Common Questions for Patients with Blue Shield of California Insurance Plans

These are common questions about Blue Shield of California’s members’ access to UC Health care.

What is happening?

UC Health, which includes UC San Diego Health, is continuing negotiations for a new agreement to keep our health care facilities and professionals "in network" with Blue Shield of California health plans and preserve access to care for millions of Californians.

If a new agreement is not reached by July 1, 2025, UC Health’s facilities and professionals will no longer be "in network" with Blue Shield of California starting on July 1, 2025. For now, nothing is changing as we continue to try to reach a fair agreement to preserve Blue Shield of California members’ access to UC Health for health care services.

Which Blue Shield of California health plans are affected by the negotiations?

If a new agreement is not in place by July 1, 2025, this change would affect Blue Shield of California members across plan types, including:

• California Public Employees’ Retirement System plans
• Plans offered by employers
• Plans from the Covered California marketplace
• Medicare Advantage plans administered by Blue Shield of California

Which UC Health professionals and facilities are impacted?

All UC Health hospitals, facilities, and health care professionals rely on this agreement with Blue Shield of California to remain in network for you.

I have an Anthem Blue Cross health plan. Will my coverage be affected?

No, Anthem Blue Cross is a separate organization from Blue Shield of California. Anthem Blue Cross members are not impacted.

Contact Us

Have questions? As a valued patient, we want to help you understand what is happening. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to UC San Diego Health at 800-926-8273 – press #7 or say "Blue Shield" to speak to a team member.