University of California

Changes That Make a Difference

Your guide to your 2020 benefits

As you're getting to know your health plan, we want to remind you of some of the highlights for 2020!

• Your plan name – UC Blue & Gold HMO.
  
• New member 2020 checklist (PDF)
• Teladoc is your telehealth provider – You'll connect with U.S. board-certified doctors, 24/7, on your smartphone or computer. Teladoc is ideal when you have a minor illness, need behavioral health services, or whenever you can't see your doctor.
• Get your behavioral health benefits through MHN! – When you need emotional support, counseling or treatment for substance abuse, MHN Services (MHN) is an experienced and caring partner.
• You have more ways to get care! – Easily get walk-in medical care at MinuteClinic locations. You'll find MinuteClinics in most CVS Pharmacy stores. Visit MinuteClinic for a current list of locations.
• There's more help when you need it – When you need help and want to talk with a live person, call the Health Net Health Benefit Navigators team. This year, we have expanded hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific time (PT).

About UC Medicare Choice

UC Medicare Choice is considered the "partner plan" of UC Blue & Gold HMO. That means that if you are a retiree enrolled in UC Blue & Gold HMO, you'll be transferred into UC Medicare Choice when you turn 65, once Medicare has approved your enrollment form.

To learn more about UC Medicare Choice, attend a free educational presentation (available online or by phone), offered by UnitedHealthcare the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. starting in June until September, 2020. Details on the presentation will be posted on UHCRetiree.com/uc soon.