Blue Shield of California Log in / Create account Learn about plans Covered with an employer Welcome to Blue Shield of California’s employer coverage page. You’ll find a variety of resources here to help you select a health plan that’s right for you. Simply scroll down the page to find the type of information that’s most helpful. If you need more specific information about the health plans your company is offering, please ask your employer. Video: Understanding your health plan options Is it your company’s open enrollment period? Or maybe you’ve had a major life change or have started a new job. No matter the reason why you need to select a health plan, watch our video for a useful overview of Blue Shield health coverage. Play Video Healthcare 101 resources HMO or PPO? What does a copay mean anyway? Look through our useful resources – including videos and tutorials – to gain a better understanding of everything health care. Videos Learn about HMO plans (2:05) Learn about PPO plans (3:02) What is Trio HMO? (0:38) Trio HMO with Shield Concierge (0:56) PDFs HMO vs. PPO: Choosing the right plan (PDF 983KB) Understanding health plan terms (PDF 26KB) Why switch to Trio? (PDF 52KB) Compare the Tandem PPO plan with our Full PPO plan (PDF 1.4MB) Tutorials Find a Doctor tutorials Choosing the right plan: Things to consider We know that selecting a new plan can feel overwhelming. Browse our health plan selection questions below to guide you through the process. Are there specific doctors, specialists, or hospitals that you want access to? Is it important for you to have access to as many California specialists and hospitals as possible in case of illness or injury? Are you and your dependents healthy, and do you usually see your doctor for annual checkups only? Do you or your family members have a chronic condition such as asthma, cancer, or diabetes? Do you or any family members take prescription drugs on a regular basis? Do you anticipate any medical procedures, treatments, or special services in the next year such as surgery, pregnancy, colonoscopy, etc.? Do you travel often for work or pleasure? Why Blue Shield? We have the experience you can trust. As a nonprofit health plan, we've been on a mission to ensure access to high-quality, affordable care for Californians since 1939. Learn more about Blue Shield Trio HMO: Changing health care Trio HMO offers premiums that are typically lower than our other HMO plans. If Trio isn't available to you yet, don't worry – the network is growing each year. How Trio works Looking for the flexibility of a PPO for less? Tandem may be the perfect choice if you want all the benefits of a regular PPO plan without the higher premium. Explore a Tandem PPO plan Connect to a team of health experts By enrolling in a Trio HMO or Tandem PPO plan, you'll get access to Shield Concierge – our team of personalized customer care assistants. Learn more about Shield Concierge Discounts to help you save To make it easier to take better care of yourself, we offer a wide range of wellness discount programs to help you save money and get healthier. See Blue Shield member discounts Convenient access to care Sometimes you can’t wait for a doctor’s visit. And you don’t have to. A Blue Shield plan gives you access to many care options, so you can choose what’s right for you. Discover your options Everyday tools for healthy living Wellvolution® is our suite of wellness programs available to all Blue Shield members. Get help to lose weight, be more active, quit smoking, and more. Kickstart your health Need more help? Not sure which Blue Shield plans are available to you? Your employer or benefits manager can give you more information about your plan options. They may also have a Blue Shield enrollment website they can share with you. Member support Contact us Send us feedback Forms, Prior authorization list Register for an account Download the mobile app Shop plans Individual & family plans Medicare plans Covered with an employer Our company About Blue Shield Blue Shield Foundation News Careers Legal notices Nondiscrimination notice Terms of use Privacy Customer service (800) 393-6130/ TTY : 711 English Visit our other sites: Employers Providers Brokers Sitemap Terms of use Privacy © Blue Shield of California 1999-2021. All rights reserved. Blue Shield of California is an independent member of the Blue Shield Association. Health insurance products are offered by Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company. Health plans are offered by Blue Shield of California. Activate to launch comment card