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California, we’ve got you covered.

No-cost or low-cost health coverage from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Learn about Unitedhealthcare Medicaid health plans we offer through California Medi-Cal.

Helping people is at the heart of all we do

All Californians deserve affordable health care and more people than ever are eligible for free or low-cost health coverage. This includes working adults, families, people with disabilities, pregnant women and children. You may qualify too. At UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California, we’re committed to making a difference in each member’s life. We take great pride in the quality of service we provide to our Medi-Cal members. We look forward to serving you.

Need free or low-cost health care? Start here.

See why Californians choose UnitedHealthcare

Whatever plan you choose, UnitedHealthcare will help you get the care you need.

  • Large variety of network providers
  • No-cost virtual visits
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California has health education programs, services and materials to help you improve your health and manage illness at no cost to you.

Health Education Resource Library:

To enroll in a class, download the Health Education Class Schedule in English or Spanish.
For questions about our health education programs, please call 1-866-782-2037 toll-free, or email uhchealthed@uhc.com.

California health plans

CA Medicaid Plans:

  • Low-income adults
  • Families with children
  • Seniors
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Pregnant women
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CA Dual Special Needs Plans:

  • Low-cost
  • Those qualifying for both Medi-Cal and Medicare
  • Persons 65 and older
  • Those who are blind or disabled
  • More benefits than either Medi-Cal or Original Medicare
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Be proactive with your health

Having a provider you see regularly — one who makes you feel accepted and respected — can help you take charge of your health.  View helpful information around choosing a provider, commonly asked questions, preparing for your appointment and more:

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Featured Programs

We cover California

We offer a wide choice of providers and specialists. There are no costs to you for most benefits and services.

Benefits include:

  • Choice of providers and specialists
  • 24-hr. NurseLine
  • Outpatient behavioral health services
  • Vision and hearing exams
  • Hospital care
  • Rides to and from appointments, the pharmacy and more

Medi-Cal: More for you

As a UnitedHealthcare member, you’ll get extra benefits that some plans don’t offer
  • UnitedHealthcare Healthy First Steps® program for moms and baby
  • Diabetes prevention program
  • Virtual visits
  • Unlimited primary care
  • Urgent care
  • Personal care managers
  • Text4Baby
  • Get help with quitting smoking
  • Member advocates
  • Reminder programs for health actions
  • UnitedHealthcare mobile app
  • Rides for social needs like access to support groups, food, exercise and more.

Dual Special Needs Plans in 2023

Californians on a UnitedHealthcare Dual Special Needs Plan (or dual health plan) get many extra benefits beyond those you get with either Original Medicare or Medi-Cal.

That includes:

  • A monthly credit to buy healthy food and OTC products or pay utility bills
  • An allowance for covered types of preventive and comprehensive dental
  • $0 copay for rides to or from a doctor’s office or pharmacy

Health and wellness programs

Get tools to help you live a healthier life. Our health and wellness programs give you added support with:

  • Member advocates
  • Reminder programs for health actions
  • Personal care managers
  • Help to quit smoking
  • Well visits, immunizations and vaccines
  • Free health education classes and resource library

Moms and kids get even more

If you’re pregnant, get the extra support you need.

  • Pre- and postnatal visits (before and after giving birth)
  • UnitedHealthcare Healthy First Steps rewards program
  • Text4Baby text messages on pregnancy and care

Services for Medi-Cal members

You also have access to these services through other state-sponsored programs.

  • Dental care and dentures
  • Services for children with serious health conditions
  • Specialty mental health services
  • Transplant services
  • Alcohol and substance abuse services

Learn about plan types

CA Medicaid, or Medi-Cal, is health insurance for people with low incomes. You might be able to get Medicaid in California if you’re pregnant, have children or live with a disability. In some cases, other adults also may qualify. Costs to you are low and based on your ability to pay. It’s important to know that Medicaid rules and coverage differ from state to state.

Dual Special Needs Plans (also called dual health plans or D-SNPs for short) are for people who get both Medi-Cal (Medicaid) and Medicare. Dual plans cover doctor visits, hospital stays and prescription drugs. They offer more benefits and extras than Original Medicare. You’ll keep all your Medi-Cal California Medicaid benefits too.

