UC Open Enrollment for 2025 is Oct. 31 – Nov. 22, 2024
This is your opportunity to review your current medical plan and decide if it will continue to meet your needs for the upcoming year.
Welcome to Health Net
University of California
UC Blue & Gold HMO from Health Net of California, Inc. (Health Net) gives you options for cost savings and access to care.
Change Healthcare
On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare experienced a cyber security incident. Any individuals impacted by this incident will receive a letter in the mail. To learn more about this from Change Healthcare, please click here or reach out to the contact center at 1-866-262-5342.
Canopy Health - Bay Area and Santa Cruz
UC Blue & Gold Bay Area and Santa Cruz members have the Canopy Health network.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Starts at 45
Regular colorectal screening helps to prevent or find cancer early when it might be easier to treat.
Preventive Care
Maintain your health and well-being with a wide range of preventive care services. No payment is required when you see your doctor for a preventive care office visit.
RealAge Test (health assessment)
The RealAge test provides you with a personalized report of your behavioral and medical health risks.
Find Social Services
Find services like food, shelter, job training, legal assistance and more. We are proud to partner with findhelp, formerly known as Aunt Bertha, to help you find programs and services in your area.
myStrength
Tools for your mind, body and spirit. Self-help resources designed to help empower you to become – and stay – mentally and physically healthy.
Maternity & Family Planning
We have a program for pregnant and new parents. It is called Start Smart for Your Baby®
Child Anxiety
All kids deserve access to good mental health care. It's how they'll make better sense of their world.
Eat Right Now®
The program offers three tracks: Mindful Eating, Weight Loss and Diabetes Prevention.
Health Support Programs
Our health support programs are designed to help you stay well and find health problems before they get worse.
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Need help finding a behavioral health provider?
- For outpatient office visits, no referral is needed.
- For help, contact Customer Service – 800-663-9355 – Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific time. A Customer Service Representative will assist if you'd like help finding a provider with availability.
- Health Net will outreach to providers on your behalf and will contact you with the soonest appointment available.
Please note: routine appointments with an MD/psychiatrist may take up to 15 business days, and an appointment with a therapist may take up to 10 business days.
If you or a family member is experiencing a mental health emergency or feeling suicidal, go to the nearest ER or call 988.
Your guide to your 2025 benefits
UC Blue & Gold HMO service area includes these counties:
Alameda, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Merced, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo
- New! Doula program at no cost! (PDF) Bringing you personal care and support during your pregnancy journey.
- Office visit and urgent care copays - $30
- Pharmacy copays - $10/$30/$50 Retail with a Specialty Drug Tier of 30% coinsurance up to $150 maximum per drug.
- Get no cost adult immunizations and flu shots at Health Net pharmacies. You can continue to receive at no-cost adult immunizations, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at your in-network doctor's office and at Health Net contracted pharmacies.
- Are you turning 65 and transitioning to Medicare? Learn more about the UC Medicare Choice Plan.
- 2025 UC Blue & Gold HMO plan overview (PDF)
Helpful Plan Information
- Enhanced Fertility Benefits. Fertility coverage includes IVF and ZIFT coverage at 50%, up to a lifetime limit of two treatment cycles per member.
Download your Family Planning and Maternity Guide (PDF) - Health Net Whole You – 2024 NCQA Newsletter (PDF)