Contract Update for Blue Shield and UC Health System 

Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:45am

TO: Current Blue Shield of California Participants
FR: Payroll and Benefits

We are pleased to share a positive update regarding the contract between Blue Shield of CA and the UC Health system. As of July 8, 2025, Blue Shield of CA and the UC Health system have reached an agreement on a new contract providing Blue Shield members access to care at UC Health’s doctors and hospitals. This means that Blue Shield members enrolled in the following plans will continue to have access to care through the UC Health System:

  • PERS Gold PPO
  • PERS Platinum PPO
  • Blue Shield Access+ HMO 

For more information, please visit the CalPERS Perspective Newsletter.

If you are unsure whether this information applies to you, or you have specific questions about ongoing or long-term health concerns, we strongly encourage you to contact Blue Shield directly. The number for Member Services can be found on the back of your member ID card.