See plans in California

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Looking for the federal government’s Medicaid website? Look here at Medicaid.gov.

UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete plans

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Benefits, features and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year.

Premium Disclaimer

Dual Special Needs plans have a $0 premium for members with Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy).

Nurse Hotline disclaimer

This service should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information provided through this service is for informational purposes only. The nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend treatment and are not a substitute for your provider's care. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. The service is not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. Nurse Hotline not for use in emergencies, for informational purposes only.

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Ohio Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. 

UnitedHealthcare Connected® (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Texas Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees.

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and MassHealth (Medicaid) to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. 

UnitedHealthcare Connected® general benefit disclaimer

This is not a complete list. The benefit information is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan or read the Member Handbook. Limitations, copays and restrictions may apply. For more information, call UnitedHealthcare Connected® Member Services or read the UnitedHealthcare Connected® Member Handbook. 

UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options (HMO SNP) Plan

UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options (SCO) is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is a voluntary program that is available to anyone 65 and older who qualifies for MassHealth Standard and Original Medicare and does not have any other comprehensive health Insurance, except Medicare. If you have MassHealth Standard, but you do not qualify for Original Medicare, you may still be eligible to enroll in our MassHealth Senior Care Option plan and receive all of your MassHealth benefits through our Senior Care Options (SCO) program.

Star ratings disclaimer

Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. The 5 Star rating applies to plan year 2023.

Important provider information

The Choice is Yours

We will provide you with information to help you make informed choices, such as physicians' and health care professionals' credentials. This information, however, is not an endorsement of a particular physician or health care professional's suitability for your needs.

The providers available through this application may not necessarily reflect the full extent of UnitedHealthcare's network of contracted providers. There may be providers or certain specialties that are not included in this application that are part of our network. If you don't find the provider you are searching for, you may contact the provider directly to verify participation status with UnitedHealthcare's network, or contact Customer Care at the toll-free number shown on your UnitedHealthcare ID card. We also recommend that, prior to seeing any physician, including any specialists, you call the physician's office to verify their participation status and availability.

Some network providers may have been added or removed from our network after this directory was updated. We do not guarantee that each provider is still accepting new members.

Out-of-network/non- contracted providers are under no obligation to treat UnitedHealthcare plan members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost- sharing that applies to out-of-network services.

American Disabilities Act notice

In accordance with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("ADA"), UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company provides full and equal access to covered services and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Referrals

Network providers help you and your covered family members get the care needed. Access to specialists may be coordinated by your primary care physician.

Paper directory requests

Paper copies of the network provider directory are available at no cost to members by calling the customer service number on the back of your ID card. Non-members may download and print search results from the online directory.

Inaccurate information

To report incorrect information, email provider_directory_invalid_issues@uhc.com. This email box is for members to report potential inaccuracies for demographic (address, phone, etc.) information in the online or paper directories. Reporting issues via this mail box will result in an outreach to the provider’s office to verify all directory demographic data, which can take approximately 30 days. Individuals can also report potential inaccuracies via phone. UnitedHealthcare Members should call the number on the back of their ID card, and non-UnitedHealthcare members can call 1-888-638-6613 TTY 711, or use your preferred relay service.

Declaration of Disaster or Emergency

If you’re affected by a disaster or emergency declaration by the President or a Governor, or an announcement of a public health emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, there is certain additional support available to you.

  • Part A, Part B, and supplemental Part C plan benefits are to be provided at specified non- contracted facilities (note that Part A and Part B benefits must be obtained at Medicare certified facilities);
  • Where applicable, requirements for gatekeeper referrals are waived in full;
  • Plan-approved out-of-network cost-sharing to network cost-sharing amounts are temporarily reduced; and
  • The 30-day notification requirement to members is waived, as long as all the changes (such as reduction of cost-sharing and waiving authorization) benefit the member.

If CMS hasn’t provided an end date for the disaster or emergency, plans will resume normal operation 30 days after the initial declaration.