Blue Shield California Trio HMO

As community members look to save on healthcare costs in the midst of rising inflation and an uncertain economy, residents and workers in Monterey County now have access to a new, more affordable health insurance plan for 2023 – the first widely available HMO plan in the region.

Blue Shield of California now offers Trio HMO, a plan that gives those who live or work in most areas of Monterey County access to high-value care at a lower monthly premium than most other PPO plans.

Trio HMO members will have access to Montage Health, a family of healthcare organizations and services that include:

In addition, Trio HMO members will have access to Salinas Valley Health, which also offers an array of health services from prevention to acute care, robust physician networks, urgent care clinics, outpatient services, and more.

Trio HMO plan features

The Blue Shield of California Trio HMO plan includes:

  • Shield Concierge: live support from a team of professionals including registered nurses, health coaches, social workers, pharmacists, and more
  • $0 copay for virtual medical and behavioral health appointments
  • Blue Shield’s Wellvolution platform for digital health and wellness apps
  • Meal delivery and non-emergency transportation support for qualifying members recovering from serious illness

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