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County of Ventura employees
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Contact us
Shield Concierge:
Trio HMO plan members
Phone: (855) 747-5800
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time
Monday through Friday
Member Services:
All other plan members
Phone: (855) 256-9404
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time
Monday through Friday
Trio HMO plan members
Phone: (855) 747-5800
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time
Monday through Friday
Member Services:
All other plan members
Phone: (855) 256-9404
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time
Monday through Friday
Introducing the CredibleMind mental health resource hub
Available at no extra cost
CredibleMind offers many different resources, all in one place. You can navigate by topic, including everything from stress and anxiety to happiness and resilience.
Choose from two popular mental health apps
Headspace and Ginger are available through Wellvolution®
Programs and services in the spotlight
Teladoc
Talk to a board-certified Teladoc® medical doctor or licensed mental health professional by phone/video for a $0 copay.
Tips and strategies when requesting a visit:
1) Use the “Schedule a Visit” feature, instead of the "on-demand ASAP" option
2) Schedule your appointment prior to Teladoc’s peak times are daily between 9am to 10am (CST) daily
3) Get appointments scheduled quickly by requesting a phone visit and share your images, instead of selecting a video visit
Tips and strategies when requesting a visit:
1) Use the “Schedule a Visit” feature, instead of the "on-demand ASAP" option
2) Schedule your appointment prior to Teladoc’s peak times are daily between 9am to 10am (CST) daily
3) Get appointments scheduled quickly by requesting a phone visit and share your images, instead of selecting a video visit
Get help managing stress and more
- Headspace offers over 500 guided meditations to help with anxiety, sleep, and more. Plus, you can access yoga workouts, wind-down exercises, and other features.
- Ginger offers on-demand, confidential mental health support day or night through coaching and self-guided activities. You can also get video therapy and psychiatry sessions within days.*
*Video therapy and psychiatry sessions are subject to a cost share as stated in your health plan. Credit card payment information will be required.
Maternity care that fits into your life
The Maven Maternity Program is designed to give you 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.
All programs and services
- Away From Home Care program® – available only to HMO members and their dependentsStay covered when you're away from home for extended periods.
- Call the Car service – available only to eligible Trio HMO membersAccess non-emergency medical transport services if you have a serious illness.
- Care Management from Shield SupportGet support managing conditions such as diabetes and depression.
- CVS MinuteClinics® – available only to PPO plan membersGet walk-in non-emergency care at CVS MinuteClinics across California.
- Fitness Your Way™Access network fitness centers on a budget you can live with.
- Identity theft protectionProtecting your financial well-being is as important as protecting your health.
- LifeReferrals 24/7SMExperienced professionals are ready to help you with personal, family, and work issues at any time.
- LifeSpring meal delivery program – available only to eligible Trio HMO membersGet prepared meals delivered right to your door if you have a serious illness.
- Maternity ProgramGet digital and virtual support for your pregnancy and postpartum needs.
- NurseHelp 24/7SMTalk with a registered nurse anytime you have health-related questions.
- Preventive careLearn how your preventive care benefits can help keep you healthy.
- Shield Concierge – available only to Trio HMO membersGet answers to questions about your medical plan benefits and more.
- Target Clinics – available only to PPO plan membersGet walk-in non-emergency care at Target Clinics across California.
- Teladoc®Talk to a medical doctor or mental health professional by phone or video for a $0 copay.
- Wellness discount programs*Get help living healthier with a wide range of discount programs.
- Wellvolution®Get access to over 50 tested apps and programs to help you achieve your health goals. Two popular mental health apps, Headspace and Ginger, are available through Wellvolution.
Your plan offerings
Trio HMO plan
Our Trio HMO plan:
To enroll in the Trio HMO plan, you and your eligible dependents must enroll in the same plan. You must also live or work within the Trio HMO service area. For a listing of Trio HMO service areas, visit blueshieldca.com/triocheck.
When you enroll in the Trio HMO plan for the first time, you must choose a PCP for yourself and your covered dependents. This PCP will coordinate your care and refer you to specialists and hospitals within their medical group/Independent Practice Association (IPA). Each member of your family can choose a different physician and medical group/IPA.
- Is typically more affordable than other plans
- Has no deductible – just fixed copays for most covered services like doctor visits, urgent care, and emergency care
- Features a select network of local providers who closely coordinate your care
- Offers Shield Concierge personalized service to help you with everything from understanding benefits to scheduling doctor's appointments
To enroll in the Trio HMO plan, you and your eligible dependents must enroll in the same plan. You must also live or work within the Trio HMO service area. For a listing of Trio HMO service areas, visit blueshieldca.com/triocheck.
When you enroll in the Trio HMO plan for the first time, you must choose a PCP for yourself and your covered dependents. This PCP will coordinate your care and refer you to specialists and hospitals within their medical group/Independent Practice Association (IPA). Each member of your family can choose a different physician and medical group/IPA.
