This article was updated July 8, 2025, to reflect negotiations.
What is the status of the negotiations between Blue Shield of California and UC Health System?
Blue Shield of California and the University of California (UC) Health System announced July 8 they 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 PERS Platinum and PERS Gold PPO, Access+ HMO and EPO, and Trio HMO plans will continue to have access to care through the UC Health System.
What is CalPERS’ policy on health provider disruptions?
The CalPERS policy on potential provider disruptions (PDF) allows the parties to continue negotiations and work toward resolution, without favoring one side over the other by intervening. CalPERS believes strongly that it is inappropriate for providers and health plans to involve members in contract disputes and has communicated that position during these negotiations.