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Compare your Blue Shield plan options
Access+ HMO plan
In-network out-of-pocket costs (effective 1/1/25):
- Deductible (individual): $0
- Deductible (family): $0
- Primary care office visit: $15
- Specialist office visit: $30
- Generic drugs: $10/30-day supply
Plan highlights:
- Access to providers in our full HMO network
- Predictable costs—fixed copayments for most services
- Each member must select a primary care physician (PCP)
- Self-refer to specialists within some medical groups
- $0 copay for virtual care (medical and mental health)
Local Access+ HMO plan
In-network out-of-pocket costs (effective 1/1/25):
- Deductible (individual): $0
- Deductible (family): $0
- Primary care office visit: $15
- Specialist office visit: $20
- Generic drugs: $5/30-day supply
Plan highlights:
- Access to Local Access+ HMO network providers only
- Predictable costs—fixed copayments for most services
- Each member must select a primary care physician (PCP)
- Self-refer to specialists within some medical groups
- $0 copay for virtual care (medical and mental health)
PPO plan
In-network out-of-pocket costs (effective 1/1/25):
- Deductible (individual): $750
- Deductible (family): $1,500
- Primary care office visit: $30
- Specialist office visit: $50
- Generic drugs: $10/30-day supply
Plan highlights:
- Freedom to visit any doctor—in or out of our PPO network
- Self-refer to specialists—no PCP referral required
- $0 copay for virtual care (medical and mental health)
- Costs include coinsurance after meeting the deductible
- Coverage for medical care across the United States
HDHP PPO plan
In-network out-of-pocket costs (effective 1/1/25):
- Deductible (individual): $2,000
- Deductible (family): $4,000
- Primary care office visit: 10%
- Specialist office visit: 10%
- Generic drugs: $10/30-day supply
Plan highlights:
- Paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Freedom to visit any doctor—in or out of our PPO network
- Self-refer to specialists—no PCP referral required
- Costs include coinsurance after meeting the deductible
- Coverage for medical care across the United States
Find a doctor in network
Use our virtual assistant to find a provider, including hospitals and pharmacies.
You can find a primary care physician's (PCP's) ID number by selecting the "More info" button.
Alternatively, you can use our Advanced Provider Search Tool by selecting the plan name below:
Learn about your pharmacy benefits
Blue Shield pharmacy benefits help you save on prescription drugs.
- Access to retail pharmacies, including CVS, Costco, Safeway, Vons, and more
- No-cost shipping for prescriptions ordered through Amazon Pharmacy
- Up to 90-day supplies at retail pharmacies and Amazon Pharmacy
- Specialty drugs available through a Network Specialty Pharmacy
- Pharmacy FAQs
Explore programs and services
Get care at home
Access round-the-clock support from experts for personal, family, and work issues.
Receive health advice from registered nurses at any time.
Speak with doctors and mental health professionals by phone or video.
Access care away from home
Away From Home Care (HMO plans)
Students, long-term travelers, and family members living apart can rely on access to health care from Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in select states.
Access walk-in health care from registered nurses every day at CVS and Target. (HMO members should check with their doctor's office before visiting a retail clinic.)
Visit urgent care centers when your doctor is not available, saving you time and money compared to an emergency room visit.
Flu shots and other preventive vaccines provided at network pharmacies.
Jump start your well-being
CredibleMind, our mental health website, offers a wealth of resources such as mental health assessments, peer support groups, articles, videos, podcasts, and more.
Access network fitness centers on a budget you can live with.
Protect your financial well-being with credit monitoring, identity repair assistance, and identity theft insurance.
View your doctor visits, lab results, prescriptions, and more in one secure place.
Stay up-to-date on your annual tests, screenings, and immunizations.
Save money on vision exams, fitness club memberships, massage services, and more.
Take advantage of personalized digital programs that support weight loss, mental health, diabetes management, and more.
Manage your condition
Get help from a dedicated healthcare team who can explain treatments and coordinate care for issues like chronic pain or diabetes.
Work virtually with physical therapists and personal trainers to improve mobility, strength, and flexibility. Program targets joint and muscle pain.
Access virtual support from specialists and coaches during your pregnancy and postpartum to help you return to work.
Access+ HMO is a registered trademark of Blue Shield of California.
LifeReferrals 24/7 is a service mark of Blue Shield of California.
NurseHelp 24/7 is a service mark of Blue Shield of California.
Wellvolution is a registered trademark of Blue Shield of California. Wellvolution and all associated digital and in-person health programs, services, and offerings are managed by Solera, Inc.