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Effective January 1, 2026
Every Blue Shield plan is designed to help you discover the healthiest version of yourself. Choose from the options below to get started on your path to better health.
Custom Access + HMO Facility Coinsurance 20-10%
+ Custom HMO Enhanced RX 15/25/45 $0 Deductible
With our Access+ HMO plan, you will only pay a fixed copayment for most services. You'll also be asked to select a primary care physician (PCP) to coordinate your care and refer you to specialists and hospitals within their medical group.
Custom Full PPO Split Deductible 20-500 90/70
+ Custom PPO Enhanced RX 15/25/45 $0 Deductible
Our PPO plans offer broad physician and hospital networks, with the flexibility to see any doctor in or out of the plan’s network. PPO plans may include a deductible (amount paid before insurance kicks in), copayment (a set amount paid for a visit) or coinsurance (a percentage of the cost of a visit). Staying in-network typically means lower out-of-pocket costs than choosing to go out of network.
Custom Full PPO Savings Embedded Deductible 3400/6400
High-deductible health plans offer lower monthly premiums than our other PPO plans, but have a higher deductible. These plans qualify you for the option of opening a tax-advantaged HSA account to help save and pay for qualified medical expenses. Money added to an HSA is yours to keep and there is no use it or lose it penalty.
Vision exams are important to our overall health as eye doctors can see the signs of several diseases and help avert a variety of disabilities. Our vision plans offer comprehensive benefits as well as access to one of the largest vision networks in California and nationwide. Many of the providers are conveniently located in optical centers at retail stores such as LensCrafters, Target Optical, WalMart, and Costco.
Group Life and AD&D Insurance, $15,000
Life insurance plans can help safeguard the future of the significant people in your life and offer them extra financial security by helping to cover immediate expenses, as well as future financial needs, such as debt, mortgage or rent, taxes, car payments, and educational, medical, and childcare expenses. You and your dependents also have access to the Travel Assistance Program, which offers worldwide travel and medical assistance services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
From routine checkups to emergencies and everything in between, we give you convenient access to a quality network of healthcare providers.
Learn moreVisit any participating acupuncturist in the American Specialty Health Plans of California, Inc. (ASH) provider network without a referral from your PCP.
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As a Blue Shield of California HMO member, you can take your healthcare benefits with you when you’re away from home. You are covered for emergency and urgent care services across the United States and around the world through the BlueCard
Through the BlueCard
Visit any participating chiropractor in the American Specialty Health Plans of California, Inc. (ASH) provider network without a referral from your PCP.
Learn moreThe Away From Home Care program offers students, long-term travelers, workers on long-distance assignments and families living apart access to health care from Blue Shield and Blue Cross plans across the country. HMO benefits vary by state.
Learn moreGet discounts on fruits, vegetables and other eligible healthy foods with this program designed to help you eat healthier. Just scan your Healthy Savings card or app at the checkout counter of any participating grocery store for instant savings.
Learn moreProtecting your financial well-being is as important as protecting your health. This is why we offer identity protection services. These include credit monitoring, identity repair assistance and identity theft insurance. To sign up, visit www.experianidworks.com/blueshieldca. Use code BCBSCALI24 when setting up your account. Or call (866) 274-3891, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn moreExperienced professionals are ready to help you with personal, family, and work issues at any time. Learn more by logging in to blueshieldca.com. For more information, call LifeReferrals 24/7 toll-free, anytime, at (800) 985-2405.
Learn moreYou have access to virtual, inpatient and outpatient care for issues such as depression, alcohol/substance use disorder and mental illness. Find network providers now.
Learn moreView your ID card, search for doctors, track your claim information, understand your benefits and more.
Learn moreRegistered nurses are available to answer your health questions at any time, every day.
Learn moreBlue Shield of California members can access Maven, a program designed to give you and your partner digital and virtual support for your pregnancy and postpartum needs – at no extra cost. You can also get support if you have experienced a pregnancy loss.
Learn moreTake charge of your health. Find out what screenings, services, and immunizations are recommended for you and your family.
Learn moreAvoid a trip to the doctor’s office. You can get 24/7 access to board-certified doctors, available by video and phone.
Learn moreSpeak to a licensed doctor or mental health professional online, via a mobile app or phone. You have a $0 copay per consult.
Learn moreGet help saving money and living healthier with a wide range of discount programs* including fitness club memberships; acupuncture, chiropractic services and massage therapy; eye exams, frames and contact lenses; and LASIK surgery
Learn moreSkip traditional pharmacy lines, enjoy upfront pricing, and easily order medications online with Amazon Pharmacy.
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