Access behavioral health care
Your UC Blue & Gold HMO plan offers confidential services and programs via telehealth to help you and your family.
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.
Coronavirus Alerts for members
CDC Guidance on Coronavirus | Our 24-hour Nurse Advice Line is 800-893-5597 (TTY 711).
Get your flu shot today. Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist near you!

Canopy Health - Bay Area and Santa Cruz
UC Blue & Gold Bay Area and Santa Cruz members have the Canopy Health network.

Omada
Innovative diabetes and heart disease prevention solutions and weight loss program.

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.

Healthy Baby
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.

MinuteClinic
Easily get same day walk-in medical care at MinuteClinic locations. You'll find MinuteClinics in most CVS Pharmacy stores.
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Need help finding a behavioral health provider?
MHN is here
- For outpatient office visits, no referral is needed.
- For help, contact MHN 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.
- MHN 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 2023 benefits
As you're getting to know your health plan, we want to remind you of some of the highlights for 2023!
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! Reregister for an enhanced online experience. We are improving your online account experience with a new account portal and enhanced features. As a result of this upgrade, you’ll need to reregister to access your personal account. Register your member online account now!
- 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 also at Health Net contracted pharmacies.
- Are you turning 65 and transitioning to Medicare? Learn more about the UC Medicare Choice Plan.
Helpful Plan Information
- The Top 10 Reasons to choose UC Blue & Gold HMO (PDF)!
- New! Enhanced Fertility Benefits. Fertility coverage has been expanded to include 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 – 2023 NCQA Newsletter (PDF)
Find Social Services in Your Community
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.
1 Behavioral health services are available Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Pacific time).
2 Access to telehealth services does not guarantee that a prescription will be written.
3 Labs and X-rays may be ordered by Babylon providers if medically necessary.
4 You may receive services on an in-person basis or via telehealth, if available, from your primary care provider, a treating specialist or from another contracting individual health professional, contracting clinic, or contracting health facility consistent with the service and existing timeliness and geographic access standards required under California law.
Any cost share for services received through Babylon will accrue toward your out-of-pocket maximum and deductible (if your plan has a deductible). By scheduling through Babylon, you consent to receive services via telehealth through Babylon. See your health plan coverage document for coverage information and for the definition of telehealth services. You have a right to access your medical records for services received through Babylon. Unless you choose otherwise, any services provided through Babylon shall be shared with your primary care provider.