CCPOA Medical Plan
Underwritten by Blue Shield of California
INFO CENTER
As a CCPOA retired chapter member living in a covered area, you are eligible for the CCPOA Medical Plan.
After age 65, you can participate in the Blue Shield of California Group Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (GMAPD) PPO plan.
Beginning January 1, 2023 this plan will replace the current Medicare Supplement Plan and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and will provide you with comprehensive Medicare coverage while saving you money every month.
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Enrollment in medical is through CalPERS during either Open Enrollment or at the time of retirement.
If you don’t reside in a covered area or need information on vesting and state contributions, please contact CalPERS.
Medicare Specific Tools
Blue Shield Medicare Line: 800‑776‑4466
Blue Shield Medicare Information Locate A Network Pharmacy Near You Medicare Drug FormularyForms:
CVS Mail-Order Prescription Form
Applications:
Are you over 65? As of January 2023, Medicare Prescription Coverage (GMAPD) is included in the CCPOA Medical Plan. No additional application necessary.
ADDITIONAL LINKS & RESOURCES
If you have questions or need assistance, please call the Blue Shield/CCPOA
dedicated line at: 1-800-257-6213
or the Trust at: 1-800-In-Unit-6
Medical Plan Highlights
What Does It Cover?
The following documents are a good place to start:
- Summary of Benefits (SOB)
Which shows the amount you will pay for Covered Services - Summary of Benefits and
Coverage (SBC)
An easy to read, plain English summary of the CCPOA Medical Plan. - The Evidence of Coverage (EOC). The complete medical plan document.
Who Can Apply?
Rank and File; Supervisor; Retired
What Is It?
The CCPOA Medical Plan provides you and your family a great plan with good rates and extensive care. The CCPOA Medical Plan has affordable rates and a large network of providers.
Just some of the additional member benefits include:
- Teladoc®,
- 24/7 Nurseline®,
- Maven Maternity Program
- Wellvolution®
- Network Chiropractic benefits
The CCPOA Medical Plan is available only to CCPOA members and administered through Blue Shield of California.
Sign-up for the Medical Plan occur once a year during Open Enrollment, or upon graduation from the Academy as a new Correctional Officer.
You may be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program. This program can help you reduce your risk of developing type-2 diabetes.
Support that’s right for you:
- In-person support: Connect with a personal health coach.
- Digital access: Get peer support and real-time guidance.
- Tools and resources: You may be eligible to receive a wireless scale, activity tracker, and easy-to-understand tips.
Most participants lose 5% to 7% of their total body weight, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, results in a 58% risk reduction in developing type 2 diabetes.
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24/7 access to doctors and pediatricians
Teladoc provides you with access to board-certified doctors and pediatricians who are always available to resolve many of your medical issues via phone or online video consultations. It's quality healthcare, when and where you need it.
Call Teladoc from anywhere - home, work, or on the road - and let the doctor come to you! Teladoc doctors diagnose and treat many of your non-emergency medical problems. They can even write a prescription, if necessary, for you to pick up at your local pharmacy.
Teladoc doctors are available 24/7/365 to treat many of your medical conditions, including:
- Cold and flu symptoms
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- Respiratory Infection
- Ear Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Allergies and More!
NurseHelp 24/7
Immediate answers to your health questions. This service is provided at no additional cost to you.
Have a medical concern and not sure what to do? Just call NurseHelp 24/7SM at (877) 304‑0504 for immediate and reliable health advice and information.
Registered nurses are available 24 hours a day to answer any of your health questions, including concerns about:
- Symptoms you are experiencing
- Minor illnesses and injuries
- Chronic conditions
- Medical tests and medications
- Preventive care
In the case of a medical emergency, always call 911 immediately.
Or, you can log in instead of calling. Our NurseHelp 24/7 online service offers an anonymous, one-on-one dialogue with a registered nurse in a secure environment. With either option you get private, personalized assistance 24 hours a day.
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You deserve a wellness plan designed just for you. And we’ll pay for it.
With personalized support and tools, we’ll help you become a healthier you.
The new Wellvolution has programs tailored to fit your lifestyle and health goals. Many of these programs not only help improve overall well-being, but also can help members reverse chronic conditions and prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
We are excited to offer these clinically-proven programs – previously available to only a few – at no additional cost for members in covered Blue Shield of California plans.
Visit Wellvolution. Take a short quiz and get matched with a health app or program that’s right for you.
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Maternity care that fits into your life
Introducing Maven, a program designed to support you and your partner during pregnancy, postpartum, and returning to work. You can also get support if you have experienced a pregnancy loss.
- On-demand virtual appointments with Maven OB-GYNs, lactation consultants, doulas, mental health specialists, nutritionists, career coaches, and many more
- Your own Care Advocate who can help you navigate your health plan benefits, find in-person care, and more
- Educational resources including virtual classes, helpful articles, and community forums
Plus, it’s all included in your CCPOA Medical Plan offered through Blue Shield of California – at no extra cost – for both you and your partner.
You should continue to see your OB-GYN. Regular visits with your OB-GYN help keep mom and baby healthy.
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Blue Shield offers CCPOA Medical Plan members a wide variety of health resources. Log-on to your account to find out more about all that Blue Shield offers.
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* Up to 90 days available with an extended-day supply. Specialty
drugs and
opioids are limited to a 30-day supply.
† Maintenance medications are those prescribed
to treat a
chronic or long-term medical
condition such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol and are taken
on an ongoing,
regular basis to maintain health.
Betr Health is a registered trademark of Pure
Proactive Health,
Inc. Betr Health was
designed by Pure Proactive Health, Inc. to help people achieve their health goals through
healthy
lifestyle choices and behavior. Individual results will vary for a variety of reasons, and
Pure Proactive
Health, Inc. cannot guarantee
that you will achieve your health goals.
Betr Health and Headspace are available to eligible Blue Shield of California members
through
Wellvolution®.
Wellvolution is a registered trademark of Blue Shield of
California. Wellvolution
and all associated digital and
in-person health programs, services, and offerings are managed by Solera, Inc. These program
services are
not a covered benefit of Blue Shield health plans and none of the terms or conditions of
Blue Shield
health plans apply. Blue
Shield reserves the right to terminate this program at any time without notice.
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