- 2023 Trio HMO documents
- Summary of Benefits
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form
- 2022 Trio HMO plan documents
- Summary of Benefits
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form
- Additional resources
- Why switch to the Trio HMO?
- About the Trio ACO HMO Network
Exclusive Trio HMO plan benefits
- Away From Home Care program®Stay covered when you're away from home for extended periods.
- Call the Car serviceAccess non-emergency medical transport services if you have a serious illness.
- LifeSpring meal delivery programGet prepared meals delivered right to your door if you have a serious illness.
- Shield ConciergeGet answers to questions about your medical plan benefits and more.
Access+ HMO plan
With the Access+ HMO® plan, you:
When you enroll in the Access+ HMO plan for the first time, you must choose a PCP for yourself and your covered dependents. Each member of your family can choose a different physician and medical group/IPA.
- Have no deductible – just fixed copayments for most services like doctor visits, urgent care, and emergency care
- Have access to one of the largest provider networks in California, with more than 13,000 primary care physicians (PCPs), 350 hospitals, and 48,000 specialists
- Choose a PCP who will coordinate your care and refer you to specialists and hospitals within their medical group/Independent Practice Association (IPA)
When you enroll in the Access+ HMO plan for the first time, you must choose a PCP for yourself and your covered dependents. Each member of your family can choose a different physician and medical group/IPA.
- 2023 Access+ HMO plan documents
- Summary of Benefits
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form
- 2022 Access+ HMO plan documents
- Summary of Benefits
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form
High Deductible PPO Savings plan
The High Deductible PPO Savings plan allows you to:
- Ensure that the deductible must be met for all services except for preventative care before any claims will be paid.
- See any doctor you choose for most services, although you will usually pay less for services provided by PPO Network providers
- Self-refer to specialists
- Pay a copayment or coinsurance for most services after you meet the plan’s deductible
- 2023 High Deductible PPO Savings plan documents
- Summary of Benefits
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form
- 2022 High Deductible PPO Savings plan documents
- Summary of Benefits
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form
Your health plan resources
Do you know what copays and deductibles are?
It’s easy to forget what these terms mean. Refresh your memory before open enrollment starts.
Find the right health plan for you in 5 minutes or less
Our interactive video will help you to:
- Compare plans quickly
- Find network doctors
- Explore wellness programs and more
Need a 1-on-1 consultation to discuss a complex health coverage question?
Schedule an appointment with a Blue Shield representative at your convenience.
Find a provider
Our virtual assistant is available to help you find a provider.
Do you need your primary care physician's (PCP's) ID number? Once you find your PCP, select the More info button.
- Advanced provider searchSearch for providers in California by multiple criteria such as gender, language, etc. Select your plan's Find a Doctor link below to begin your search. To find your PCP’s ID number, click on the doctor’s name and select View details under "Primary Care Physician ID."
- Trio HMO Find a Doctor
- Access+ HMO Find a Doctor
- PPO Find a Doctor
- Find a Doctor TutorialsWatch our tutorials on how to use the Find a Doctor tool.
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Pharmacy Benefits
Learn about your pharmacy benefits
Prescription drug benefits are an important part of your Blue Shield health plan. Understanding your pharmacy benefits can help you save money.
You may save if your medication is a preferred prescription drug. Also, if you take stabilized doses of covered medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes, you can have a 90-day supply delivered through our mail service pharmacy. Shipping is free, and you may save on your copay.
You may save if your medication is a preferred prescription drug. Also, if you take stabilized doses of covered medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes, you can have a 90-day supply delivered through our mail service pharmacy. Shipping is free, and you may save on your copay.
* The wellness discount program services are not a covered benefit of your Blue Shield of California, Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company (Blue Shield Life), or self-insured health plan, and none of the terms or conditions of the Blue Shield, Blue Shield Life, or self-insured health plan apply. The networks of practitioners and facilities in the discount programs are managed by external program administrators, including any screening and credentialing of providers. Blue Shield does not review the services provided by discount program providers for medical necessity or efficacy, nor does Blue Shield make any recommendations, representations, claims, or guarantees regarding the practitioners, their availability, fees, services, or products. Some services offered through the discount program may already be included as part of the Blue Shield plan covered benefits. Members or self-insured plan participants should access those covered services prior to using the discount program. Members or self-insured plan participants who are not satisfied with products or services received from the discount program may use the grievance process described in their Evidence of Coverage, Disclosure Form, Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form, Benefit Booklet or Certificate of Insurance/ Policy. Blue Shield reserves the right to terminate this program at any time without notice.
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., a health company committed to changing lives by guiding people to better health in their communities.
NurseHelp 24/7 and LifeReferrals 24/7 are service marks of Blue Shield of California.