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Here are some resources to help you choose the plan that’s right for you.

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Watch our interactive videos to help you:
- Compare plans quickly
- Find network doctors
- Explore wellness programs and more
Compare your Blue Shield plan options
Access+ HMO plan
2025 In-network out-of-pocket costs:
- Deductible (individual): $0
- Deductible (family): $0
- Primary care office visit: $15
- Specialist office visit: $15
- Urgent care visit: $15
Plan highlights:
- Access to providers in our full HMO network
- Each member must select a primary care physician (PCP)
- Predictable costs—fixed copayments for most services
- $0 copay for virtual care (medical health)
- Self-refer to specialists within some medical groups
Trio HMO plan
2025 In-network out-of-pocket costs:
- Deductible (individual): $0
- Deductible (family): $0
- Primary care office visit: $15
- Specialist office visit: $15
- Urgent care visit: $15
Plan highlights:
- Access to Trio HMO network providers only
- You must live in the Trio HMO service area
- Each member must select a primary care physician (PCP)
- $0 copay for virtual care (medical and mental health)
- Enhanced assistance from Shield Concierge
Blue Shield EPO plan
2025 In-network out-of-pocket costs:
- Deductible (individual): $0
- Deductible (family): $0
- Primary care office visit: $15
- Specialist office visit: $15
- Urgent care visit: $15
Plan highlights:
- Access to Blue Shield's PPO network
- Low, fixed copayments just like an HMO plan
- $0 copay for virtual care (medical health)
- Self-refer to specialists—no PCP referral required
- Enhanced assistance from Shield Concierge
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 offer convenience and savings 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
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.
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.
Stay up-to-date on your annual exams, 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.
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.