This message is from CalPERS Stakeholder Relations.
We’re pleased to share that Anthem Blue Cross and Aspire Health, the medical group in Monterey, were successful in reaching a contract agreement.
Aspire Health will return to the Anthem Select HMO network effective back to March 1, 2025. This means that the 1,800 CalPERS members who are enrolled in Anthem Select HMO in Monterey will be able to see their providers and access care through the Aspire network of doctors and hospitals effective immediately.
We have contacted all employers in Monterey County that contract with CalPERS for health benefits so that they can let their employees know immediately. We will also communicate this update to members today.
Anthem expects to send members a letter along with their new medical ID cards around April 17 after they’ve updated their systems to reflect this new contract.
Should a member or their family run into any issues accessing care or preauthorization during this time, they can call the dedicated Anthem customer service line for CalPERS members at 855-839-4524 for assistance.