Health

We are excited to share our new tools and resources available for you. Designed so you can choose your health plan with confidence and allowing 24/7 access to our virtual open enrollment resources.

Important Note: Placer County does not offer the EPO plan listed on Blue Shield's website.

Virtual Open Enrollment Hub 

Resources

CalPERS Open Enrollment Videos
How to Chose a Plan that Works for You (PDF)
What makes Blue Shield of California Different
Understanding Copays and Deductibles (PDF)
Pharmacy Information
Virtual Care
Wellness Resources
Mental Health Support
One on One Appointment Scheduler

Still Have Questions?

www.myoptions.blueshieldca.com/calpers
Call (800) 334-5847 or 711 (TTY)
 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pacific Time | 7 days a week

The following video provides information about Kaiser Permanente and coverage.

Resources

Live Open Enrollment Webinars - Weekly on Wednesdays 11- 11:30 AM PST
One on One Consultation Request Form

Still Have Questions?

Call (800) 305-1220 or 711 (TTY) or Chat
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pacific Time | 7 days a week

Existing members
Call (800) 464-4000

The following video presentation summarizes the key points you should know about UHC. Watch this to learn more about your options with UHC as a CalPERS member.

Resources

Plan Materials

Still Have Questions?

https://whyuhc.com/CalPERS
Member General Materials

Basic members
Call (877) 359-3714
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pacific Time | 7 days a week

While not a health plan option, OPTUMRx is the pharmacy care services manager for Anthem Blue Cross.

• OptumRx
• Pharmacy Benefits at a Glance (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Preferred90 Program – Savings with 90-day Supplies (PDF)

The following video presentation summarizes the key points you should know about WHA. Watch this to learn more about your options with WHA as a CalPERS member.

Resources

Western Health Basic Open Enrollment Booklet
Basic Plan Benefits
Basic Plan Evidence of Coverage
Basic Plan Summary of Benefits Coverage

Still Have Questions?

888.942.7377; 711 TTY
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pacific Time | 7 days a week
Email WHAPERS@westernhealth.com or use the Secure Message Center by logging into your MyWHA account and visiting our Contact Us web page. We will respond to your inquiry within one business day.

While not a health plan option, OPTUMRx is the pharmacy care services manager for Anthem Blue Cross.

• OptumRx
• Pharmacy Benefits at a Glance (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Preferred90 Program – Savings with 90-day Supplies (PDF)

Placer County provides benefit eligible employees with health insurance coverage through the CalPERS Health Insurance Program. Employees who possess other group health coverage may be eligible to opt-out of the county offered health coverage. If opting-out, you may receive an In-Lieu of Health cash payment. This cannot be earned at the same time the County is responsible for your health premium. 

To decline enrollment in the County’s health coverage, you must “Waive” the coverage in Workday during an Open Enrollment period and provide reasonable evidence that you, and any tax dependents, have, or will have minimum essential coverage (other than coverage through the individual market) during the period of coverage to which the opt-out arrangement applies.  To initiate the process, access your Workday Inbox and click on the Open Enrollment item, then click on the “Manage” button under Medical, select “Waive,” and continue with the submission process. The Human Resources Department will contact you with providing the documentation needed for proof of coverage.

Human Resources Contact Information
530-889-4089
PCHRDBenefits@placer.ca.gov