UC offers a comprehensive package of health & welfare benefit programs for eligible employees. Many of these plans provide options for limiting your out-of-pocket costs (such as using network providers) as well as comprehensive online tools to help you manage through difficult times.
| Plan Name |
Resources |
| Anthem Blue Cross PLUS, PPO |
Get the most from your medical benefit plan by using in-network providers and generic medications
MedCall — Call the number on your ID card for free 24-hour access to an advice nurse and information on medical conditions and treatment
Online Tools
- WebMD tools — Sleep Center, Stress Questionnaire, Stress Condition Center
- Discounts in a variety of categories, including Family & Home, Fitness & Health, etc.
- Discounts on programs to help you kick your tobacco and alcohol/drug habits
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| Anthem Blue Cross Core |
Get the most from your medical benefit plan by using in-network providers and generic medications
Online Tools
- WebMD tools — Sleep Center, Stress Questionnaire, Stress Condition Center
- Discounts in a variety of categories, including Family & Home, Fitness & Health, etc.
- Discounts on programs to help you kick your tobacco and alcohol/drug habits
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| CIGNA Choice Fund |
Get the most from your medical benefit plan by using in-network providers and generic medications
Robust online resources to help members manage health care costs.
- Cost & quality resources — plan your out-of-pocket expenses by obtaining the estimated cost range for specific procedures
- Health Information Line — Call the number on your ID card for free 24-hour guidance on medical treatment
- WebMD tools — Sleep Center, Stress Questionnaire, Stress Condition Center
- Discounts on nutrition and weight products and services
- Discounts on tobacco cessation programs and products
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| Health Net |
Online Tools
- Cost Saving Tips! For members
- Treatment Cost Estimator
- Member Discounts
- Communicate with a "Health Coach" on a 24 x 7 basis for advice and guidance for a number of issues, including motivational support, behavior change, medical problems, stress reduction, all conducted with utmost confidentiality.
- "Manage My Stress" provides different tools for determining whether one is depressed; rating a person's energy; and assessing stress levels.
- Online trackers that allow the user to track stress and exercise programs.
- WebMD tools — developing a nutrition plan, managing weight, quitting smoking
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Kaiser California
Kaiser Mid Atlantic |
Each Kaiser facility offers a selection of free or low-cost classes on a variety of topics to help you manage stress (Tai Chi, Meditation, etc.)
Online Tools
- Free customized online healthy lifestyle programs to help you manage stress, weight, nutrition, chronic pain, ongoing health conditions, or help you stop smoking
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| Western Health Advantage |
Online Tools
- Guides and questionnaires concerning the signs and symptoms of Depression (access by going to "Members" then to "Health Resources").
- WHA offers classes and support groups, some of which are free
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| United Behavioral Health |
First three visits are free for employees and their family members enrolled in a UC-sponsored medical plan (except Core)
Online Tools
- Online Life Stages Center on Coping with Stress
- Online information on Life Changes
- Online articles regarding coping with Change
- Online Wellness Newsletter
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| StayWell |
For employees and their spouse/DP enrolled in a UC-sponsored medical plan (except Kaiser members), subject to collective bargaining agreements
Online wellness portal
- Access to health information, tools, and calculators through your personalized member website
- Annual health assessment for each member
- NextSteps® Wellness Lifestyle Coaching program for those identified through health assessment with one or more high risks
- Member help line
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| Delta Dental PPO |
PPO members: Get the most from your benefit plan by visiting a Delta PPO provider
Online Tools
- Getting Dental Care — Planning or Major Dental Work
- Managing Costs — Get the most out of our dental plan
- Health Care Center Topics — Preventive Care (Discussing cost & treatment options)
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| VSP — Vision Services Plan |
Save money on vision care by visiting a VSP provider
Online Tools
- Free GetFit wellness program helps you plan and set goals to eat better and exercise more, both of which can reduce stress as well as contribute to better eye health
- WellVison Exam: a tool which allows members to access a comprehensive screening for eye disease.
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| ARAG Legal Plan |
Online Tools
- Legal Cost Calculator: (shows what you could expect to pay for legal services without a legal plan)
- Do-It-Yourself Documents: (Provides templates for legal and other actions, such as templates for promissory notes, settlements to resolve financial claims, complaint letters to collection agencies, request for or to correct credit reports, etc.).
- Personal Information Organizer:
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| Liberty Mutual |
Once enrolled in Supplemental Disability Insurance, employees may reduce their premiums at any time by increasing the waiting period before they receive benefits. Evaluate your sick leave balance and other issues carefully before you make this change as you cannot change back without obtaining approval from Liberty Mutual by submitting Evidence of Insurability. |
| Prudential |
Once enrolled in Supplemental Life Insurance, employees may reduce their premiums by transferring to a plan with lower benefits at any time. Once enrolled in Expanded Dependent Life Insurance, an employee may transfer to Basic Dependent Life Insurance at any time. Evaluate your options carefully before you make these changes as you cannot change back without obtaining approval from Prudential by submitting Evidence of Insurability. |
| American International Companies |
Employees may cancel, change coverage, or enroll at any time |
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