Enroll by Friday, October 10, 2025, for coverage to begin on January 1, 2026.
CalPERS Members: Choose an Insurance Plan that includes Dignity Health
Dignity Health has over 335 physicians across Ventura County, so it’s easy to find a doctor close by.
If you’re comparing health plans during Open Enrollment, consider the advantages of a plan that connects you to a Dignity Health doctor. We offer many options throughout Ventura County, from virtual care to on-site primary and specialty care. And it's all backed by nationally recognized hospital programs for heart, stroke, maternity care, and other specialties.
This Open Enrollment, make sure you're getting the most out of your relationship with your doctor. Choose a health plan that connects you to Dignity Health.
How to enroll
As a CalPERS member, you have many health plan options. Having a doctor you know and trust is a key part of maintaining your health. This Open Enrollment, be sure your plan includes Dignity Health.
Signing up for insurance is easier than ever. Here are three simple steps to enroll.
- Select an insurance plan accepted by Dignity Health
- Find a Dignity Health Primary Care Doctor that meets your needs.
- Enroll in your chosen plan based on your employer’s instructions.
Get the care you deserve by enrolling in one of these health plans* offering Dignity Health:
CalPERS HMO plans accepted through Dignity Health Medical Network Ventura
- Anthem Blue Cross: Basic, Select, Traditional
- Blue Shield of California: Basic and Access+
- California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA): Access+ (Basic)
CalPERS participating PPO plans
- Blue Shield of California: Platinum Basic, Gold Basic, and Medicare
- California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) (including Supplement to Medicare)
- California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) (including Medicare Out of State and Medical Plan Medicare)
- Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) (including Out-of-State Basic Health Plan and Supplement to Original Medicare)
- UnitedHealthcare (including Medicare Advantage)
Because health plan and network information may change, we recommend confirming that your chosen plan is available in your area by contacting the health plan's customer service number listed on their website.
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*Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please refer to your health insurance information for details and descriptions of your benefits coverage.
Dignity Health is not a health insurance company. Dignity Health is a provider network of more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in hospitals, physician offices, and other types of care centers in 21 states. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is the fifth largest health system in the nation and the largest hospital provider in California.
Open Enrollment is here. Select your doctor today:
Frequently asked questions
Open enrollment is a time of year when you can sign up for health insurance. The dates depend on your employer but are generally offered in the fall. Additionally, you may qualify to enroll if you have a qualifying life event, like losing coverage through your employer.
Finding a plan can be a complex process, so we want to make it easy for you to become part of the Dignity Health family. If you still feel lost and are not sure where to start, check out:
Dignity Health is not a health insurance company. Dignity Health is a provider network of more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in hospitals, physician offices and other types of care centers in 21 states. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is the fifth largest health system in the nation and the largest hospital provider in California.
A primary care physician (PCP) helps you manage your health. Common services include regular physical exams, prescribing medications, treating minor illness and injuries, managing chronic conditions, and screening for common health problems.
Should you need specialized care, your primary care physician can expertly guide your next steps and connect you to the right specialist. There are different types of primary care physicians: family medicine doctors for the whole family; internal medicine-pediatric doctors for preventing and treating diseases; pediatricians who specialize in children; and internal medicine doctors who care for adults.
Choosing and building a relationship with one of these doctors can help you live a healthy lifestyle based on your individual needs.
It's a good idea to confirm your doctor and your hospital of choice are covered by your new insurance for the upcoming year by checking the insurance website or calling your insurance carrier directly. Do not assume your physician is covered without checking first. Doctors and hospitals may periodically change the insurance they accept.
One type of health insurance is not better than the other, but there are differences. With an HMO plan you will choose a Primary Care Provider (PCP), who will coordinate the care you need for any specialists. Services are all provided through physicians and facilities in the health plan's HMO network. With a PPO you may also choose a PCP, but you will not need a referral to see another physician. It will usually cost less to see in-network physicians than an out-of-network physician. Whether you are considering an HMO or a PPO, you can check which doctors, medical groups, hospitals, etc. are in the network before you enroll.
A health insurance broker or agent is a person who can help you apply for help to pay for your health insurance and enroll in a health plan. They can make specific recommendations about which plan to enroll in based on your health care needs. They are licensed and regulated by states and typically get payments, or commissions, from health insurers, and therefore, consumers do not pay for their services.