Oct 24, 2022
On October 24, 2022, Blue Shield of California issued a press release outlining their partnership with Aspire Health. In the release, Blue Shield states their partnership will create a new health maintenance organization (HMO) benefits plan for Monterey County residents that provides access to comprehensive and cost-saving care through better coordination and communication among the health plan, doctors, and hospitals.
Trio HMO members will have access to Montage Health and Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS). Both systems offer an array of health services from prevention to acute care, including Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, robust physician networks, urgent care clinics, outpatient services, and more. Features of the Trio HMO plan include:
- 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
Read the full press release.
