Blue Shield of California Continues to Serve CalPERS Members in 2024
For more than 20 years, Blue Shield of California has been serving California's public employees with high-quality affordable health care offerings. In 2024, the nonprofit health plan continues to expand its offerings and offer high-quality options to more CalPERS members in more counties across the state.
To learn more about CalPERS Health Plan Premium Announcements for 2024 visit here.
To learn more about CalPERS Health Plan Premium Announcements for 2024 visit here.
Service area expansions
Blue Shield is expanding its Exclusive Provider Organization plan for CalPERS members in 2024.
The Blue Shield EPO plan is expanding into new rural counties:
- Del Norte in Northern California
- San Benito in Central California
Your 2024 plan offerings
Away From Home Care
New to Access+ HMO, Blue Shield EPO, and Trio HMO for 2024
The Away From Home Care program provides convenient healthcare coverage while you are temporarily residing in the service area of a participating (host) for at least 90 consecutive days. The program addresses your healthcare needs if you have one of the following situations:
- A child attending school outside of California.
- Family members living in different service areas outside of California.
- A long-term work assignment outside of California or are a retiree with a dual residence.
Note: Program eligibility is contingent upon the subscriber maintaining a permanent address in California.
Important: Always carry your current member ID card.
To learn about your specific out-of-area healthcare coverage when you are away from home, call a Blue Shield Away From Home Care specialist at (800) 622-9402.
CalPERS 2024 rates
While premium increases are being seen across the healthcare industry – and this year’s CalPERS rates are no exception – Blue Shield’s increases are lower than the statewide averages for each plan type. In 2024, premiums will increase 5.9% for Access+ and 6.5% for Trio HMO. The Medicare PPO premium will increase by 8.5%.
Trio HMO continues to be among the most affordable plans offered to CalPERS members while providing additional quality services such as:
Trio HMO continues to be among the most affordable plans offered to CalPERS members while providing additional quality services such as:
- 24/7 virtual consults.
- Virtual medical and behavioral health appointments at no additional cost.
- Pharmacy delivery at no additional cost.
| CalPERS 2024 State Health Premiums (Actives and Annuitants) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Date: January 1, 2024 | ||||
| Basic Monthly Premiums (B) | ||||
| Plan | Percent Change | Subscriber | Subscriber & 1 Dependent | Subscriber & 2+ Dependents |
| Blue Shield Access+ HMO | 5.92% | $892.49 | $1,784.98 | $2,320.47 |
| Blue Shield EPO | 5.92% | $892.49 | $1,784.98 | $2,320.47 |
| Blue Shield Trio HMO | 6.51% | $810.24 | $1,602.52 | $2,106.62 |
| Supplement/Managed Medicare Monthly Premiums (M) | ||||
| Plan | Percent Change | Subscriber | Subscriber & 1 Dependent | Subscriber & 2+ Dependents |
| Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) | 8.51% | $392.68 | $785.36 | $1,178.04 |
| CalPERS 2024 State Health Premiums (Actives and Annuitants) | ||||
| Effective Date: January 1, 2024 | ||||
| Combination Monthly Premiums | ||||
| Plan | Percent Change | Subscriber in M, & 1 Dependent in B | Subscriber in M, & 2+ Dependents in B | Subscriber in M, 1 Dependent in M, & 1+ Dependent in B |
| Blue Shield Access+ HMO and Medicare (PPO) | 6.70% | $1,285.17 | $1,820.66 | $1,320.85 |
| Blue Shield EPO and Medicare (PPO) | 6.70% | $1,285.17 | $1,820.66 | $1,320.85 |
| Blue Shield Trio HMO and Medicare (PPO) | 7.15% | $1,202.92 | $1,689.06 | $1,271.50 |
| Combination Monthly Premiums (Continued) | ||||
| Plan | Percent Change | Subscriber in B, & 1 Dependent in M | Subscriber in B, & 2+ Dependents in M | Subscriber in B, 1 Dependent in M, & 1+ Dependent in B |
| Blue Shield Access+ HMO and Medicare (PPO) | 6.70% | $1,285.17 | $1,677.85 | $1,820.66 |
| Blue Shield EPO and Medicare (PPO) | 6.70% | $1,285.17 | $1,677.85 | $1,820.66 |
| Blue Shield Trio HMO and Medicare (PPO) | 7.15% | $1,202.92 | $1,595.60 | $1,689.06 |
CalPERS State Employees
To learn more about Statewide 2024 Preliminary Basic HMO and PPO Health Premiums Per Subscriber Per Month (PSPM) visit here.
Check with your employer to determine your contribution amount.
Check with your employer to determine your contribution amount.
CalPERS Public Employees
To learn more about Regional 2024 Preliminary Basic HMO Health Premiums Per Subscriber Per Month (PSPM) visit here.
Check with your employer to determine your contribution amount.
Check with your employer to determine your contribution amount.