LLC are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Radiant Services, LLC may be part of the approval process for care you receive. Whether Radiant is involved or not, the process is the same.