Learn more about the program and the services we provide

This presentation will help you understand how to navigate the managed care system and understand how your UC sponsored HMO plan works. You will learn how to obtain the best possible care, how to access a specialist, access your behavioural health benefits and what to do if your request for specific care is denied.

Thursday May 31, 2007, SFGH, Carr Auditorium, 12:00 - 1:15 pm

HMO 101 Presentation

Everything from UC Medicare requirements, the enrollment process & resources to assist you...and more

This presentation will help you understand how your Blue Cross Plus plan works. You will learn how to select the benefit level of your point of service plan that best suits your needs, how to obtain prescriptions and how to access your behavioral health benefits. This presentation is perfect for anyone new to the plan or for individuals who have questions about how to maximize their benefits.

Thursday April 5, 2007, SFGH, Carr Auditorium 12noon - 1:15pm

Blue Cross 101 Presentation
How To Read Your EOB
Out of the US Benefit Grid
Blue Cross Plus Benefits When Traveling

Most medical groups have patient assistance departments that can help you find a doctor, work out billing problems or obtain referrals. The major Medical Groups and Independent Physician Associations in the San Francisco Bay area are:

Benefits of Belonging...Health Benefits Beyond Your Medical Plan

Check out the Update on using the new HCRA Spending Card

Resources for selecting a health plan, provider, getting the most from your plan and what you can do when things go wrong

The following are answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding UC sponsored health plans

Over the past few years, medical provider disruptions and service area changes have alerted UC employees and annuitants to the impact of the health care crisis in the United States

Tips to better understand how your health plans work and how to make your health plans work for you

HEALTHSCOPE - an independent public information source to help you select the best quality health plans, hospitals, doctors, and medical groups

A general guide to navigating your health plan’s internal grievance procedures and the state’s external review programs.

Working to preserve quality health benefits while managing rising costs

The HCF Program is pleased to announce presentations you won’t want to miss!

This presentation will provide information on UC policies regarding Medicare enrollment and coordination with retiree medical plans. It will review all the steps necessary to successfully enroll in Medicare. This presentation is both for individuals who will be retiring soon and will be 65 or older when they retire, or for retirees nearing 65.

Wednesday May 9, 2007, SFGH, Carr Auditorium, 12noon - 1:15 pm
Tuesday April 24, 2007, Parnassus, N217, 12noon - 1:15pm

Medicare Presentation

For written materials, please check out the Medicare Resources section of this website.

Enrolling in Medicare made easy

How to get assistance...and find the information you need, including forms and Fact Sheets

What happens to my UC medical plan coverage when I enroll in Medicare?

Check back frequently for any tips you might have missed.

United Behavioral Health has recently updated its UC-specific website to include the clinicians at LPPI. All of the LPPI clinicians are listed as UBH in-network providers for UC employees, retirees and their dependents.

If you are changing medical plans in 2008 or your medical plan is being discontinued, there may be transition of care issues to consider. Additionally, there are special transition benefits if your Behavioral Health plan is changing. Click here for more information.

The UCSF Health Care Facilitator Program will be sponsoring workshops for employees who are retiring this year and will be eligible for retiree health benefits and either they or their dependents will be 65 or older in 2008.