How to Switch Your Care to UC San Diego Health

If you're ready to switch your care to UC San Diego Health, it's easy to get started. We'll help you every step of the way.

If you're selecting a new health plan during your annual open enrollment period or after a qualifying life event — such as a change in residence, job situation or marital status, or becoming eligible for Medicare at age 65 — make sure the plan includes UC San Diego Health's expanding network of providers. Then you can register as a new patient and receive award-winning care from our nationally recognized doctors and advanced specialists.

It's often possible to switch between open enrollment periods, too. Depending on your health insurance plan, you may be able to get access to UC San Diego Health at any time by changing to one of our primary care providers (PCPs).

How to Switch Your Care: Step-by-Step Guide

1. What type of health insurance do you have?



2. Call our patient navigators at 800-926-8273

We'll help you to register with UC San Diego Health, choose your new doctor, and schedule any appointments. You can also make an appointment online instead.

3. Sign up for MyUCSDChart

MyUCSDChart securely houses your electronic medical record online, making it portable and accessible from anywhere you go.

4. Transfer your medical records and prescriptions

It's easy. Call 800-926-8273 and we'll help you complete the process.

Why Choose UC San Diego Health?

As the region's only academic health system, UC San Diego Health brings innovation to your care. That's why we're consistently ranked San Diego's No. 1 health care provider by U.S. News & World Report

At UC San Diego Health, your doctors are also professors and scientists who are constantly discovering new and better therapies. You'll have access to advanced treatments, clinical trials and research not available elsewhere in the region, all setting new standards of excellence. Your team will customize your care by listening, supporting and understanding what is important to you.

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