Whether you have insurance through your employer, via Medicare or buy your own, you may be able to change to UC San Diego Health, with its wide network of primary care doctors and world-class specialists.
If you're ready to switch, it's easy to make the change. 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. (See PCPs accepting new patients.) In other cases, you may need to wait until Open Enrollment or after a qualifying event.
Questions? Call
858-249-3560 to speak with a UC San Diego Health insurance navigator. We ready to help you!
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 that 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 Medi-Connect 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 that 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 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.
Questions? Please call our WeCare concierge line, 619-543-2273. This dedicated phone line can help UC employees with scheduling appointments, processing referrals, care coordination, and general guidance on receiving care at UC San Diego Health.