Health
Placer County provides group health insurance through Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) or you may select In Lieu of Health (ILH).
Choosing Your Plan
Choosing your health plan is an important decision. To assist you with this process, each health plan available to you through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System has produced a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). In addition, the federal government has compiled a glossary of common health insurance terms. Together, these documents provide important information to help you better understand your health benefit coverage and more easily compare health plan options.
To view the SBCs and glossary online, visit CalPERS Health or any of the following health plan websites To request a free paper copy of the SBC and glossary, please contact each health plan directly. Please contact your department’s human resources office with questions regarding eligibility and enrollment.
Generally pay 100% of the cost of care after a co-payment, but require you to use in-network providers and have your care coordinated through a designated Primary Care Physician.
Provider Contact Information
- Anthem (Select and Traditional)
Phone: 855-839-4524 - Blue Shield Access
Phone: 800-334-5847 - Kaiser, Member Login
Phone: 800-464-4000 - United Health Care
Phone: 877-359-3714 - Western Health Advantage
Phone: 888-942-7377
Generally pay a percentage of the cost of care after co-pay and deductible requirements are met. The services of in-network providers are paid at a higher percentage than out-of-network providers.
Provider Contact Information
- PERS Choice
Phone: 877-737-7776 - PERS Select
Phone: 877-737-7776 - PERSCare and PERSCare DSA
Phone: 877-737-7776 - PORAC (DSA/Safety Management Only)
Phone: 800-937-6722
If you have other health insurance coverage or you elect to waive your Placer County health insurance, you may be able to take advantage of an employer contribution to a 401(k) savings plan.
How to Participate
To participate in the 401(k) In Lieu of Health program, you will need to:
- Enroll through ACORN eBenefits by selecting 401(k) Flex Credit Part I, and 401(k) ILH Part II savings plans. If you do not currently have a 401(k), submit a 401(k) Enrollment form and a Beneficiary Designation form.
- Provide proof of other health insurance (a copy of your insurance card showing your name is sufficient).
- Complete the CalPERS Health Enrollment Form (HBD-12) (PDF).
- Complete the Health Insurance Opt Out Form (PDF).