Are you ready to switch to UC San Diego Health? It's easy to make the change. The links below will help you select a health insurance plan with access to our world-class providers.
If you already have one of these plans, you may be able to change to a UC San Diego Health primary care provider at any time. In other cases, you may need to wait until Open Enrollment or after a qualifying event to select a different health insurance plan.
Questions? Call
858-249-3560 to speak with a UC San Diego Health insurance navigator.
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If you already have group insurance through your employer or are selecting a new plan through your employer, call the health plan directly to find out if UC San Diego Health is in the network. They may ask you for our Tax ID numbers, which are Medical Group Tax ID # 23-7064656 and Medical Center Tax ID #33-05994954.
This link may be helpful:
Questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.
The following plans offered through California's state health exchange have UC San Diego Health as an option. Follow these steps to access care at UC San Diego Health:
- Blue Shield PPO Plan ("Off-Exchange Plan")
Call 888-273-0010 for the Individual & Family PPO Plan and request a UC San Diego Health primary care physician.
Please note that UC San Diego Health
behavioral health services are out of network with Blue Shield of California PPO plans.
- Blue Shield Covered California PPO ("Exchange Plan")
Call 800-300-1506 and request a UC San Diego Health primary care physician.
Please note that UC San Diego Health
behavioral health services are out of network with Blue Shield of California PPO plans.
- HealthNet Enhanced Care PPO
Call 877-878-7983 and request a UC San Diego Health primary care physician.
This link may be helpful:
Questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.
If you're a current UC employee, you can choose between UC Blue & Gold or UC Care.
- UC Blue & Gold: Choose UCSD Medical Group
- UC Care 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 the WeCare concierge line, 619-543-2273. This dedicated phone line can assist employees with scheduling appointments, processing referrals, care coordination, and general guidance on receiving care at UC San Diego Health. We are ready to help you!
To access care at UC San Diego Health, Medicare-eligible patients can select one of two options:
- Keep Original Medicare (Parts A and B) with the option to select a Medi-Gap or Medicare Supplemental plan.
- Please verify with your supplemental plan that your benefit coverage applies to any Medicare provider that accepts Medicare assignment.
- Enroll in one of the Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) that are in-network for UC San Diego Health:
- Humana Gold Plus HMO:
Call 800-421-7856 and request a UC San Diego Health primary care physician. - Blue Shield 65 Plus HMO:
Call 800-709-1333 and request a UC San Diego Health primary care physician.
If selecting a Medicare Advantage plan through an employer as a retiree, please call the health plan directly to check if UCSD is in-network. They may ask you for our Tax ID numbers, which are Medical Group Tax ID 23-7064656 and Medical Center Tax ID 33-0599494.
If you would like more information about Medicare, please contact Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), 858-565-8772.
This link may be helpful:
Questions? Call us at 858-249-3560.