Operating Engineers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Cross Hospital Update

Update Regarding Paradise Valley Hospital (050024)

Paradise Valley Hospital, which is located in San Diego County, was recently purchased by a new owner (Prime Healthcare Services), which declines to contract with Blue Cross of California (Blue Cross). The current contract will terminate on April 15, 2007.

Below is a list of alternate contracted facilities:

bullet Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
bullet Children's Hospital and Health Center
bullet Scripps Mercy Hospital
bullet Scripps Mercy Hospital-Chula Vista
bullet UCSD Medical Center 

Should you need to find the most current contracting provider information, please visit Blue Cross’ website at www.bluecrossca.com or you can contact the Fund Office for a directory.

 If you should have any questions, please contact the Fund Office.