If you're ready to switch your care to UC San Diego Health, it's easy to do. Depending on the type of health insurance you have, you may be able to change to one of our primary care providers (PCPs) at any time.
1. Confirm that UC San Diego Health is in-network with your insurance plan.
What type of health insurance do you have?
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Medicare Plans Accepted at UC San Diego Health to see if we accept your current plan. If so, you may be able to change to a UC San Diego Health primary care provider (PCP) at any time.
- For help with switching to one of the plans we do accept, contact the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), 858-565-8772.
- Have other questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.
- Did you switch your plan? Call us at 858-657-7000 to update your insurance information.
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Medi-Cal and Dual-Eligible Plans Accepted at UC San Diego Health to see if we accept your current plan. If so, you may be able to change to a UC San Diego Health primary care provider (PCP) at any time.
- For help with switching to one of the plans we do accept, contact the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), 858-565-8772.
- Have other questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.
- Did you switch your plan? Call us at 858-657-7000 to update your insurance information.
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Covered California Plans Accepted at UC San Diego Health to see if we accept your current plan. If so, you may be able to change to a UC San Diego Health primary care provider (PCP) at any time.
- For assistance switching to one of the plans that we do accept, call Healthcare Options, 858-565-8772.
- Have other questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.
- Did you switch your plan? Call us at 858-657-7000 to update your insurance information.
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Insurance Plans Accepted at UC San Diego Health to see if we accept your current plan. If so, you may be able to change to a UC San Diego Health primary care provider (PCP) at any time.
- To select a new plan through your employer, call the health plan directly to verify if UC San Diego Health is in the network. They may ask you for your employer information and our Tax ID numbers, which are Medical Group Tax ID # 23-7064656 and Medical Center Tax ID #33-05994954.
- Have other questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.
- Did you switch your plan? Call us at 858-657-7000 to update your insurance information.
- Check
Insurance Plans Accepted at UC San Diego Health to see if we accept your current plan. If so, you may be able to change to a UC San Diego Health primary care provider (PCP) at any time.
- If you are selecting a new plan from the list above, call the health plan directly first to verify if UC San Diego Health is in the network. They may ask for our Tax ID numbers, which are Medical Group Tax ID # 23-7064656 and Medical Center Tax ID #33-05994954
- Have other questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.
- Did you switch your plan? Call us at 858-657-7000 to update your insurance information.
Current UC employees: You can choose between UC Blue & Gold HMO or UC Care PPO to receive care at UC San Diego Health.
- UC Blue & Gold plan: After you select this plan in UC Path, you will be asked to choose a primary care provider. Use this
list of primary care location codes to find your preferred primary care location. (You do not need to designate a certain provider.) Do not click "Select a Provider" next to the field; instead, after reviewing the checkboxes below, choose "Save and Continue."
- UC Care: This plan is administered by Anthem Blue Cross. There's no need to choose a primary care physician. Your most optimal benefits will be applied when you see a UC San Diego Health provider or other Tier One provider.
UC retirees: Please call 858-249-3560 for more information on accepted plans.
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 to UC San Diego Health.
It’s easy. Call 800-926-8273 and we’ll help you complete the process.
FAQs to help you switch your care
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Call 800-926-8273. One of our team members will be happy to answer any questions and help you register as a patient, choose a
primary care provider and set up your first appointment.
Search for any of our world-class specialists in our
Find a Provider database.
MyUCSDChart is an online portal that securely houses your electronic medical records. View test results, request medications, message your providers and more. You can access it through a web browser or the MyUCSDHealth app.
Learn more about MyUCSDChart.
For your first appointment, call one of our patient navigators at 800-926-8273. After you establish care, you can call or make appointments online, including video visits. For more information, see
Make an Appointment.
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