Health benefits for crew members who work outside California or at one of these stores:
Arroyo Grande, Chico, Monterey, Morgan Hill, Napa, Novato, Pacific Grove, Petaluma, Redding, San Luis Obispo, Templeton
Enhanced wellness programs
Compare your Blue Shield plan options
EPO plan (with Virtual Blue)
In-network out-of-pocket costs:- Deductible (individual): $500
- Deductible (family): $1,500
- Primary care office visit: $25
- Specialist office visit: $35
- Generic drugs: $10/30-day supply
Plan highlights:
- Same benefits as current EPO plan plus more virtual care options
- Choose virtual or in-person doctors, in-network only
- $0 copay for virtual-only providers (medical and mental health)
- Self-refer to virtual or in-person specialists
- Includes travel reimbursement for select services
PPO plan (with Virtual Blue)
In-network out-of-pocket costs:- Deductible (individual): $500
- Deductible (family): $1,000
- Primary care visit (virtual/in-person): $0/$25
- Specialist office visit (virtual/in-person): $0/$35
- Generic drugs: $10/30-day supply
Plan highlights:
- Same benefits as current PPO plan plus more virtual care options
- Choose virtual or in-person doctors, in or out of network
- $0 copay for virtual-only providers (medical and mental health)
- Self-refer to virtual or in-person specialists
- Includes travel reimbursement for select services
HDHP PPO plan (with Virtual Blue)
In-network out-of-pocket costs:- Deductible (individual): $5,000
- Deductible (family): $10,000
- Primary care visit (virtual/in-person): $0/20%
- Specialist visit (virtual/in-person): $0/20%
- Generic drugs: $10/30-day supply
Plan highlights:
- Same benefits as current PPO plan plus more virtual care options
- $0 copay for virtual-only providers (medical and mental health)
- Self-refer to virtual or in-person specialists
- Paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Includes travel reimbursement for select services
Learn about your pharmacy benefits
Blue Shield pharmacy benefits offer convenience and savings on prescription drugs.
- Access to retail pharmacies, including Safeway/Vons, Costco, CVS, and more
- $0 copays for certain preventive and contraceptive drugs
- $0 or reduced copays for drugs to treat chronic conditions.
- Up to 90-day supplies at retail and mail service pharmacies
- Pharmacy FAQs
Explore programs and services
- Get care at home
- LifeReferrals 24/7SMAccess round-the-clock support from experts for personal, family, and work issues.
- Virtual care teamGet personalized support from a care team of virtual doctors, specialists, and mental health providers who will work together to address your health concerns.
- Virtual care 24/7Consult with virtual primary care doctors about your health condition via phone or video, day or night.
- Access care away from home
- MinuteClinicAccess walk-in health care from registered nurses every day at CVS and Target.
- Urgent care centersVisit urgent care centers when your doctor is not available, saving you time and money compared to an emergency room visit.
- Vaccines at retail pharmacyFlu shots and other preventive vaccines provided at network pharmacies.
- Jump start your well-being
- Active & Fit programFitness membership sponsored by Trader Joe's and available to crew members at no additional cost.
- Mental health resourcesCredibleMind, our mental health website, offers a wealth of resources such as mental health assessments, peer support groups, articles, videos, podcasts, and more.
- Fitness Your Way™Access network fitness centers on a budget you can live with.
- Preventive careStay up to date on your annual exams, screenings, and immunizations.
- Wellness discountsSave money on vision exams, fitness club memberships, massage services, and more.
- Wellvolution®Take advantage of personalized digital programs that support weight loss, mental health, diabetes management, and more.
- Manage your condition
- Care management programGet help from a dedicated healthcare team who can explain treatments and coordinate care for issues like chronic pain or diabetes.
- Fitness and physical therapyWork virtually with physical therapists and personal trainers to improve mobility, strength, and flexibility. Program targets joint and muscle pain.
- Maternity supportAccess virtual support from specialists and coaches during your pregnancy and postpartum to help you return to work.
LifeReferrals 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.